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The government has undoubtedly played a role in every Seeker novel so far. Most rulers will try to help Seekers along their journey, but a few will hinder them as well. Needless to say, when a legendary chosen one appears, most officials are gonna wanna get involved.
The government has undoubtedly played a role in every Seeker novel so far. Most rulers will try to help Seekers along their journey, but a few will hinder them as well. Needless to say, when a legendary chosen one appears, most officials are gonna wanna get involved.
Well, funnily enough, the impending threat of a civil war in Elux is kind of a massive plotpoint in Prideseeker. Certain individuals are... Less than pleased with some of King Laurel III's plans regarding the future of the country.
Well, funnily enough, the impending threat of a civil war in Elux is kind of a massive plotpoint in Prideseeker. Certain individuals are... Less than pleased with some of King Laurel III's plans regarding the future of the country.
This is a little complicated, so let's run through this. There are, in total, 11 nations of note Theryl: Elux, Hol, Urgaia, Skogach, Hyo, Dhesa, Vienta, Pou, The Republic of Clu, The Letten Union, and the Empire-state of Donran.
This is a little complicated, so let's run through this. There are, in total, 11 nations of note Theryl: Elux, Hol, Urgaia, Skogach, Hyo, Dhesa, Vienta, Pou, The Republic of Clu, The Letten Union, and the Empire-state of Donran.
I've touched on it before, but Dhesa is a queendom whose monarch is chosen via a holy ritual as opposed to bloodline or election. The details of the ritual are largely kept secret from the public, but it's designed to determine if someone has the qualities of a saint...
I've touched on it before, but Dhesa is a queendom whose monarch is chosen via a holy ritual as opposed to bloodline or election. The details of the ritual are largely kept secret from the public, but it's designed to determine if someone has the qualities of a saint...
There are a few councils of note in Theryl. The most notable is the Council of Overseers in Vienta. This organization is made of five seats, each responsible for managing a different aspect of the country.
There are a few councils of note in Theryl. The most notable is the Council of Overseers in Vienta. This organization is made of five seats, each responsible for managing a different aspect of the country.
King Laurel III is the reigning king of Elux in Prideseeker. He's a very pragmatic man, often regarded as being somewhat stoic, yet he knows how to appeal to public emotion and sentiment. Laurel III has some very grand ambitions, which will forever change the course of Elux...
Today's prompt: talk about a ruler in your world. What is their title and what are they like?
King Laurel III is the reigning king of Elux in Prideseeker. He's a very pragmatic man, often regarded as being somewhat stoic, yet he knows how to appeal to public emotion and sentiment. Laurel III has some very grand ambitions, which will forever change the course of Elux...
We've touched on a few of the Divines' laws this month, but I guess now is a good time to go over specific creeds for the main seven.
Yalid: Knowledge must be recorded and preserved. The destruction or obfuscation of records, no matter the reason, is considered sinful.
We've touched on a few of the Divines' laws this month, but I guess now is a good time to go over specific creeds for the main seven.
Yalid: Knowledge must be recorded and preserved. The destruction or obfuscation of records, no matter the reason, is considered sinful.
Aka, the deity of darkness, is often also associated with justice. It is believed that the shadows know truths that are otherwise obscured from the light; hidden dealings, missing evidence and secret agendas all fall under Aka's purview.
Aka, the deity of darkness, is often also associated with justice. It is believed that the shadows know truths that are otherwise obscured from the light; hidden dealings, missing evidence and secret agendas all fall under Aka's purview.
Drey (Sunseeker) has an all-around amicable relationship with the law. Despite him and Milo getting up to the occasional mischief, Drey respects the town guards who keep people safe.
Drey (Sunseeker) has an all-around amicable relationship with the law. Despite him and Milo getting up to the occasional mischief, Drey respects the town guards who keep people safe.
Those who break the creeds of the Divines are generally exempt from that deity's protection or influence. Those who would harm travelers will like never receive the guidance from Tsal on their own travels, for example. Hunters who waste food won't get any help from Eminess.
Those who break the creeds of the Divines are generally exempt from that deity's protection or influence. Those who would harm travelers will like never receive the guidance from Tsal on their own travels, for example. Hunters who waste food won't get any help from Eminess.
Courts are an aspect of Theryl's worldbuilding I admittedly haven't explored enough in-depth, but as stated before: many trials are overseen by the Sect of Shadows: those who worship Aka, the deity of justice and darkness.
Courts are an aspect of Theryl's worldbuilding I admittedly haven't explored enough in-depth, but as stated before: many trials are overseen by the Sect of Shadows: those who worship Aka, the deity of justice and darkness.
