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{{~~Realm~~ Infobox

{{Tangible Realms Infobox

~~|Realm Name=Aurelion~~

|Image=[[File:Aurelion.jpg|center|frameless]]

|Image=[[File:~~Aurelion_Modern_Depiction~~.jpg|center|frameless]]

|Spirit=Dharas

|Inhabitants=Lioris, Aelthari, Lightborn

|Significance=Embodiment of light and clarity, representing purity, truth, and enlightenment

|Realm Name=Aurelion

}}

{{~~Realm~~ Sections

{{Tangible Realms Sections

|Introduction=Aurelion is the realm of [[Dharas]], the [[Primordial Spirit]] of Light. It is a vast, radiant domain where light is omnipresent, and the concept of darkness is rendered obsolete by its overwhelming brilliance. Aurelion embodies the essence of purity, clarity, and truth, serving as the eternal counterbalance to the realm of darkness, [[Noirra]].

Aurelion was formed in the wake of [[Daathir]]'s awakening when the Primordial Elements emerged from the [[Primordial Void]]. Dharas, the essence of illumination and clarity, shaped Aurelion as a realm of boundless radiance, where light is not merely illumination but a tangible force that sculpts reality itself.

|History==== The Birth of Aurelion ===

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During this age, mortals across Adaris began to perceive Aurelion’s influence, leading to the development of sacred rites and philosophies centered on light as truth. The art of [[Lightweaving]] was first practiced in Aurelion, granting artisans the ability to shape illumination into physical forms, creating structures of light that could be carried beyond the realm.

It is said that the [[Lightborn]]—mortals who ~~ascended~~ into Aurelion—began their transition during this time, proving that enlightenment was not merely a divine state but one that could be attained through wisdom, purity, and devotion.

It is said that the [[Lightborn]]—mortals who Ascendant into Aurelion—began their transition during this time, proving that enlightenment was not merely a divine state but one that could be attained through wisdom, purity, and devotion.

=== The Celestial Veil and the Modern Era ===

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* The Prismic Mountains: A breathtaking crystalline mountain range that refracts Dharas’s light into endless beams, scattering illumination across all of Aurelion. The mountains shimmer with an ever-changing spectrum, and those who traverse their peaks experience visions of forgotten knowledge as light bends and shifts around them.

* The Celestial Veil: A shimmering, mist-like boundary where Aurelion meets the cosmic expanse. Said to obscure the full truth of existence, the Celestial Veil filters reality itself, allowing only glimpses of what lies beyond the light. Many believe that passing through the Veil leads to enlightenment—or complete dissolution into radiance.

* The Auric Reaches: A high-altitude expanse where golden storms of pure energy swirl in perpetual motion. The Aelthari patrol this region, ensuring that Aurelion’s radiance does not spill into the mortal realms unchecked. Some believe the Reaches are the closest one can come to merging with Dharas’s essence while still maintaining form.

|Climate=*

|Flora and Fauna=Unlike realms bound by physical matter, Aurelion’s lifeforms are composed of light, thought, and harmonic energy. The flora and fauna of this radiant domain do not rely on sustenance or natural cycles but instead exist in a state of perpetual luminescence, embodying the purity and resonance of Dharas’s essence.

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|Inhabitants=* Lioris - Ethereal beings composed of pure light, the Lioris are the sages of Aurelion. They serve as interpreters of divine radiance, helping mortals and spirits alike understand the deeper truths revealed by Dharas’s illumination. Appearing as shimmering, translucent figures, they communicate through pulses of radiant energy, conveying thoughts and wisdom without words. Many who seek Aurelion’s wisdom hope to receive guidance from the Lioris, though only those of pure intent can comprehend their messages.

* Aelthari: Ancient and unwavering, the Aelthari are the guardians of Aurelion’s borders. They ensure that the realm’s radiance remains in balance, neither spilling over into other realms nor allowing corruption to taint the purity of light. Tall, luminous figures clad in armor woven from golden energy, they are known for their unmatched vigilance and mastery over the Veil of Illumination, a barrier that separates Aurelion from the mortal world.

