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Creation

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	==Creation==		==Creation==
	{{Main\|Creation Myth (Grellism)}}		{{Main\|Creation Myth (Grellism)}}
	According to the ancient religion of Grellism, the Eldinar were created by Grellis as the fifth and final primordial creature, after the [[etherwood ~~tree~~]], [[nurlworm]], [[espitris]], and [[flidfish]], but before it made the gods. The Eldinar were unique in being granted the ability to contemplate existence itself, making them Grellis's most prized creation.		According to the ancient religion of Grellism, the Eldinar were created by Grellis as the fifth and final primordial creature, after the [[etherwood]] tree, [[nurlworm]], [[espitris]], and [[flidfish]], but before it made the gods. The Eldinar were unique in being granted the ability to contemplate existence itself, making them Grellis's most prized creation.

	==Creation of the Palanem==		==Creation of the Palanem==

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The Great Purge and Extinction

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	The creation of the [[Eari Stones]]—eight magical artifacts made from [[demon glass]] derived from the scorched blood of the cosmic [[vorwyrm]] [[Dekilia]]—fundamentally altered the magical ecology of Galwyndor. These stones were designed to absorb and trap magical energy, preventing its use and circulation. It was intended to outlaw sorcery, and the Purge was intended to kill sorcerers. It was believed that creatures who simply had magic by nature would be exempt. But this was wrong.		The creation of the [[Eari Stones]]—eight magical artifacts made from [[demon glass]] derived from the scorched blood of the cosmic [[vorwyrm]] [[Dekilia]]—fundamentally altered the magical ecology of Galwyndor. These stones were designed to absorb and trap magical energy, preventing its use and circulation. It was intended to outlaw sorcery, and the Purge was intended to kill sorcerers. It was believed that creatures who simply had magic by nature would be exempt. But this was wrong.

	"The Inar and [[Meninar]] did not perish by sword or flame as did many human [[vormongers]], but by the slow starvation of their very essence. As each generation passed, fewer children were born, and those that were came into the world diminished, lacking the vital spark of their forebears."		"The Inar and [[Meninar]] did not perish by sword or flame as did many human [[vormonger\|vormongers]], but by the slow starvation of their very essence. As each generation passed, fewer children were born, and those that were came into the world diminished, lacking the vital spark of their forebears."
	— Fragment from the ''[[Forbidden Chronicles of Jarl Almaryen]]''		— Fragment from the ''[[Forbidden Chronicles of Jarl Almaryen]]''

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Cultural Memory

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	Knowledge of the Eldinar exists only in extremely limited circles:		Knowledge of the Eldinar exists only in extremely limited circles:

	*The [[Arkaeni]] Order: This secretive society of occultists, established in 885, preserves what little knowledge of the Eldinar survived the Purge. Their studies at ~~the~~ [[Atheneum]] in [[Umstrad]] and their research expeditions to the [[Immortal City]] occasionally uncover fragments of Eldinar lore. The Order's interest in restoring magic makes the Eldinar particularly significant to them as the original wielders of pure Soul Stray.		*The [[Arkaeni]] Order: This secretive society of occultists, established in 885, preserves what little knowledge of the Eldinar survived the Purge. Their studies at [[the Atheneum]] in [[Umstrad]] and their research expeditions to the [[Immortal City]] occasionally uncover fragments of Eldinar lore. The Order's interest in restoring magic makes the Eldinar particularly significant to them as the original wielders of pure Soul Stray.
	*The [[Tethuric Church]]: Within the heavily guarded [[Archive of Enen]], certain high-ranking clerics may have access to pre-Purge texts mentioning the Eldinar. However, the Church carefully controls this information and presents any such references as allegorical rather than historical. Their possession of magical artifacts in the Vault of Wonders suggests they may know more about the Eldinar than they publicly acknowledge.		*The [[Tethuric Church]]: Within the heavily guarded [[Archive of Enen]], certain high-ranking clerics may have access to pre-Purge texts mentioning the Eldinar. However, the Church carefully controls this information and presents any such references as allegorical rather than historical. Their possession of magical artifacts in the Vault of Wonders suggests they may know more about the Eldinar than they publicly acknowledge.
	*Select Imperial Advisors: Since 1331.7, [[~~Emperor~~ Vralius]] has employed three Arkaeni as advisors, suggesting that some knowledge of ancient magical beings like the Eldinar may influence imperial policy, albeit secretly.		*Select Imperial Advisors: Since 1331.7, Emperor [[Vralius]] has employed three Arkaeni as advisors, suggesting that some knowledge of ancient magical beings like the Eldinar may influence imperial policy, albeit secretly.
	*Fringe Academics: A small number of scholars at institutions like [[Linsingram College]] or [[Yace University]] may encounter obscure references to the Eldinar in ancient texts. Most dismiss these as mythological constructs, while those who take them seriously typically keep their research private to avoid ecclesiastical censure.		*Fringe Academics: A small number of scholars at institutions like [[Linsingram College]] or [[Yace University]] may encounter obscure references to the Eldinar in ancient texts. Most dismiss these as mythological constructs, while those who take them seriously typically keep their research private to avoid ecclesiastical censure.

