mundane); human eternal theory (the theory that the mundane realm is just another realm, and that humans are in some way the eternals of this realm); splintered

their own right in service to other eternals. The most common figure accompanying Barien is his Castellan, an eternal whose power is comparable to that of

effulgence, both of which have earned it the epithet The Celestial Library. The eternals and heralds that serve there are universally called the Attendants; they

who master this particular type of spellcraft are often interested in the eternals. These entities are dangerous, but several of them seem to have a particular

supposition that the Whisper Gallery may not actually be eternals at all, but the constructs of another eternal using them as a mask. On more than one occasion

a strong resonance with ideas of kingship. He seems more keen than most eternals to help establish regio in the mortal world. He can lay terrible curses

magic often. Vates are the only Navarr who are trusted to meet with the eternals or their heralds. There is a belief that the oaths of the Vate help them

evidence that at least one other eternal, perhaps Sung or the Whisper Gallery have an interest in the area as well. The eternals' influence presumably cycles

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has drawn his ire. He is often involved in conflicts with other Summer Eternals. It is suggested by scholars of the Summer realm that this exile and the

to the power of the constellations; they are not entities in the way the eternals are entities; the Urizen in particular describe them as being much more

as shadows - cast-off by the mortal who created them. Like many Winter eternals her pragmatic nature does not balk at the use of the undead as tools, but

metaphor for the mortal spirit, whence comes all passion. Like many Night eternals, Janon collects names to itself. Some artists call it the Muse of Fire

maintain good relations between the Empire and friendly eternals, while being quick to identify eternals who are enemies of the Empire and proscribe interaction

Wise Rangara is outwardly the least malign of the Winter eternals. Most commonly, Rangara is called "The Wise." She is also known as The Ancient One, Eldest

rituals, seducing the unwary as they attempt to master it. Most of the eternals of the realm are unified by a strong philosophy of determinism and some

limbless snake with feathered wings (as distinct from a wyrm , the Night eternals whose true form is that of a wingless lizard). As with other serpents,

and often serves as a go-between when those eternals wish to communicate with the Empire. Most eternals will treat the archmage as a peer - although that

pronoun, but like all Spring Eternals actually lacks strong concepts of gender. Several scholars believe that the Eternal itself has never actually made

Winged Serpents in Play These creatures are eternals and so might be encountered in the same way that other eternals are. Jaculi are rare in the Empire, but

before, perhaps many times. Indeed, it could well be that they are not two eternals at all, but one powerful magical spirit in two bodies." Now... the situation

or demonstrate instant (if temporary) mastery of martial skills. Unlike eternals of realms such as Spring, Zakalwe's boons rarely deal with endurance or

sharks that they say symbolise her endless hunger. It seems odd that an eternal of the Spring realm seemingly encourages something as sophisticated as piracy;

sorcerer prohibits them from performing ritual magic, and engaging with eternals. The most common reason for this declaration is an abuse of magic by misuse

curses can shorten a victim's temper or make them jealous. Many of the eternals of the Summer Realm are described as wrathful, such that furious anger

for Kimus is the Unblinking Eye, a name of which the eternal apparently approves. As with many eternals, especially those of the Realm of Day, Kimus has no

group they are almost irresistible, even by the powerful eternal lords of Autumn. Some eternals will simply invoke their name when making a promise, indicating

quarry. Suaq magicians are widely known for their clever negotiations with eternals, trying to use their wits and glib tongues to negotiate bargains that favour

are touched by the realm of Summer, a realm of beauty and strength whose eternals are potent symbols of might and majesty. They are proud, confident, individualistic

Given that Cold Sun seems to be a relatively new eternal with no previous history of having interacted with the Empire, it is not known to have any other

they become dull and lifeless and quickly crumble into inert ash. The eternals of the Night realm claim they are nothing more than the flames of a campfire

warriors, or have their blood spilled as offerings to dark spirits or sinister eternals. For years there were also allegations that the Thule fed their slaves

and often serves as a go-between when those eternals wish to communicate with the Empire. Most eternals will treat the archmage as a peer - although that

and often serves as a go-between when those eternals wish to communicate with the Empire. Most eternals will treat the archmage as a peer - although that

arms like the barbarians; some come with smiles and lies, like false-faced eternals, or even lie in the hearts of weak citizens. Through diligence, detail

characters who come to deal with him. Unlike eternals such as Basileus Flint, Callidus runs a tight ship. The eternals who serve him do so out of a belief in

one unsubstantiated piece of writing in a pre-Imperial treatise on Spring eternals, a creature that seems to be Ossegrahn is said to be incarnated in all

and often serves as a go-between when those eternals wish to communicate with the Empire. Most eternals will treat the archmage as a peer - although that

slipped over the line into cultish behaviour, reverencing an eternal or group of eternals to the point where they became agents of forces inimical to the

spiritual being. The eternal is said to make its home at the point where the sky of the Realm of Day touches the ocean. Unlike many other eternals of Day, Roshanwe

study of eternals is a popular subject for esoteric lore, with as many different theories about them as there are eternals. Some claim that eternals should

seek to outwit Eternals wherever possible, seizing opportunities to take their strength and harness it in service to the Empire. Eternals are clearly monstrous

to attend, as are representatives of friendly nations and the heralds of eternals that are not under enmity. Each archmage is free to use their time as they

that the eternal will accrue further names as it continues to interact with mortal magicians. The Azoth's true form - inasmuch as Night eternals can be said

seen the eternal undergo a subtle but profound transformation and adopt a new identity. Ylenwe is called the Dove. Unlike many other eternals, Ylenwe does

realm of Spring, a fecund realm of exuberant natural forces whose green eternals care only for life and not at all for humankind. The briars are filled

and often serves as a go-between when those eternals wish to communicate with the Empire. Most eternals will treat the archmage as a peer - although that

spark missing from Autumn magic when it comes to making new things. The Eternals of Autumn often make copies of creatures - a copper butterfly or a heart

doubt. Strangely, fear is often seen as a positive force by many Winter eternals, who believe that it serves as a warning, helping individuals to realise

existing Spring regio have increased in potency; heralds of Spring eternals and indeed the eternals of Spring themselves will become more active following the