* Lightborn - Once-mortal beings who have ~~ascended~~ fully into Aurelion’s radiance, the Lightborn are souls who have shed all shadow, becoming embodiments of enlightenment. Retaining echoes of their past selves, they exist in a state of perpetual luminescence, guiding others on the path toward transcendence. Legends tell of great sages and warriors who, upon death, were accepted into Aurelion, their spirits transformed into beings of pure light.

* Lightborn - Once-mortal beings who have Ascendant fully into Aurelion’s radiance, the Lightborn are souls who have shed all shadow, becoming embodiments of enlightenment. Retaining echoes of their past selves, they exist in a state of perpetual luminescence, guiding others on the path toward transcendence. Legends tell of great sages and warriors who, upon death, were accepted into Aurelion, their spirits transformed into beings of pure light.

|Notable Settlements=Aurelion’s settlements do not follow the fixed, material logic of mortal realms. These radiant sanctuaries exist as harmonic constructs of light, shifting in response to the will and perception of their denizens. Many of these luminous domains do not have fixed locations and can only be reached by those attuned to the light of Dharas.

* Elytharion, The City of Echoed Radiance: A great expanse of shifting spires woven from cascading light. Elytharion is not bound to one location; it flickers across Aurelion, appearing where the presence of wisdom is strongest. Within its halls, radiant glyphs inscribe themselves upon the air, recording the thoughts and revelations of all who pass through. It is said that the Lioris gather here to contemplate cosmic truths beyond mortal understanding.

* Vael'ari, The Horizon Citadel: A floating sanctuary suspended within the endless glow of The Brilliance. Vael’ari exists at the intersection of **pure enlightenment and form**, where those nearing transcendence dwell before becoming Lightborn. Its golden archways shimmer as they bend and fold, forming new paths for those ready to take their final step into radiance.

* Zenthaelis, The Shifting Orrery: A vast celestial construct where **light itself takes the shape of an ever-revolving cosmic map**. The entire city moves in an intricate, spiraling motion, aligning with unseen celestial harmonics. Scholars and seekers come here to **study the interplay of light and time**, believing the Orrery reflects the unspoken order of Adaris itself.

* Lutharis, The Veilborn Enclave: A city of glistening latticework suspended within the **Celestial Veil**. Existing at the threshold between Aurelion and the unknown, Lutharis is a place of transition—where those who are not yet ready to embrace full illumination reside. It is said that the Aelthari stand watch over its boundaries, ensuring that only those truly prepared may pass beyond.

* Ael’Serai, The Radiant Assembly: A grand convergence of luminous pathways that form and dissolve according to the will of its inhabitants. Ael’Serai is not a city in the conventional sense but **a gathering of luminous consciousnesses**, where the most enlightened beings discuss the equilibrium of light across all realms. Some believe this is where Dharas’s presence is most palpable, though no mortal has ever confirmed it.

|Cultural Significance=Aurelion holds a vital place in the cosmology of [[Adaris]], representing the ideals of purity, truth, and enlightenment. It is revered as a realm of revelation, where all things are seen in their truest form. Many cultures regard it as a domain of wisdom and healing, where light purifies both body and spirit.

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* Sunfire Baptisms: Initiates bathe in sacred pools infused with Aurelion’s energy, symbolizing the purification of the soul.

* Rites of Reflection: Mirrors and prisms are used in sacred ceremonies to reveal hidden truths, believed to channel Aurelion’s power.

|Mythology and Legends=The pursuit of Aurelion’s mysteries is a lifelong endeavor for scholars, mystics, and seekers of truth. Many believe prolonged exposure to the realm’s radiance can be overwhelming, stripping away falsehoods and illusions—but at a cost. Some legends speak of mortals who lost themselves in the light, their forms dissolving into pure energy.

~~=== Further Exploration ===~~

Artifacts said to hold fragments of Aurelion’s radiance include:

~~The pursuit~~ of Aurelion’s ~~mysteries is a lifelong endeavor for scholars, mystics, and seekers of truth. Many believe prolonged exposure to the realm’s~~ radiance ~~can be overwhelming, stripping away falsehoods and illusions—but at a cost. Some legends speak of mortals who lost themselves in the light, their forms dissolving into pure energy.~~

~~Artifacts said to hold fragments of Aurelion’s radiance include:~~

* Luminara Crystals: Eternal sources of light, often used in sacred rituals.

* Prisms of Truth: Reflect a person’s true essence, revealing virtues or hidden flaws.

