Guardians of Earth

The Three Primordial Beasts (Art from the Biblioteca Ambrosiana)

### Aliases

Banes of Job, Beasts of Job, Great Kings of the Three Realms, God's Weirdest Pets (by Gabriel)

## Organization

### Allies

God, Earth, Atlantis, Duidain

The **Guardians of Earth**, also referred to as the **Three Primordial Beasts**, constitute a trio of immensely powerful beings created by God. They are esteemed as among the most formidable creatures to have ever traversed the Earth, and their influence extends even to the vast expanse of the entire megaverse.

## Overview

Behemoth, Livyatan, and Caelum, collectively known as the Guardians of Earth, hold distinct domains as the primordial beasts of the Earth, the sea, and the air, respectively. These legendary creatures earned their title because of a historic event in which Job was assigned the impossible task of hunting down and capturing them, a feat he ultimately failed to accomplish.

Additionally, the name "Guardians of Earth" also alludes to an ancient tablet with immense significance. This tablet is said to function as a key to keeping the three creation beasts securely confined within their respective domains, where they rule with unyielding authority. The tablet is divided into three pieces, each bearing the intricate carving of one of these awe-inspiring creatures. When these three pieces are brought together, they have the power to summon the three destructive beasts back to Earth, where they will unleash devastation upon all that surrounds them.

## Description

The Guardians of Earth hold a status of equality among other Primordial-Level Entities. They played a crucial role in aiding the Heavenly Host during a dire assault by the Old Ones. These beings possess the remarkable ability to command nature, manipulate their respective elements, and control the very fabric of weather itself, rendering them true embodiments of the forces of nature.

## History

### Origins

The Guardians of Earth are the original beasts created by God, predating the creation of humanity. They are Behemoth, representing the primordial essence of the Earth; Livyatan, embodying the ancient spirit of the sea; and Caelum, symbolizing the elemental force of the sky. Each of these mighty beings corresponds to and personifies one of the three fundamental layers that constitute our planet: the earth, the sea, and the sky.

These formidable beings were designed to be beyond the control of Adam and Eve, as their purpose was to serve as stewards and custodians of the untamed forces of nature. They were entrusted with the task of maintaining a delicate and harmonious balance in the natural world, overseeing the well-being of both creatures and ecosystems, ensuring the order and equilibrium of the world they inhabited.

### War in Heaven

The War in Heaven brought about a profound and unsettling shift in the very foundations of creation. Among the myriad disturbances unleashed by this conflict was a transformation within the animal kingdom, leading creatures to turn against each other in a relentless struggle for survival. They also began to oppose their former masters, Adam and Eve. This tumultuous upheaval extended to the three Primordial Beasts—the Behemoth, the Caelum, and the Livyatan. Under the influence of these cosmic shifts, these mighty beings found themselves locked in bitter conflict with one another.

This discord within the Primordial Beasts threatened to plunge the three layers of the Earth, as well as the inhabitants dwelling within them, into utter chaos. In response to this imminent threat, God intervened, compelled to separate these formidable creatures. This separation was necessary to prevent them from wreaking untold natural destruction upon the planet and its inhabitants, allowing them time to regain their composure and restore balance once more.

Even with their minds returning to peace, some remnants of that chaos affected subconsciously which made them be somewhat aggressive to each other and God himself which they required thousands of years to regain whom they once were.

### Book of Job

The appearance of the Great Beasts was a divine revelation, occurring when God unveiled the inner workings of the universe to Job. Among these cosmic wonders were the Great Beasts, showcased as a testament to God's majestic power. To test Job's understanding and humility, God challenged him to capture these awe-inspiring creatures, a task deemed impossible, highlighting the stark contrast between God's perspective and Job's.

Recognizing the immense influence the Great Beasts held over the forces of nature, God chose to grant Job a tablet as a means of mutual reconciliation. This tablet served as a means to keep the Great Beasts dormant within their respective domains. Should one of the beasts become separated from the others, it would trigger the awakening of the Banes, which were inextricably tied to each corresponding piece. These three pieces collectively contained a fragment of the Guardians of Earth—a feather from Caelum, a splintered tusk from Behemoth, and a scale from Livyatan.

## Notable Members

* Behemoth
* Livyatan
* Caelum

## Myths and Legends

Three mythical creatures who appear in the Bible and are part of Judaic legends. At the end of times, God supposedly will kill these creatures and men will feast on their flesh.

Leviathan is foretold to contaminate the seas, while Behemoth will carve the land with deep chasms and fissures. Caelum, in turn, will shroud the sky, casting an eternal shadow over the earth below. These three monstrous entities are believed to embody the very essence of chaos and destruction, and there are legends that trace their origins back to the ancient times when they once ruled over a nascent Earth, only to be vanquished by the hand of God.

Other cultures and religions have similar allegorical creatures. Leviathan has a close resemblance with the Midgard serpent for instance while Behemoth can be compared to the Tarasque. The Behemoth supposedly looks like an elephant, an ox or a hippo.

## Trivia

* No one truly knows of their origins, though they claim to have come from "a time before there was the word that is God".
* Despite both being servants of God, there exist a mutual distain toward one another between the Guardians of Earth and the angels.
* It's rumored that the angels and the demons each keep their own piece of the Guardians of Earth Tablet.
	+ The angels are said to keep Caelum's tablet piece while the demons, specifically the demon lord Leviathan, keep Livyatan's tablet piece, and the third one, Behemoth's tablet piece is kept by the Hunter Organization.