Aureno's Silence

The myth of Aurenos’s Silence explores the mysterious withdrawal of Aurenos, god of magic and the First Thought, from the affairs of gods and mortals. It is said that after the birth of Naelir, Aurenos, who had long sought perfection through order and design, fell into a deep stillness. Some myths claim he attempted to unmake Naelir out of fear and was overcome by grief. Others say he witnessed a vision of a future he could not control—a truth so vast he dared not speak again. Since then, Aurenos has remained distant, his voice unheard, his thoughts unknowable. He is said to be listening for a second “First Thought”—a new divine idea that could change everything.

This myth is well known but interpreted differently depending on culture and alignment.

• In arcane academies, it’s treated almost like a parable—warning against obsession with control.
• Among clerics of Aurenos, it is sacred and mournful: the silence of a creator too wise to speak carelessly.
• Hidden sects believe Aurenos will speak again—and when he does, it will end or rewrite all things.

• In Virellian lore, the myth emphasizes Aurenos’s attempt to destroy Naelir and his shame afterward.
• In Embergarde, it is said that Aurenos glimpsed a future where magic devours creation, and chose silence to prevent accelerating it.
• Some forbidden texts claim Aurenos never stopped speaking—his voice merely became too vast or too quiet for mortals to hear.

• Wizards and arcanists often see the myth as a mystery worth solving—a divine riddle left for the worthy.
• The faithful interpret it as a sign of restraint, a lesson in the weight of words and power.
• Rebellious circles claim the myth proves Aurenos fears the creativity of his children, and call his silence cowardice.

• “The Last Word” is a legendary treatise composed in silence, said to be divinely inspired by Aurenos through dreams.
• The play “The Empty Throne” features Aurenos as a silent figure on stage while the younger gods spiral into conflict.
• “Echo Without Sound” is a Virellian epic poem that ends mid-line, reflecting the god’s retreat from the world.

• Aurenos is often depicted with his mouth covered—by a mask, a ribbon, or arcane script that glows but cannot be read.
• In some temples, a central chamber is completely silent—enchanted to mute all sound as a form of reverence.
• Glass sculptures representing “The Second Thought” are often left unfinished, symbolizing potential yet to be realized.