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-{{Realm Infobox
+{{Tangible Realms Infobox
-|Realm Name=Aurelion
+|Image=[[File:Aurelion.jpg|center|frameless]]
-|Image=[[File:Aurelion_Modern_Depiction.jpg|center|frameless]]
 |Spirit=Dharas
 |Inhabitants=Lioris, Aelthari, Lightborn
 |Significance=Embodiment of light and clarity, representing purity, truth, and enlightenment
+|Realm Name=Aurelion
 }}
-{{Realm Sections
+{{Tangible Realms Sections
 |Introduction=Aurelion is the realm of [[Dharas]], the [[Primordial Spirit]] of Light. It is a vast, radiant domain where light is omnipresent, and the concept of darkness is rendered obsolete by its overwhelming brilliance. Aurelion embodies the essence of purity, clarity, and truth, serving as the eternal counterbalance to the realm of darkness, [[Noirra]].
 Aurelion was formed in the wake of [[Daathir]]'s awakening when the Primordial Elements emerged from the [[Primordial Void]]. Dharas, the essence of illumination and clarity, shaped Aurelion as a realm of boundless radiance, where light is not merely illumination but a tangible force that sculpts reality itself.
 |History==== The Birth of Aurelion ===
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 During this age, mortals across Adaris began to perceive Aurelion’s influence, leading to the development of sacred rites and philosophies centered on light as truth. The art of [[Lightweaving]] was first practiced in Aurelion, granting artisans the ability to shape illumination into physical forms, creating structures of light that could be carried beyond the realm.
-It is said that the [[Lightborn]]—mortals who ascended into Aurelion—began their transition during this time, proving that enlightenment was not merely a divine state but one that could be attained through wisdom, purity, and devotion.
+It is said that the [[Lightborn]]—mortals who Ascendant into Aurelion—began their transition during this time, proving that enlightenment was not merely a divine state but one that could be attained through wisdom, purity, and devotion.
 === The Celestial Veil and the Modern Era ===
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 * The Prismic Mountains: A breathtaking crystalline mountain range that refracts Dharas’s light into endless beams, scattering illumination across all of Aurelion. The mountains shimmer with an ever-changing spectrum, and those who traverse their peaks experience visions of forgotten knowledge as light bends and shifts around them.
 * The Celestial Veil: A shimmering, mist-like boundary where Aurelion meets the cosmic expanse. Said to obscure the full truth of existence, the Celestial Veil filters reality itself, allowing only glimpses of what lies beyond the light. Many believe that passing through the Veil leads to enlightenment—or complete dissolution into radiance.
 * The Auric Reaches: A high-altitude expanse where golden storms of pure energy swirl in perpetual motion. The Aelthari patrol this region, ensuring that Aurelion’s radiance does not spill into the mortal realms unchecked. Some believe the Reaches are the closest one can come to merging with Dharas’s essence while still maintaining form.
-|Climate=*
 |Flora and Fauna=Unlike realms bound by physical matter, Aurelion’s lifeforms are composed of light, thought, and harmonic energy. The flora and fauna of this radiant domain do not rely on sustenance or natural cycles but instead exist in a state of perpetual luminescence, embodying the purity and resonance of Dharas’s essence.
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 |Inhabitants=* Lioris - Ethereal beings composed of pure light, the Lioris are the sages of Aurelion. They serve as interpreters of divine radiance, helping mortals and spirits alike understand the deeper truths revealed by Dharas’s illumination. Appearing as shimmering, translucent figures, they communicate through pulses of radiant energy, conveying thoughts and wisdom without words. Many who seek Aurelion’s wisdom hope to receive guidance from the Lioris, though only those of pure intent can comprehend their messages.
 * Aelthari: Ancient and unwavering, the Aelthari are the guardians of Aurelion’s borders. They ensure that the realm’s radiance remains in balance, neither spilling over into other realms nor allowing corruption to taint the purity of light. Tall, luminous figures clad in armor woven from golden energy, they are known for their unmatched vigilance and mastery over the Veil of Illumination, a barrier that separates Aurelion from the mortal world.