Most nations have their own form of police, be they the knights of Elux or the construct guards of Vienta. That said, religious groups and organizations often tend to handle violations of the Divines' will directly. Those commit war crimes for instance, answer to the Branded.
Most nations have their own form of police, be they the knights of Elux or the construct guards of Vienta. That said, religious groups and organizations often tend to handle violations of the Divines' will directly. Those commit war crimes for instance, answer to the Branded.
Laws are made by a mix of deities and mortals. The Divines have certain rules in place for their followers; Eminess, for example, demands that hunters never harm fellow humans and that every part of their prey that can be used must be. Vashamala has strict rules for warfare.
Laws are made by a mix of deities and mortals. The Divines have certain rules in place for their followers; Eminess, for example, demands that hunters never harm fellow humans and that every part of their prey that can be used must be. Vashamala has strict rules for warfare.
Nope! Time moves at the same pace pretty-much wherever you are in Theryl: the sun and moon birds take flight, soar high overhead, and then roost while the other one gets ready to ascend. That said, the concept of time does get wonky if anything ever happens to them...
Nope! Time moves at the same pace pretty-much wherever you are in Theryl: the sun and moon birds take flight, soar high overhead, and then roost while the other one gets ready to ascend. That said, the concept of time does get wonky if anything ever happens to them...
Theryl as most people know it came into existence after a long and arduous conflict between the first seven Divines and their primordial enemies: The Shayta. Only after emerging triumphant and imprisoning the Shayta in the underworld did the Divines begin to shape the world.
Theryl as most people know it came into existence after a long and arduous conflict between the first seven Divines and their primordial enemies: The Shayta. Only after emerging triumphant and imprisoning the Shayta in the underworld did the Divines begin to shape the world.
Souls are very real in Theryl. They embody the essence of who a person is and the memory of their existence. When the physical body dies, the soul enters either the Dream or the Nightmare, depending on the circumstances...
Souls are very real in Theryl. They embody the essence of who a person is and the memory of their existence. When the physical body dies, the soul enters either the Dream or the Nightmare, depending on the circumstances...
As it happens, this is a major central theme of my fifth book, Fateseekers. The future can be foretold by the likes of seers, but the actual power and influence of destiny on the world, as well as its inhabitants, well... Perhaps you'll have to read the book to know more ;)
As it happens, this is a major central theme of my fifth book, Fateseekers. The future can be foretold by the likes of seers, but the actual power and influence of destiny on the world, as well as its inhabitants, well... Perhaps you'll have to read the book to know more ;)
In the world of Theryl, there are those with the ability to gaze into the past or future: acolytes of the sun and moon, simply known as seers. By using special power made from the feathers of the sacred birds, Ruxima and Phela, seers can gaze through time itself.
In the world of Theryl, there are those with the ability to gaze into the past or future: acolytes of the sun and moon, simply known as seers. By using special power made from the feathers of the sacred birds, Ruxima and Phela, seers can gaze through time itself.
Simply put: by dying or dreaming. Those are usually the only ways to leave Theryl's physical plane. That being said, there are certain locations where the veil of reality is thinner than most. With the right knowledge and tools, one could pierce that veil and open a path...
Simply put: by dying or dreaming. Those are usually the only ways to leave Theryl's physical plane. That being said, there are certain locations where the veil of reality is thinner than most. With the right knowledge and tools, one could pierce that veil and open a path...
Theryl has two such realms to speak of: the Dream and the Nightmare (often referred to as the underworld.)
The Dream is said to be the final resting place of all mortal souls; a place where spirits reside after their time in the mortal world has ended.
Theryl has two such realms to speak of: the Dream and the Nightmare (often referred to as the underworld.)
The Dream is said to be the final resting place of all mortal souls; a place where spirits reside after their time in the mortal world has ended.
There are quite a few fantastical plants of note in Theryl, but perhaps the most notable is Lespir, the god of plants himself. Said to take the form of a great tree, Lespir is the source of all other flora in Theryl.
There are quite a few fantastical plants of note in Theryl, but perhaps the most notable is Lespir, the god of plants himself. Said to take the form of a great tree, Lespir is the source of all other flora in Theryl.
There are two deserts of note in Theryl. The first is Urgaia, which takes up most of the eastern continent of Primlan. Vast seas of sand stretch as far as one can see, though the sand slowly transitions into compact earth as one heads further north toward the Torman Mountains.
There are two deserts of note in Theryl. The first is Urgaia, which takes up most of the eastern continent of Primlan. Vast seas of sand stretch as far as one can see, though the sand slowly transitions into compact earth as one heads further north toward the Torman Mountains.