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[[File:Adaris - World 02.jpg|thumb|The universe in which all exist]]
'''Adaris''' is the overarching name for the entire cosmos, an expansive tapestry born from the [[Primordial Void]] and shaped by consciousness, imagination, and elemental forces. It is home to a myriad of planes and realms—both physical and metaphysical.

== Introduction==
In Adaris’s earliest myths, raw, chaotic energy (called [[Astram]]) swirled in the infinite Primordial Void. From this sea of potential emerged the first spark of self-awareness, [[Daathir]], who birthed dreams of possibility through [[Awenlas]], the spirit of imagination. Their interplay gave rise to the Primordial Elements—light, darkness, earth, fire, air, and water—laying the foundation for all creation.

Though the term “Adaris” often appears in mortal lore, its true scope exceeds any single world or plane. Within Adaris, the forces of consciousness and belief actively shape existence. Spirit and mortal cultures alike weave reality’s tapestry, forging new realms and concepts as time flows onward.

== Origin and Mythic Foundations ==
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Adaris has a complex cosmology, encompassing everything from:
* The Primordial Void: An infinite sea of Astram, raw potential without form.
* Daathir and Awenlas: The first consciousness and imagination, whose “dance” shaped Astram into reality.
* [[Primordial Element|Primordial Elements]]: Primordial spirits who server as the foundational aspects of mater—all interwoven by thought and dream.
* [[Ascendant Spirit|Ascendant Spirits]]: The spirits that emerged from the interplay of the Primordial Spirits. Creating new concepts, realms and possibilities.

By introducing the concept of time through the spirit [[Kairos]], Adaris’s creation stabilized into a more linear progression, preventing a slip back into pure chaos. Over eons, countless realms took shape, gradually evolving into the diverse tapestry of realms recognized today.

== Planes and Dimensional Interplay ==
Adaris encompasses far more than just tangible continents and seas:
* Material planes – Physical worlds filled with mortal races, kingdoms, and day-to-day conflicts.
* Spiritual & conceptual realms – Realms formed by belief, dreams, or fundamental concepts (such as time, birth, death), inhabited by spirits.

== Influence on Culture and Belief ==
Because reality in Adaris is shaped by consciousness and imagination:
* Societal myths – Many cultures tell creation stories involving Daathir, Awenlas, and the Primordial Spirits, seeing them as gods or cosmic principles.
* Osiari and the practice of [[osia]] – Practitioners align themselves with spirits, using internal [[attunement]] to manipulate reality.
* Rituals and gestivals – Light and darkness ceremonies, fire and water rituals, wind and sky celebrations—these reflect a deep reverence for the primordial spirits.

The spiritual hierarchy, from nascent spirits to mighty primordial beings, underscores the cultural fabric of Adaris. Leaders often consult osiari, acknowledging that harnessing cosmic energies can bring prosperity—or calamity

== Beyond Mortality ==
Adaris includes countless layers where divine powers, ancestral spirits, or abstract concepts reign. Spirits often influence mortal affairs, either seeking worship and belief to strengthen themselves or guiding cultures toward cosmic balance. The existence (or lack) of worshipers can literally shift or stabilize these spirits’ power, demonstrating the deep entwinement of faith and reality.

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