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The '''Aldar''' of [[mythology]] were created to serve the [[Elder Gods]], much like the [[Celani]] of today.
The '''Aldar''' of the Mythos were created to serve the [[Elder Gods]], and they are predecessors to the [[Celani]] of today. Metamortal but possessing power surpassed only by the Gods, they spent their time exploring the [[multiverse]], building and studying the art of magic. They also played a pivotal role in shaping our world and history as we know it. They are best known for their roles in the [[War of Humanity]].
 
They spent their time exploring the multiverse, building and studying the arts of magic.
 
They have played a pivotal role in shaping our world, and history as we know it. They are most well-known for their roles in the [[Help:Mythology|War of Humanity]].
 


== Aldar of Mythology ==
== Aldar of Mythology ==
:''There are several Aldar of note from ancient times. The following is a list of just a few documented Aldar from [[Achaea|Achaean]] mythology.


There are several Aldar of note that can be read about in the ancient times.
;'''[[Caymus]]''' : The greatest prophet in history, he saw and stated the [[Twin Prophecies]] - that [[Proteus]] would be overthrown and replaced as leader of the [[Gods]] and that Maya would bear twins who, though not Aldar, would have the potential to rival them in power someday.


[[Caymus]], [[Dekalb]], [[Han-Silnar]], [[Han-Tolneth]], [[Maya]], [[Mantru]] and [[Yen-Sorte]] were just a few of the documented Aldar of mythology.
;'''[[Dekalb]]''' : He discovered [[Maya]] after she was raped by the [[Unnamable Horror]]. Known for his loyalty to and humble manner before the Gods, he and his faction of Aldar fought for the Gods' side in the War of Humanity. He was slain by the battlemaster Yen-Sorte and would go down in history as the first Aldar ever murdered in what became known as the [[Great Betrayal]].


;'''[[Han-Silnar]]''' : Brother of Han-Tolneth and protege to [[Khalas]], he was very xenophobic in attitude. He called the Great Council to try to convince Han-Tolneth and Dekalb to fight with the [[Triumvirate (mythology)|Triumvirate]]. After the war, the [[Tribunal]] sentenced Han-Silnar to serve [[Lorielan]] in the [[Crystal Realm]].


;'''Caymus''' : The greatest prophet in history. He saw and stated the [[Twin Prophecies]] - [[Proteus]] would be overthrown as leader of the Gods and another would fill his place; and that Maya would bear twins, and that these children would not be Aldar but would have the potential to someday rival them in power.
;'''[[Han-Tolneth]]''' : While xenophobic like his brother Han-Silnar, he had great respect for the Gods in general, particularly Proteus. Thus, he resolved to support and respect Proteus' decision to give [[Ceylon]] to the [[humans]]. He arrived near the end of the War of Humanity with the [[Greater Dragons]], earning himself the title of "Dragonmaster" as a result. Han-Tolneth was the first Celani and can now be found on the Greater Dragons' [[planes|plane]] of [[Parthren Gare]].


;'''[[Mantru]]''' : He was the chief architect among the Aldar. He is credited with designing [[Ceylon]], the Golden Land of the Dawn and [[:Category:Adventurer races|racial]] homeland of the humans.


;'''Dekalb''' : This Aldar discovered [[Maya]] after she was raped by the [[Unnamable Horror]]. He would be a leader of one faction of Aldar and was known for his loyalty and humble manner before the Gods. He and his Aldar fought on the side of the Gods in the war. He was eventually slain by the battlemaster, Yen-Sorte. He will go down in history as the first Aldar ever murdered, during a time we now know as the '''Great Betrayal'''.
;[[Maya]] : Arguably the most famous Aldar, in ancient times, she was raped by the [[Unnamable Horror]]; from this travesty, the first humans - [[Sinope (mythology)|Sinope]] and [[Callisto (mythology)|Callisto]] - were born. After the close of the [[Chaos Wars]], she was elevated to Godhood by [[Sarapis]] to watch over her children. Later, the Mother of Humanity merged with [[Makali]], Goddess of Destruction to become the Creatrix, leader of the [[Garden of the Gods|Garden]] in Sarapis' stead. Maya relinquished her divinity in the seventh century AF, becoming an Aldar once more.


