:[ INFO ]: ~ The Guardians

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Who Are the Guardians?

_____ The Guardians are the divine beings watching over all life on Telrunya. They bring light, love, guidance and protection to all Angels, Demons and Faerie Pae'il on the island. They exist on a higher plane, unable to physically interact with Pae'il, so they have a messenger, Iris, and grant special powers and abilities to their loyal followers who do the tireless work for them.

They consider the Ancient Pae'il to be a hoax and they are an enemy. They're working feverishly trying to find out the source of these Ancient Pae'il and why they've come at this time. They do not believe them to be Ancient at all, but merely anomalies born of the elements in modern times.

They are also trying to find their lost relics. The most important of which is the Book of Transcendence. This book is the most valuable treasure Telrunya has, and contains all the secrets of life, death the universe and more. The Guardians need to find it before it falls in to the hands of the Ancient Pae'il. The Guardians are always looking to enlist more help in the search for this important Book.  

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Philosophy

__________ "A faith is a necessity to a man. Woe to him who believes in nothing." ~ Victor Hugo

Is there a God?

Pae'il do not worship a God like humans. Their beliefs are very different. There is a Creator who, while revered, is not worshiped. Instead, there is a pantheon of ascended heroic ancestors called The Guardians that are the center of Pae'il religion. Their purpose is to love, guide and protect all Pae'il.

What are the Guardians Like?

The Guardians as the ruling entity are all-knowing, powerful and mysterious. They are giving Pae'il a second chance to succeed and thrive, and to build up the once prosperous kingdom that they had in ancient times, before the Great Sundering.
Each Guardian is an individual with his or her own personality, temperament and goals for the Pae'il.

What Does That Mean for Us?

Pae'il have the divine protection of The Guardians as long as they're worthy to receive it.
The Guardians will bless the Pae'il with special powers and abilities, and provide all that they need to survive, including food, resources and the ability to reproduce.

 

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Guardian's History

_____ The Creator created a paradise floating in the sky. He made a perfect utopia for Himself, but grew lonely. So he created Pae'il to keep Him company.

Before the Great War, when the Angels and the Demons lived in peace, the ten original Pae'il stood out among the rest, honored for their achievements in academia, combat and research among Pae-kind. They were Chosen, and The Creator granted them the ability to lead and protect all Pae'il. These ten humble Pae'il - five Angels and five Demons - ascended to a god-like state and were given their own realm to dwell that allowed them to see, hear and know everything that occurred on the island.

Many years later, Pae'il grew complacent, lazy and aggressive. They began to fight among each other. The Guardians were troubled and saddened. Unable to physically interact with the Pae'il -- which they come to refer to as their children now -- they sent their special messenger, a fairy by the name of Iris, to deliver their messages of peace, love and unity and promises of blessings should the Pae'il comply.

This did not work. The tension only grew.

Using one of the rare artifacts bestowed upon them by The Creator, The Guardians used their Scrolls of Life* to create a new, neutral type of Pae'il. The Guardians had never before attempted to create life from scratch like this, so to bind a soul to the bodies they created and give the new Pae a consciousness, they had to borrow existing memories, stories, ideas, fables and myths to give them life. The Guardians created the Faerie Pae'il and sent them to act as mediators for the Angels and Demons.

The Faerie Pae'il succeeded in their mission only briefly. Angels and Demons were united only long enough to destroy all of the beautiful and magical Faeries they had become jealous of. When the Faeries were all killed, war erupted among the Angels and Demons.

Angered by the disobedience and malevolence, The Guardians sought to punish their children. With a mighty destructive force, the Guardians ripped Telrunya Island asunder, shattering the island and killing all Pae'il, leaving only the unhatched eggs. Without love, warmth, or magic, the eggs would remain in stasis.

Centuries passed before the island had been repaired enough to sustain life again, and the eggs of the Angels and Demons began to hatch. The Guardians would let them start fresh, with no knowledge of the sins of their ancestors. Pae'il would be clean again, worthy of The Guardians love, protection and blessings.  

