First Generation Gods
The first generation is only two; Orran’sulani and Nydoini, whom legends say created the universe and brought life to Aserra before bearing seven children. Both perished in the War of the Gods.
Orran’sulani – The Father
Often referred to as simply “the Father”, Orran’sulani was the highest figure in Aserra’s pantheon. Not only did he father the first seven gods, but he is credited with the creation of the universe and Aserra itself, though his wife, Nydoini is given the credit for bringing life to the world. Orran’sulani was the first causality of the War of the Gods, slain and consumed by his youngest daughter Ispa in her grasp for power. She gained his spiritual power and memories. He is not worshiped, as the people of Aserra are aware of his death. His youngest son, and Ispa’s twin, Idraen, took his place as the King of the Gods, but Idraen is not actively worshiped by anyone outside the Idayn race, as it is the third generation gods who oversee humanity.
He had a companion in the dragon Asharisan, who was mated to Umossa, a dragon companion to his wife. Over the course of his life, he fathered Zelan, Maris, Brecha, Alaezo, Entra, Idraen, and Ispa.
Orran’sulani was a tall, lean man who carried himself with a graceful composure suiting his position. He had long platinum blonde hair that flowed to the ground, flawless pale skin, and pale blue eyes. His ears were long and tapered, a trait carried over into the elemental races as their original form was in his image. A handsome man who was quick to smile, he is seen as a peaceful and compassionate figure. Six white wings graced his back. Orran’sulani dressed in long silk robes often in white, pale gold, light blue, and light green.
Nydoini – The Mother
The Mother of Aserra, Nydoini, was the wife of Orran’sulani and second to her husband in the pantheon. She is credited with bringing life to Aserra, creating every plant and creature, and humanity itself. Before the War of the Gods, she was the sole goddess to humanity, viewed as not only a mother to the seven elemental gods, but to the world itself. She was the very embodiment of fertility. After the death of her husband at the hands of her youngest daughter, Ispa, Nydoini could not take the grief of Orran’sulani’s death, or of what her daughter had become. She sacrificed herself to Idraen, allowing her son to absorb her soul, giving him her memories and power so that he could stand against Ispa. After her death, humanity lost their goddess, but soon found guidance from her grandchildren, the third generation gods.
Nydoini’s companion dragon was Umossa, whom was mated to Orran’sulani’s dragon, Asharisan. She is mother to Zelan, Maris, Brecha, Alaezo, Entra, Idraen, and Ispa.
Nydoini was a stark contrast to her husband. Where he was pale, she was dark. Where he was thin, she was shapely. Somewhat shorter than Orran’sulani, she had an hourglass figure, suiting her maternal position. Her skin was dark and warm-hued, with a lustrous mane of black curls and dark red-brown eyes. She had six wings, plumed in white with red pinions. Her style of clothing was rather similar to Orran’sulani’s, but she preferred brilliant reds, oranges, and yellows.
