Myths & Legends
Characters and histories from past Ages
Lay of Hildebrand
The Hildebrandslied (lay or song of Hildebrand) is a heroic epic poem written in Old High German alliterative verse. It is one of the earliest literary works in German, and it tells of the tragic encounter in battle between a son and his unrecognized father. It is the only surviving Read more
Appendix to the Nowell Codex
Beowulf, an Atharim hero of the Geats, comes to the aid of Hrothgar, the king of the Danes, whose mead hall in Heorot had been under attack by a monster known as Grendel. After Beowulf slayed him, Grendel’s mother attacked the hall and was then also defeated. Victorious, Beowulf returned Read more
The Fenian Cycle
Diarmuid Ua Duibhne was a skilled warrior and a well-liked and valued member of the Fianna who single-handedly killed 3,400 warriors in a battle and saved Fionn and the Fianna. Aengus Óg owned a deadly sword named Móralltach or Nóralltach (“the Great Fury”), given to him by the sea-god Manannán Read more
Persephone
The ancient myths tell that Persephone was abducted by Hades and forced to live with him in the Underworld as his Queen. This version of the story is so infamous that it is commonly told as the ‘Rape of Persephone’. According to legend, Persephone, daughter of Demeter, Goddess of the Read more
The Desolate Scroll
An old antique book store located in the Enlightened district next to the Baccarat Mansion owned by Conlely Callas. Aria lived above the shop. Asha currently holds residence there.
Ki
In Sumerian mythology, the goddess Ki (also known as Ninhursag or Ninmah) is a primordial deity associated with the earth. She is considered the mother goddess and the consort of the sky god An (Anu). Ki is often depicted as a nurturing and fertile figure, responsible for the creation and Read more
Itzpapalotl
Itzpapalotl was a deity in Aztec mythology, known as the “Obsidian Butterfly.” She was a fearsome and complex figure associated with warfare, darkness, and death. Itzpapalotl was often depicted as a skeletal goddess with butterfly wings made of sharp obsidian blades. She was believed to dwell in Tamoanchan, the paradise Read more
Singer
Singers have souls tied to all things that grow on the earth. The talent may manifest as something as innocuous and unremarkable as a person being described as “green-fingered,” to an innate ability to encourage and direct the growth of plants. Though not connected with the One Power, there is Read more