Aetheriel

Overview

Aetheriel, also known more simply as "the Heavens", and "Paradise", by the collective mortal races of Haven, is the first and northernmost of the Thirteen Realms of Thavma. Taking the form and appearance of a vast heavenly expanse of white and blue skies, with large white, silver and gold clouds cascading all across it. Crafted by the Divine Typhonians from the Remnant essence of the Primeveranth, Aetheriel was forged by the latent forces of Light that the One that Came Before once possessed before its untimely destruction. The very fabric of Aetheriel itself is imbued with an inexplicable sense of tranquility and serenity, while the sheer scale of it lends to a feeling of endless good, with the respective denizen Inomeni of its collective planes often sharing in these inherent qualities.

Aetheriel's respective planes take the form of large, floating continental sections of land, all moving in unison in a perfect circle around the heavenly expanse of sky. Located at the center of its sky, lies a large, sun-like golden sphere known as the "Light of the Heavens" to its denizens. Rather than function as an actual parent sun, the Light of the Heavens is a sphere of concentrated mystical Light energies inherent to Aetheriel, providing the whole of the realm's individual planes with illumination and magical energies.

Aetheriel's position of power within the Thirteen Realms is absolute. While its ruling Typhonians may not choose to not engage in inter-realm conflicts as often as others, the absolute size and might of Aetheriel's Inomeni armies are beyond question and few of the other Realm's rulers wouldn't dare trifle against them. The only true rival to Aetheriel's power would be its polar opposite realm, Apotheosis, as the two have often had to engage in large conflicts numerous times, as the ruling Typhonians of Apotheosis have long sought total domination across Thavma.

Cosmology

Aetheriel has managed to remain on top of the political structure of the Thirteen Realms due to its sheer size, and the sheer amount of resources, goods, and magical wealth it possesses. The Inomeni are considered to be the most powerful of all, and so as their military strength is unmatched by any other force in the realms, they inevitably emerge victorious in nearly all engagements they've been involved in, making their conquest of the Thirteen Realms a near foregone conclusion.

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The dominant state in which the numerous planes of Aetheriel inhabit.

T he vastness of Aetheriel and the extent of its natural resources are what make it such a sought-after territory for the other realms. Aetheriel contains some of the most pure sources of mana across the realms of Thavma, which makes it very attractive to those who seek power in the Thirteen Realms. Aetheriel's skies are also filled with rare and exotic creatures unique to the plane, allowing its denizens to hunt them down and harvest their various body parts and essences, which are then used in crafting highly valuable magical items, crafting materials, and even high-grade weaponry. This has allowed its denizens to amass massive stockpiles of riches and magical items, giving them immense power over the other rulers of the Thirteen Realms.

Inhabitants

Aetheriel's respective denizen Inomeni, known as the Aetherborne, almost universally share inherent angel-like traits, oftentimes possessing things such as wings, or an angelic aura around them, with their physiology dictated by the heavenly environment that surrounds them. Their ruling lord and lady Typhonians share in much the same, all possessing inherent physical traits that one can easily identify as being from the Heavens.

Atop Aetheriel's many planes, the Aetherborne Inomeni that reside within them have constructed vast, angelic cityscapes, covering each with immaculate works of heavenly construction. These cities are crafted from ethereal white stone and adorned with delicate, intricate carvings that depict scenes of divine beauty and celestial beings. Towering spires stretch towards the heavens, their tips seemingly brushing against the celestial clouds. The cities are interconnected by shimmering bridges that span the gaps between the floating landmasses, providing a seamless network of pathways for the Aetherborne to traverse.