CIL ELDAWACH
The Creation of Eldawn
This is the account of the earliest times of the world, as told to the elvish record keepers in Ivaris during the Age of Light by Ilvesu. Ilvesu, Lady of Wisdom, shared her knowledge at the prompting of the elves, that by it they might know their purpose and the will of Eleyon. The tale proceeds from the earliest time beyond time, until the completion of the world with the creation of humanity. So begins Ilvesu’s narrative :
The Realm of the Spirit
Eleyon existed, exists and will always exist, for time itself stems from Eleyon’s measure of the changing world. He is known by many names in the realms of Eldawn, but common to all beings, his title is Cilves, the Creator. Alone in the ether, Eleyon wandered in vain, searching for another like himself. Therefore, Eleyon created Alero and Ilvesu from the ether, calling them the Elder Spirits, or Yebel, though that name is now seldom used. Soon after, Eleyon created another pair of spirits, the Yegül, the Younger Spirits, Oleris and Uleva. The Yegül, while still of great power and wisdom, were deferential to the Yebel, for the Yebel were their mentors in the earliest time, and both Yebel and Yegül were subject to the will of Cilves Eleyon. The Yebel and the Yegül are together known as the Cilzhen Yel, the created spirits. Together, these five are known as the Great Spirits, the Yevel, for of all things, they alone have their full essence based in the ether and can natively fold it to their design.
For a long age, the Great Spirits dwelt in the ether, exploring its substance and observing its formless fluidity. Then, Eleyon called a council, where he shared his intent for the rest of creation with the created spirits, and they harkened to his words. When Eleyon’s vision concluded, Eleyon spoke a unique gift unto each of the Cilzhen Yel, and as he spoke, the awareness of the created spirits was shifted forever, for such is the strength of the will of Cilves Eleyon. So the each of the four grasped a facet of Eleyon’s grand design in more depth than the other three.
Eleyon said to Alero, ‘To you I give the gift of imagination,’ and it was so, for in that moment Alero’s soul opened to all manner of possibility that lay slumbering in the ether. He is the most innovative and creative of the Cilzhen Yel; when examining any substance he can perceive its use and potential. His gift was the first to shine, for he looked at the empty world and saw all manner of things waiting to be called into being. Under Eleyon, Alero led the experiments of creation, giving focus to the other spirits as they shaped the world. In later stages of creation he assumed charge of light and the high heavens. His twin Ilvesu was his greatest counsellor, and apart from Eleyon, she alone could alter the flow of Alero’s genius.
Eleyon said to Ilvesu, ‘To you I give the gift of wisdom,’ and it was so, for in that moment Ilvesu’s soul beheld the quiet bonds that bind all things to all other things. She is the keenest and most discerning of the Cilzhen Yel; able to observe the slightest detail of every plan. Her gift was the last to reach full bloom, for wisdom comes from experience, and the world was still young. What early wisdom she had she grew by abiding long in the presence of Eleyon, he who has the experience of all time. In later stages of creation she assumed charge of the seas and the depths of the earth. Her twin Alero was her delight, for she perfected many of Alero’s ideas and honed them to sharper glory.
Eleyon said to Oleris, ‘To you I give the gift of logic,’ and it was so, for in that moment Oleris’s soul comprehended the components of the world in structure and precision. He is the most deductive and analytical of the Cilzhen Yel, mathematics is his delight. Able to calculate and pursue his observations to their irreducible conclusions, he was also adept at explaining his conclusions to the other Great Spirits. Oleris spends much time alone, immersed in the abstract landscape of his mind, playing mental games of hypothetical axioms. In the later stages of creation, he assumed charge of the sky and the winds. His twin Uleva was his counterpoint, her alternative perspectives sometimes showing him the answer amidst the maze of reason.
Eleyon said to Uleva, ‘To you I give the gift of intuition,’ and it was so, for in that moment Uleva’s soul sensed the ties of aesthetic beauty between the aspects of reality. She is the most spontaneous and artistic of the Cilzhen Yel.; the arts are her delight. Uleva spends much of her time in company of others, bringing joy and vibrance with her encouragements. In the later days, Uleva would assume charge of the surface of the earth, all plants and animals would abide by her direction. Many times, she was lost amidst the theories of her twin, Oleris, but she would be drawn to one in particular and upon pondering it further, Oleris would come to realise it was indeed the optimal solution.
When the gifts of the Great Spirits were thus bestowed, Eleyon warned them, ‘Each of you I have created and blessed. So, despite all you may achieve in the ages to come, you must not forget the source of your being. For it is by my will alone that you are sustained, and if you turn from it, you will surely return to the ether.’ The Cilzhen Yel heard Eleyon, and in reverence they submitted to him, and Eleyon knew that they were good. Thus, the first stage of creation was complete, and all was fair and good.
The Realm of the Soul
Now Eleyon said, ‘Let some of the ether be condensed, for then it shall have structure for us to weave.’ And so it was that much ether folded in upon itself, becoming heavy and coiled, and the Cilzhen Yel wondered at it. At once, they began to spin the newly formed energy into experimental forms. In the realm of the soul, there were many forms of energy and forces far beyond what humans now know, for the rules for the realm of the body do not apply to the realm of the soul.
