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The frostbound oath

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Chapter 1 - INTRODUCTION

long ago, the Eryndor Valemor, the supreme architect of existence, crafted four distinct realms:The God Realm - A celestial dominion where the gods resided, presiding over the intricate workings of all creation. The Immortal Realm - Known as the Heavens, this realm served as a sanctuary for immortals. Mortals from the Earth Realm who sought eternal life ascended here through cultivation, though they remained subordinate to the gods. The Earth Realm - The domain of mortals, a realm teeming with life yet deemed the least significant in the grand hierarchy. The Demon Realm - A shadowed expanse inhabited by demons, beings whose might equaled that of the immortals, though their forms were far more ominous and enigmatic.Before departing the cosmos, the Jade Emperor entrusted his four children with the guardianship of these realms. Known as the Ancient Gods, they were unparalleled in power, their presence ensuring harmony and balance throughout existence.This era of peace, however, was not eternal. A cataclysm engulfed the God Realm, its once-stable foundations unraveling into chaos. As the divine realm teetered on the brink of annihilation, the Ancient Gods made the ultimate sacrifice. Channeling their boundless powers, they stabilized the realm, but in doing so, they vanished from existence, leaving the cosmos, their souls said to be eternal but know one knows if they have truly vanished from the cosmos.In the wake of their sacrifice, the remaining gods withdrew, sealing themselves within the fractured God Realm to prevent its complete dissolution. The mantle of guardianship fell to the last disciples of the Ancient Gods. One rose as the Heavenly King, ruling over the Immortal Realm, while another became the Demon King, reigning over the Demon Realm. The other two disciples faded into obscurity, their fates whispered of in myths, some claiming they wandered the mortal world in secret.With the gates of the God Realm locked and its mysteries concealed, an uneasy stillness settled across the realms.Now, countless millennia have passed. The realms linger in anticipation, their collective gaze fixed on the sealed God Realm. The silence endures, heavy with the weight of unanswered prayers and unfulfilled prophecies. The wait continues, unbroken and eternal.The Eternal Triad and the Creation of RealmsBefore the creation as mortals know it, there existed the Eternal Triad: Eryndor, the God of Ice and Creation; Kaelios, the God of Time; and Ascaryon, the God of Destruction and Chaos. Together, they governed the fundamental forces that shaped existence.Eryndor (Creation): The quiet and contemplative force of order and preservation, shaping worlds and beings. Kaelios (Time): The ever-flowing river of reality, observing and maintaining the timeline but never intervening unless the balance is broken. Ascaryon (Chaos): The wild, unpredictable force of destruction and change, representing freedom and untamed power.The Triad worked harmoniously to forge the Four Realms and brought forth the Four Ancient Gods to act as their guardians:1 Aeloria – Goddess of Life and Energy Varnathar – Demon God, embodying the duality of destruction and redemption. Lioran – God of Fire and Purity, the flame of creation and renewal. Altheris – God of Emotions, balancing the heart and soul of existence. In addition to Eryndor's children, two other goddesses were mysteriously created from the energies of Eryndor, Heaven, and Earth: Selirene, Goddess of Cosmos and Moon, whose celestial grace wove the stars. Selenia, Goddess of Light, a radiant embodiment of illumination and balance.Eryndor discovered Selirene and Selenia in the God Realm and recognized their profound purpose in the world. The two were spirit sisters, deeply connected to one another, and their existence was a mystery even to the Eternal Triad.During the creation of the realms, Eryndor made a critical mistake, causing energy to backflow unpredictably, destabilizing the foundation of existence. This error became a cosmic curse: every millennia, a cataclysm would occur, threatening to destroy the realms and requiring the sacrifice of the gods to restore balance. The first great cataclysm resulted in the collapse of the God Realm itself.In a desperate bid to preserve the realms, Eryndor's children— Aeloria, Varnathar, Lioran, and Altheris—sacrificed themselves, while Selirene perished in a final act of heroism to halt an unimaginable force of destruction unleashed after the birth of the Four Ancient Gods. The Eternal Triad also retreated, vanishing into the cycle of reincarnation to safeguard the future.With the God Realm destroyed, the disciples of the Ancient Gods took up the mantle of responsibility to maintain balance. The Immortal Realm, renamed as the Heavens, became the new center of power. Over time, the Heavens grew arrogant and corrupt, as the Immortals saw themselves as the apex of all creation. They abandoned the ancient teachings and sought dominance over the other realms.As the Immortals' hubris grew, the Demon Realm rose in opposition, sparking a war of pride and survival. The Heavens became embroiled in a fierce conflict with the Demons, but the arrogance of the Immortals blinded them to the truth of their own vulnerability. They misused ancient magic and artifacts left behind by the gods, further destabilizing the balance of the realms.