Gartrin & Boria

In the vast and mystical realm of Nolavor, few legends loom as large as those of Gartrin and Boria, the tragic gods whose love, fall, and redemption have shaped the very fabric of the land. Their story is one of noble beginnings, dark temptations, and an unwavering commitment to atone for the sins of the past. It is a tale that resonates through the ages, forever etched in the hearts and minds of those who call Nolavor their home.
Gartrin, the formidable god of war and guardianship, and Boria, the embodiment of beauty and fertility, were once the most beloved deities of the jungle lands. Their love was the stuff of legends, a shining example of devotion and harmony that inspired the people of Nolavor. Together, they nurtured the lush forests and protected the delicate balance of life, their powers intertwined like the roots of the ancient trees they cherished.
However, even the brightest light can be consumed by darkness, and so it was with Gartrin and Boria. In the days leading up to the cataclysmic First Black Fire War, Boria fell under the influence of Te Nesavatar, the malevolent Malondrian Fire deity known in those times as Malovatar. Seduced by promises of power and a new order that would elevate the gods to even greater heights beyond the Drandsia Vatar & the Ayn Auline, Boria persuaded Gartrin to join her in allegiance with the Black Fire. It was a decision that would forever alter their destinies and the fate of Nolavor itself.
As the Black Fire War raged across the realms, Gartrin and Boria fought with a ferocity that belied their once benevolent natures. The very lands they had sworn to protect were ravaged by the dark magics they now wielded, the scars of their actions etched deep into the earth. By the time the war ended, the damage was done. Though they retained their immortality and godly powers, the price of their transgressions was steep.
Gartrin, gravely wounded in the conflict, was forever transformed into a grim, skull-faced knight, a haunting reminder of the horrors of war. In stark contrast, Boria's radiant beauty remained untouched, a cruel irony that only amplified the weight of their shared guilt. The image of the beautiful goddess and her macabre consort became a poignant symbol throughout the Continuum, a testament to the consequences of power misused and the enduring hope of redemption.
In the aftermath of the war, Gartrin and Boria made a solemn vow to dedicate their eternal lives to the restoration and protection of Nolavor. They founded the Reclaimers, a group of druids, rangers, and guardians of the natural order, united by a common purpose: to heal the wounds of the land and safeguard it from further exploitation. Under the gods' guidance, the Reclaimers grew in number and influence, becoming a powerful force for conservation and renewal.
For centuries, Gartrin and Boria worked tirelessly alongside their mortal followers, leading by example as they sought to repair the damage they had wrought. They replanted decimated forests, cleansed poisoned rivers, and stood against those who would threaten the delicate balance of Nolavor. In the Kanonos Region, where industrial expansion and the machinations of the Bloodclaw tribe threatened the very heart of the jungle, the Reclaimers fought a shadow war, sabotaging the machinations of those who would exploit the land for their own gain.
Yet, despite their best efforts, the scars of the Black Fire War proved too deep to fully heal. Vast swathes of Nolavor remained tainted by corruption and evil, the lingering remnants of the dark magics that had once consumed the land. Even the combined powers of Gartrin and Boria could only hold these malevolent forces at bay, never truly vanquishing them.
As the centuries turned to millennia, the influence of the Reclaimers began to wane. The relentless march of industry and the insidious spread of corruption took their toll, fracturing the once unified front of the guardians. Some factions, disillusioned by the seemingly endless struggle, turned to more aggressive tactics, while others retreated into isolation, focusing on preserving what little remained unsullied.
Gartrin and Boria, their own powers diminished by the weight of time and the ever-present shadow of their past, withdrew deeper into the wilds of Northern Nolavor. Rumors whispered that they were preparing for a looming cosmic event, a second Black Fire War that threatened to engulf not only Nolavor but the entire cosmos. The signs were there for those with the wisdom to see: the stars blinking out one by one, the visions of blood and fire that haunted the dreams of seers, and the unsettling silence of the gods themselves.
In this time of growing darkness, the Reclaimers, though diminished and scattered, remain the last bastion of hope for Nolavor. They cling to the teachings of Gartrin and Boria, drawing strength from the legends of the skull-faced knight and his radiant goddess. The Haplocai, the oldest race in Nolavor and steadfast allies of the Reclaimers, continue their vigilant watch over the Eldowe Fern Forest, their luminous presence a beacon in the darkness.
As the signs of the impending Second Black Fire War grow ever more ominous, the Reclaimers steel themselves for the battles to come. They know that the fate of Nolavor, and perhaps the entire cosmos, rests on their shoulders. Guided by the wisdom of Gartrin and Boria, and armed with the knowledge of their own dark history, they stand ready to face whatever challenges lie ahead.