The Cilzhen Yel worked in harmony with each other under Eleyon and the realm of the soul was fashioned to the will of Eleyon. Of this realm, present humanity is neither given full knowledge nor the ability to comprehend; humans would later call this realm heaven or the home of the gods. Eleyon has stated this ban will be lifted at the end of all things, when all secrets are revealed, but until that time, humankind is permitted to know but little of this realm. Thus the second stage of creation was complete, and all was fair and good.
Now Eleyon said, ‘Let there be beings of energy, for it is good that the Cilzhen Yel have helpers to assist them for the work to come.‘ So it was that a host of souls arose from the energy; and like the Cilzhen Yel, they were granted wills unto themselves. These beings were named the Cilzhen Wel, the Created Souls, or simply the Wevel or the Souls. The Wevel were of a different nature from the Yevel, for the Wevel have both soul and spirit, but they have a greater part of their awareness in the realm of souls, and more deftly do they shape energy than the ether, for they are native to energy. To each of the Wevel, Eleyon bestowed gifts, but they are too numerous to name herein. A full telling of the Wevel and their gifts may be found in Egezhen Wevelach. By each of their gifts, some of the Wevel found they were suited to the service of a single, some to two, three or even all four of the Cilzhen Yel. Others found their souls drawn to Eleyon himself, to serve him directly.
Many great and wonderful things were woven in this age, far beyond the understanding of humans. Great symphonies of light, paintings of motion and dances of colour were composed and performed to worship Cilves Eleyon. When the Wevel were grown in mind and heart, Eleyon warned them with the same warning that he spoke to the Cilzhen Yel. ‘Each of you I have created and blessed. So, despite all you may achieve in the ages to come, you must not forget the source of your being. For it is by my will alone that you are sustained, and if you turn from it, you will surely return to the energy.’ The Cilzhen Yel were reminded of their promise, and now the Wevel in turn submitted in reverence to Eleyon. Thus, the third stage of creation was complete, and all was fair and good.
The Realm of the Body
Now Eleyon said, ‘Let some of the energy be knotted, for then it shall have substance for us to build.’ And so it was that much energy spun in upon itself, becoming dense and locked, and the Cilzhen Yel and the Wevel wondered at it. Together, the Cilzhen Yel designed the laws of the physical world, the ties that relate matter with other matter and matter with energy. Of the many energies of in the realm of the soul, only some were chosen for the laws of the realm of the body. Between these chosen energies, only five of many forces were chosen to relate to matter. Each of the Yevel assumed charge of one type of force, and governs it according to their temperament. Thus the fourth stage of creation was complete, and all was fair and good.
When the foundations of the world were established, the Wevel went to work, shaping the details of the world as Eleyon design had revealed to them. Out of the dust of matter, the Wevel formed all manner of substances. The earth was brought together from its deepest foundations and water was poured out over its surface. Light shone on the earth, that the Wevel might work with clarity and precision. The water was separated, some raised far above the earth and the rest parted for dry land to appear. Plants were raised from the earth and the lights of heaven ordained to mark the cycles of time. The Wevel fashioned all manner of animals, covering the earth with creatures great and small. Then the Wevel and Yevel built a great city on the land, that they might inhabit the realm of the body with bodies of their own. Thus, the fifth stage of creation was complete, and all was fair and good.
Then Eleyon commanded that a garden be raised to the east, a kind region, where the land and seas were abundant and nature was arrayed in her fullest bounty. When it was done, Eleyon spoke his final command, ‘Let humans be formed from the dust of the earth, and they shall be created in our image.’ So it was that the first man and woman were raised from the dust of the earth, and they were granted wills unto themselves. They were called the Evezhen, the Beloved, for of all created things, humanity is dearest to Eleyon. When life entered the man and the woman, they beheld the world around them and were amazed. The Evezhen have Spirit, Soul and Body, and more so than the Wevel, the Evezhen are naturally able to craft the physical substance of matter, for they are native to the realm of the body. The Evezhen can faintly sense the realm of the soul, but the realm of the spirit remains a mystery to them, for the ether is too dispersed for beings of matter to detect.
Indeed, Eleyon forbade the Evezhen from knowing the realm of the spirit until the appointed time, saying unto them : ‘Each of you I have created and blessed. So, despite all you may achieve in the ages to come, you must not forget the source of your being. Here in this garden, I have given you all the abundance of the world, that you may be blessed beyond measure. In time, I will reveal to you the realm of the soul and the realm of the spirit, but until that appointed time, it is my will that you do not seek to understand the higher realms. For if you seek the higher realms, you will surely return to the dust of the earth.’ The Cilzhen Yel and Wevel were reminded of their promise, and now the man and the woman, in awe of creation, submitted in reverence to Eleyon. Thus, the sixth stage of creation was complete, and all was fair and good.
Now, Eleyon beheld all that he created and saw that it was fair and good, in accordance with his design. The heavens and the earth in all their vast array were crafted to the pure creative expression of Eleyon. And so Eleyon declared the work of creation complete, and rested, and all creation rested with him. Thus, the seventh stage of creation was complete and with it, the whole age of creation, and all was fair and good.
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