The Aldoren - Truth and Creation



Near-invincible in combat, Elora is the guardian of the Flame of Akuinor.

Nothing eludes Elora's vigilant gaze, nor can any illusion deceive her senses. Warriors take oaths in her name, knowing the terrible vindication that will befall them if they break such a sacred vow.

Her affinity towards the Flame Eternal, gives Elora the power of purification. Her mere presence brims with sanctity. Only Caldonnas is more feared by the servants of the Shadow.

In Akuinor she stands guard over the throne of Akaon, studying the pillar of flame with  eternal patience, and vigilance.

But her powers are not limited there, for Elora is also artful and capable in many crafts, but most importantly she has the power to inspire others, instilling hope, vigor and courage to the hearts of those who've known fear and despair.

Yet, so devoted is she to her noble cause, that she has little times for the amorous advances of her counterpart Aspect Lord.

For as Elora stands before the throne of Akaon as the Aspect of Truth, Kaehir is always near, as the Aspect of Creation.

Stocky and powerful, the bearded, charcoal-skinned Kaehir has built his forge next to the cosmic pillar of the Flame Eternal. Alone, among the Ashar and the Vaenu, he can funnel the flame to forge all forms of matter, from simple implements, or rock formations, to complex machinery and curious inventions.

The unique mysteries of creation, and its connection to the power of Destiny are well-known to Kaehir, for he knows how the Universe longs to shape the mass of the Cosmos.

Kaehir was by far the best craftsman and artisan among the Ancients. For this reason, Ulhaeron had kept him close, and out of fear he would abandon him, the God-King had torn Kaehir's wings from his back, and crippled one of his legs, so that the divine craftsman would be unable to abandon him.

But in the end, Kaehir was liberated. Nonetheless, he never quite got over his grudge against his mistreatment at the hands of his former master. With time, his crafty mind would ponder what suitable punishment he could conjure to pay the Shadow God in kind.

Kaehir gave shape to many creatures, including both the great Dragons  of old and the fabled Titans - embodiments of elemental forces. These, and others, he had made as allies in the ongoing war against the Shadow.

The Lord of Creation had made the Chalice of Fate as a gift to Nuviel, and all the armaments of the Aldoren and their allies, which were all unmatched in all of the universe.

But Kaehir's most famous creations are not mentioned here, for they were yet to be made.

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