Genesis Council

The Genesis Council refers to a set of sixteen thrones in the realm of Heaven, as well as those who sit in them. When the Council is filled, those who sit in the thrones gain the power to edit the reality of Earth. Filling the Council is the object of the Tournament and the goal of Aegis and Pagun. 
== Context ==
Heaven does not stand above Earth in name alone. In the land of Heaven, there is a legendary hall, glorious beyond description. In this hall, there are sixteen thrones. These thrones are no mere monuments. As long as Heaven has existed, this hall has existed, as have these thrones. When one sits in this throne, they find themselves privy to an endless sea of power and knowledge. When all sixteen thrones are filled, and a council is formed, incredible power is unlocked. This hall is the home of the Genesis Council. Those who sit in the thrones gain the ability to edit the very reality of the mortal realm. From their thrones, the members of the Genesis Council could change Earth in nearly any way imaginable. They could elevate the realm, sustain the realm, or even destroy the realm. Such power was granted to Heaven at the start of time, and remains even now. In addition, any mortal soul to sit in one of these thrones will be blessed by divine energy, and will become a god.
For countless years, the Genesis Council was filled by various gods of Heaven. These gods peacefully joined and left the Council over time, often by vote or appointment, ensuring that no one god had influence over Earth for too long. For as long as any being can remember, the Council’s influence over Earth was limited. Humans as a species were largely self-sufficient, so the gods generally left them to their own devices, both to avoid conflict within the Council and to allow the mortals to advance on their own. The gods only interfered on Earth when massive crises would occur, in order to make sure that humanity would survive. Other than that, the Council was largely detached from the affairs of man. For millennia, this approach proved fruitful, and mankind slowly advanced on their own, and the council remained at peace. 
== Plot ==
=== The Beginning ===
The Genesis Council is described and explained. It is stated that when humanity grew too powerful and began to destroy itself in the 21st century, the Genesis Council began to argue amongst itself about whether or not they should intervene in the affairs of Earth to a greater degree. The Council was unable to come to a decision, leading to a rift and eventually conflict and civil war. The collapse of the Genesis Council led to the War, which eventually led to the Tournament. Now, the winners of the tournament earn seats on the Genesis Council.
== Trivia ==
* The genesis council was a vague idea held by the creator of rot when the story was first thought up, but was not fully fleshed out until much later in the project's lifetime
== See Also ==
* Heaven
* Tournament
* War
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