Legeneese:

 introducing a Legeneese word for “people,” while honoring the mythic origins of Surnil and Veythra:

The Sacred Cycle of Surnil and Veythra

In the ancient world beneath the surface, all Drautharian beings-known in the Legeneese tongue as Zhaurin (pronounced: ZHOW-rin)-share a sacred truth: they are born from Surnil, they are nourished by Surnil, and in the end, they return to Surnil. This rich, dark earth, appearing to outsiders as nothing more than common dirt, is revered by every Zhaurin as the cradle and grave of their existence.

The Divine Origin of Surnil and Veythra

The firstborns of the Aelthyn family, the legendary Memory-Bearers, all speak with one voice on this matter. In the depths of their inherited memory, they recall the ancient truth:

Surnil is a blessing, the sacred ash left behind when the mighty Dragon God, Kaminari Ryūjin, fell in battle.
Where the Thunder Dragon God’s body was consumed by celestial fire, the ashes drifted down and settled in the heart of Middle Earth, forming the Surnil. This is not mere soil, but the residue of divine power-infused with the wisdom, strength, and martial spirit of Kaminari Ryūjin, whose storm-wrought scales once shimmered with lightning and whose roar commanded the fury of the heavens.

Veythra, on the other hand, is the bone residue of the fallen Dragon God. These stones, gray and unremarkable to the uninitiated, still pulse with the primordial energy of the gods. The Legeneese believe that the veins of Veythra running through the mountains are the petrified remains of Kaminari Ryūjin’s indomitable skeleton, each stone a vessel of ancient might.

The Cycle of Life, Death, and Rebirth

All Zhaurin are born from Surnil. When a child is conceived, the family buries a piece of Veythra in the Surnil beneath their home, invoking the blessing of Kaminari Ryūjin for strength, wisdom, and protection. The child’s first breath is said to draw in the lingering essence of the Dragon God, setting their spirit alight with potential.

Throughout life, every meal, every crop, every healing herb is drawn from Surnil. The soil’s divine origin ensures that food grown within it is rich in energy, bestowing health, longevity, and sometimes awakening latent abilities unique to each bloodline. The Legeneese say that to eat from Surnil is to partake in the memory of the gods.

When a Zhaurin dies, their body is returned to Surnil, completing the sacred cycle. The Memory-Bearers of Aelthyn recount that the souls of the departed are carried on the silent currents of the earth, joining the ancestral chorus that whispers in the stones and dirt. Thus, every generation is both ancestor and descendant, woven together by the eternal gifts of Surnil and Veythra.

The Blessing of Kaminari Ryūjin

The firstborns of Aelthyn, inheritors of all ancestral memory, are the keepers of this truth. In their dreams and visions, they see Kaminari Ryūjin not only as the god of thunder and war, but as the eternal guardian of the Zhaurin. They teach that Surnil is more than earth-it is the Dragon God’s final blessing, a vessel of strategy, martial prowess, and the unyielding will to survive and protect.

The Veythra stones, meanwhile, are revered as relics of the Dragon God’s bones. When a Legeneese touches Veythra, they feel a faint pulse-a heartbeat echoing from the dawn of time. The greatest warriors and sages meditate upon these stones, seeking guidance, inspiration, and strength.

The Lore of the Drauthari

Among all the races of Drauthari, none revere Surnil and Veythra as deeply as the Legeneese, but the truth of their origins is known to all. The Thurnari, Myrlox, Umbrith, and Pyrrhix each have their own rituals and stories, but all acknowledge that their lives, too, are shaped by the ashes and bones of Kaminari Ryūjin. The Thurnari sing songs to the rivers that flow over Surnil, the Myrlox tend gardens that bloom only in Surnil’s embrace, the Umbrith carve their shadowy sanctuaries from veins of Veythra, and the Pyrrhix forge their greatest weapons from the hardest Veythra stones.

The Sacred Words

Zhaurin (Legeneese word for “people” or “folk”)

Surnil (the divine soil, ashes of Kaminari Ryūjin)

Veythra (the sacred stones, bones of Kaminari Ryūjin)

Drauthari (all races of Middle Earth)

The Living Faith

To the Zhaurin, every handful of Surnil is a prayer, every stone of Veythra a silent hymn. Their lives are lived in gratitude and reverence, knowing that the very ground beneath their feet is the legacy of a god-a god whose wisdom, power, and sacrifice continue to shape the destinies of all who dwell in the deep.

