The Book of Avalorosian Magic

Reader take heart, for as the first nymphs shared the knowledge of the ways of this world with the folk so I pass on a mere tiding of their divine knowledge to you.
Wise nymphs have mercy for I hold fast thy oath bid unto me. Swear I that the words hereafter be the very same as those spoke unto me.

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Curious mortals beware thy misgivings of peril in thy dwelling-places.
Four powers there are, greatest among the advocates who steward the spirit of life in this world.
The Elder Elementals are they named, who were freed of the maelstrom-prison of the Inner Planes and bring life-giving clime to the Rainbow-dragon’s gift of the Material Plane.


Know of Behemoth.
Whose domain is Martalmar, the earths of this world and responsible for the grounds that are sometimes fertile or else barren.
The Nymphs of Behemoth are many; know foremost of the Alseid who art Loam Nymphs, the Oreads who art Rock Nymphs, and the Dryads who art Flora Nymphs and do battle for sake of the trees.


Know of Leviathan.
Whose domain is the twain waters of this world and responsible for sorting fresh waters into Pelnén and all else into the deadly sea of Fairënén.
The Nymphs of Leviathan are many; know foremost of the Naiads who art River and Pond Nymphs, the Haliae who art Sea Nymphs, and the Eleionomae who art Mist Nymphs and humidify the airs for comfort of breath.


Know of Tempest.
Whose domain is Vilya, the airs of this world. Responsible for bearing the rains that enliven your crops and the storms that flatten your homes.
The Nymphs of Tempest are many; know foremost of the Aurai who art Breeze Nymphs, the Nephele who art Cloud Nymphs, and the Hyades who art Rain Nymphs and the most called for among spirits.


And know of Phoenix.
Whose domain is Day, the lights of this world. Responsible for spreading brightness and warmth overall and costing also far stretching and blasted coasts.
Phoenix must also fulfill its own cycle of rebirth every 500 Tapestry cycles, leaving the realm in Long Night.
The Nymphs of Phoenix are many; know foremost of the Eikonae who art Star Nymphs, the Lampads who art Way-light Nymphs, and the Melinoë who art Nightmare Nymphs and ward the resting minds of all goodly creatures.


Pleasant mortals trust that this realm may serve goodly homestead for your folk and you are not alone in thy plight.
Cuivië and Seira have got thee aid to work among and alongside the mortal creatures of this world.

Know of the World Nymphs.
Guardians of forests and rivers, bringer of cleansing fire and quenching rains, and ecological agents of the Elder Elementals. The World Nymphs are folk allies but are ever beholden in serving the Cosmos foremost.

And know of the Celestial Nymphs.
Keepers of lore, good counsel, and of prophecy. The Celestial Nymphs serve under Seira of the Triarch. Though agents of great consequence, all folk are welcome to commune with the highest among Nymphs.
                                      Proud mortals I bid thee follow the guiding rules of this world as given by the Triarch. Do no disservice to thy kin in the retelling of these rules, for their afterlife is staked in the great experiment of Balance that is called by your folk the Material Plane.     Know of Natural Laws. Act in accordance with the Pendulum of Balance and do not over-savor time as it will ever stray from thine grasp.     Know of Oaths. Stay true to your oaths both tongued and craven for in their breaking doth empower the besmirched to lay curses upon thee pursuant of justice.     Know of Curses. When a curse is cast upon thee yea despair for ye are now hunted by misfortune. Great acts of injustice will awaken our sister Nymphs, the Erinyes, who are both cunning and utterly relentless in their hunt of oath-breakers.     Know of Geode Magic. Inhabitants of the Material Plane would do well to study the language of the world. Many a wise rede lay among the dust and pebbles of this indicated realm.     And know of Ritual Magic. The rituals maintained by the Seira Cultists in their grottos and temples are effective methods by which Nymph-aid may be called and recompensed. Be not feared to request the hospitality of your hosts if ye be needy.     Go now with this knowledge and live your life wisely in the realm of Avaloros.