The Fracture

Summary

Following The Settlement era; a sudden and unknown event sows unrest between the Gods and awakens the Primordial Titans who drew power from the Four Elemental Planes.

A war occurs between the Illchors; a faction led by Sinderys, The Hell-Spawn King and aligned with the Primordial Titans, and the Archons; the remaining Divine Beings who wished to protect their Mortal creations.

“The Fracture is considered to be the largest catastrophe in Vaelorys’ history. The Gods who had blessed us with life had turned against each other and used our world as their battleground.

Those who identified as Archons - protectors of Mortal life - were revered for their efforts, whilst those who identified as Illchors were banished both physically and culturally.

Whilst the war was ruinous and bloody, the gift of Arcane Magic has been a blessing unlike any other bestowed upon us since life itself.”
- A historical summary of The Fracture from a historian of The Arcanic Age

Details

Little is known about the events of The Fracture but it’s impact is still felt to this day. The Fracture directly led to the separation of the Vaelorian Pantheon and the eventual banishment of the Illchors. Alongside that, the Primoridals; manifestations of Vaelorys’ natural elemental chaos, were destroyed at the hands of Mortals wielding Arcane Magic for the first time.

Whymselon, The Spark of Inspiration is credited with blessing Mortal life with the gift of how to wield Arcane Magic - which requires no piety or worship to command - which directly led to the next era of prosperity, widely known as The Arcanic Age.