;'''[[Yen-Sorte]]''' : He was Han-Silnar's battlemaster and legendary for his combat prowess. He turned on Dekalb and his faction after being ordered to by the manipulated Han-Silnar. He was slain in battle by the God of Combat, [[Matsuhama]]. The [[Scimitar of Yen-Sorte]] is named for him.


;'''Han-Silnar''' : The brother of Han-Tolneth and protege of [[Khalas]].  Han-Silnar was very xenophobic in his attitude.  He called the '''Great Council''' to try and convince Han-Silnar and Dekalb to fight with the Triumvirate. After the war, [[the Tribunal]] sentenced Han-Silnar to serve [[Lorielan]] in the [[Crystal Realm]].
== Other Aldar ==
;'''[[Coelano]]''': A [[Nur|Nurian]] Aldar leader who later became a [[Demigod]]


;'''[[Candlemas]]''' : The last of the Lorewardens, he wrote books within the Library of the Ancients that detail its history. Though he, too, was slain at some point, he lingers as an ethereal [[ghosts|ghost]] in what remains of the library in [[Azdun|Azdun Dungeon]].


;'''Han-Tolneth''' : While xenophobic like his brother, Han-Silnar, he had great respect for the Gods in general and Proteus in particular. So he resolved to support and respect Proteus' decision (to give [[Ceylon]] to the [[humans]]). He arrived at the end of the war with the [[greater dragons]] and has been called the [[Dragonmaster]] ever since.  Han-Tolneth was the first celani, and can now be found on the dragon plane of the [[Parthren Gare]].
;'''[[Enheduanna]]''': Enheduanna was the former Aldar turned servant to the God [[Babel]]. She once resided in a small network of caves outside Ashtan known as the Caverns of Enheduanna, a site that is now sacred ground of the Divine Order of Babel.


;'''[[Illarris]]''': Known as '''the Forger''', was a notable Aldar and one of the last to abandon the Aldar city of [[Nur]].


;'''Mantru''' : Mantru was the chief architect among the Aldar. He is credited with designing [[Ceylon]], the Golden Land of Dawn and racial homeland of the humans.
;'''[[Kaphlos]]''' : The son of [[Dekalb]], Kaphlos was guardian of the reliquary of [[Proteus]], safeguarding its precious [[:category: Protean relics|contents]] after the close of the Chaos wars.
 
 
;'''Maya''' : The most famous of Aldar, who we all know is now the Creatrix and Supreme Being of Achaea.  In ancient times, She was raped by the [[Unnamable Horror]].  The offspring of this travesty would be the first humans. After the close of the [[Help:Mythology|Chaos Wars]], She was elevated to godhood by [[Sarapis]], to watch over Her children.
 
 
;'''Yen-Sorte''' : Han-Silnar's battlemaster and a legendary Aldar.  He turned on Dekalb and his faction after being ordered by the manipulated Han-Silnar. He was slain in battle by the God of Combat, [[Matsuhama]].
 
== Other Aldar ==
 
;'''Meran'tir''' : Meran'tir was an Aldar around the time of the Chaos Wars. He devoted himself to knowledge and wisdom, and, along with his two sons, built the Library of the Ancients as the first of the [[Lorewardens]]. He perished in a fierce battle with Prince [[Slith]]. In modern times, the Library of the Ancients has become the dungeon of [[Azdun]].


;'''[[Meran'tir]]''' : The first of the [[Lorewardens]], he was an Aldar from the time of the Chaos Wars. Devoting himself to knowledge and wisdom, he built the [[Library of the Ancients]] with the help of his two sons. He later perished in a fierce battle against Prince [[Slith]].


;'''Candlemas''' : Candlemas was the last of the Lorewardens. He wrote the books within the Library of the Ancients detailing its history. Though he, too, was slain, he lingers in Azdun as an ethereal [[ghosts|ghost]].
;'''[[Ugrach]]''': Ugrach was a bright pupil of [[Gaia]], the Earthmother. Convicted of breaching Aldar miscegenation customs between mortal and extramortal, he was banished from the sight of his kin in eons past.


