Chapter 91 – The Gods of This World
The lich fell silent for a moment, his eyes quietly fixed on a book he had just pulled from the topmost shelf. Its cover was thick, made of what looked like very old leather, wrapped with fine silver ribbons as if sealing ancient knowledge not meant for just anyone to open.
"If you wish to know about the gods... this is one of the oldest records I’ve ever found," he said, gently patting the book’s cover. "Written by a historian from the Age of Unification, before the central continent was fractured."
He opened it slowly, and the scent of ancient paper and centuries-old ink drifted from its pages. As he began to read, the room fell completely still. Candlelight flickered gently, as though paying respect to the names about to be spoken.
1. Lumielle, Goddess of Eternal Light Protector of the eastern sky and the first light. She awakens the sun and rejects absolute darkness. When the blackest night comes, whispering her name will summon the dawn sooner.
2. Velgrath, God of Endless Night Keeper of secrets and the weaver of fate. He watches from behind dead stars. It is said he can erase someone from all timelines if he wills it not just kill them, but erase their very existence.
3. Nerys, Goddess of the Waves She hears every tear that falls into the sea and turns them into offerings. She remembers all that’s lost, from sunken ships to forgotten memories. The souls never found are said to be whispers in her waves.
4. Korthan, God of Eternal Flame and Great Battles His breath is war, his heart a blazing fire. Every spark from clashing swords, every scream on the battlefield it is all music to his ears. Warriors who die valiantly are said to be welcomed into his ’Eternal Ember’.
5. Syvalith, Goddess of the Forbidden Forest and Growing Shadows She is the root that entangles and the whisper among the leaves. Every ancient forest is thought to be her body, and those who enter without permission will find her lurking as a shadow in the mist.
6. Zepharion, God of Wind, Promises, and Journeys He breathes wind into sails and whispers into the hearts of wanderers. He brings hope in gentle breezes or curses in sudden storms. A broken promise will be carried by the wind to his ears.