The Empire of
The Two Lights
Myth of The Seven Sisters
The Pleiades of the Aurionic Faith
The Seven Sisters, known across the Aurionic Empire as the living constellation of divine heralds, are regarded as the first bridge between the will of the gods and the fate of mortals. They are not worshipped as gods themselves, but as sacred extensions of divine intent—celestial daughters chosen to carry the essence of creation into the mortal world. Their stars, clustered in the night sky, are believed to form the Pattern of Sutir, the first language of the cosmos, and their influence is said to shape both the destiny of kingdoms and the hidden gifts within humankind.
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The Seven Heralds
Each Sister is bound to a patron deity and embodies a fundamental force of existence. Aurella, the Unconquerable Herald of Aurion, stands as the brightest and is widely regarded as the leader among them, embodying the eternal cycle of rebirth, balance, and the undying flame of life. Aurahni, the Rosy Herald of Aurah, governs the fragile threshold between darkness and light, bringing healing, purity, and the promise of renewal at dawn. Gromika, the Protection Herald of Grom, commands the storm, representing authority, transformation, and the raw, uncontested power of nature.
Vetrina, the Hidden Herald of Vetr, rules the silent dominion of night and moon, embodying wisdom, judgment, and the unseen forces that guide survival in darkness. Sereba, the Shifting Herald of Sarab, walks the illusions of desert and mirage, representing power, loyalty, and the thin line between truth and deception. Fora, the Nurturing Herald of Foraoise, is the living spirit of earth and soil, a symbol of growth, transformation, and the sacred cycles of life and decay. Kymora, the Flowing Herald of Kymopoleia, governs the oceans and tides, representing motion, adaptability, and the duality between chaos and harmony.
Though all are considered benevolent, each Sister possesses an opposing aspect—decay for Aurella, corruption for Aurahni, impotence for Gromika, injustice for Vetrina, weakness for Sereba, stagnation for Fora, and disloyalty for Kymora—reminding mortals that divine power is never without its shadow.
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The First Descent
The origin of the Seven Sisters is told as a tale of divine sacrifice and cosmic design. When Aurion first struck the primordial stone, the resulting spray of starlight did not fall as mere dust, but as Sutir, the Pattern within the Stars and the first language of the cosmos. Aeons later, seeking a way to comfort the burgeoning mortal race, Aurion turned to his son for counsel. Sutir, seeing the gap between the divine and the terrestrial, advised his father to allow a piece of the gods' own spirits to dwell among the living.
\leased by this wisdom, Aurion commanded Sutir to select seven of his own daughters—Aurella, Sereba, Gromika, Vetrina, Aurahni, Fora, and Kymora—to serve as the bridge. To empower them, Aurion and his divine kin—Sarab, Grom, Vetr, Aurah, Foraoise, and Kymopoleia—each imbued a sister with their elemental essence, binding them as sacred heralds. As these sisters descended to walk as spirit guides, their dual nature gave rise to the seven divine beast species, forever intertwining the souls of mortals with the power of the gods.
As they walked among mortals, their dual nature—both divine and terrestrial—gave rise to the first Divine Beasts, creatures that embodied their power in physical form. From that moment forward, the Sisters became the unseen guides of humanity, shaping survival, growth, and belief without ever ruling openly.
Though once known to walk the world freely, the Sisters have not been seen since 54 BH. In the present age, their silence has led many to question whether they have withdrawn—or whether they now act through subtler means. Some, most notably Grand Maester Davin, believe their return began with the births of 85 AH.
Aurella and the First Fire
When the world was yet cold and the primordial stone still smoked, Aurella descended as a streak of white gold. Finding the first mortals shivering in the shadow of the peaks, she struck her wings against the flint of the earth, igniting a flame that would never catch or die unless the heart of the hearth-keeper turned to ice. It is said the first Phoenix was born from the embers of that original fire, and to this day, the Hazzan believe that so long as Aurella’s star shines, the sun will never truly abandon the sky.
Sereba and the Veil of Sarab
In the age of the Great Thirst, the desert was a cruel master that claimed all who entered. Sereba, the herald of the Mirage, walked the dunes and saw a caravan of lost children. She draped her shimmering, translucent veil over the burning sands, creating a vision of a lush oasis that led them safely to the River Abaris. Since that day, the Griffin has been the guardian of the sands, and those who see a mirage in Ubaris believe Sereba is testing their worthiness to find the hidden waters.
Gromika and the Iron-Sky
During the Great Silence, the air was heavy and stagnant, and the land could not breathe. Gromika soared into the black clouds, her voice a crackling roar that shattered the stillness. She threw herself against the sky, her spirit fracturing into the first bolts of lightning, which woke the rain and gave birth to the Thunderbird. In Villamvar, they say the static in the air is the humming of Gromika’s ghost, still clearing the path for the Empire’s energy.
Vetrina and the Long Night
When the first winter came, it brought a darkness that threatened to swallow all memory. Vetrina stepped onto the frozen fjords of Nottgardavia, her skin glowing with a pale, lunar light. She sat among the starving tribes and breathed a silver mist that turned into the Bjarndýrakóngur, a beast of ice and fur that taught humans how to hunt in the dark. To the Nottgard, she is the "Pale Eye" that ensures the Night is a sanctuary rather than a grave.
