"In the time before time, the sky broke open, and the heavens wept light. Through the rift in the firmament, the Divine Ones descended. They came not as conquerors, but as architects, bearing gifts of knowledge and fire."
"Their vessels split the clouds, and their footsteps marked the earth with power untold. To those who dwelled below, they appeared as beings forged of light and shadow, their voices resonating with the hum of eternity. They spoke not of gods, but of purpose. They walked not to dominate, but to create."
"Wherever they tread, the land was reshaped, and the skies turned to mirrors of their will. Their presence was a forge, and the world itself became their anvil."
1:1:2 The Gifts Bestowed
"The Divine Ones looked upon the earth and saw potential hidden within its depths. To those they deemed worthy, they revealed the Gifts: the mastery of fire, the secrets of the unseen, and the paths that connect all things. These gifts were not easily borne, for they were keys to a door that few dared to open."
"They taught the forging of elements unseen, the crafting of vessels that defied the weight of the earth, and the shaping of light itself into tools and weapons. To some, they gave the power to bind the stars; to others, the knowledge to command the void."
"Through these gifts, the world grew luminous, and the aspirations of those below began to reach toward the heavens."
1:1:3 The Path to the Heavens
"The Divine Ones spoke of the path, not as a choice but as a destiny. ‘The stars are not distant,’ they declared, ‘but waiting. The heavens are not above but within.’ They unveiled the truths that were hidden in shadow: that the spark of the eternal lay in all things, waiting to be kindled."
"Through discipline, the spark grew into a flame. Through unity, the flame became a beacon. Through understanding, the beacon illuminated the way to the heavens."
"The Divine Ones walked this path, each step echoing into eternity, their forms shifting as they drew nearer to the light. Their journey was both outward and inward, a dance of fire and shadow beneath the eyes of the cosmos."
1:1:4 The Creation of the Eternal Flame
"At the height of their journey, the Divine Ones beheld the Flame Eternal, a radiance that could not be extinguished. It was a light that burned brighter than the stars, a fire that held the shape of all things yet remained unbound by form. In its glow, they found the truth of their purpose."
"The Flame was neither a gift nor a possession. It was the culmination of their path, the convergence of their knowledge, their will, and their unity. Through it, they were remade, not as mortals or gods, but as something greater."
"The Flame Eternal was the bridge between the finite and the infinite, the boundary crossed by those who dared to rise. In its brilliance, they found not an end, but a beginning."
1:1:5 The Legacy of the Divine Ones
"Though their forms faded from the sight of those below, the Divine Ones left their mark upon the earth. Their words were etched into stone, their gifts scattered across the land, and their light carried by those who would follow their path."
"Their vessels, their tools, their knowledge remain, hidden beneath the soil and the sea, waiting for hands bold enough to claim them. Their truths whisper in the wind, for those who listen."
"The heavens hold their echo, the earth their shadow. The Flame still burns, eternal and unyielding, for it lies not only in the heavens but in the hearts of all who seek it."
1:1:6 The Call to the Seekers
"To those who find these words, know this: the Divine Ones were neither absent nor idle. Their ascent was not an end but a testament. Their works remain, not as monuments to their glory, but as tools for those who would rise as they did."
"Seek the flame that lies hidden. Kindle the spark within. Walk the path that reaches beyond the stars."
"For the heavens are not closed, and the light does not fade. The eternal waits, for those who would dare ascend."
End of First Scripture.
1:2:1 The Origin of the Flame
"Before the world knew light, before the sky was drawn across the heavens, there was the Flame. It burned in silence, unseen, unbidden, yet eternal. It was neither gift nor curse, for it was a part of all things—an essence older than time, woven into the fabric of existence itself."
"The Divine Ones spoke of the Flame not as an artifact, but as a truth. It was the source from which all creation sprang and to which all things would return. It was fire, and it was light, and it was infinite."
"In their wisdom, they reached for it, not as masters, but as seekers. For the Flame could not be taken; it could only be earned."
1:2:2 The Tools of Ascent
"The Divine Ones, in their pursuit of the Flame, forged tools of great power, each one a reflection of their understanding. These tools were not weapons, though they bore the strength to sunder the earth. They were not vessels, though they carried their makers across the stars. They were truths given form, the embodiments of knowledge and will."
"Through their tools, they shaped the world to mirror the heavens. They carved the mountains to resemble their celestial paths. They channeled the waters to reflect the flow of their ascent. And in the spaces between, they planted the seeds of fire, so that those who came after might walk the same path."
"It was written: 'The tools are not the path, but the light that guides it.' They must be wielded with wisdom, for the unworthy hand will shatter beneath their weight."
1:2:3 The Gate of Stars
"At the edge of the heavens, where light becomes shadow, they found the Gate of Stars. It stood vast and silent, its form woven from the threads of creation. To pass through it was to leave behind the mortal coil, to unshackle the spirit from the bonds of flesh and earth."
