Napadéh
Introduction
Napadéh is the boundless expanse in which Adaris exists. It is filled with Ákyar, a chaotic energy of pure potential. The Primordial Spirits came into being in the Napadéh, and the realms of Adaris lie within it.
Etymology
Napadéh is the Tivayi word for "the ancient void".
Origin and Nature
The Napadéh has no known origin and no known boundary. It is not empty: it is filled with Ákyar, whose particles are in constant flux and hold the potential for all existence.
Umalyu, consciousness, was the first spirit to emerge in the Napadéh. Pavkanai, imagination, arose from Umalyu as a natural consequence of consciousness. The other seven Primordial Spirits arose from the interaction of Umalyu's consciousness and Pavkanai's imagination, which gave Ákyar form. Coming into being in the Napadéh itself is what distinguishes the Primordial Spirits from all other spirits.
The Napadéh still exists. The realms of Adaris lie within it, and Adaris as a whole is the realm of Umalyu.
Significance
The Napadéh is the source of everything that exists: every spirit and every realm arose within it, from Ákyar.
Cultural Significance
The Napadéh is a central subject of Adarian philosophy and religion.
Philosophy
The origin of the Napadéh is a matter of belief, and three views are held. The most widely held is that it has always existed. A cyclical view holds that the Napadéh is both the beginning and the end of the universe, and that Adaris will one day dissolve back into it. A less common view holds that the Napadéh is a ripple within the consciousness of a greater being, who brought Umalyu forth by their own will.
See Also
Bibliography
- The Chronicles of Creation – A collection of ancient Adarian texts detailing the universe's origin.
- A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Ákyar – A popular university textbook.
- The Void's Embrace – A philosophical treatise on the metaphysical implications of Ákyar and the Napadéh.