Once, some have said in days long past and yet others say that the day has yet to come, the Lord God of All Creation walked the lands of mortal flesh as the Empress of All. She was, or will be the greatest of all: stronger than the most ferocious beast, more merciful than the holiest of Monks, quicker of thought than the most celebrated tactician. Empires crumbled before her majesty, leaders debased themselves at her feet for but the opportunity to follow in her footsteps. And her people thrived.

The Empress of the Sun was a name soon spread throughout Runelan, and the city of Araw where the Sun Seat stood became the center of the world. She ruled for four hundred years and the three tenants of the Sun Seat became law:

The Sun is Knowledge

The Sun is Might

The Sun is Justice

Four hundred years of prosperity beneath the Sun’s light led to salvation and happiness for all blessed by her presence. But, as we all know, where there is light there is shadow and not all looked to the Sun to light their path.

I tell you now that four hundred years is too long for any one being, mortal or no

They came upon flaming steeds, riding the wind itself. Clouds parted as if in subservience, animals wh

They came upon the world and showed us redemption; they taught us to love and nurture.

We gave them pride and prejudice.