Thianon
High God of Light, Brother of Thiana
Thianon: High God of Light
Thianon was the High God of Light and ruler of Thiandalune, the Material Plane of Light, during the era of the Black Fire War. As one of the most powerful deities in the Five Realms of the Continuum, he played a pivotal role in the cosmic conflict that would forever change the nature of divine existence.
Domain and Authority
As High God of Light, Thianon ruled from Nuril-Ambantil, the capital city of the sun (Sanul). His realm encompassed vast territories including:
The sun-city Nuril-Ambantil
The moons Ganur and Grano
The Great Rings of Astrion, Gavelius, and Modahelon
Various celestial provinces connected by the Rainbow Bridges
The Belt and Star Stations
Notable Achievements and Creations
Thianon was responsible for several significant divine creations:
Sanulium: A mineral substance nearly impervious to all elemental god powers except his own and the Creator's
The Great Furnaces of Ingamon: Powerful solar furnaces capable of doubling the sun's power
Elwelanwë: The mighty Spear of the Sun, forged from Sanulium in the Great Furnaces
Role in the Black Fire War
Thianon led the forces of Light against Aejeon (High God of Fire) and his son Malovatar during the Black Fire War. His notable military actions included:
Capturing and imprisoning Aejeon in a Sanulium prison called Icteia
Organizing the defense of Thiandalune against Malovatar's invasion
Commanding the Armies of Light in the final battle at the Gates of the Sun
Family and Allies
Thianon's known relationships included:
Beryl: His wife, High Goddess of Light
Otsmani: His brother, creator of the Thiavesi (Light Elves) who ultimately betrayed him
Various Eeirendel (god-level) allies including Emuen, Sae Suel, and Sisechal
Final Battle and Death
Thianon's death came during the climactic battle at the Gates of the Sun against Malovatar. The sequence of events that led to his fall included:
A devastating crash of a Malondrian Realm Ship that destabilized the Rainbow Bridge
Malovatar striking his unhelmed head as he lost footing
A fatal wound from Malovatar's sword Glorim
His body being consumed by Black Fire
His burning form being kicked into orbit around Edrion
Legacy
Thianon's death marked a pivotal moment in divine history:
His death allowed Malovatar to penetrate the defenses of Nuril-Ambantil
The Great Furnaces of Sanul dimmed permanently after his passing
His spear Elwelanwë crashed into Edrion, creating a crater 3,000 miles wide
His death fundamentally altered the balance of power in the Continuum
The fall of Thianon represented not just the death of a powerful deity, but the end of an era where gods did not know war. His defeat marked the permanent transformation of the Continuum and the establishment of a new cosmic order where war and death became part of divine existence.