-* Lightborn - Once-mortal beings who have ascended fully into Aurelion’s radiance, the Lightborn are souls who have shed all shadow, becoming embodiments of enlightenment. Retaining echoes of their past selves, they exist in a state of perpetual luminescence, guiding others on the path toward transcendence. Legends tell of great sages and warriors who, upon death, were accepted into Aurelion, their spirits transformed into beings of pure light.
+* Lightborn - Once-mortal beings who have Ascendant fully into Aurelion’s radiance, the Lightborn are souls who have shed all shadow, becoming embodiments of enlightenment. Retaining echoes of their past selves, they exist in a state of perpetual luminescence, guiding others on the path toward transcendence. Legends tell of great sages and warriors who, upon death, were accepted into Aurelion, their spirits transformed into beings of pure light.
+|Notable Settlements=Aurelion’s settlements do not follow the fixed, material logic of mortal realms. These radiant sanctuaries exist as harmonic constructs of light, shifting in response to the will and perception of their denizens. Many of these luminous domains do not have fixed locations and can only be reached by those attuned to the light of Dharas.
+* Elytharion, The City of Echoed Radiance: A great expanse of shifting spires woven from cascading light. Elytharion is not bound to one location; it flickers across Aurelion, appearing where the presence of wisdom is strongest. Within its halls, radiant glyphs inscribe themselves upon the air, recording the thoughts and revelations of all who pass through. It is said that the Lioris gather here to contemplate cosmic truths beyond mortal understanding.
+* Vael'ari, The Horizon Citadel: A floating sanctuary suspended within the endless glow of The Brilliance. Vael’ari exists at the intersection of **pure enlightenment and form**, where those nearing transcendence dwell before becoming Lightborn. Its golden archways shimmer as they bend and fold, forming new paths for those ready to take their final step into radiance.
+* Zenthaelis, The Shifting Orrery: A vast celestial construct where **light itself takes the shape of an ever-revolving cosmic map**. The entire city moves in an intricate, spiraling motion, aligning with unseen celestial harmonics. Scholars and seekers come here to **study the interplay of light and time**, believing the Orrery reflects the unspoken order of Adaris itself.
+* Lutharis, The Veilborn Enclave: A city of glistening latticework suspended within the **Celestial Veil**. Existing at the threshold between Aurelion and the unknown, Lutharis is a place of transition—where those who are not yet ready to embrace full illumination reside. It is said that the Aelthari stand watch over its boundaries, ensuring that only those truly prepared may pass beyond.
+* Ael’Serai, The Radiant Assembly: A grand convergence of luminous pathways that form and dissolve according to the will of its inhabitants. Ael’Serai is not a city in the conventional sense but **a gathering of luminous consciousnesses**, where the most enlightened beings discuss the equilibrium of light across all realms. Some believe this is where Dharas’s presence is most palpable, though no mortal has ever confirmed it.
 |Cultural Significance=Aurelion holds a vital place in the cosmology of [[Adaris]], representing the ideals of purity, truth, and enlightenment. It is revered as a realm of revelation, where all things are seen in their truest form. Many cultures regard it as a domain of wisdom and healing, where light purifies both body and spirit.
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 * Sunfire Baptisms: Initiates bathe in sacred pools infused with Aurelion’s energy, symbolizing the purification of the soul.
 * Rites of Reflection: Mirrors and prisms are used in sacred ceremonies to reveal hidden truths, believed to channel Aurelion’s power.
+|Mythology and Legends=The pursuit of Aurelion’s mysteries is a lifelong endeavor for scholars, mystics, and seekers of truth. Many believe prolonged exposure to the realm’s radiance can be overwhelming, stripping away falsehoods and illusions—but at a cost. Some legends speak of mortals who lost themselves in the light, their forms dissolving into pure energy.
-=== Further Exploration ===
+Artifacts said to hold fragments of Aurelion’s radiance include:
-The pursuit of Aurelion’s mysteries is a lifelong endeavor for scholars, mystics, and seekers of truth. Many believe prolonged exposure to the realm’s radiance can be overwhelming, stripping away falsehoods and illusions—but at a cost. Some legends speak of mortals who lost themselves in the light, their forms dissolving into pure energy.
-Artifacts said to hold fragments of Aurelion’s radiance include:
 * Luminara Crystals: Eternal sources of light, often used in sacred rituals.
 * Prisms of Truth: Reflect a person’s true essence, revealing virtues or hidden flaws.