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== Origin and Mythic Foundations == | == Origin and Mythic Foundations == | ||
Adaris has a complex cosmology, encompassing everything from: | Adaris has a complex cosmology, encompassing everything from: | ||
* The Primordial Void: An infinite sea of Astram, raw potential without form. | * [[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. | * [[Daathir]] and [[Awenlas]]: The first consciousness and imagination, whose “dance” shaped Astram into reality. | ||
* Primordial Elements: The foundational aspects of existence—light and darkness, earth and fire, water and air—all interwoven by thought and dream. | * [[Primordial Elements]]: The foundational aspects of existence—light and darkness, earth and fire, water and air—all interwoven by thought and dream. | ||
* Ancestral Spirits: Younger or culturally influenced spirits that emerged as the cosmos evolved and societies developed beliefs around them. | * [[Ancestral Spirits]]: Younger or culturally influenced spirits that emerged as the cosmos evolved and societies developed beliefs around them. | ||
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, elemental formations like Elemara (the continent of Adaris) and countless other realms took shape, gradually evolving into the diverse tapestry of realms recognized today. | 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, elemental formations like [[Elemara]] (the continent of Adaris) and countless other realms took shape, gradually evolving into the diverse tapestry of realms recognized today. | ||
== Planes and Dimensional Interplay == | == Planes and Dimensional Interplay == | ||
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For a comprehensive breakdown of how these planes interrelate—and the metaphysical forces at play—visit: | For a comprehensive breakdown of how these planes interrelate—and the metaphysical forces at play—visit: | ||
* Cosmology of Adaris | * [[Cosmology of Adaris]] | ||
== Influence on Culture and Belief == | == Influence on Culture and Belief == | ||
Because reality in Adaris is shaped by consciousness and imagination: | 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. | * 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 primordial forces, using internal attunement to manipulate reality. | * Osiari and the Practice of [[Osia]] – Practitioners align themselves with primordial forces, using internal attunement to manipulate reality. | ||
* Rituals and Festivals – Light and darkness ceremonies, fire and water rituals, wind and sky celebrations—these reflect a deep reverence for the Primordial Elements and spirits. | * Rituals and Festivals – Light and darkness ceremonies, fire and water rituals, wind and sky celebrations—these reflect a deep reverence for the Primordial Elements and 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. | 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. | ||
== Notable Realms within Adaris == | == Notable Realms within Adaris == | ||
* Terasil – The realm of Earth and the first physical realm in Adaris. | * [[Terasil]] – The realm of Earth and the first physical realm in Adaris. | ||
== Beyond Mortality == | == Beyond Mortality == | ||
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: A scholarly treatise disguised as epic verse. Composed by an unknown Osiari sage, it expounds on how thought and imagination shape reality, often citing the interplay of Daathir (awareness) and Awenlas (dreams). | : A scholarly treatise disguised as epic verse. Composed by an unknown Osiari sage, it expounds on how thought and imagination shape reality, often citing the interplay of Daathir (awareness) and Awenlas (dreams). | ||
* Fires of Tejas | * Fires of [[Tejas]] | ||
: A rousing heroic saga chronicling ancient battles waged under the influence of Tejas (Fire). It is beloved for its legendary depiction of flame-forged artifacts and the cataclysmic transformations that reshaped entire regions of Adaris. | : A rousing heroic saga chronicling ancient battles waged under the influence of Tejas (Fire). It is beloved for its legendary depiction of flame-forged artifacts and the cataclysmic transformations that reshaped entire regions of Adaris. | ||
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== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* The Realms of Adaris – Overview of the interconnected mortal kingdoms and worlds. | * [[The Realms of Adaris]] – Overview of the interconnected mortal kingdoms and worlds. | ||
* | * [[Cosmology of Adaris]] – In-depth look at Daathir, Awenlas, the Primordial Void, and spirit evolution. | ||
* Primordial Spirits – Foundational forces of light, darkness, earth, fire, water, and air. | * [[Primordial Spirits]] – Foundational forces of light, darkness, earth, fire, water, and air. | ||
* Ascendant Spirits – Spirits born from interactions among the elements and mortal consciousness. | * [[Ascendant Spirits]] – Spirits born from interactions among the elements and mortal consciousness. | ||
* Osia – The practice of aligning with primordial forces to shape reality. | * [[Osia]] – The practice of aligning with primordial forces to shape reality. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||