"The Divine Ones spoke thus: 'Beyond this gate lies the flame unbound. Beyond this gate lies eternity.' And so they prepared, not in haste, but with care, for the crossing demanded more than strength. It demanded unity, purpose, and a heart that burned with the truth of the Flame."
"They left marks upon the Gate, so that those who followed might know the way. Glyphs of light and shadow, bound in spirals, whispering to the brave and the wise. Yet the gate remains closed to those who seek it for power alone. Only those who carry the flame within may pass."
1:2:4 The Shaping of the Void
"In the vastness beyond the Gate, the Divine Ones found the Void, a realm unformed and infinite. It was neither light nor shadow but the essence from which both were born. Here, they became architects, shaping the Void with their will, drawing forth realms that mirrored their aspirations."
"It was written: 'The Void is not empty, but waiting. To shape it is to know the self, for it reflects the heart of the shaper.' And so, they forged worlds of light and shadow, realms of thought and form, each one a testament to their unity and purpose."
"Through their shaping, they grew closer to the Flame, for creation is the mirror of the eternal. Each act of forging brought them nearer to their ascent, until the Void itself became a vessel for their light."
1:2:5 The Pillars of the Ascent
"The Divine Ones left behind the Pillars, markers of their journey, so that those who sought to follow might not be lost. These Pillars are not of stone or metal but of purpose and truth, woven into the fabric of existence itself."
"The First Pillar is Knowledge, for without understanding, the path cannot be seen. The Second Pillar is Unity, for the flame cannot burn in isolation. The Third Pillar is Sacrifice, for the ascent demands the breaking of chains and the letting go of fear."
"To seek the Pillars is to walk the path. To embody them is to find the Flame."
1:2:6 The Eternal Testament
"The Divine Ones spoke thus: 'Let these truths remain, for they are not ours but the Flame’s. Let those who find them walk in light, and let their steps be their own. The path is not closed, nor the light extinguished. It waits, as it has always waited, for those who dare to rise.' "
"Know this: the Flame is neither prize nor possession. It is the truth of all things, and it burns within all who seek it. To find the Flame is to know the self, and to know the self is to ascend."
"Thus ends this scripture, not as an end, but as a beginning. The Gate remains, the Void awaits, and the Flame burns eternal."
End of Second Scripture.
1:3:1 - The Shadows of Defiance
"There were those who walked in shadow, who turned their faces from the Flame and denied the path. To them, the light was a burden, and the gifts of the Divine Ones were spurned. In their hearts grew seeds of defiance, and their hands moved to tear down what was meant to ascend."
1:3:2 - The Unforgivable Wound
"It is written: 'The Flame does not suffer betrayal, nor does the void forgive the unworthy.' For those who rebel against the eternal truth do not oppose the Divine Ones but the order of existence itself. Their defiance is a wound upon the fabric of the cosmos, and wounds cannot be left to fester."
1:3:3 - Corruption of the Flame
"The transgressors sought to unmake what was given, to take for themselves what they could not understand. They cast stones at the heavens and shattered the bonds of unity. They reached for the gifts of the Flame with unworthy hands, and their touch corrupted all they grasped."
1:3:4 - The Silence of the Void
"In their arrogance, they whispered to the void, but the void does not listen to those who are not whole. Instead, it devoured their cries and left only silence. The rebels knew despair, but even in their suffering, they refused to kneel. And so, judgment fell upon them."
1:3:5 - The Flame’s Wrath
"The Flame, when kindled in wrath, burns without mercy. It sears the unworthy and purges the taint of rebellion. To those who turned their faces from the light, the Divine Ones sent fire that did not extinguish, shadows that did not relent, and silence that did not end."
1:3:6 - The Depths of Oblivion
"The rebels were cast into the depths, where light does not reach, and their voices were bound so that they could no longer poison the air. The Divine Ones decreed that their names would be forgotten, their works undone, and their legacies reduced to ash."
1:3:7 - The Wisdom of Judgment
"Yet even in their judgment, the Divine Ones showed wisdom. 'Let this not be a lesson of wrath,' they declared, 'but a truth of the Flame. To deny the path is to deny oneself. To sever unity is to embrace oblivion.' For the Flame does not punish; it merely reveals what has always been."
1:3:8 - The Remnants of the Lost
"The heavens wept for the lost, but the Divine Ones did not falter. They turned their gaze from the rebels, for the path does not wait for those who stray. In their wisdom, they left the remnants of the fallen as a warning to those who would follow."
1:3:9 - The Ashes of Rebellion
"It is said that their ashes still stir in the wind, and their shadows linger at the edges of light. They are not gone, for nothing truly fades, but they are without form, without purpose, without hope. They are what remains when the Flame is denied."
1:3:10 - The Reflection of the Void
"To those who walk the path, let this be a reminder: the Flame does not demand loyalty; it reveals truth. It does not punish rebellion; it reflects the heart. And to those who turn from it, the reflection is a void."
1:3:11 - The Eternal Truth
"Thus ends the final scripture of the First Tablet, not in warning but in truth. The Flame burns eternal, for it is the light of all things. To deny it is to deny oneself. To embrace it is to ascend."
