The World of Hirayi: A Primer
In the world of Hirayi, a person is only as powerful as the spirit that walks beside them. This bond is known as the Gabay Connection. A Gabay is more than a pet; it is a manifestation of spiritual energy that grants its human partner (the Trainer) elemental abilities, enhanced physical traits, and a lifelong companion.
The Awakening
Every child in Hirayi is born with a dormant "Spirit Core." At the age of fifteen, this core is tuned to the Bátis, the Great Well. The Bátis acts as a cosmic bridge, pulling a spirit beast from the ethereal plane and tethering it to the teenager's soul. This process is final, once a Gabay is chosen, the pair is bonded until death.
The Hierarchy of Gabays (Tiers)
The strength of a citizen's future is determined by the Tier of the Gabay that emerges from the well.
1. The Common Tier (85% Probability)
The vast majority of the population belongs here. These are the hearts of the villages, the dogs, cats, rabbits, and small birds. They provide comfort and basic help, ensuring that the world of Hirayi remains functional and kind.
2. The Elite Tier (10% Probability)
One in every ten children will receive an Elite Gabay. These are the wolves, stags, and great eagles. Receiving one of these is a ticket to a better life, usually involving service in the kingdom's military or protection guilds.
3. The Epic Tier (4% Probability)
A rare and powerful occurrence. These are the massive serpents, elemental tigers, and creatures of legend. To receive an Epic Gabay is to be granted nobility; these trainers are the commanders and high-ranking officers of the Seven Kingdoms.
4. The Special Tier (0.99% Probability)
Less than one percent of the population will ever see a Special Gabay emerge for them. These creatures, like the Multi-Tailed Foxes or Spirit Lynxes, possess unique magic. They are the pride of their families and are immediately recruited into the Royal Guards.
5. The Mythical Tier (0.001% Probability)
The rarest event in existence. These are the gods of the spirit world, beings like the Dragon or the Winged Unicorn. Only the seven current rulers possessed them. In the history of Hirayi, 72 are the only recorded ones to have awakened mythical Gabay.
The Sovereigns of the Seven Kingdoms
1. King Batlaha of Paraiso
• The Kingdom: The central hub of Hirayi, known for its white marble architecture and floating gardens.
• Mythical Gabay: Shaba.
• Description: The most mysterious of all spirits, Shaba is the only Gabay in history to take a Human Form. He possesses an aura of absolute authority and ancient wisdom.
2. King Prien of Fiero
• The Kingdom: A land of volcanic peaks and scorched earth, where strength is the only currency.
• Mythical Gabay: The Flaming Phoenix.
• Description: A creature of eternal rebirth. Its feathers are made of living embers, and it can incinerate entire battalions with a single beat of its wings.
3. King Zor of Selenam
• The Kingdom: A realm of perpetual night and silver moonlight, hidden behind dense, dark mists.
• Mythical Gabay: The Three-Headed Goat.
• Description: A terrifying chimera with horns that twist into unnatural angles. Each head is said to see a different timeline (the past, the present, and the future.)
4. King Akar of Semdan
• The Kingdom: A vast, shifting desert where water is gold and the wind carves the landscape daily.
• Mythical Gabay: The White Saber-Toothed Tiger.
• Description: A massive beast of pure muscle and frost-covered fur. It moves with a silent, deadly precision that contradicts its enormous size.
5. King Filo of Mahar
• The Kingdom: A territory defined by Great Lakes and floating islands that drift according to the seasons.
• Mythical Gabay: The Hippogriff.
• Description: A majestic fusion of eagle and horse. Its wings are wide enough to cast shadows over entire villages, and it commands the very winds of the sky.
6. King Greig of Harbo
• The Kingdom: A fortress of mountains and jagged cliffs, home to the world's most resilient stonemasons.
• Mythical Gabay: The Dragon.
• Description: An ancient, armored titan with golden eyes. It rarely moves, but when it does, the earth beneath Harbo trembles in submission.
7. Queen Gab of Faleieo
• The Kingdom: A chain of islands surrounded by crystal-clear reefs, known for its sailors and healers.
• Mythical Gabay: The Winged Unicorn.
• Description: A radiant creature that glows with a soft, ethereal light. Its hooves never touch the ground, and it is said to have the power to heal any wound, except, perhaps, a broken soul.