;'''[[Uvas]]''': called '''the Navigator''', Uvas was a notable Aldar loyal to [[Vastar]].


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The Aldar of the Mythos were created to serve the Elder Gods, and they are predecessors to the Celani of today. Metamortal but possessing power surpassed only by the Gods, they spent their time exploring the multiverse, building and studying the art of magic. They also played a pivotal role in shaping our world and history as we know it. They are best known for their roles in the War of Humanity.

Aldar of Mythology

There are several Aldar of note from ancient times. The following is a list of just a few documented Aldar from Achaean mythology.
Caymus
The greatest prophet in history, he saw and stated the Twin Prophecies - that Proteus would be overthrown and replaced as leader of the Gods and that Maya would bear twins who, though not Aldar, would have the potential to rival them in power someday.
Dekalb
He discovered Maya after she was raped by the Unnamable Horror. Known for his loyalty to and humble manner before the Gods, he and his faction of Aldar fought for the Gods' side in the War of Humanity. He was slain by the battlemaster Yen-Sorte and would go down in history as the first Aldar ever murdered in what became known as the Great Betrayal.
Han-Silnar
Brother of Han-Tolneth and protege to Khalas, he was very xenophobic in attitude. He called the Great Council to try to convince Han-Tolneth and Dekalb to fight with the Triumvirate. After the war, the Tribunal sentenced Han-Silnar to serve Lorielan in the Crystal Realm.
Han-Tolneth
While xenophobic like his brother Han-Silnar, he had great respect for the Gods in general, particularly Proteus. Thus, he resolved to support and respect Proteus' decision to give Ceylon to the humans. He arrived near the end of the War of Humanity with the Greater Dragons, earning himself the title of "Dragonmaster" as a result. Han-Tolneth was the first Celani and can now be found on the Greater Dragons' plane of Parthren Gare.
Mantru
He was the chief architect among the Aldar. He is credited with designing Ceylon, the Golden Land of the Dawn and racial homeland of the humans.
Maya
Arguably the most famous Aldar, in ancient times, she was raped by the Unnamable Horror; from this travesty, the first humans - Sinope and Callisto - were born. After the close of the Chaos Wars, she was elevated to Godhood by Sarapis to watch over her children. Later, the Mother of Humanity merged with Makali, Goddess of Destruction to become the Creatrix, leader of the Garden in Sarapis' stead. Maya relinquished her divinity in the seventh century AF, becoming an Aldar once more.
Yen-Sorte
He was Han-Silnar's battlemaster and legendary for his combat prowess. He turned on Dekalb and his faction after being ordered to by the manipulated Han-Silnar. He was slain in battle by the God of Combat, Matsuhama. The Scimitar of Yen-Sorte is named for him.

Other Aldar

Coelano
A Nurian Aldar leader who later became a Demigod
Candlemas
The last of the Lorewardens, he wrote books within the Library of the Ancients that detail its history. Though he, too, was slain at some point, he lingers as an ethereal ghost in what remains of the library in Azdun Dungeon.
Enheduanna
Enheduanna was the former Aldar turned servant to the God Babel. She once resided in a small network of caves outside Ashtan known as the Caverns of Enheduanna, a site that is now sacred ground of the Divine Order of Babel.
Illarris
Known as the Forger, was a notable Aldar and one of the last to abandon the Aldar city of Nur.
Kaphlos
The son of Dekalb, Kaphlos was guardian of the reliquary of Proteus, safeguarding its precious contents after the close of the Chaos wars.
Meran'tir
The first of the Lorewardens, he was an Aldar from the time of the Chaos Wars. Devoting himself to knowledge and wisdom, he built the Library of the Ancients with the help of his two sons. He later perished in a fierce battle against Prince Slith.
Ugrach
Ugrach was a bright pupil of Gaia, the Earthmother. Convicted of breaching Aldar miscegenation customs between mortal and extramortal, he was banished from the sight of his kin in eons past.
Uvas
called the Navigator, Uvas was a notable Aldar loyal to Vastar.