" The Grande Cradle " This was a period of history about 300 years from the current time when the Gods had directly Interfered with Mortal affairs. This led to mystical energy running rampant through the world as well as many Mortals becoming descendants of Gods through Mixed blood lines. This in turn allowed the pure Magic of the Gods to inhabit Mortals and Nature. This Led to Major clashes of power, War, and Chaos… As well as continuous Creation and growth. Many of these past events still have left permanent Marks on the current state of the world such as the 8 Gates, The Enchanted Forest, Mountains of Doria Etc. This is also why Nature began producing Otherworldly Creatures, New Races, and Enhanced Mortals. These "enhancements" were referred to as "Blessings" or to those who were abused by such powers, "Curses." Such Blessings throughout the ages were brought about through the wide spread bloodlines of the Gods as well as beings that were chosen as disciples who were deemed worthy and granted a legacy from the Gods. That is why certain individuals are born with Natural Gifts and others have obtained abilities through various different methods proving them worthy of becoming a disciple or representative. Receiving a Patron God was once considered the greatest of achievements. Strength was valued above all else. These gifts manifested themselves as otherworldly abilities and transformations. Some direct offspring of the Gods still inhabit the world to this day due to certain loopholes. These mystical abilities became widely sought after and many kingdoms made a point to specifically raise individuals with the chance to gain these powers, whether through direct inheritance or through other means such as offerings made to a patron god. Unfortunately, the period of the Grand Cradle led to so much destruction and death, that it began to tip the balance of powers between Night and Day. As a means to help maintain balance within the world, the gods alongside mortals constructed the 8 Gates across the world. Each gate was created with the purpose of connecting the mortal realm to the gods even further, allowing them to freely pass between different planes of existence. Unfortunately, there were certain beings with nefarious intentions that tampered with these gates allowing calamities to befall the world. Inevitably, the 8 Gates were repurposed and sealed to prevent any further tragedy from taking place. This event then led to certain Laws among the Gods being enacted in order to prevent this world wide catastrophe from ever happening again. These Laws included:
-No direct interference with the Mortal Realm.
-Gods cannot enter the mortal world without sacrificing a part of their ethereal powers.
-The Creation of the Bestowers, in order to maintain Balance in the world.
-All Mixed bloodlines shall remain, but there cannot be any more direct Offspring of the Gods.
-Natural inborn blessings shall be permitted to take place but otherwise all Blessings must be earned.
-The Land of Night is off limits to all Gods And mortals alike until certain events take place. Until then, breaking this taboo could grant you the wrath of divinity itself.
Breaking these Taboos would be met with divine punishment. And although these Laws were in place, not all respected nor agreed with them. It was the Gods duty to keep themselves in line using one another as a check and balance. These Laws maintained Natural order for nearly 300 years after the age of the Grande Cradle. The Gods additionally placed other contingencies into the world just in case. However, after a single Taboo was broken…. Many others began breaking one after another like dominoes in a line, until a new age of the Grande Cradle was born. This is Now and all bets are off.
There was once a world Called Gaian. This world existed beyond the boundaries of time and space where Mystical energy flowed as the lifeblood of the world. This world created by ethereal beings became a Seed that would prosper into one of the most powerfully magical places in existence. Our story recounts the humble beginnings of a boy called Sid, and his two best friends.
History records the ages as follows - Birth, Discovery, Contact, War, Demise, Revival. The Age of Revival denotes the reconstruction and restoration of the great kingdoms.
Begin: Year 105th of Revival.