Aurahni and the Dew-Mist
At the dawn of the second age, the world was parched and the soil had forgotten the taste of life. Aurahni galloped across the horizon just as the sun broke, her hooves treading upon the "Gray-Veil" of the atmosphere. Wherever she stepped, the mist condensed into life-giving dew, and from her breath rose the first Alicorn. She is the patron of the Auroreline river-folk, representing the precise moment when the terror of the night gives way to the hope of the morning.
Fora and the Iron-Bark
When the first axes were forged, the forests of the world wept in fear. Fora knelt in the heart of Coill Mór and pressed her palms to the soil, her spirit flowing into the roots of the world. She transformed into a Peryton, a creature of both wing and antler, who stood as the shield between the forest and the flame. The Earth-Pledged tribes believe that every tree in the Empire is a rib of Fora, and to fell a tree without a prayer is to wound the sister itself.
Kymora and the Obsidian Shoals
In the era when the oceans were wild and without paths, Kymora dove into the deepest trench of the Lafken-Madre. She wrestled with the chaos of the tides until they followed the rhythm of her own heart. She rose as a Hippocampus, her scales reflecting the stars of her sisters above. The Laftecs tell tales that Kymora still sleeps in the deep, her steady breathing creating the tides that bring the trade ships home and wash the pirates away.
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The Divine Beasts
Each Sister is eternally tied to a sacred creature—manifestations of their essence given form. The Phoenix of Aurella represents the perfect cycle of self-sustained rebirth, while Aurahni’s Alicorn bridges the realms of earth, sky, and spirit through healing and purity. Gromika’s Thunderbird embodies the storm itself, a force of living thunder and prophetic destruction.
Vetrina’s Bjarndýrakóngur, the Bear-King of ice, stands as a sentient monarch of the frozen wilds, while Sereba’s Griffin rules the desert skies as both predator and protector of hidden truths. Fora’s Peryton, a creature of antler and wing, guards the boundary between forest and sky, and Kymora’s Hippocampus governs the tides as both mount and master of the sea.
These beasts are not singular, yet they are not common. Entire generations may pass without a confirmed sighting. It is believed that when a Sister’s herald manifests in the mortal world, one of these creatures becomes immortal—bound to serve until its purpose is fulfilled.
To encounter such a creature is to stand at the edge of fate itself. Those chosen may become riders, bound to divine purpose. Those deemed hostile rarely survive the meeting.
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Gifts of the Heralds
The Sisters’ influence upon mortals manifests as Gifts—rare, supernatural abilities granted either at birth or through divine encounter. These blessings are spiritual in origin yet manifest physically, granting abilities that range from the manipulation of flame, storm, earth, or sea, to the bending of perception, healing, and even resurrection.
Blessed of Aurion, Touched by Aurella
Solar Flare: Emitting a blinding burst of white light from the palms.
Thermal Shroud: Radiating intense heat that can melt arrows before they strike.
Curing Touch: Using "Sun-Fire" to cauterize wounds and purge toxins.
Day-Walk: The ability to travel at immense speeds so long as the sun is visible.
Incinerate: Focusing light into a pinpoint beam capable of cutting through stone.
Spectral Summoning: Summons a spectral Phoenix to scout or strike from above.
Crown of Radiance: A passive aura that inspires absolute loyalty in allies.
Sun-Sight: Seeing through any magical darkness or illusion.
Weightless Ascent: Using heat thermals to hover or glide.
The Great Rebirth: A one-time ability to survive a fatal blow by "resetting" the body in a burst of flame.
CHAMPION ONLY
Beast-Call (Phoenix): Summons a Phoenix to scout or strike from above.
Blessed of Aurah, Touched by Aurahni
Dew-Drop Healing: Condensing atmospheric moisture into a restorative nectar.
Mist-Step: Turning the body into a semi-translucent vapor for short distances.
Vigor of the First Hour: A massive surge of strength and stamina that only triggers at sunrise.
Aura of Calm: Dissipating the rage or fear of those in the user's presence.
Glimmer-Shield: Creating a shimmering barrier of light and moisture.
Golden Echo: Perceiving events that happened exactly 24 hours prior.
Waking Word: Instantly snapping others out of magical sleep or paralysis.
Refractive Cloak: Bending the morning light to become nearly invisible.
Resurrection of Hope: Restoring the morale of an entire army with a single shout.
CHAMPION ONLY
Beast-Call (Alicorn): Summons a beast whose horn can purify any water source.
Blessed of Grom, Touched by Gromika
Fulmen-Strike: Calling a localized bolt of lightning down upon a target.
Static Field: A passive field that makes the user's hair stand up and shocks anyone who touches them.
Thunder-Clap: A sonic boom created by clapping hands that deafens and knocks back foes.
Wind-Rider: Manipulating air currents to achieve high-speed flight.
Gears of the Storm: The ability to "charge" Villamvar technology and Leiden-Cores with a touch.
Flash-Step: Moving at the speed of a lightning strike over short distances.
