The Creation of the World

The Creation Of The World Listen, ye scholars, and learn ye well:

In ages past, far beyond memory or history, the world was naught but void. Hanging in a vast expanse of nothingness, no form, no substance, no thought. Alone in this dark void were four great beings, Gods of times ago, Donal and Hayel, Rizin and Illin; being of power and majesty unknown to our mortal eyes. Lonely and meaningless their lives were, until they decided upon a course of action both bold and true. Why, they thought, must this void stay empty, save us four? Working their great powers upon the nameless expanse, they formed the sphere we now know as home. As little more than a giant ball of clay and dirt, the gods knew that time would be required for their new and perfect world.

Of Kar'Illin came water, flowing long and free, covering half the world and giving life to the other. In ebbs and tides crashed the blue waves, forming land and sea apart.

Of Kar'Donal came earth, rising mountains and flourishing forests, growth and breadth to the land alone. Stretching across the horizons came massive ranges, patches of trees and bushes laying life.

Of Kar'Rizin came the air, the breath of life and the movement of living things. Flowing widly between the peaks of mountains and crashing merrily with the waves, the air gave joy and wandering purpose.

Of Kar'Hayel came fire, passion and feeling and life, as creatures large and small came into being upon her gentle hands. All creatures, both great and meek, were those she loved.

These four saw that their work was yet not finished; with life and earth, yet no beings to call their own. To each they crafted their races, their people upon the earth, to do their will and live their lives. From the earth came dwarves, stout people who love the land their Father left to their care. Of the sea came the orcs, a fierce and loyal people of passion. Of the fire came humans, adventurous and chaotic people to be sure; little was outside their realm. Yet of the air none came, for Kar'Rizin had moved on.