Chosen Order

An order of aetherean humans created to keep the earth safe from otherworldly threats. The Chosen Order was created by the Elder Gods, Ouranos and Gaia early in the seventh age to help the third dominion hold off against the forces of Hell, led by The Princes of Hell. Centered in the Citadel located in heaven, the Chosen with the assistance of the First Lord, Humane. The Lord of Creation and Light alongside the heavenborn and angels they proved to be earth's best chance at survival. To help turn the tide without heaven's assistance, the elder gods created the True Chosen. An aetherean given an increased strength in the use of the Aether, the True Chosen is seen as a leader of the order above that of the council when they have reached their full potential.

## History

Before the order's founding, aetherean humans were becoming increasingly common after centuries of seeming inaction. In 54 CE during the early seventh Age , Ouranos, Elder God of Time and Gaia Elder God of Reality using Humane's assistance sought out humans with sufficient power in the aether to form the Chosen Order. Two of the first to show promise were the brothers Arjan and Gaius. During its early history, the order focused on increasing its size and power finding more capable of joining. Within 100 years, the order reached a size of 1,000 with the assistance of the elder gods. As the order grew in size and became more active in other planes, they drew more and more attention. The Followers of Oblivion, a cult worshiping the plane of Oblivion, arose to counter the Chosen in their plans and ideals. Battles raged as the two continued to grow in size, eventually leading to both orders keeping themselves hidden fighting their war through the shadows.

### First War Against the Followers

"Oblivion oh great plane of destruction, how it calls to me!" - Eligius Fadus, first Ruina of the Followers of Oblivion

In the year 160 CE, The Followers of Oblivion had congregated and formed their first true temple. The followers worshipped Oblivion, the plane of destruction and hoped to bring about an end to Vitaen.

#### Joining the Citadel

> “You want us to join the Citadel? At heaven's very doorstep?” - Luther Inman
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### Member(s)

Anthony Ryder
Meghan Ryder

Colin Ryder (formerly)

Jessica Ryder (formerly)

Jonathan Ryder (formerly)

Sean Ryder (formerly)

James Ryder (formerly)

Abraham Joseph Ryder (formerly)

Martin Hoffman

Jordan Turner

Allison Price

Isabella Williams

Jeff Parker

Zachery Hernandez

Li Jie Han

Morgan Carnegie

Robert Harris

Catherine O'Neil

Terrence Hawkins (Formerly)

Elizabeth Hawkins (Formerly)

Haru Gushiken

Kanna Gushiken

Luther Inman

### Size

10,000

In 400 CE, the order officially had its first structures built in heaven's citadel the heavily guarded military center located with heaven's capital of Olympus. While the sanctuaries were still in use, the increased protection of the citadel helped to keep chosen safe and give a larger variety of opportunities for training. The Citadel would house armories, homes, and schools for chosen as well as a seat of power for the Chosen Council. Luther Inman, a member of the council during the period helped to integrate the order and the citadel as well with additional constructions. The Citadel's location inside Olympus also gave the chosen direct access to learning through the Archangels, specifically Michael. Who would help to train groups of chosen as well as the True Chosen.