Aetherian
[ay-THEER-ee-an]
Adjective referring to anything related to the pantheon, mythology, or cosmic order established by Aetheron. Example: "Aetherian cosmology" or "Aetherian worship practices."
Aetheron
[AY-ther-on]
The Supreme Creator deity, first consciousness to emerge from the Eternal Void. Aetheron spoke the Seven First Words that created reality and serves as the primordial architect of existence.
Aeonix, Tree of
[ay-ON-iks]
The cosmic World Tree connecting all planes of existence. Its roots reach the Underworld, trunk passes through the Mortal Plane, and branches extend into the Celestial Realm and beyond.
Ascension
The rare transformation of a mortal into a divine or semi-divine being, usually granted in recognition of extraordinary virtue, wisdom, or service. Saint Lumina's transformation is the most famous example.
Celestial Realm
The plane of existence where the pantheon dwells, existing parallel to mortal reality but on a higher vibrational frequency. Contains divine palaces, the Hall of Convergence, and sacred domains of each deity.
Chronalix
[KRON-ah-liks]
The Timekeeper deity who governs the flow of time across all realms. Creator of the Celestial Calendar and guardian of temporal integrity.
Codex
An ancient book or manuscript. The Synthetic Mythology Codex refers to this complete collection of myths, deities, symbols, and sacred narratives.
Convergence, Prophecy of
The most significant unfulfilled prophecy, foretelling a time when all realms will align and a mortal-divine being will either unite or shatter cosmic reality.
Destinia
[des-TIN-ee-ah]
The Fate Weaver goddess who spins threads of destiny on her cosmic loom, connecting past, present, and future into the tapestry of fate.
Dreamlands
A fluid realm where thoughts, dreams, and possibilities take temporary form. Accessible through sleep and meditation, inhabited by dream spirits and personified concepts.
Eternal Nexus
Aetheron's supreme realm existing beyond space and time, where all moments across all timelines can be observed simultaneously. The observation point from which the Supreme Creator maintains cosmic balance.
Eternal Void
The primordial nothingness that existed before creation, from which Aetheron emerged. Still exists at the edges of reality, always threatening to reclaim existence.
First Words, The Seven
The seven syllables of pure power spoken by Aetheron to create reality: Space, Time, Matter, Energy, Life, Death, and Consciousness. These fundamental aspects form the building blocks of all existence.
Forgeron
[FOR-jer-on]
The Divine Smith deity who forges stars at his cosmic anvil and creates legendary artifacts imbued with divine power.
Illusyn
[il-LOO-sin]
The Trickster deity of illusions, chaos, and creativity who teaches through deception and reveals truth through unpredictability.
Luneth
[LOO-neth]
The Silver Wanderer, goddess of the moon, mystery, and hidden truths who guides travelers through darkness and governs mystical forces of the night.
Mortemius
[mor-TEM-ee-us]
The Silent Guide, lord of death and the afterlife who compassionately shepherds departed souls and maintains balance between life and death.
Omniscor
[om-NIS-kor]
The All-Seeing Scholar deity who records all events across time and space in his cosmic library of eternal wisdom.
Pantheon
The collective group of fifteen divine beings who govern aspects of reality. Led by Aetheron and including Terravyn, Pyraxis, Luneth, Omniscor, Mortemius, Aquanis, Valorix, Illusyn, Amoria, Aerion, Forgeron, Destinia, Chronalix, and Vitalia.
Psychopomp
[SY-ko-pomp]
Spirit guides who escort newly deceased souls to the Underworld, serving Mortemius in the sacred task of transition between life and death.
Pyraxis
[py-RAX-is]
The Infernal Forge, god of fire, transformation, and passionate change who wields volcanic fury and forges divine weapons.
Sacred Balance
The fundamental principle that all cosmic forces must remain in equilibrium. Disruption of this balance threatens reality itself and may invoke divine intervention.
Terravyn
[TEHR-ah-vin]
The Verdant Mother, goddess of nature who breathes life into the earth and protects the sacred cycle of life, death, and rebirth.
Underworld
Realm of souls and endings, domain of Mortemius. Contains seven layers serving different purposes in the soul's journey after death. Not a place of punishment but of transition and rest.
Valorix
[val-OR-iks]
The Thunder Warrior deity who embodies righteous combat, honorable warfare, and protection of the innocent.
Vitalia
[vy-TAL-ee-ah]
The Healer Divine, goddess whose touch mends wounds and whose presence banishes disease, offering comfort and restoration to all who suffer.
Void Titans
Beings of pure negation and entropy that emerge from the Eternal Void seeking to unmake reality. The pantheon has fought multiple wars to prevent Void incursions.
World Tree
See Tree of Aeonix. The cosmic structure connecting all planes of existence, serving as both pathway between realms and regulator of cosmic balance.