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The Guardian's Power

_____ The Guardians' Power is limitless. They have the ability to give life, to take it away. They can grant powers, and they can grant worthy Pae'il power beyond desire.

The Guardians can move mountains. And their main goal is to protect all Pae'il, and their way of life. They want to see their "children" thrive and prosper, to rebuild what once was.

Each Guardian is in charge of a specific type of magic, and they are in charge of certain aspects as well. Pae'il can identify with one particular Guardian and seek their blessings or guidance, or they can revere the entire pantheon. It's up to the individual Pae's spiritual needs.

The Ten Altars

Located in Ithyl Forest, an old circular stone monument lies in partial ruin under the forest's undergrowth. When the island settled in the Sea, the monument was uncovered, but lack of exploration and discovery by the locals has caused the lush forest vegetation to overtake the stones.

Long ago, the monument stood as a source of power and place of worship and ritual for the Angels and Demons. It served as a doorway to the other side where they could communicate directly with the Guardians, and have their prayers answered.

The monument consisted of twelve vertical stones, standing as monoliths with a smooth side facing inside the circle, and the rough side facing outward. Carved in to the stones are ancient incantations for inciting different Guardians' powers. At the top of each smooth surface, a very large, smooth stone is embedded, with a rune on the surface. Each rune is the Ancient name of the Guardian. This name can conjure powerful magics when used in combination with the incantations.
At the center of the monument, is a horizontal stone; smooth and level, and balanced on a smaller stone. This stone served as the focal point for the other twelve.

Today, some of the monoliths have fallen over, but remain in tact. Two of the monoliths have been completely destroyed, and fragments are scattered all over the area. There is a hole where one monolith stood, and it is missing. The hole looks like it was dug in recent times.
Each monolith can be identified by it's position in relation to a clock. The two monoliths located at 2 o'clock and 10 o'clock are destroyed. The hole where the missing monolith was is located at 6 o'clock.
The balanced stone in the center has long fallen over, and broken in half.

Pae'il who stumble upon this monument will know nothing of its purpose or use, as it just looks like the ruins of some stone structure.  

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The Guardian's Messenger
Iris

_____ Guardian Iris, isn't really a Guardian. She is the only ascended Avalon fairy known to exist.

Not Your Average Avalon Fairy
Iris was the Mellon companion of Planeswalker Liliana, and became a stowaway when The Creator blessed the ten Angels and Demons to become The Guardians. She was caught in the magical transformation and teleportation to the Guardian Realm.

Her own power and connection to a Planeswalker gave her the unique ability to traverse between the two realms.

She is about as tall as a chopstick, dark-skinned with purple hair. She's got a very assertive and positive personality. She's got a short temper, and can be easily provoked. But don't provoke her for the giggles, because she's spiteful and has very little remorse for her actions.

Iris's Job
Iris's primary duty is to deliver the words of the Guardians to the Pae'il. She also informs them of happenings on the island. She serves as the ambassador to new arrivals, and helps instruct the other fairies of the island on their duties. (Most Avalons do not appreciate Iris doing this for them, because they prefer to keep to themselves and out of Guardian politics.)

What to Expect from Iris
Iris is the shop's mule, and is used for posting all important notices. She will sometimes appear in the RP as a little spy, or to deliver a message. Any staff member can be behind Iris.
She might interrupt RP if inappropriate topics or Gaia's TOS are being tested.  

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Madaesos
Paragon Guardian

Rules over: strength, spirit, death
Animal: Wolf
Flower: Chysanthemum
Gem Stone: Jasper
Color: Blue
Gender: Feminine Male
Type: Angel

Alter Location: 1 o'clock

Temperment: Maedesos is Ambitious and impulsive.

Associated Holiday: Day of the Dead (October 31)

Telrunya Zodiac Traits:

• Name:Urz
  
• Personality: (+)fearless, complex, independent (-)jealous, prideful, forceful
  

"My mysteries are forever unfolding."  