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Fall of the Eldinar

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	==Fall of the Eldinar==		==Fall of the Eldinar==
	The ~~Eldinar were powerful beings~~, ~~who even predated the gods themselves. They were also made from pure~~ [[~~omnifex~~]], which ~~also~~ made the gods jealous. ~~But their power would not last forever.The trickster~~ [[~~angel~~]] [[~~Fethylden~~]] ~~deceived~~ the ~~Eldinar into giving up some of their omnicrux essence so that the gods could banish~~ [[M'ranin]] and the [[Fouled Seven]] to the [[Shadow Lay]]. ~~This~~, ~~in turn~~, ~~took away~~ some of their ~~power~~. ~~As a result~~, they became the [[Inar]].		The non-elf races ([[humans]], [[dwarfs]], [[giants]], [[helimer]], [[attawa]], and [[jrel]]) possessed only the lesser essences, being that they were not created by Grellis. The Eldinar possessed pure Soul Stray, which always made the gods jealous, as they were made with half Soul Stray, and half of the lesser essences. It came to pass that the gods [[Drend]], [[Orend]], and [[Helirend]] sought to banish the [[angel]] [[M'ranin]] and the [[Fouled Seven]] to the [[Shadow Lay]], but to do so they needed Soul Stray to trap them there. Rather than take any Soul Stray from celestials, which would weaken them, they conspired to steal it from the Eldinar. Since they did not have the power to steal it, they used the angel of deception, [[Fethylden]], who tricked the Eldinar into giving up some of their omnifex, which made them lose their immortality. In doing so, they became the [[Inar]], or elves.

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	==Fall of the Eldinar==		==Fall of the Eldinar==
	The Eldinar were powerful beings, who even predated the gods themselves. They were also made from pure [[~~omnicrux~~]], which also made the gods jealous. But their power would not last forever.The trickster [[angel]] [[Fethylden]] deceived the Eldinar into giving up some of their omnicrux essence so that the gods could banish [[M'ranin]] and the [[Fouled Seven]] to the [[Shadow Lay]]. This, in turn, took away some of their power. As a result, they became the [[Inar]].		The Eldinar were powerful beings, who even predated the gods themselves. They were also made from pure [[omnifex]], which also made the gods jealous. But their power would not last forever.The trickster [[angel]] [[Fethylden]] deceived the Eldinar into giving up some of their omnicrux essence so that the gods could banish [[M'ranin]] and the [[Fouled Seven]] to the [[Shadow Lay]]. This, in turn, took away some of their power. As a result, they became the [[Inar]].

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	The '''Eldinar''' were the predecessors to the [[Inar]], or elves. The Eldinar were androgenous, immortal beings, who could not procreate or fashion new races or creatures. They could, however, wield [[magic]] and travel unimpeded between all the [[Overlay Realms]].		The '''Eldinar''' were the predecessors to the [[Inar]], or elves. The Eldinar were androgenous, immortal beings, who could not procreate or fashion new races or creatures. They could, however, wield [[magic]] and travel unimpeded between all the [[Overlay Realms]].