Iron-Magnetism: Manipulating metal objects by altering their magnetic polarity.
Shatter-Voice: A scream that can crumble walls and shatter glass.
Eye of the Hurricane: Creating a zone of perfect silence and safety amidst a chaotic battle.
CHAMPION ONLY
Beast-Call (Thunderbird): Summons a massive avian that can change the weather of an entire kingdom.
Blessed of Vetr, Touched by Vetrina
Lunar Frost: Coating weapons or surfaces in a layer of magical, bone-chilling ice.
Shadow-Meld: Stepping into one shadow and emerging from another.
Tide-Pull: Applying a "gravitational" force to pull enemies toward or push them away.
Night-Vision: Perfect clarity in total darkness, perceiving heat signatures.
Dream-Walk: Entering the mind of a sleeping person to communicate or extract secrets.
Phase-Shift: Making the body intangible for a few seconds to let weapons pass through.
Silver-Blood: A passive resistance to poisons and physical exhaustion.
Veil of Silence: Creating a zone where no sound can be made or heard.
The Pale Eclipse: Temporarily extinguishing all light sources within a mile.
CHAMPION ONLY
Beast-Call (Bjarndýrakóngur): Summons the "Bear-King" of ice to act as a colossal tank.
Blessed of Sarab, Touched by Sereba
Heat-Haze: Distorting the air around the user so their exact position is impossible to pin down.
False-Oasis: Creating complex sensory illusions (sight, sound, and smell).
Sand-Shaping: Manipulating loose earth and sand into walls or weapons.
Thirst-Touch: Dehydrating an opponent instantly through physical contact.
Glass-Storm: Shards of superheated sand that act like razor-wire in a windstorm.
Memory of the Dust: Touching an object to see its history through the perspective of the "earth."
Weight of the Sun: Increasing the perceived gravity on an enemy, slowing them down.
Mirage-Double: Creating a perfect, solid duplicate of the user for a short time.
The Empty Quarter: Forcing an opponent to wander a mental labyrinth of their own fears.
CHAMPION ONLY
Beast-Call (Griffin): Summons a desert predator that can see through any deception.
Blessed of Foraoise, Touched by Fora
Vine-Grasp: Commanding roots and vines to erupt from the ground to entangle foes.
Iron-Bark Skin: Hardening the user's skin to the density of ancient oak.
Seismic Sense: Feeling the vibrations of anything moving on the ground for miles.
Rapid Overgrowth: Forcing seeds to grow into massive trees in seconds.
Verdant Healing: Transferring life-force from the surrounding flora to heal the user.
Spore-Cloud: Releasing toxic or hallucinogenic moss into the air.
Earth-Shaker: Causing localized tremors or fissures to open.
Root-Network: Communicating across long distances by "speaking" through the trees.
Avatar of the Wild: Transforming into a massive entity of wood and stone.
CHAMPION ONLY
Beast-Call (Peryton): Summons a stag-winged beast that can navigate any terrain.
Blessed of Kymopoleia, Touched by Kymora
Hydro-Kinesis: Manipulating massive volumes of water into whips, shields, or waves.
Amphibious Breath: The ability to breathe underwater and withstand any depth pressure.
Blood-Tide: Sensing the internal fluids of others to track their heartbeat or health.
Pressure-Blast: Releasing a jet of water strong enough to cut through steel.
Tidal Healing: Using salt-water to purify infections and mend broken bones.
Frost-Bite: Instantly freezing a target by drawing the heat out of their moisture.
Mist-Veil: Creating a dense fog that only the user can see through.
Ocean-Call: Communicating with and commanding all aquatic life.
The Maelstrom: Creating a massive whirlpool that can sink ships or ground armies.
CHAMPION ONLY
Beast-Call (Hippocampus): Summons a mount that can cross the ocean faster than any ship.
These gifts are hidden by nature, revealing themselves only when awakened. They grow with mastery, yet in the current age they are exceedingly rare. Those who possess them are revered by the faithful, yet feared by the scholars of the Midnight Quill, who see them not as blessings—but as omens of a shifting world.
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Celestial Order and Sisterhood
Though equal in divine origin, the Sisters are not without structure. Aurella stands as the central and brightest, guiding the others when unity is required. Yet their relationships are complex and deeply personal. Gromika stands closest to Aurella, often acting as her voice in moments of conflict, while Kymora—her elemental opposite—frequently challenges her perspective.
Fora and Kymora share an unbreakable bond, representing the meeting of land and sea, while Sereba and Vetrina walk together in the realms of illusion and shadow. Aurahni, ever the mediator, seeks harmony among them, hoping their unity preserves the trust of the gods.
Together, they form not a hierarchy of dominance, but a constellation of balance—each necessary, each incomplete without the others.
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Legacy in the Present Age
In 96 AH, the Seven Sisters are no longer figures of direct interaction, but of lingering presence. Their myths shape religion, their beasts haunt the edges of reality, and their gifts awaken in a rare few.
To the faithful, they are proof that the gods still care.
To the scholars, they are anomalies to be studied.
To the Empire, they are a power that cannot be controlled.
And to those chosen by them—they are destiny itself.
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