The Celestials

## The Celestials (Beings)

The Celestials are an extraterrestial group of highly sentient beings that are known to have terraformed Planet-11 as means of making their new home.

## Pre Celestial Era (P.C.E)

Ilae otherwise known as Planet-11 was once a desolate lava-filled rock floating in outer space until billions of years before the start of Tales of The Valkyrie begin, a spaceship belonging to the Celestials arrives. The Celestials are described as beings that are not comprised of the same physical matter of this world. Their species is said to have gotten so technologically advanced that they have replaced their bodies in exchange for everlasting life.

"Omnipotent... things, not even beings, as beings are usually something that exists; that can be touched. These things, whatever they are, are not living, of this world." -(PLACEHOLDER)

The true form of the Celestials is not know, however, one scholar writes about his supposed dream of seeing the true body of a celestial:

"Their bodies were made of pure radiance, they emanated a blinding luster, they had almost fused themselves with the miniature matter that makes up this world, there was nothing to see, yet I saw." -(Unknown Scholar)

The first Celestials that arrived, arrived on ships made of nonuniform shapes not identifyable to any person. They flew down on tiny spherical pods, each having the power of an entire star. Using those pods, the Celestials began their terraforming of the planet, carving mountains and valleys using long tubular tentacles that protruded from their pods. They were able to artifically create an atmosphere which could keep the deadly rays of the neighboring sun from burning the planet alive again. Then, they create the seas and thus the first living beings were birthed.

It is unknown why the Celestials originally decided to settle on Ilae, some speculate that the Celestials were a space-faring race, seeking a new home perhaps their old being destroyed. Others conclude that the Celestials came to Ilae to make a dominion similar to habitats that their species once lived on. Nonetheless, after the planet was finished, the Celestials arrived, settling down on every corner of the planet where their locations would eventually solidify their fate

## Celestial Era (C.E.)

As the Celestials were not from this galaxy, their true bodies could never really live on this planet even with the optimal conditions. And as the centuries went on, evolution slowly formed new living and more intelligent beings. As more creatures such as the Rasiq evolved and became highly intelligent, the Celestials were forced to take up physical forms that these creatures of Ilae could understand and see. Many Celestials took up physical forms and as centuries went by, these notable Celestials would be engraved in entire civilizations and cultures, some even sparking new religions.

## The Old Gods

Celestials who took up physical forms were quickly idolized by the creatures of Ilae. These are some of the most notable ones.

### Yohir, God Of The Wise

A Celestial who existed between ~500 Million Years P.C.E. to 0 C.E., dying during the Great Celestial War. He is a popular god that is the main god for the people who follow the Old God Religion, also known as the Celestial Church. Yohir is said to have created all intelligent beings such as: the humans, the elves, the izardfolk, and much more. He is also said to have all the knowledge of the universe. He is characterized as a tender god, gifting people with knowledge allowing them to read and write. Many young people pray to Yohir for smart children among other things. He is also the oldest of the Old Gods and is characterized as a stalwart old man with long pale white hair that reaches to his feet. In images he is always seen sitting as many believe him to have lost his legs.

### Broulla, Goddess Of The Strong

A Celestial who existed between ~20 Million Years P.C.E. to 0 C.E., dying during the Great Celestial War while attempting to slay the Rouge Celestial, Sulan. She is the Goddess that gifts people with strength and perserverance. She is said to have formed the mountain ranges and valleys. Believers of The Celestial Church in Esea also believe Broulla to have constructed their continent thus she is revered by the people there. Many pray to her for strength especially warriors and soldiers heading into battle. Women also pray to Broulla as she is known to birth strong and healthy babies. Broulla is depicted as a tall broad-shoulder woman with six arms and four legs which she uses to carry the mountains she is said to have placed. She is also seen sometimes with a long spear she uses in battle known as "Cadillus" which she is said to have used to spear the World Snake and killing it during the Great Celestial War.

### Pholous, The God of The Damned

A Celestial who existed between ~20 Million Years P.C.E. to ~100,000 C.E., dying during The Erradan Crisis being slain by the Erradans at The Battle Of Edmon Yrigur by his father Yohir. Pholous is one of the few Old Gods that died before the Great Celestial War but is still heralded as one of the more important Old Gods in the religion. The Celestial is known for being an idol to the bastardized, the sickly, and the poor. He is popular amongst the impoverished folk for his blessings to them. As the legends go, Pholous was the bastard son of Yohir, being birthed from one of the demons in the underworld. He was born with sickly pale white skin with scales growing all over his body. He is an antagonist in the books following the Old Gods and was particularly a threat to Yohir. During the Erradan Crisis, Pholous aligned himself with the Rasiq, an ancient race that had strong ties to the Celestials allowing them to harness incredible magic. He was eventually killed and his body, as some say, was buried at The Yellow Forest under the Tree Of The Damned, which was named after him.

### Quanna, The Goddess Of The Clever

A Celestial who existed between ~20 Million Years P.C.E. to 0 C.E., dying during the Great Celestial War being slain by the Rogue Celestial, Sulan. She is the Goddess of the gifted, the insightful, and those with cunning personalities. In the original texts, she is married to Vaddione, The God Of The Sullen, but in the Celestial Church in Esea she is unmarried and is instead the goddess of Fortune. She is said to have resided on the Canidae Isles becoming the first Queen Of Camellia. She is said to have also created the humanoid race known as the Vulpites, a hybrid fox-human creature that existed solely on the Isles. She is revered mostly by the Vulpites but also by women that believe she grants everlasting beauty and success with their lovers. In ancient texts, Quanna is described as one of the most beautiful women to have ever existed, having silky black hair that fell down to her feet, a slender but soft face, and golden eyes. It is said that the Celestial Vaddione was able to court her and the two were wed. It is said that the two birthed the New Gods that existed during the Late Celestial Era (circa ~10,000 C.E. - 0 C.E. Pre-Celestial War).

### Iavna, The Goddess Of The Pure

A Celestial who existed between ~10 Million Years P.C.E. to ~100,000 C.E., dying during the Erradan Crisis being slain at her temple by the Erradans. She is the Goddess of all things innocent and unblemished. She is also an important figure in the Celestial Church as she is also the leader of the religious order known as the Undefiled which is a major order in the Celestial Church in Wirea. She is described as an angelic creature with four legs similar to that of an equestrian with stark white fur and a mane that catches on fire when she is in battle. She is known to be a strong warrior being also revered by soldiers and knights for her bravery. Despite this, she is killed during the Erradan Crisis that saw her temple being burned down which was located in the middle of the capital city of what is now Asnea. Some other notably facts about her are that she has taken a vow of chastity, being the only female Celestial to have done so, and she is also seen in paintings often being used as a mighty steed for Broulla with which she uses her during battles.

### Urus, The God Of The Harvest

A Celestial who existed between ~10 Million Years P.C.E. to ~0 C.E. dying during the Great Celestial War being slain by the Rogue Celestial, Sulan. He is the God of fertility, he is revered to those seeking bountiful harvests. He is an important god in the western region of Esea and is the main god that the people of Cerulia worship. Followers of Urus call themselves "The Sowers". In the old texts, Urus is depicted as a massive brown deer with antlers that grow up to 20 feet high, upon it growing fruit trees that those who have claimed to have eaten the fruit fallen from it state that it is the most sweetest and ripe fruit. On his back grow three long black wings each wing is said to represent the seasons. Farmers, in particular pray to Urus for a good crop season especially during famines. Pregnant women are also said to pray to Urus for healthy babies.