Soaring

## Overview

"Soaring" or "The Soaring" (Referred to as "Raikonde" by the Pulsekaw, and incorrectly translated to "Raikonda" by the Foreckaw"), is a legendary status of being, shrouded in immense mystery. All that is known about this status is that it is possible to obtain, and it bestows those who achieve it with unimaginable influence over their home plane. Many methods have been used by many powerful figures throughout history to achieve The Soaring, but almost all of them have ended in astounding failure. As far as what is currently knowable, and shared by The Lorekeeper, there have been a total of 11 beings to achieve The Soaring throughout history, and all of them residents of Reality.

Those who have been confirmed Soaring, yet have no official documented influence on Reality are classified as "Silent".

## Known Soaring

*All knowledge compiled by The Lorekeeper about The Soaring has been widely accessible, but even then, it barely sheds any light on the true nature of the status, or those who have achieved it.*

The first Soaring is often debated to be a Colapsoe, though there has never been a consensus reached about that claim. There is little to no surviving information about this Soaring, and their influence over Reality has either ceased, or never manifested at all. There are theories that it is responsible for the endless storms of the Endail Plains.

The second Soaring's mortal race is contested, but most scholars engaged in the debate tend to assume it was an Emrite. The only surviving record of this Soaring claim that the sky burned a bright red for seven days and nights. All other information is either forged or discredited.

The third Soaring is also shrouded in immense mystery, though there is at least a name associated with it: "Broag". Due to the name, it is agreed that The Soaring was likely an Emrite, achieved in the very early days of the Emrite Era. Many larger creatures of that time either died out, or vanished entirely within a short timeframe. Scholars often associate this phenomenon with Broag's Soaring.

The fourth Soaring was undoubtedly an Emrite, and perhaps the least debated out of all eleven. While not much is known about the mortal life of the man, he is commonly referred to as "The Eternal Soaring of Creation", having the most profound and tangible influence over Reality which persists throughout the ages.

The fifth Soaring is an utter mystery, and there is next to nothing indicating it even exists. The only evidence for its existence comes in the form of a tablet discovered at the bottom of the dried-out Lake Tasket, once home to the ocean-dwelling and reclusive Nuuomokaw. It depicts a shining face looking down over the ocean, wicked waves utterly ceasing within its field of vision. The Lorekeeper has examined this tablet extensively, and has concluded its age, location, and material to be consistent with what the Nuuomokaw were capable of at that time. While not a popular decision by the Scholars around Soly, the Lorekeeper officially documents this mysterious being as the fifth Soaring. The Nuuomokaw have rarely been seen by the superiors of the plane since the tablet's discovery, and have never given their input on the matter.

The sixth Soaring was the final Emrite to achieve the status. It is often referred to as "The Great Bluff", as it occurred in the most crucially important years of the Emrite/Pulsekaw War. Not much is known about this Soaring, only that whatever influence it brought to Reality did slightly improve the Emrite's position in the war, but it couldn't fully keep the Emrite from their eventual defeat. Any influence it currently holds in Reality is unknown.

The seventh Soaring is known to have been a Female Pulsekaw in life, and is commonly referred to as "Taylu" though it is unknown if that was her mortal name. Taylu was likely a direct response to the sixth Soaring, as they both occurred within the same few years - an utter rarity given the history of the status. Supposedly, Taylu stole the voice of every Emrite who harbored hate in their hearts for the Pulsekaw. This turned out to be an unbelievably high number of Emrites who were then effectively mute. Unable to scramble together an effective new method of communication in time, the Emrites surrendered, and began to vanish from the plane entirely. This victory allowed Taylu, who was reportedly an accessible Soaring, to rest. Taylu is theorized to still hold some active influence in Reality, but with no Pulsekaw to guide, it is unlikely she can manifest it properly.

The eighth Soaring was the first known Human to achieve it. There is no name or influence associated with this Soaring, but the man's life before achieving it was documented. He was essentially a beggar, not even given the dignity of a proper name in the lowest points of his life. It is the quickest any race has ever achieved The Soaring from the time of their creation. Once the Pulsekaw discovered the Eighth Soaring, they reflexively attacked the Humans, but the attacks ceased when they saw no direct influence from the Soaring. This man's Soaring in particular is a massive inspiration to others who would chase the status, particularly among the lesser races.

The ninth Soaring is casually known as "The Observer". Though this Soaring was once spoken about often in daily Pulsekaw life, it appears that most records of it have been erased. The Lorekeeper theorizes that the scrubbing of this history was likely deliberate, and ordered by very powerful Pulsekaw, perhaps even Taylu herself. Any surviving records of The Observer are simple and fawning, claiming that they have yet to utilize the influence gifted to them upon obtaining The Soaring, and are waiting for a proper time. These documents prove that The Observer had a very loyal following at one time, and lends some credibility to the theories surrounding the eleventh Soaring.

The tenth Soaring was a male Pulsekaw, a youth by the name of Akkaz. Afflicted with a terrible and obscenely rare disease, the child was never given a proper chance to live properly, and was endlessly studied to the furthest reaches one could ever imagine. Upon obtaining his Soaring, he devised a "Puzzle" of sorts, playing a game with the lives of his oppressors, and those who were left behind. This is the premise behind locking every Highborn Pulsekaw within their own Mint Garden. The cruel depths of Akkaz's puzzle, and the methods of solving it, are currently unknown. It has been shown he has the capability of speaking directly to Pulsekaw within Reality, like Taylu before him.

The eleventh Soaring is a relatively recent addition, known by essentially none who currently live in Soly. While there have been no direct changes to Reality by its hand, they may not even be aware of their own influence. It is unknown who this is, or why nothing has changed since their Soaring.