This section explains a brief Lore and History that has happened within the world of Illuhare:
Lore; the creation legend on how Illuhare was formed.
History; occurrences that happened within Illuhare such as political deals, war, and other main events that has happened in the past.
Lore:
Introduction: "Dimensions and Rifts asunder, the creation of this world was made by one apex. There are far more within the Rift." From the farthest reaches a singular planetary system, Illuhare, is formed. This World; sustainable for life unlike the other planets and moons across the system in which these creatures roam in the likelihood of their Deities. It is still growing and there is still much to learn of what is truly out there, and of course amongst the lands.
Act I: The Begining
The world was created by the Apex, who gathered stardust and galaxies to form the new world. Within his creation he created four disciples: Armandu, Alduruu, Usdokji, and D'Jhakol. As soon as the Apex made the four, they vanished from sight, leaving the Gods to bend the world however they pleased.
Usdokji was the first, who formed the world's core. It is a burning ball of fire and energy, which he slaved over and crafted into a perfect sphere.
Alduruu was the second, creating water to flood the planet, with the intention of cooling off Usodokji's work, which the two bickered over.
D'Jhakol shaped the air and winds on the planet, not wanting to bother with lowly things such as land and warfare. They had their sights on much greater ambitions, such as other worlds and even an attempt to reunite with their creator, the Apex.
Armandu shaped the Earth, spreading soil across Usdokji's fire core and Alduruu's waves. He separated and created boundaries between the different realms and D'Jhakol's lair in the skies.
Act II: Creation
Things were not going well from the start. The Gods fought with one another, bickering over land and their mind-sets clashed with one another.
Alduruu wished for the world to be reclaimed by the oceans, and flooded Armandu’s work. Displeased, the Earth God caused a massive seismic shock which nearly split the world into half, but in doing so ruined Usdokji’s own crafts and patience. D’Jhakol criticized all their earthly thoughts, stating that they should be seeking other lands. Preoccupied by their bickering, the Gods had not realized they had ushered in evil into their work. Poisonous plants and creatures, eternal fire, hurricanes and meteor drops, all manifested as they fought. Even their own creation, burdened by their arguments, had shifted accordingly. Ruthless, and malformed, the spirit-shadows were attracted to the battle, and they fed off the turmoil and grew.
Act III: Turmoil and Sacrifice
At this point, the shadows had gained a mass of followers. The gods’ creations were now corrupted, and sought their disposal. Their powers were strong, and calculated, while the deities were weak from their own selfish battles. They were pushed out from their own lands.
It seemed hope was all lost, until Armandu stood as their last pinnacle of hope. With all of his heart and soul he reformed into his primal form: a crystal encased with all of his power and life, sacrificing his body in the process.
With that there was a bright light throughout the world, a quick flash that seemed to shake the land like it had never shaken before. It was over in an instant, and the others mourned Armandu’s sacrifice. They buried his body under the earth's crust, and the world was silent and desolate without him.
Act IV: Rebirth
Time passed by quietly in the world without balance, with Armandu slumbering deep within the crust of the barren world. But it was not to last forever.
A shock and tremor shook the earth one day, and Armandu rose once again. His pelt was glistening and bright, renewed from his old body, worn out by war.
"I rise!" they called out, their serpentine body coiling upon itself, and their magnificent crown flaring out, blocking out the sun and moon. "I am reborn, fellow brothers and sisters," they continued; with an almost childlike smile on their face. "Armandu is no longer. He was worn, and old. I have come forth to start anew. I am reborn Hikissu! Mother and parent to all!" With the idea of rebirth, the Deities worked to rebuild the shattered world. They created fresh waters, new land, and new ideas that became creatures. These creatures were their children, each resembling the form of their parents. With their work done and their children roaming the world, the deities rested again.
Everything was at its best. The darkness cleared away, or so it seemed...
History:
This section gives a brief explanation of "important" occurrences that has happened within Illuhare. NPCs and some characters may sometimes bring this up during conversation. It's not compulsory to know all that has happened in-game, but you may implement it to give flavor to your character's history and development.
What has happened from old to semi-recent events:
Collapse of the Runes
Still shrouded in mystery these Runes and relics can be found throughout the lands. It's still unknown, but indicates a previous civilization - presumably the first when the Gods created these lands. There has been speculation that a world wide great force had wiped them out, possibly with magic or a great war.
There isn't much information to be harvested yet, and scholars are still investigating the ruins that are left behind in Midga.
Assassination of the Fire Vessel in Il'Du
It has been said a vessel, a priestess, holding the Fire God's spirit has been slayed on Il'Du by rebelling Sullahil warriors which made the lands barren from warmth and spilled with crimson vegetation. It has been said the whole earth had shook that day, sprouting several volcanic activities, a calamity. Now treated as a dying legend and story.
A case of greed and shift of power. Sapphire was ravaged to the ground by pirates, slaves, convicts, the mistreated, and the poor folk - the corrupt royalties having paid their price of torment with all of their lives, their kin, their land and possessions burnt to nothing. It has been said that neighboring nations had conspired and assisted in the destruction of Sapphire city, and it had spread throughout the regions of A'zul. Some proclaimed that it was as intense just like a calamity. A terrible time of civil war and instability for many years.
The Union between Nations
After the destruction A'zul the other nations had deployed for a unification and partnership of the lands. Higara, A'zul, Kukoltu had formed a bond with one another while the rest had straggled, such as MidgaandSullahil, but agreed on a neutral binding. Viora having kept silent and out of the process even when they were personally invited to attend the ceremony.
The nationwide ban/control of magic usage
War was not uncommon, especially during the old days when magic aided for said destruction. Not long after the Unification there has been a world ban on magic usage particularly within large cities and towns that are held within the Union in particular.
The Resident Treaty
After the Union there was another treaty for the ethical treatment of Residents. Having fought tooth and nail for their lands and others they had a solid placement within society. They may come and go as they please without discrimination, and has been signed and acknowledged by nations within the Union.
Conspiracy; The poisoning and death of the Higara Shogun
Not long after the union and ban; the Shogun, the father of Ashe and Flynt, had fallen gravely ill and had been declared that he had been poisoned for the duration of several years. The suspect was never found. The eldest Flynt was made and taken the mantle to operate the nation at 14 years of age.
The Rogue Mage Attack in Fernwood
A notable attack within Kukoltu which still bears its scars till today, it was caused by a large band of mages having acquired knowledge of the destructive art of magic to overthrow the government that reigns it having faced mistreatment and deafening of their practices. They sought out a new age of magic for the world, but their campaign was swiftly ended by O'ma Terra. It was a bloody battle with many civilians, soldiers, and rogues having lost their lives. Their leader still remains locked up in a cell to this day.
The Rise of New Sapphire
A new government system that was built by the people and for the people of A'zul with Rayne as their forefront that was voted by the majority - with the notion to make the capital shine with prosperity for all. Rayne has been running the capital for 2 years with another 2 still yet to come.