The Fall of Alcor

Timeline:
BFA = Before the Fall of Alcor
AFA = After the Fall of Alcor

100,000 BFA - Alcor’s Birth

In the epoch of celestial dawn, a unanimous decision echoed through the heavens. The divine siblings, Eriana, Ariana, Lucien, and the father, Chronos, combined their godly powers to craft a guardian of unparalleled might. Thus, Alcor was born, spun from the core of celestial energy and imbued with their shared essence.
His purpose was singular yet monumental — safeguarding the mortal realm of Faeloria. This world, teetering on the boundary between the divine and the profane, was a focal point in the cosmic design. It was a world Cryos eyed with vile intent, a potential foothold for him to extend his malevolent influence into the other realms.
Alcor, a beacon of immense power and benevolence, took up his vigil over Faeloria. His radiant essence cascaded across the land, banishing shadows and fortifying the realm against the lurking threats of Cryos. From his astral post, Alcor watched over the mortal plain, his protective aura seeping into every corner, illuminating the dark and providing a celestial barrier against the encroaching terrors of Cryos' creations.

50,000 BFA - Cryos’ Anger

Cryos, infuriated by his perceived punishment and the creation of Alcor, unleashed his horde of aberrations upon the Material World. In response, Alcor crafted a powerful barrier, encasing the vulnerable realm in his protective light. Despite Cryos's wrath, the Material World remained safe, nestled within Alcor's divine shield.

10,000 BFA - The Manipulation

Cryos's forces were relentless. Unable to breach Alcor's barrier directly, they began to infiltrate the Material World more subtly. They infiltrated the minds of the weak, creating cults dedicated to Cryos and manipulating mortals to further their dark designs.

5,000 BFA - The Corruption

Alcor's ceaseless vigil began to take a toll. As he struggled against the constant onslaught of Cryos's minions, corruption began to seep into his celestial mind. Despite his mighty power and unwavering resolve, even Alcor found himself challenged by the insidious whispers that sought to turn him from his path. This marked the beginning of a dark time for Alcor, a battle not against external forces, but against an internal threat that would ultimately lead to his fall.

100 BFA - Alcor’s Break

Once a celestial being of immeasurable purity and power, Alcor's essence began to fracture. Unseen forces of corruption managed to creep their way into his divine core. In a final act of self-preservation, Alcor locked away his remaining purity deep within him, succumbing to the malignant forces that sought his undoing. As he gave in, a single tear fell from his celestial form, a relic of the once noble entity that was Alcor.

50 BFA - Red Rain

The tear from Alcor's celestial form split into myriad fragments as it descended from the heavens, each piece carrying a fraction of Alcor's remaining goodness. As they struck the earth, the once protective barriers that kept the world secure from malevolent forces began to crumble. The skies turned red, raining down Alcor's sorrow upon the world. Dark forces sensed this weakness and began their quiet infiltration into the realm.

10 BFA - The Great Gathering

In the face of impending doom, the world's most potent magic wielders united, their diverse backgrounds and past squabbles set aside in the wake of a shared adversary. Their goal was clear and singular - to bring down Alcor from his state of corruption, secure his heart, and thus protect their world from the looming shadow of darkness.

0 AFA - The Fall of Alcor

Alcor's Fall by Baomont, via Midjourney

With a collective sense of dread and determination, the congregation of mages enacted their meticulously crafted plan. Alcor, the celestial guardian whose luminescent form had been a permanent fixture in the sky, was torn from his celestial perch. His descent heralded the close of an epoch, the fall of a god.
As Alcor plummeted, his heavenly form crashed into the earth with a force that shook the realm of Faeloria. This violent descent left a colossal scar on the world, a grim reminder of the day a celestial fell. Today, this geographical scar is reverently referred to as 'Alcor's Scar,' a site of historical and divine significance.
Unfortunately, not all mages survived the divine impact. The raw celestial energy radiating from Alcor was overwhelming, even for those skilled in the arcane arts. A number of them were caught in the unleashed surge, unable to fully shield themselves from the powerful celestial fragment, their sacrifices forever etched in the annals of Faelorian history.
But not all was lost. Alcor's heart, the once radiant source of his celestial might, though dimmed, still harbored a flicker of divine light. With utmost care, the surviving mages secured it and placed it within the tallest tower of Ix. Henceforth, it served as a beacon of hope and protection, its gentle glow a reassuring reminder of Alcor's eternal vigil over the realm.

100 AFA - The Free City of Ix

Recognizing the importance of safeguarding Alcor's heart, the city of Ix declared its independence. Proclaimed as 'The Free City', it was opened to all individuals who held good and true hearts, tasked with the divine duty of protecting the heart of Alcor.

500 AFA - The Fading Heart

Despite their best efforts, Alcor's heart began to fade. The light that once radiated so brightly started to dim, and the barrier protecting the realm weakened. In this vulnerable state, demonic entities found their way through the cracks and started infiltrating the world.

600 AFA - Faefall

The invasion was catastrophic. Dark forces besieged the Fae Realms, turning the once vibrant haven into a shadow of its former self. In the face of such darkness, a group of brave heroes banded together, journeyed through the realms to gather the shards of Alcor's tear, and orchestrated a grand ritual to cleanse his heart. Among them, a noble hero named Natsuko made the ultimate sacrifice. Merging his essence with that of Alcor's heart, he restored the fallen god to power, thereby saving their world and marking the beginning of a new era.

Type

Metaphysical, Divine