“With the Fracture came division; with division came faith. Eternals became gods, and morals learned devotion”
When the great Fracture shattered the unity of the world, the Eternals found themselves changed, more defined, more individual. No longer universal forces, they took on distinct personalities, goals, and domains.
Each Eternal’s essence crystallized into divinity. from primal forces emerged beings now known as gods and goddesses, powerful entities embodying elements, ideals, or virtues. Velari began worshiping them not only out of reverence but also necessity, seeking favor, guidance, or protection in a world of now uncertain.
In the immediate aftermath of the fracture, the Velari split into factions, each gravitating toward the newly-formed divine figures that resonated with their beliefs and values. This, the first pantheons arose.
Worshiped by those who valued passion, clarity, honor, and ambition. Their followers believed enlightenment and strength came through trials, challenges, and fiery dedication.
Her followers saw wisdom in the reflections of the past, revering water as the holder of life’s memories. Scholars, historians, healers, and seafarers flocked to her worship.
Followers were pragmatic, disciplined, and industrious, building cities out of stone, creating strong social hierarchies, and seeking order above chaos.
Attracted wanderers, explorers, artists, and rebels, those who valued freedom above all. Her worshipers lived nomadic lifestyles, refusing to be bound by borders or rulers.