	According to [[Grellism]], they predated the original gods, with the exception of [[Grellis]], the sentient primordial stone deity responsible for creation of the world. To make them, Grellis used pure essence of itself, or ''[[Soul Stray]]'' (called ''~~omnicrux~~'' by the [[Eari]]), which made them purer than even the later gods, who were not made as pure. It is said that they were placed on top of [[Mount Ulfinai]] because it is "where the land meets the sea and sky."		According to [[Grellism]], they predated the original gods, with the exception of [[Grellis]], the sentient primordial stone deity responsible for creation of the world. To make them, Grellis used pure essence of itself, or ''[[Soul Stray]]'' (called ''omnifex'' by the [[Eari]]), which made them purer than even the later gods, who were not made as pure. It is said that they were placed on top of [[Mount Ulfinai]] because it is "where the land meets the sea and sky."

	==Creation==		==Creation==

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	The '''Eldinar''' were the predecessors to the [[Inar]], or elves. The Eldinar were androgenous, immortal beings, who could not procreate or fashion new races or creatures. They could, however, wield [[magic]] and travel unimpeded between all the [[Overlay Realms]].		The '''Eldinar''' were the predecessors to the [[Inar]], or elves. The Eldinar were androgenous, immortal beings, who could not procreate or fashion new races or creatures. They could, however, wield [[magic]] and travel unimpeded between all the [[Overlay Realms]].

	According to [[Grellism]], they predated the original gods, with the exception of [[Grellis]], the sentient primordial stone deity responsible for creation of the world. To make them, Grellis used pure essence of itself, or ''[[Soul Stray]]'', which made them purer than even the later gods, who were not made as pure. It is said that they were placed on top of [[Mount Ulfinai]] because it is "where the land meets the sea and sky."		According to [[Grellism]], they predated the original gods, with the exception of [[Grellis]], the sentient primordial stone deity responsible for creation of the world. To make them, Grellis used pure essence of itself, or ''[[Soul Stray]]'' (called ''omnicrux'' by the [[Eari]]), which made them purer than even the later gods, who were not made as pure. It is said that they were placed on top of [[Mount Ulfinai]] because it is "where the land meets the sea and sky."

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	==Origins and Nature==		==Origins and Nature==
	According to Grellism, the Eldinar predated the original gods, with the exception of Grellis, the sentient primordial stone deity responsible for creation of the world. To make them, Grellis used pure essence of itself, or Soul Stray, which made them purer than even the later gods, who were not made as pure. It is said that they were placed on top of Mount Ulfinai because it is "where the land meets the sea and sky."		According to Grellism, the Eldinar predated the original gods, with the exception of Grellis, the sentient primordial stone deity responsible for creation of the world. To make them, Grellis used pure essence of itself, or Soul Stray, which made them purer than even the later gods, who were not made as pure. It is said that they were placed on top of Mount Ulfinai because it is "where the land meets the sea and sky."

	Most detailed knowledge of the Eldinar was systematically destroyed during the Great Purge (4626 EE), when magic and its practitioners were eliminated across Galwyndor. What remains are mostly oral traditions, religious texts preserved by hidden Grellist enclaves, and fragmentary archaeological evidence that scholars still debate.		Most detailed knowledge of the Eldinar was systematically destroyed during the Great Purge (4626 EE), when magic and its practitioners were eliminated across Galwyndor. What remains are mostly oral traditions, religious texts preserved by hidden Grellist enclaves, and fragmentary archaeological evidence that scholars still debate.

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	==Creation of the Palanem==		==Creation of the Palanem==
	Perhaps the most remarkable achievement of the Eldinar was their creation of the palanem, a race of sentient beings made from pure gernafex (Skin Stray). The palanem resembled what later cultures would describe as nymphs or fairies, possessing an intrinsic connection to the natural world and exhibiting an almost zealous protectiveness toward it.		Perhaps the most remarkable achievement of the Eldinar was their creation of the palanem, a race of sentient beings made from pure gernafex (Skin Stray). The palanem resembled what later cultures would describe as nymphs or fairies, possessing an intrinsic connection to the natural world and exhibiting an almost zealous protectiveness toward it.

	This act of creation was particularly significant because the Eldinar accomplished it despite lacking the Outward Ember that Grellis had bestowed upon the gods specifically for creation. The existence of the palanem challenged the gods' understanding of the natural order and their presumed exclusive right to create sentient life.		This act of creation was particularly significant because the Eldinar accomplished it despite lacking the Outward Ember that Grellis had bestowed upon the gods specifically for creation. The existence of the palanem challenged the gods' understanding of the natural order and their presumed exclusive right to create sentient life.