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Strafe
Soulbinder Guardian

Rules over: trickery, moon, winter
Animal: Fox
Flower: Honeysuckle - represents charm and confidence
Gem Stone: Ruby
Color: Crimson
Gender: Masculine Male
Type: Demon

Alter Location: 6 o'clock

Associated Holiday: (march)

Temperment: Powerful and spontaneous


Telrunya Zodiac Traits:

• Name: Ehar
  
• Personality: (+)courageous, determined, adventurous (-)quick tempered, selfish, blunt
  

"I will climb to great heights."  

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Eryx
Shapeshifter Guardian

Rules over: law, justice, war
Animal: Cat
Flower: Orchid - represents curiosity and inventiveness
Gem Stone: Peridot
Color: Violet
Gender: Masculine Male
Type: Angel

Alter Location: 12 o'clock

Associated Holiday: (january)

Temperment: Independent and friendly


Telrunya Zodiac Traits:

• Name: Twar
  
• Personality: (+)idealist, progressive, artistic (-)quarrelsome, sensitive, impatient
  

"My uniqueness is my effectiveness."  

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Tabari
Mastermind Guardian

Rules over: knowledge, autumn, destruction
Animal: Swan
Flower: rose - represents truth
Gem Stone: Emerald
Color: olive
Gender: Androgynous Male
Type: Demon

Alter Location: 3 o'clock

Associated Holiday: {september}

Temperment: Charming and friendly


Telrunya Zodiac Traits:

• Name: Pero
  
• Personality: (+)kind, gentle, creative (-)self-critical, sensitive, vulnerable
  

"I bring you clarity."  

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Arlo
Wild Soul Guardian

Rules over: animals (fauna), luck, spring, love
Animal: snake
Flower: water lily - represents perception and intuition
Gem Stone: Coral
Color: green
Gender: Feminine Male
Type: Angel

Alter Location: 7 o'clock

Associated Holiday: (february)

Temperment: Gentle and generous


Telrunya Zodiac Traits:

• Name: Oalo
  
• Personality: (+)witty, spontaneous, adaptable (-)easily influenced, impractical, obsessive
  

"I upon touch unseen knowledge."  

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Liliana
Planeswalker Guardian

Rules over: travel, time, magic
Animal: Butterfly
Flower: Narcissus - represents influence
Gem Stone: Opal
Color: dark blue
Gender: Masculine Female
Type: Angel

Alter Location: 9 o'clock

Associated Holiday: (november)

Temperment: Adventurous and independent


Telrunya Zodiac Traits:

• Name: Ewar
  
• Personality: (+)thoughtful, confident, enthusiastic (-)devious, impatient, selfish
  

"Escape into my dreamy depth."  

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Medea
Redeemer Guardian

Rules over: sun, healing, disease
Animal: Wren
Flower: Accanthus - represents healing and intuition
Gem Stone: Diamond
Color: orange
Gender: Masculine Female
Type: Demon

Alter Location: 11 o'clock

Associated Holiday: (june)

Temperment: Sympathetic and protective


Telrunya Zodiac Traits:

• Name: Nagaz
  
• Personality: (+)determined, calm, natural leader (-)possessive, spiteful, jealous
  

"Look to me for your nurturing."  

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Yara
Flora Guardian

Rules over: plants, summer, fertility
Animal: Rabbit
Flower: Sunflower
Gem Stone: Red Carnelian
Color: forest green
Gender: Feminine Female
Type: Angel

Alter Location: 8 o'clock

Associated Holiday: (july)

Temperment: Proud and Confident


Telrunya Zodiac Traits:

• Name: Kano
  
• Personality: (+)logical, practical, efficient (-)obnoxious, possessive, pessimistic
  

"I will brighten your darkness."  

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Roksana
Soldier Guardian

Rules over: soldiers, war, thunder
Animal: Hawk
Flower: carnation - represents strong will and order
Gem Stone: Jet Amber
Color: purple
Gender: Masculine Female
Type: Demon

Alter Location: 5 o'clock

Associated Holiday: (december)

Temperment: Serious and reliable


Telrunya Zodiac Traits:

• Name: Naz
  
• Personality: (+)brave, self-sufficient, patient (-)not good under pressure, heartless, impulsive
  

"Simplicity is its own reward."