Birth of the World

The origins of the world remain shrouded in mystery, but ancient myths tell of Myrakka, Goddess of Darkness as the first of the gods. In the beginning, the cosmos was enveloped in an all-consuming darkness, a void from which unimaginable depths emerged. From this abyss, flames erupted, heralding the arrival of Golorrath, God of the Abyss and Ignar, Goddess of Fire.

Amidst the interplay of warmth and shadow, life began to stir. With the arrival of Ythara, Goddess of the Cycle, ancient flora blossomed from the darkness, marking the dawn of living things. Yet, with the birth of life came the threat of destruction. Vorath, God of Fear and Hunger, unleashed fierce beasts to hunt and scavenge, igniting a primal struggle for survival. In response to these first losses, Malakar, God of Death, emerged to oversee and guide the souls of the departed, ensuring that their passage into the afterlife was just and orderly.

To combat the dual threats of death and starvation, Kekorah, God of Trickery, endowed the creatures with cunning. Through the gifts of poison and webs, they learned to outwit their adversaries, turning their vulnerability into strength. Thus began the era known as the Deep Night.

In time, the New Gods rose to challenge the Old Gods, leading Human Kin into a gilded age of prosperity. This flourishing, however, was shattered by the Sundering—a cataclysm that split the heavens and extinguished the lives of all the gods. Now, nearly three centuries have passed since that fateful event, and the inhabitants of the northern continents strive to endure and flourish in a world forever altered by loss and chaos. The New Gods influence is slowly fading, and the Old Gods are distant memories or legends to most.