One of the oldest known forms of magic but its origins are as yet unknown, even to the Immortals themselves. The Immortal community is made up of the True Immortals or TIs (those with two copies of the gene that grants magic and immortality and are incapable of dying), the Half-Bloods or HBs (those with only one copy of the aforementioned gene and can die if fatally wounded), and Wise Ones or WOs (those without the gene, but whose descendants have the potential to be born with one or two copies). TIs magic is controlled by an amulet around the neck, which is invisible to non-Immortals unless its owner wishes it to be seen. Removing one’s amulet removes their control over their powers, but they are still immortal regardless. Usually, this would only happen if not doing so increases the risk of the Immortal losing control, usually because of emotional instability. This can also happen as punishment for committing evil deeds.
True Immortals:
Telepathy: All True Immortals possess telepathy, allowing them to communicate non-verbally with other True Immortals, and over pan-galactic and even intergalactic distances, with no light-speed delay.
Shape-shifting: True Immortals all possess the power to transform their physical body into whatever animal is their companion.
Out-of-Body Projection: All True Immortals can project their consciousness out of their body and just like their telepathic ability, it has virtually unlimited range and is undetectable to all unless the one using this ability wishes others to see them in this form. Often used to move through the world without being seen by mortals.
Immortal Form: Each True Immortal’s true form is unique to them and is hidden beneath a “mortal disguise” that the True Immortal use when going about their daily routine and not fighting enemies.
Half-Bloods: Their magic is less well structured, mainly owing to them only having one copy of the gene and their magic is not controlled by an amulet.
Wise Ones: They have no magic themselves but instead have free access to all the knowledge of the Immortals.
Relics of the Immortals.
The Nine Sacred Stones.
These are the most powerful relics of the bygone Immortal Nation which were scattered throughout the Universe following the Second Horror 200,000 years ago. Each of the Nine Sacred Stones has a Canticle, or prayer-like invocation associated with it.
Translation: Elysium, keep our ancestors alive. Light that shines throughout the ages. Eternal bloodline of great heroes. A gift from the Divine to the Children.
The Star of Elysium is a great brilliant-cut diamond, supposedly created by the Divine, and is held to represent the point where the Physical World (the dimension where Incarnate beings dwell) and the Deathless World (the dimension where purely spiritual beings, like the Transcendent Immortals dwell) intersect. It was found on the planet Xilanti in June of 2030 by the Immortal Lindsay James. Its light is said to be free from corruption and merely mentioning it to evil creatures strikes fear and terror in those who serve evil. Eight other primordial elemental stones are said to draw their power from its sacred light. It has correspondences to Percec-Ikasi, Alÿran-Jakinduria, Aurië, the Star of Aurië, the Wrath of Aurië, and the Divine.
Translation: Wood tends Life’s garden. It feeds men and beasts alike. It makes up our homes. It covers many leagues of land.
The Wood Element is one of the Nine Sacred Stones created in the early days of the Universe’s history. It has the power to control the behavior and properties of life-forms, making it a rather powerful object. It draws its power from the light of The Star of Elysium. It was found, with The Earth Element, on the planet Tewira, in the palace of the royal family, in the possession of the three princesses. Both it and Earth are Cubic in their raw form. It has correspondences to Sendoa-Lurreko, Tximista-Gudari, and the First Divine Daughter of Aurië.
Translation: Earth, keep us grounded. Keep us safe in the storm. All else rests atop. Without it no footing would be had.
The Rock Element is one of the Nine Sacred Stones created in the early days of the Universe’s history. It has the power to control the behavior and properties of rocks and crystals, making it a rather powerful object. It draws its power from the light of The Star of Elysium. It was found, with The Wood Element, on the planet Tewira, in the palace of the royal family, in the possession of the three princesses. Both it and Wood are Cubic in their raw form. It has correspondences to Sendoa-Lurreko, Tximista-Gudari, and the First Divine Daughter of Aurië.
Translation: Fire warms the heart. Beasts it repels. Demons flee the heat. Nightmares are no match.
The Fire Element is one of the Nine Sacred Stones created in the early days of the Universe’s history. It has the power to control the behavior and properties of heat and fire, making it important in terms of cosmic function. It draws its power from the light of The Star of Elysium. It was found, with The Day Element, on the planet Ijen, in a hot water geyser where the prince once played as a child and regarded it as having been created by his goddess Ijen. Both it and Day are Tetrahedral in their raw form. It has correspondences to Erre-Su, Izarra-Hautsa, and the Fourth Divine Daughter of Aurië.
Translation: Day brings hope. The sun lights the world. All awaken for them. Enemy of shadows.
The Day Element is one of the Nine Sacred Stones created in the early days of the Universe’s history. It has the power to make sentient beings more aware of dangers and mysteries of Creation, allowing those who use it to avoid pitfalls. It draws its power from the light of The Star of Elysium. It was found, with The Fire Element, on the planet Ijen, in a hot water geyser where the prince played as a child and regarded it as the creation of his goddess Ijen. Both it and Fire are Tetrahedral in their raw form. It has correspondences to Erre-Su, Izarra-Hautsa, and the Fourth Divine Daughter of Aurië.
Translation: Water quenches our thirst. It cleanses body and soul. It washes away sins. It brings life to barren places.
The Water Element is one of the Nine Sacred Stones created in the early days of the Universe’s history. It has the power to control the behaviors and properties of water. It draws its power from the light of The Star of Elysium. It was found, with The Ice Element, on the planet Iâ, in a hot spring in a crevasse where the Queen would hang out as a child and regarded it as a creation of her goddess Iâ. Both it and Ice are Dodecahedral in their raw form. It has correspondences to Itsaso-Ura, Imano-Orden, and the Third Divine Daughter of Aurië.
Translation: Ice soothes our senses. It dulls all pain. All fevers it breaks. All toil it relieves.
The Ice Element is one of the Nine Sacred Stones created in the early days of the Universe’s history. It has the power to control the behaviors and properties of water. It draws its power from the light of The Star of Elysium. It was found, with The Water Element, on the planet Iâ, in a hot spring in a crevasse where the Queen would hang out as a child and regarded it as a creation of her goddess Iâ. Both it and Water are Dodecahedral in their raw form. It has correspondences to Itsaso-Ura, Imano-Orden, and the Third Divine Daughter of Aurië.
Translation: Air, let us breathe. Caress us with gentle breezes. Sweep away our foes. Guide us on our journeys.
The Air Element is one of the Nine Sacred Stones created in the early days of the Universe’s history. It has the power to control the properties and behaviors of air and gaseous fluids. It draws its power from the light of The Star of Elysium. It was found, with The Night Element, on the planet Yran’t, in an oasis in the valley where Princess Firenzë Duryng, once regarded it as a creation of her people’s gods. Both it and Night are Octahedral in their raw form. It has correspondences to Airëa-Airë, Grabit-Astun, and the Second Divine Daughter of Aurië.
Translation: Night, help us rest. The moon keeps watch. The stars light our way. Dreams bring us peace.
The Night Element is one of the Nine Sacred Stones created in the early days of the Universe’s history. It has the power to control the properties and behaviors of sleep and dreams. It draws its power from the light of The Star of Elysium. It was found, with The Night Element, on the planet Yran’t, in an oasis in the valley where Princess Firenzë Duryng, once regarded it as a creation of her people’s gods. Both it and Air are Octahedral in their raw form. It has correspondences to Airëa-Airë, Grabit-Astun, and the Second Divine Daughter of Aurië.