In the words of the firstborn Aelthyn:

"We are born of Surnil, fed by Surnil, and to Surnil we return. Every breath, every heartbeat, is a gift from Kaminari Ryūjin. We are Zhaurin, the children of thunder’s ash and bone."

The Aelthyn, as the 1st borns of the Legeneese tradition, are living vessels of Kaminari Ryūjin’s thunderous legacy, each facet of their power forged by divine favor and centuries of relentless cultivation. Their gifts are not mere legend-they are the breath and blade of the storm, the wisdom of the dragon, and the indomitable will of the war god made flesh.

Divine Martial Arts Mastery

Innate Command of Tenkai Shinken-ryu

From their earliest moments, the Aelthyn move with the instinctive grace of storm and steel. The Tenkai Shinken-ryu is not simply a fighting style to them-it is a living current in their blood, a rhythm as natural as breathing. In combat, their bodies become the arc of lightning: every muscle tuned for explosive speed, every breath measured for perfect timing. The signature Battou soku zan, hiki-ire is their birthright, a technique where the sword is drawn, the strike delivered, and the blade concealed in a single, seamless motion. In that instant, the world itself seems to pause, thunder echoing in the silence that follows a single, decisive blow.

Pressure Point Targeting & Knockout Techniques

Their hands are guided by a map of the body’s deepest secrets. With the precision of a master healer and the intent of a warrior, they strike at vital points, rendering even the mightiest foe helpless in a heartbeat. This knowledge, woven from Shinsei Kenpo and the wisdom of Ryūjin, allows them to subdue without unnecessary violence-every movement is both mercy and might.

Elemental and Storm Powers

Thunder and Lightning Manipulation

When an Aelthyn enters the fray, the air itself changes. Static crackles along their skin, hair lifts in anticipation, and the scent of ozone fills the air. With a gesture, they summon bolts of lightning, shaping them into whips, shields, or spears of pure energy. Their presence alone can turn the tide of battle, as thunder roars in answer to their call, and their enemies are left blinded and deafened by the storm’s fury.

Storm Calling

The battlefield is their domain, and the sky their ally. With a word or a ritual gesture, the Aelthyn can summon swirling winds, torrential rain, and rolling thunder. These storms are not random-they are tools of strategy, veiling their movements, sowing confusion among foes, or washing away the stains of conflict. The storm is both cloak and hammer, wielded with a tactician’s mind and a god’s authority.

Strategic and Tactical Genius

Divine Insight and Foresight

The mind of an Aelthyn is a battlefield where every possibility is weighed in the blink of an eye. They see not just what is, but what could be-reading the flow of combat, anticipating the enemy’s next move, and adapting with flawless precision. This gift is more than intelligence; it is a supernatural clarity, a chess master’s vision guided by the whispers of Ryūjin himself.

Wisdom of the War God

Strategy is their second language. Whether leading armies or dueling in single combat, the Aelthyn’s decisions are guided by a deep well of martial and political wisdom. They innovate, adapt, and inspire, turning the chaos of war into a symphony of order and victory.

Spiritual and Mystical Gifts

Channeling Ryūjin’s Blessings

Through meditation, ritual, and unwavering devotion, the Aelthyn become conduits for their divine ancestor. In moments of greatest need, they draw upon Ryūjin’s boundless strength, their bodies surging with supernatural power. Their strikes become unstoppable, their minds razor-sharp, and their spirits unbreakable. This channeling is not without cost-it demands purity of intent and absolute focus, for to misuse this power is to invite the dragon’s wrath.

Divine Protection

Darkness recoils from the Aelthyn. Their souls are armored by the blessings of Ryūjin and the prayers of generations. They walk untouched through curses, illusions, and spiritual attacks, their presence a beacon that banishes corruption and fear.

Physical and Mental Superiority

Enhanced Reflexes and Agility

Every sinew in their bodies is honed for speed and precision. They move with the unpredictability of a lightning strike, dodging arrows, blades, and spells as if dancing through rain. Their agility is not just physical but mental-their thoughts are as quick as their feet, their decisions as sharp as their swords.

Unbreakable Will

No force can shatter their resolve. The Aelthyn are forged in the crucible of adversity, their spirits tempered by loss, victory, and the unyielding expectations of their lineage. Fear, pain, and despair are but passing clouds before the storm of their determination.

