High God of Earth
Firstborn of the Ayn Auline and master of Zerthia, whose might was matched only by his wisdom
Divine Origins and Nature
At the dawn of creation,
Te Vevutur breathed life into five beings who would become the
Ayn Auline. Among these divine entities, Aranon emerged as firstborn, imbued with the essence of earth itself. His power surpassed all other
Eeirendel, his strength as unyielding as the mountains he would later sculpt, his wisdom as profound as the deepest caverns. As the firstborn, he stood by
Te Vevutur's side during the creation of the remaining
Eeirendel, serving as a beacon of strength and stability amidst the flurry of creation.
His legacy manifested through his divine progeny -
Thanon,
Branon, and
Saenon - each carrying a fragment of his immense power.
Thanon would rise to lead the
Endraosai, while
Branon became a ferocious warrior-god of Earth.
Saenon's path, though less defined, carried its own portion of Aranon's divine essence.
Personal Identity and Relationships
Gender and Sexuality
Aranon identified firmly as male, comfortable in his masculinity without conforming to rigid stereotypes. His heterosexuality manifested most prominently in his devotion to Thiana, their love story becoming legend among the divine. Their courtship culminated in the Garden of Life, where Aranon presented her with a ring of pure earth crystal, a testament to their eternal bond.
Marriage to Thiana
Their relationship transcended mere romance; it was a partnership of equals, a union of complementary forces that strengthened both. Thiana stood beside him in both triumph and tribulation, offering wisdom in times of doubt and strength in moments of weakness. Together they:
- Created the sacred spaces of Zerthia
- Established the foundations of earth magic
- Raised their divine children
- Governed their realm with balanced wisdom
The tragic loss of Thiana during the Second
Black Fire War left an unfillable void in Aranon's heart. His final moments with her, as she died in his arms after
Aejeon's torture, haunted him until his own end.
Relationship with Children
Each of Aranon's children represented different aspects of his divine nature:
Thanon
Their relationship was marked by complexity and tension. Despite Aranon's high expectations and
Thanon's eventual leadership of the
Endraosai, their bond remained strained. Their conflicts centered around:
- Thanon's rebellious nature against divine authority
- Disagreements over the proper use of power
- Differing views on cosmic order
- Thanon's choice of allies and methods
Branon
The warrior-son aligned most closely with Aranon's martial aspects. Their relationship was characterized by:
- Mutual respect and understanding
- Shared commitment to protecting Zerthia
- Fighting side-by-side in the Black Fire Wars
- Common views on divine responsibility
Saenon
Though less prominent in cosmic affairs,
Saenon carried his own portion of Aranon's legacy, particularly in understanding the deeper mysteries of earth magic.
Divine Education and Knowledge
Aranon's education transcended mortal understanding, received directly from
Te Vevutur through divine infusion. This knowledge encompassed:
Fundamental Teachings
"The earth is your domain, but not your possession. You are its guardian, not its master. Respect its will, nurture its life, and maintain its balance." - Te Vevutur
His education included:
- The language of stones and earth
- The whispers of wind and water
- The rhythm of natural cycles
- The balance of life and death
- The principles of divine governance
- The arts of creation and destruction
Advanced Divine Knowledge
Beyond basic elements, Aranon mastered:
- Cosmic laws and their enforcement
- Divine energy manipulation
- Creation of life and landscapes
- Balance of power among realms
- Strategic warfare and defense
Divine Duties and Responsibilities
Creation and Governance
As creator of
Zerthia, Aranon's duties included:
- Shaping the physical realm
- Establishing natural laws
- Creating and maintaining ecosystems
- Governing divine and mortal subjects
- Protecting the realm from threats
As head of the divine council, Aranon's leadership was characterized by:
"You are my kin and my equals, but you are also my followers and my allies. I will guide you with wisdom and justice, but I will also expect your loyalty and obedience. Together, we will uphold the cosmic order and protect our creations."
His leadership responsibilities included:
- Mediating disputes between divine entities
- Maintaining cosmic balance
- Coordinating divine efforts during crises
- Establishing and enforcing divine laws
- Guiding younger deities in their roles
The Black Fire Wars and Personal Trauma
The cataclysmic conflict left deep scars on Aranon's psyche. He witnessed:
- The screams of his dying creations
- The corruption of his pristine forests
- The blood-stained soil of his realm
- The fall of his divine kin
Key events included:
- Aejeon's theft of his power during their confrontation
- Malovatar's corruption of his creations
- The devastating losses among his followers
- The transformation of his realm
Second Black Fire War and Final Battle
The war that claimed his life was marked by:
"I have lived a long and glorious life, but now it is time for me to depart. I have done all I can to protect this world, but now it is up to you to continue my legacy. Do not mourn me, but remember me. Do not despair, but hope. Do not give up, but fight on."
His final days included:
- The torture and death of Thiana
- His last stand against overwhelming odds
- Final words of guidance to his children
- The ultimate sacrifice for his realm
Failures and Regrets
The Great Miscommunication
A catastrophic event where celestial alignment disrupted language energy, leading to:
- Widespread confusion and conflict
- Breakdown of divine communication
- Years of effort to restore order
- Damage to his reputation as language guardian
Personal Failures
Aranon acknowledged several significant failures:
- Inability to achieve perfect cosmic balance
- Failed protection of Thiana during the war
- Strained relationship with Thanon
- Being deceived by a mortal astrologer about divine secrets
- Inability to prevent the fracturing of the Ayn Auline
Intellectual Legacy and Teachings
Philosophy and Wisdom
Aranon's teachings emphasized:
"Life is a gift, my child. A gift that comes with a responsibility. A responsibility to cherish it, to nurture it, to protect it. Life is also a mystery, my child. A mystery that comes with a challenge. A challenge to explore it, to learn from it, to grow with it."
His core principles included:
- Balance between power and responsibility
- Harmony between divine and natural law
- Unity of creation and preservation
- Importance of wisdom in leadership
- Value of tradition and progress
Moral Code and Taboos
Absolute Prohibitions
Aranon's strongest taboos were:
Dark Magic
"You have defiled my realm, Malovatar. You have defiled my creations. You have defiled yourself. You have forsaken the natural order and embraced the dark chaos."
Betrayal
His confrontation with
Aejeon exemplified this:
"You have betrayed me, Aejeon. You have betrayed us all. You have betrayed everything we stand for. You have become what you hate most: a tyrant, a destroyer, a monster."
Disobedience
Particularly evident in his relationship with
Thanon:
"You are my son, but you are also my subject. You have a duty to me, to your kin, to your realm. You have a role to play in this world, a role that I have given you."
Final Legacy and Impact
Though fallen in the Second
Black Fire War, Aranon's influence persisted through:
- The enduring realm of Zerthia
- His children's continuing roles in the cosmos
- The laws and principles he established
- The wisdom passed to his followers
- The Godshrine erected in his honor
In death as in life, Aranon remained the foundation upon which the earth itself rested, his legacy as eternal as the mountains he once shaped.
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