Avarel

Description

## Origins

Avarael started off as a mortal elf called Avarael Astrilon- one of the oldest elven historical figures- which is saying something. This is before any creature on Arn had discovered the existence of the Weave of Magic. Avarael was the discoverer. Avarael was a natural born sorcerer who wielded an ungodly amount of elemental power, the likes of which had never been seen. The other elves revered him, seeing him as the most blessed of all of them. Many say he received his abilities straight from the goddess Vanar, for she was the original deity of magic. Not only was he incredibly accomplished in the arcane, he was also incredibly smart and charismatic. Due to this he became the First King of the elves of Melífera (which was the first ever elven civilization and later a notorious mageocracy). Though he had innate magical abilities, Avarael dedicated his life to studying these powers- to understanding the mechanics behind them and writing the information down in a great many now-lost tomes- the first spell books. He wrote an arcane language to translate this power and taught what he discovered to other highly intelligent elves. Through great study and dedication, they were able to learn how to tap into the weave as well- though not nearly as effortlessly as Avarael. The elves took to magic like a duck to water and they soon used it for everything they could and held spellpower as a divine gift- though they knew not which deity could have given it to them. Upon his death, so greatly loved and respected he was by his subjects, that he ascended to a minor god (and after a few generations of worship, a greater one). Originally he was only the god of the elements (aka Evocation magic) whereas other arcane magics were the purview of Vanar, such as enchantments and transfiguration. When Vanar fell from grace becoming the goddess of dark magic he became the new god of Arcana, Regardless he is one who gifted the elves with the knowledge of magic and taught them to use it. When his son took the throne upon his death, he returned in the guise of a spectral adviser.

As the elven deity of Magic and the arcane, Avarael is the guardian of the Weave and is worshiped by those who seek to gain and understand the use of magic. This includes the naturally gifted like himself- sorcerers, as well as scholarly wizards, warlocks, and even druids and clerics. He is also often worshiped by advisers, consultants, and teachers who need to give good advise and instruction. He is delighted by those who seek understanding and truths about the nature of the world, especially the arcane. He abhors those who try to corrupt or manipulate the Weave in unnatural ways.

## Appearance / Depictions

When he comes to his followers he appears as an enthusiastic, smiling semi-translucent elf dressed regally in deep greens and golds. Some say he only comes during twilight hours of dawn and dusk which is considered a holy period of the day to his followers. He supposedly looks how he did in life, with coppery skin, dark hair pulled high into a bun, and vividly green glowing eyes. He is said to be carrying one of his many tomes and to wield the wand of his own making- The First Wand, a simple thing made of elm and a shard of unpolished quartz. Sometimes he is accompanied by his arcane familiar- an barn owl. He is one of the more active gods, said to appear quite often to his most devout in order to advise them. He sees them all as “students” rather than his worshipers and sees himself more a teacher than a king.