Náiluv

Náiluv
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Realm	Woncu
Aspect	Darkness, The night sky
Osia	Path of Náiluv
Wardens	Nuworno

Introduction

Náiluv, the Primordial Spirit of darkness and night, emerged from the chaotic energies of Ákyar within the Napadéh. The counterpart to the radiance of Tñarilu (light), Náiluv defines the darkness of night and the mysteries of the unknown.

Nature and Influence

Náiluv embodies the night sky and the hidden depths of existence.

The physical world lies between the realms of light and dark, Qaaniguaq and Woncu. The Dawn Wars, the endless conflict between Náiluv and Tñarilu, shift the balance between them back and forth, creating the cycle of day and night.

Realm

The realm of Náiluv, known as Woncu, is a domain of pure darkness. Unlike any other realm, Woncu is a vast expanse where no light can penetrate. It is a place of absolute blackness, where sight is impossible.

Woncu is, however, not an empty void. Inhabitants exist there living their lives in total darkness.

Osia

The practice Osia that deals Náiluv, is complex and deals with various manners of darkness.

By attuning to nascent spirits of Náiluv’s essence, they can manipulate darkness as a tool, using it to hide or protect.

The power of darkness is a dangerous one. Those who dwell too long within the blackness risk becoming lost within, their identities dissolving into the void.

Cultural Practices

While depictions of Náiluv exist, they are only interpretations. The true form of Náiluv is that of pure darkness. In art, Náiluv is almost always represented using charcoal and customarily depicted as a man.

See also

• Cosmology of Adaris: The broader context of Adarian beliefs about the universe's origin and structure.