A Brief History of the Myriad
In the time before time, when there was no distinction between good or evil, law or chaos. Only the Elder Gods stirred in the vastness beyond comprehension. These beings—the Outer and Inner Gods—were the architects of existence, weaving together the foundations of reality from raw essence. Through the enigmatic alchemy of their dreams, a new pantheon emerged: the Celestial Gods, radiant and mysterious, perhaps the very nexus between their creators.
From their arrival followed the birth of the Cosmic Dragons, immense serpentine powers through whom the Corporeal Plane took shape. These dragons seeded the moons of the Celestials with their children — the Dragons of the Corporeal Plane. Alongside them came the Elemental Gods, children of the Celestials and living avatars of the primal forces unleashed by the dragons. From the interaction of the Elemental Gods, the first mortals were born—fragile, fleeting, yet vital sparks across the new world.
For a thousand aeons, the Dragons were the rulers of this new universe, unchallenged by the primitive mortal humanoids. These majestic beings represented the pinnacle of evolution, from the beginning. This time is now known as “the Megennium of Dragons“, and predates history. However, this was not to last. Disputes amongst the Gods themselves led to deceit and conspiracy. Events caused a chain reaction, leading to a war between the chromatic dragons, which was to cause a cataclysmic extinction of the all-powerful Dragons of the Corporeal Plane. Their Patrons, the Cosmic Dragons, lost their dominance, no longer drawing from the energy generated by their children. A new age began, which was marked by a new set of deities.
In the hellscape of scorched planets left behind by the Dragon War, the humanoid mortals began to evolve. First, these wastelands were ruled by the Ssathrax– powerful, serpent-headed monsters with the bodies of demonic gnolls. Their Evil God, Ssath-ygga – The Primordian, took the place of the Cosmic Dragons as the all-powerful ruler of the Corporeal Plane.In the following Aeons, the Ssathrax hunted and enslaved the humanoid races which fought for survival in the cruel environment.
Over time, the humanoid races developed their own set of Gods — the Corporeal Gods, who gained power through the faith of their followers. The mortal races grew in both intelligence and strength, forming new empires to battle against their Ssathrax overlords. Eventually, the new Pantheon rose up to challenge the Evil God Ssath-ygga, and another world-shaking battle took place. Ssath-ygga was defeated by the Goddess Quenna, but the massive backlash tore a rift in the dimensions, opening a gate to the Infernal Planes, the Devils and Demons. In the Corporeal Realm, Ssath-ygga’s essence was split into two new Gods, Sseth and Ygg, who now strive to reclaim their former dominance. Their followers, formed in their own image, dwindled in number, but still continue their legacy of terror.
The Corporean Gods are now the ascended masters of the Corporean Plane, and serve as the defenders of their followers, in a never-ending conflict between good and evil, law and chaos. Humanoid mortals of many species and races have built a new reality of vast cities and beautiful biomes, channeling the power of the Cosmos through these all-powerful entities. Yet echoes of the past remain, and there are those who still strive to reclaim the supremacy, in the material world and beyond…
The Aeons of Anthropos
| Aeon | Year | Defining Events |
|---|---|---|
| The Aeon of the Seed | 0-1000 AOA | Ssath-Ygga and the Ssathrax take power and dominate, Humanoids are frail and primitive |
| The Aeon of the Child | 1001-2000 AOA | Ssath-Ygga and the Ssathrax Dominate, Humanoids gain knowledge and power, the Corporean Gods Gain Strength |
| The Aeon of the Branch | 2001-3000 AOA | The Sundering Occurs, Ssath-Ygga is destroyed and fragmented into Sseth and Ygg, the Corporean Gods Rise to dominance. The Infernal Devils and Demons appear, in opposition of the Celestial and Corporean Gods |
| The Aeon of the Twins | 3001-4000 AOA | Sseth and Ygg fill the void left by Ssath-Ygga, seeking to reclaim their former power. The Ssath rise to power, taking over for the Ssathrax. The Pyramid of Mirrors and the Obsidian Pyramid are built |
| The Aeon of the Mother | 4001-5000 AOA | The Quenian Religion is established by Vala Zari, gaining in popularity and Power. The Quenians battle the Ssath and Ygdarians to free them from slavery. |
| The Aeon of the Father | 5001-6000 AOA | Joveus Oathur appears in the North, in the Land of Nar, bringing the knowledge of the Celestial Gods, and empowering the Human Races |
| The Aeon of the Crone | 6001-7000 AOA | Early magic is practiced in shamanistic and folk culture, it is shunned and feared by the general population |
| The Aeon of the Wiseman | 7001-8000 AOA | The Schools of Magic are formed in Drelren, making the practice of magic a scholastic pursuit. The God Hidabra is identified and studied, and he grows greatly in power and popularity. Magic is refined and mastered, though it is still shunned in many places |
| The Aeon of the Plenty | 8001-9000 AOA | Humans and Humanoid species live in relative wealth, and war and suffering decrease dramatically. The Corporean Gods are the dominant powers in the Corporean Plane. The Quenians gain the upper hand, destroying the Pyramid of Mirrors, and driving the Ssath out of Eastern Umar, where they integrate into Ygdar and other Yuan-Ti cultures |
| The Aeon of Dusk | 9001-10000 AOA | Humans and Humanoids coexist in relative harmony, but the Ygdarians begin to regain strength, allying with the Infernal Forces, they again threaten to overthrow the Quenians |