Children of Convergence
"It has begun. The invaders are reproducing with some of our own. These humans with their strange elements are beginning to truly join Oabos. Whether they realize it or not, there is no going back now.
Younglings are being born with elements of both worlds. For now, the lights of our two worlds oppose each other and fight until the host is destroyed, but that will not last forever. Soon enough there will be some soul balance.
While their golden light cannot survive on our world forever, their elements pose a far more dangerous threat. Perhaps not now. Not tomorrow. When our fear is forgotten and our guard is down, these new elements may tip the balance.
We must be ready. Oabos has accepted their elements. Will these children bring us new wonder, or complete destruction? I fear what will happen when these new elements jump rings. What is a body of Intellect? What is a spirit of Flesh?
Hold fast to the song. Oabos guide us all."
- Caenor, Soul Scribe and Watcher of Humanity
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hen the humans first came to Oabos, they had no souls. Not in the way we know them. Those first humans shone from within with only a dense tangle of golden threads. Even their beasts did not hold true souls. Caenor was the first to see the change. A new soul scribe who had received their name a mere year before the invasion, they were the only one foolish enough to watch the souls of the humans after the initial reading.
What Caenor saw started as interest and even a curious excitement. Over time, however, that joy soured into trepidation. These humans — and the beasts they brought with them had new elements. The cursed golden light, but also new distinctive elements of Intellect and Flesh. Focused minds and meaty bodies might not seem problematic, but what happens when those elements jump from their natural rings?
It is well known that any ring in a soul map can hold any element. Some combinations might not be able to sustain life, but the elements themselves are not limited. Humans have set structures though. They all have mind rings of Intellect and body rings of Flesh. What comes next? What does a body or spirit ring of Intellect mean? What does a mind or spirit ring of Flesh mean?
After pondering these very questions, Caenor presented themself to the counsel of Eldyr. Demonstrating the connective power of oas, they formed themself a form of Flesh. Their naturally watery form condensed and thicken, forming solid shapes and containing skin. They stood before the counsel as something between their natural Flowing body and one of human Flesh. It was not a change to their body ring, but rather a form of choice through oas.
"These invaders are being accepted by Oabos." They addressed the Eldyr counsel with a calm surety. " These changes will only continue. Brace yourselves for what is to come, and the horrors these children of converging worlds may yet awaken."
That was the last time Nighthold saw Caenor, the Soul Scribe and watcher of humans. With their words lingering in the minds of the Eldyr, the counsel has watched and waited as years pass into memory. Oabos help us all when the time comes and Children of Convergence begin to appear. It is still unknown if they herald hope or disaster. Not knowing is the worst part.
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