<span class='elvish'>IbemalEllau</span> The Ibe-mal-Ellath (or 'The coming of the Light' in the common tongue) consist of the pre history of all that happened within the Void before the arrival of the first sentient beings in Materiam. It tells of the coming of the gods, their toils in creating the planes, and the division of the three godly powers. # On the Arrival of the Gods In the beginning there was naught but the silent nothingness of the empty void. Then, a small light, akin a dying ember, pierced through the dark veil. Though small at first, the light quickly grew, shining its light across the void, until all was bathed in its brightness. At its pinnacle, a being stepped through the light and into the void. The being emerging from Otherwhere was Ellathin, the Lightbringer. Using his lone lantern in the pitch as a guiding beacon, Ellathin shone his light and helped his family travel across the veil and enter the void. One by one, the beings known as the Cel Celestesi(<span class='elvish'>Cel Celestesi</span>), or Prime Celestials in the common tongue, appeared before the Lightbringer. First was the wife of Ellathin, Silvana, followed soon by her brother Chronon. Next came Alher, Bonifeth, and Menhir, who brought with him his wife Gloreth. Finally came Morana and Sahtir, followed by their wife Estae and her siblings Elowyn and Guthran. Gathered together on the other side, Ellathin's light started to dim and the pathway through the veil slowly closed. Looking out over the blank canvas of darkness stretched out before them, the Celestials awaited Ellathins command on their proceedings, for he was the wisest and oldest amongst them. It was then that the Lightbringer explained the great orchestration for the void. ### Relations of the Gods It is important to note the familial bonds between the twelve Prime Celestials, as they can offer insights into certain alliances and rivalries amongst the celestial domains. Foremost is the Lightbringer, oldest of all the Celestials and brother to both Gloreth, goddess of Luck, and Sahtir, Celestial of Nature. Married to Ellathin is the Celestial Silvana, goddess of the Night and youngest amongst her siblings Morana and Chronon, Celestials of Death and Time respectively. Second eldest of the Celestials is Alher, god of Destiny. Though oft secluded, Alher is a good friend to Ellathin, and closer still as his brother Menhir, god of the Weave, is the husband of Gloreth. Alhers youngest brother, whose frictions can be found between him and Alher, is the Celestial Bonifeth, god of Justice. Youngest of all the Celestials are the two siblings Elowyn, goddess of Love, and Gurthran, god of War. Though clashing in ways and passionate in their opposition of views, they are kept at bay from each other by their elder sister Estae, goddess of Bounty and wife to Sahtir. ### The Grand Orchestration As the Celestials gathered in their new home, they eagerly awaited to hear what Ellathin had to say. Soon he appeared before them and spoke: "My dearest family and friends. My loved ones. Behold now our home, barren and black. Its empty almost mesmerising in its loneliness. But do not fret! For within its night sleeps a vast potential. I have seen it within my light, a grand orchestration of our creations, a beautiful expression of our very core." And so Ellathin showed to them this plan, this display of awesome artisitcality, filling the endless nothing. With flashes of his brilliant light, he showed them the visions of his future. Abacked and elated by the prospects of the Lightbringer, the murmuring among the gods soon grew louder and louder. Louder still, until the excitement could no longer be contained. Soon jubilation broke out amongst the Celestials as they sang and danced, making music and making merry, until their feet could hold them no longer. After their feast of the grand orchestration, the gods rested together in slumber, preparing themselves until the time came for the first steps of the plan to be put into motion. # On the Creation of the Stars As the Celestials slowly started to wake from their communal slumber, their drowsy swiftly morphed into focus. For there was a lot to do, and a lot more still planned. Taking charge, Ellathin shew to their kin the forming of the godly source. Unlike most beings in Archon, the Prime Celestials are wholly empyreal; That is they are a state unworldly. Their shape, not bounded by geometry, is unshackled from the qualms that come with the linear perspective of matter. Instead their sight beholds a more holistic view, residing fully in the energetic. With this godly gaze they perceive the Void for what it truly is. Though empty and dark, each inch is buzzing with a potentiality, known as cosmic energy. Akin to a soft translucent fog, Ellathin took the cosmic energy and compressed and condensed it into a more wieldy force. This purified form of energy is known as the godly source. It is the force that the gods wield to build Archon. After teaching his kin the art of harnessing the godly source, Ellathin forged ahead and created the first, and to this day still the brightest, star in the night sky: Celignes (<span class='elvish'>Celignes</span>). In an instant, the whole of the Void was bathed in the warm glow of the star. Within its core, birthed forth from the pure burning of passion, warmth, and ambition that the star contained, the first element came into being. The element of fire had been created. Having been shown the way, the rest of the Celestials soon followed suit. Making stars in a wild variety of colors and sizes, the Celestials filled out the void's sky. Soon the night was painted a pointillistic dream of dots red, gold, blue, and green. Looking at a still empty spot on the canvas of the void, Bonifeth made the first of the Pasacmalif (<span class='elvish'>Pasacmalif</span>). Creating first the stars Baeltes and Allatir as cups of a great scale, Bonifeth drew out a symbol to represent him and his domain onto the sky. These symbols are known as the great sigils and in time all of the Prime Celestials had made their own. Looking upon the Scales of Bonifeth, Sahtir was inspired to make a sigil of their own. Creating the great Tree with its roots in the verdant green star Celbor. However, Sahtir was unhappy with the piercing brightness of Celbor and wanted to diffuse the light in some way. Gathering the godly source between their hands, Sahtir compressed and moulded the source in novel ways than how the Allfather showed them. It was then that the element of earth was created. With a majestic flourish, Sahtir unleashed the great dusting of rock and gravel across the Void. The material reflected and diffused the lights of the stars in a myriad of unseen ways, creating a whole new depth to the palette of the Void. Applauded by Ellathin, Sahtir was dubbed the parent of the planets and showed their siblings how to build great celestial bodies and the nebulas of the night sky. ### The Downfall of Destiny All were enraptured by the creation of these great lights in the sky. All, but Alher. While his kin were creating the skies, Alher started his eternal scribing. Summoning his golden quill, Alher started to notate all that was happening and its consequences. Writing out # On the Celestial Plane # On the Birth of the Primordials # On the Creation of Archon # On the Arrival of the Fae ###### To Write - [x] Celestials harness Cosmic energy - [x] Creation of the first star - [x] Celestials make the stars together - [x] Sahtir creates the second element: Earth - [ ] Alher laments the downfall of destiny, Gloreth grants free will/randomness - [ ] Gloreth creates the third element of Wind - [ ] Guthran, afeared Ellathin will be angry for destroying a star, runs to Silvana for help - [ ] Silvana creates the final element of water - [ ] After filling the void sky, the gods start working on their homes - [ ] Menhir starts working on the Weave to purify the godly sources further - [ ] The elements collate into a core and birth the High Primordials - [ ] Discussion on what to do with the newborn gods - [ ] Ellathin welcomes the elementals into the celestial plane and informs them - [ ] Menhir is finished with the Weave and announces the building of Archon can begin