	According to the Codex of Primal Sources, the palanem lived in harmony with the Eldinar, inhabiting sacred groves and waterways where the concentration of natural magic was highest. They were said to speak the language of plants and animals, serving as intermediaries between the Eldinar and the non-sentient natural world.		According to the Codex of Primal Sources, the palanem lived in harmony with the Eldinar, inhabiting sacred groves and waterways where the concentration of natural magic was highest. They were said to speak the language of plants and animals, serving as intermediaries between the Eldinar and the non-sentient natural world.

	The creation of the palanem is widely regarded by scholars as the catalyst that prompted the Brother Gods—Drend, Orend, and Helirend—to create their own races in competition. This divine rivalry ultimately led to both the demise of the palanem and, indirectly, to the fall of the Eldinar themselves.		The creation of the palanem is widely regarded by scholars as the catalyst that prompted the Brother Gods—Drend, Orend, and Helirend—to create their own races in competition. This divine rivalry ultimately led to both the demise of the palanem and, indirectly, to the fall of the Eldinar themselves.
	Archaeological evidence of the palanem is virtually non-existent, though certain pre-Purge artistic depictions in remote cave systems show diminutive, luminous figures alongside taller beings presumed to be Eldinar. The fate of the palanem remains unclear, though most scholars believe they were among the first casualties of the gods' jealousy, disappearing long before the Great Purge.		Archaeological evidence of the palanem is virtually non-existent, though certain pre-Purge artistic depictions in remote cave systems show diminutive, luminous figures alongside taller beings presumed to be Eldinar. The fate of the palanem remains unclear, though most scholars believe they were among the first casualties of the gods' jealousy, disappearing long before the Great Purge.
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	The Eldinar were powerful beings who even predated the gods themselves. Their downfall came through divine jealousy and deception.		The Eldinar were powerful beings who even predated the gods themselves. Their downfall came through divine jealousy and deception.
	The non-elf races possessed only lesser essences, while the Eldinar possessed pure Soul Stray, which made the gods jealous, as they were made with half Soul Stray and half lesser essences. The creation of the palanem—a feat the gods believed impossible for the Eldinar—further intensified this jealousy and concern about the Eldinar's true power.		The non-elf races possessed only lesser essences, while the Eldinar possessed pure Soul Stray, which made the gods jealous, as they were made with half Soul Stray and half lesser essences. The creation of the palanem—a feat the gods believed impossible for the Eldinar—further intensified this jealousy and concern about the Eldinar's true power.

	It came to pass that the gods Drend, Orend, and Helirend sought to banish the angel M'ranin and the Fouled Seven to the Shadow Lay, but to do so they needed Soul Stray to trap them there. Rather than take any Soul Stray from celestials, which would weaken them, they conspired to take it from the Eldinar. Since they did not have the power to steal it directly, they used the angel of deception, Fethylden, who tricked the Eldinar into giving up some of their omnifex. This caused them to lose their immortality, transforming them into the Inar, or elves.		It came to pass that the gods Drend, Orend, and Helirend sought to banish the angel M'ranin and the Fouled Seven to the Shadow Lay, but to do so they needed Soul Stray to trap them there. Rather than take any Soul Stray from celestials, which would weaken them, they conspired to take it from the Eldinar. Since they did not have the power to steal it directly, they used the angel of deception, Fethylden, who tricked the Eldinar into giving up some of their omnifex. This caused them to lose their immortality, transforming them into the Inar, or elves.

	The exact nature of Fethylden's deception is lost to time, though some hidden Grellist texts suggest the Eldinar were told their sacrifice would prevent a cosmic catastrophe. The transformation was reportedly gradual, occurring over seven generations, during which the Eldinar slowly lost their ability to traverse the Overlay Realms and their control over magical essences became limited.		The exact nature of Fethylden's deception is lost to time, though some hidden Grellist texts suggest the Eldinar were told their sacrifice would prevent a cosmic catastrophe. The transformation was reportedly gradual, occurring over seven generations, during which the Eldinar slowly lost their ability to traverse the Overlay Realms and their control over magical essences became limited.