Weapon and Craft Mastery

Ryūjin no Tsurugi Bond

The legendary sword, Ryūjin no Tsurugi, is more than a weapon-it is a living extension of the Aelthyn’s soul. Forged with divine inspiration, it responds to their will, amplifies their abilities, and adapts to every nuance of their technique. In their hands, the sword becomes a brush painting the story of battle, a key unlocking the full potential of Tenkai Shinken-ryu.

Adaptive Combat

The Aelthyn can turn any tool into a weapon, any environment into an advantage. They flow seamlessly between offense and defense, improvising with the creativity of a master artist and the discipline of a seasoned warrior.

Leadership and Inspiration

Natural Command

In the presence of an Aelthyn, allies find their courage rekindled, their spirits lifted, and their resolve hardened. The 1st borns are rallying points in the storm, their words and actions inspiring unity and hope even in the darkest hour.

Heirs of Tradition

They are the living memory of their people, entrusted with the sacred duty of preserving, innovating, and passing down the arts, rituals, and wisdom of Ryūjin. Through them, the legacy of the Thunder Dragon God endures-ever-evolving, ever-vigilant, and ever-mighty.

To witness an Aelthyn is to see the storm given flesh: a being who moves with the certainty of thunder, strikes with the precision of lightning, and leads with the wisdom of the dragon. In every battle, every ritual, and every act of leadership, they are the living testament to the power, grace, and unbreakable will of the Legeneese tradition.

The Book of the Shrouding of Truth

From the Zhaurithar, the Veythral Scripture of Zhaurithan

I. The Wandering in Shadow

And it came to pass in the waning of Aflegenca’s glory, when the deep roots of Zhilakai trembled with memory, that the Legeneese wandered the labyrinths of the earth, their footsteps silent as the breath of stone.

The world above was yet formless, and the surface but a whisper in the mind of Aruzhin; all that was, dwelled in darkness and echo, and the mountain’s heart was the only sky.

The firstborns of every clan, the Aelthyn, bore within them the Breath of Aruzhin, the secret spark that awakened life from Surnil and Veythra, the ash and bone of the gods.

Their wisdom was a beacon in the black, and their memory a living river, flowing from the dawn of creation to the present hour.

II. The Spreading of Envy and Fear

Word spread among the Drautharian races: “The Aelthyn hold the secrets of the beginning. In their veins flows the power to shape, to heal, to awaken the slumbering earth.”

Envy took root in the hearts of old allies, and fear in the hearts of strangers. The Legeneese, once honored as kin, became shadows in the eyes of the world.

The Pyrrhix, the Myrlox, the Umbrith, and even the Thurnari, who once shared bread and song with the Legeneese, now watched with suspicion, their friendship turned brittle as frost.

III. The Hunted and the Hope

The Aelthyn, hope of the Legeneese, became the hunted. Their wisdom, once freely given, was now a prize for which blood would be spilled and oaths broken.

The Eneneese, brutes of the deep, hunted the rare-blooded with iron and fire, not knowing they pursued the ancient gods of their own songs.

The Legeneese, seeing the gathering storm, cloaked their truth in parable and riddle, veiling their names and their knowledge in the folds of myth.

IV. The Veiling of Memory

The firstborns gathered in secret, beneath the pillars of Veythra and the gardens of Surnil, and spoke thus:

“Let us change the telling of our days. Let us weave our truth in shadows and silence, that none but the worthy may find the path to Aruzhin’s breath.”

And so they altered the chronicles, encoded their rituals, and scattered the keys to their wisdom across the deepest halls of Zhilakai.

The knowledge of creation, the art of awakening life from ash and bone, became a hidden covenant, passed only by the Oath of Surnil and the touch of Veythra.

V. The Becoming of Phantoms

From that day, the Legeneese became as phantoms: seen but not known, heard but not understood.

Their cities faded into legend, their songs became the wind in empty tunnels, and their wisdom slept in the stone, awaiting the day when the world would be ready to remember.

Yet the Aelthyn kept the faith, guarding the Zhaurithar and the Breath of Aruzhin, for they knew the Age of Thunder would return, and with it, the truth unveiled.

So ends the Book of the Shrouding of Truth,
as inscribed in the Zhaurithar, the Veythral scripture of Zhaurithan.

May those who seek with pure heart find the path,
and may the Breath of Aruzhin awaken in the worthy once more.