I'm sorry, but this chapter is just information. You can skip it if you want, but I highly recommend that you read it.
If you want more information on the Ethereals read the auxiliary chapter [Information: Etherials]. It contains information that will not be placed in the main chapters but is information that Jackson learns from Brakes separately later on or just not writen in the main chapters. This saves me time thinking of a way to incorporate this information into the story and keep this from getting boring for you readers.
You can skip this chapter if you want. Just read the last 2 paragraphs for contect to the next chapter and to know what spirits are as they will play a big part in this book.
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"Ok..." I said with a sigh. "So you are a spirit that existed since the beginning of the multiverse, that is also a librarian that takes care of an interdimensional library that contains all knowledge in the universe. Is that right?"
Brakos smiled "Not exactly but close enough. I know that this is a lot for you so don't worry about understanding everything right now we have plenty of time." he said and picked up a pastry and took a bite. "If you don't mind I will answer some questions that I know you will have. So let me talk and save your questions for after is that ok?"
"Yeah, that's fine," I respond while taking a pastry of my own and sit quiet and listen.
"So as to what a spirit is, spirits are one of the 3 Ethereal races of existence. The other 2 are Infernals, which you would refer to as Demons, and the Celestials, which you would refer to as angels or holy beings. To be clear, the gods exist but they are not all celestials, some are spirits and some are demons but the latter is rare. The gods are not something you will have to worry about right now but if you want I can answer your questions later." I nod and let Brakos continue.
"Each of the ethereal races has its own responsibilities. Celestials bring order to the worlds and make sure that demons don't cause too much chaos and destruction. They keep the balance between worlds, guard ancient and powerful secrets and bestow blessings and power on those who fight against the evil in their world. Celestials rarely descend upon the mortal worlds, instead, they will either watch through the eyes of people whom they have granted power too or create an avatar. Think of it as a body that they can control or take over and interact with the world."
"Infernals will cause chaos and ensure that mortals live eventful lives while also punishing those who live evil lives. The younger Infernals do cause destruction and consume souls to gain power but that is how young are. They don't want to be at the bottom and want to rank higher. Infernals do invade worlds on occasion but that is rare, some demons do this for entertainment or to gain power while others follow the orders of higher-ranking ones, it varies but it does happen. High-ranking Infernals are aware of how important the balance of the worlds is and actually hold back the other demons from invading other worlds. These Infernals also use avatars to descend upon worlds, but the only reason they would do that is if someone powerful enough created an avatar for them and forcefully summoned them there or something would happen that could disrupt the balance of the worlds and they came to warn people who could handle it."
"Earlier I said that Infernals help people by causing chaos. before you ask about how Infernals help people, Ask yourself this what would a life of total order and no excitement be like? demons bring sin to the world, yes, but they also bring excitement and adventure to the world. New experiences and events, everything that a person would find fun requires a mix of both order and chaos. If you don't have enough of either, life can't function properly."
"Spirits are sort of in between. There are both good and bad spirits but they rarely side with the celestials or infernals. We are the guides of the mortal races and grant them knowledge and teach them about magic in the world. While the Infernals and Celestials fight their own war between themselves and almost never interfere with the mortals, Spirits actively help people even if they don't notice. We help plants grow in burnt down forests, we guide lost travellers, we grant people the ability to use magic."
Brakos paused for a second and looked me right in the eye with a happy, yet serious face and his eyes slightly glowing light blue. "We grant people who died at a young age the chance to start a new life in another world," Brakos said.