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=History=
=History=
*Elder Gods knew of ways to rouse a Great Spirit, but awakenings seem to have been accomplished typically over long periods and often took the work of many Awakeners.
*[[Elder God]]s knew of ways to rouse a Great Spirit, but awakenings seem to have been accomplished typically over long periods and often took the work of many Awakeners.
*[[Aslarn]] and [[Shairim]] decided during the [[Elder Wars]] that the forests should each be protected by a Great Animal Spirit and a Great Awakened Spirit. This tradition continues in many places.
*After the destruction of [[Sakarich Forest]], [[Aslarn]] and [[Shairim]] decided during the [[Elder Wars]] that the forests should each be protected by a Great Animal Spirit and a Great Awakened Spirit. This tradition continues in many places.
*After [[Zenos]] mortally wounded [[Sun]], the spirit was regenerated with [[Fain's Elixir]] and promptly assaulted [[Night]]. For the first time, the [[Elder God]]s reversed an awakening, putting Sun to sleep for 1000 years. ([https://www.lusternia.com/histories/book-of-clangorum/ Book of Clangorum])
*After [[Zenos]] mortally wounded [[Sun (spirit)|Sun]], the spirit was regenerated with [[Fain's Elixir]] and promptly assaulted [[Night]]. For the first time, the [[Elder God]]s reversed an awakening, putting Sun to sleep for 1000 years. ([https://www.lusternia.com/histories/book-of-clangorum/ Book of Clangorum])
*[[Li-varili]] attempted to use the [[Eye of Dynara]] to awaken Sea by herself.
*[[Li-varili]] attempted to use the [[Eye of Dynara]] to awaken Sea by herself.



Revision as of 01:11, 3 July 2022

Great Spirits of Nature are sentient beings who mystically embody a part of the natural world, such as a landscape feature or living thing. Most, if not all, were brought about by the work and play of Elder Gods.

Nomenclature

Great Spirits of Nature are typically classified into two groups:

Awakened Spirits

Awakened spirits arise when the Elder Gods rouse a sleeping consciousness Dynara imbued into the world. The fae count as lesser awakened spirits. Sixth Circle is heavily associated with awakened spirits and there is often a deep bond between the spirit and the primary Elder involved in an awakening.

Collective Spirits

Collective spirits, sometimes called "hive souls", coalesce to sentience as a population of the same living thing meets conditions which are vaguely understood. The Seventh Circle nurture the flora and fauna they shape and often feel parental attachment when a species of theirs manifests a collective spirit.

Titles

Out of reverence and to distinguish the spirit from the general noun they are spirit of, Great Spirits are often given a titular prefix: such as Sister Snake, Old Man Rock or Great Spirit Sea. Once a distinction has been established, many texts will omit the title for brevity but continue to capitalize the name.

History

  • Elder Gods knew of ways to rouse a Great Spirit, but awakenings seem to have been accomplished typically over long periods and often took the work of many Awakeners.
  • After the destruction of Sakarich Forest, Aslarn and Shairim decided during the Elder Wars that the forests should each be protected by a Great Animal Spirit and a Great Awakened Spirit. This tradition continues in many places.
  • After Zenos mortally wounded Sun, the spirit was regenerated with Fain's Elixir and promptly assaulted Night. For the first time, the Elder Gods reversed an awakening, putting Sun to sleep for 1000 years. (Book of Clangorum)
  • Li-varili attempted to use the Eye of Dynara to awaken Sea by herself.

Spirit Table

  • Maeve
  • White Hart
  • Raven - Crow
  • Bear
    • Bears were created by Tae
  • Lion
  • Skunk
    • Skunks were created by Bollikin
    • Returned to Faethorn in 438 and stunk up the baths (Events Post #346)
  • Cat
  • Groundhog
  • Scorpion
  • Wolf
    • Wolves were created by Volkh.
  • Sister Snake