	==The Great Purge and Extinction==		==The Great Purge and Extinction==
	While the Meralian Accord (4626 EE) primarily targeted active magic users and practitioners, its consequences for inherently magical beings like the Inar (descendants of the Eldinar) were far more profound than initially anticipated by the architects of the Purge.		While the Meralian Accord (4626 EE) primarily targeted active magic users and practitioners, its consequences for inherently magical beings like the Inar (descendants of the Eldinar) were far more profound than initially anticipated by the architects of the Purge.

	The creation of the Eari Stones—eight magical artifacts made from demon glass derived from the scorched blood of the cosmic vorwyrm Dekilia—fundamentally altered the magical ecology of Galwyndor. These stones were designed to absorb and trap magical energy, preventing its use and circulation.		The creation of the Eari Stones—eight magical artifacts made from demon glass derived from the scorched blood of the cosmic vorwyrm Dekilia—fundamentally altered the magical ecology of Galwyndor. These stones were designed to absorb and trap magical energy, preventing its use and circulation.

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	Any artifacts with demonstrable connections to the Eldinar were either systematically destroyed during the Great Purge or sealed away in the Vault of Wonders beneath the Shrine of Tesh by Saent Dothen. This vault, while technically owned by the Tethuric Church, remains inaccessible even to its keepers and is heavily guarded by the Hand of the Gale. According to certain whispered accounts, the vault contains numerous magical artifacts dating back to the time of the Eldinar, though no official inventory exists.		Any artifacts with demonstrable connections to the Eldinar were either systematically destroyed during the Great Purge or sealed away in the Vault of Wonders beneath the Shrine of Tesh by Saent Dothen. This vault, while technically owned by the Tethuric Church, remains inaccessible even to its keepers and is heavily guarded by the Hand of the Gale. According to certain whispered accounts, the vault contains numerous magical artifacts dating back to the time of the Eldinar, though no official inventory exists.

	Archaeological expeditions to sites potentially associated with the Eldinar are exceedingly rare and conducted under pretexts unrelated to magical investigation, as such research remains discouraged or outright prohibited by both religious and secular authorities.		Archaeological expeditions to sites potentially associated with the Eldinar are exceedingly rare and conducted under pretexts unrelated to magical investigation, as such research remains discouraged or outright prohibited by both religious and secular authorities.

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	When Eldinar are mentioned in sanctioned historical texts at all, they are presented as symbolic figures in primitive creation myths, carefully stripped of any suggestion that they possessed actual magical abilities or predated the established religious narratives.		When Eldinar are mentioned in sanctioned historical texts at all, they are presented as symbolic figures in primitive creation myths, carefully stripped of any suggestion that they possessed actual magical abilities or predated the established religious narratives.

	The few scholars who have attempted to present the Eldinar as historical beings have typically found their work discredited, their academic positions threatened, or in some cases, have simply disappeared from public life entirely—likely due to intervention by the Hand of the Gale.		The few scholars who have attempted to present the Eldinar as historical beings have typically found their work discredited, their academic positions threatened, or in some cases, have simply disappeared from public life entirely—likely due to intervention by the Hand of the Gale.

	==Contemporary Significance==		==Contemporary Significance==
	In modern Galwyndor, interest in the Eldinar has experienced a resurgence among fringe scholars who question the conventional narrative of the Great Purge. These researchers point to anomalies in the archaeological record and inconsistencies in officially sanctioned histories.		In modern Galwyndor, interest in the Eldinar has experienced a resurgence among fringe scholars who question the conventional narrative of the Great Purge. These researchers point to anomalies in the archaeological record and inconsistencies in officially sanctioned histories.

	The most prominent of these revisionist groups, the Fellowship of Veridical History, has accumulated evidence suggesting that the consequences of the Eari Stones were far more extensive than commonly believed, potentially altering the fundamental nature of Galwyndor itself. They propose that the world experienced a gradual magical diminishment following the Great Purge, with effects extending beyond the elimination of spellcasting to include subtle changes in natural laws.		The most prominent of these revisionist groups, the Fellowship of Veridical History, has accumulated evidence suggesting that the consequences of the Eari Stones were far more extensive than commonly believed, potentially altering the fundamental nature of Galwyndor itself. They propose that the world experienced a gradual magical diminishment following the Great Purge, with effects extending beyond the elimination of spellcasting to include subtle changes in natural laws.