I had the privilege of witnessing the creation of the races that would inhabit the Land of Mu. The Spirit Deities, Lumina and Umbra, had already filled the world with diverse landscapes and magnificent beasts. Now, it was time to bring forth beings capable of thought, emotion, and civilization.
Lumina began by creating the humans. With her radiant light, she molded their forms from the very earth, giving them a strong yet adaptable physique. As her golden light bathed the clay figures, they took on life, their eyes opening to the wonders of Mu.
I watched as Lumina spoke to the first humans, her voice gentle and encouraging. She imbued them with curiosity and ambition, traits that would drive them to explore, innovate, and build. The humans were given the plains and valleys, places where they could cultivate the land and establish their towns and cities. They were versatile and resilient, capable of adapting to any environment they encountered.
Next, Lumina turned her attention to the forests, where she created the elves. These beings were shaped from the purest essence of nature, their forms elegant and ethereal. Lumina's light gave them longevity and a deep connection to the natural world.
As the first elves awoke, I saw the wonder in their eyes, reflecting the beauty of the forests around them. Lumina bestowed upon them wisdom and grace, along with a profound respect for all living things. The elves were to be the guardians of the forests, their lives intertwined with the trees and the creatures that dwelled there. They built their homes high in the trees, their cities blending seamlessly with the natural environment.
Umbra, observing Lumina's creations, stepped forward to craft the dwarves. He shaped them from the rugged stone of the mountains, giving them stout, sturdy bodies capable of withstanding the harsh conditions of their environment. His deep, violet energy infused them with resilience and an unyielding spirit.
The first dwarves emerged from the depths of the mountains, their hands strong and their eyes keen. Umbra granted them mastery over stone and metal, making them unparalleled craftsmen and miners. The dwarves carved out vast underground cities, their halls echoing with the sound of hammers and the glow of forge fires. They were fiercely loyal to their kin and held a deep sense of honor and tradition.
Lumina and Umbra then collaborated to create the beastmen, beings that embodied both the primal aspects of nature and the intellect of sentient races. Using elements of both light and shadow, they shaped the beastmen with the physical traits of animals—strength, agility, and heightened senses—combined with the intelligence and creativity of humans.
I saw the first beastmen awaken in the wild regions of Mu, their forms diverse and powerful. They were given the dense forests and open plains, places where they could live in harmony with nature. The beastmen were natural hunters and warriors, with a deep respect for the balance of life. They formed tribes, each with its own customs and traditions, living close to the land and its creatures.
Finally, Umbra took it upon himself to create the orcs. He formed them from the darkest depths of the earth, giving them formidable strength and a fierce, unrelenting spirit. His energy imbued them with a sense of unity and a warrior's heart.
The orcs emerged from the shadowy regions of Mu, their bodies powerful and their wills indomitable. Umbra bestowed upon them a strong sense of community and a code of honor centered on strength and survival. They were given the rugged, untamed lands, where they forged their own path, often clashing with other races but also demonstrating remarkable resilience and adaptability.