Chapter : Chapter IX: The Era of Confluence
Era: 180,000,001 to 250,000,000 Blooming Circles (Approx. 7.5 million years)
POV Characters:
Saevi, Breath of Yunashi — emissary of change and flow
Drethaar, Blood of Xorun — warrior and protector
Leviathar — evolving consciousness, observer turned participant
The World Tree — guiding presence
Saevi — The Whispering Wind
Saevi, born of Yunashi's breath, was the spirit of movement and transformation. She carried the currents of the air and the unspoken words between peoples.
Her role became crucial in bridging distant civilizations, carrying messages and ideas like seeds scattered on the wind.
Saevi's presence brought subtle but profound changes—ideas of diplomacy, cooperation, and exchange began to take root.
Drethaar — The Blood of Battle
Drethaar, forged from Xorun's bloodline, embodied strength and resilience. He was both protector and challenger, often called upon to mediate disputes or defend the fledgling societies.
His warriors were the first to establish organized peacekeeping forces, though the shadow of conflict remained a constant threat.
Leviathar — From Observer to Leader
Leviathar, no longer merely a witness, now stepped into leadership among the evolving races. His unique synthesis of primal instinct and cultivated wisdom made him a unifier.
He worked tirelessly to foster alliances, using his insight to balance power and prevent the descent into widespread war.
The Great Gathering
Under Leviathar's guidance, the first Great Gathering was convened—a council of representatives from all major civilizations.
Held beneath the vast boughs of the World Tree, the Gathering aimed to establish shared laws, cultural exchange, and a collective defense against external threats—both natural and spiritual.
The Growth of Soul Cultivation
The knowledge of soul cultivation, a gift lingering from the World Tree's essence, began to spread among the races.
Schools of spiritual training arose, each interpreting the cultivation paths differently, blending ancient memory with evolving insight.
The Looming Shadows
Despite these advancements, the scars of the First Epoch's cataclysm still whispered warnings.
Strange distortions in the Azure Vast's fabric began appearing—pockets of spiritual corruption and temporal anomalies—omens of deeper dangers yet to come.
The World Tree's Vigil
The World Tree remained a silent sentinel, her roots deepening and branches stretching wider.
She fed strength into the cosmic laws—especially the Law of Balance, ensuring no single power could overwhelm the delicate order she sought to nurture.
Closing Reflection
The Era of Confluence was a time of hopeful unification and tentative peace.
Civilizations learned to coexist, cultures mingled, and spiritual knowledge flourished—yet beneath the surface, the echoes of the First Epoch's devastation lingered, a reminder that balance must be earned and fiercely guarded.