World events involving the Elohim.
Things your character might be aware of.
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The creation of the Pale Lands, outside of mortal time:
Displeased by how often and in how many ways pneuma could be lost to them, an unlikely coalition of the most powerful gods led by Ael commit to combining forces for the purpose of creating ‘The Pale Lands’, a realm which would serve as a processing station of sorts for deceased mortals for the benefit of all. As the power of the Pale Lands expanded rapidly, and the celestial coalition inevitably collapsed, no god was capable of taking control of the Pale Lands or willing to expend the vast amount of pneuma it would require to do so.
The First War takes a dramatic turn, 306 to 337 AD (roughly 1687 years ago):
Constantine, Emperor of the Roman Empire, holds a significant position in human history as the man who converted to Christianity, though few know it was the result of Mage trickery. However, this event also led to a dramatic change for the gods of man. Suddenly Ael found himself receiving unprecedented amounts of pneuma as the empire converted, and used this power to go to war, defeating the gods of Rome and her vassals and absorb their pneuma to further increase Aels power. Thus, the Dark Ages in Western Europe began, its residents determined to destroy anything related to the ‘false gods’ of Scandinavia, Germania and Iberia.
The Betrayal of Lucifer and Rise of the Nephilim, outside of mortal time:
Time works differently outside of the mortal universe. Sometime after Ael's rise to power the Archangel Lucifer, for reasons unknown to most, decided he simply could no longer follow Ael. Cast out by Ael, Lucifer led those sympathetic to his beliefs from Heaven entered open rebellion against the Elohim, his followers transforming into the Nephilim.
The Nephilim find a home, outside of mortal time:
Having lost Heaven, the new greatest enemy of the Elohim required a new realm to call home. Not yet powerful enough to forge his own realm, the former Archangel convinced many celestial followers of the god Satan to betray their master. In the subsequent invasion, the Nephilim took control of the Satan’s realm of Hell, with Lucifer absorbing Satan’s pneuma to become a god in his own right. This event set up Hell as the more rivalled realm of Heaven.
Access to Heaven and Hell suddenly closes for most Celestials, May 2018:
As D13 ravished the human world and the mysterious island of Convergence appeared, both Elohim and Nephilim suddenly discovered they could no longer return to their respective celestial realms. This was a discovery similarly realized by the celestial followers of many other gods on earth with their own realms. As the highest-ranking Elohim still on Earth, the Archangel Zaphkiel took command of the stranded Elohim.
The Celestial War becomes known to Mankind, 2022:
With the massive death tolls of D13, all celestials felt the pressure upon them of an increasingly dwindling source of pneuma. Whilst the Elohim and Nephilim had been at war since Lucifer’s Betrayal, increasing pneuma shortages led to this war for the first time becoming open warfare in front of mortal kind as both sides fought brutally for locations of high pneuma production on earth, often simply draining the pneuma from their enemies on the battlefield.
Rome falls to the Nephilim, May 06, 2022:
The most significant of the Elohim strongholds on Earth, Rome finally fell to Nephilim besiegers following a massive two-week battle. The battle resulted in most human residents being killed, no longer able to produce pneuma for the Elohim, and the destruction of most of the eternal city. It was during this battle the Elohim Lailah was captured and executed, becoming a venerated figure among the Convergence Elohim.
The War spreads to Eastern Europe, May 22, 2022:
Devastating warfare erupts between Elohim, Nephilim and other Celestials. The city of Sofia, Bulgaria, is reduced to ash and dust in the apocalyptic fighting with huge swaths of devastation across Macedonia, Greece and Albania. Many followers of Ael begin to declare this period as the end times. No longer willing to leave the Celestials to it, the Consortium begins preparing for evacuations of civilians caught in the celestial warzones.
The Elohim counter-attack, San Francisco burns. May 28, 2022:
Responding to the Demonic capture of Rome, the Elohim begin invading and razing Nephilim strongholds across the world. Revealed to be a leading stronghold, the Elohim descend upon San Francisco and set it ablaze. At least a quarter of the city is destroyed, with hundreds if not thousands of civilians being killed. Convergence Island issues no statement despite concerns from citizens of the relative closeness of escalating hostilities.
Elohim push to capture Jerusalem. June 02, 2022:
As one of the five holy cities, the Elohim push to capture Jerusalem from its Nephilim occupiers. Heavy fighting engulfs many of the cities religious landmarks, but no side is able to claim victory. Many fleeing the fighting talk of fire and brimstone raining down upon the city, causing no small amount of demolition.
Elohim and Nephilim fight above Convergence. June 2022.
Unclear whether either side planned to invade the island or whether it was simply where both forces encountered each other, large forces of Elohim and Nephilim engage each other in battle in the skies above Convergence city. It is the first time the island encounters the celestials, with fire, brimstone and bodies raining down onto the city. An entire city district is lost to the rampant fires resulting from the battle, creating extensive disdain and distrust for celestials in Convergence.
Peace is declared, the Elohim join the Consortium. June 2022:
Under pressure from other races and realizing the war to secure pneuma sources was only destroying them for both sides, the Elohim and Nephilim declare peace and are welcomed by the Consortium as official members following extensive diplomacy. The Archangel Zaphkiel is given a seat on the Consortium Council, as is the Nephilim leader General Malphas. Opinion on the ceasefire is highly divided among both forces. Some split apart to continue the fighting, but most remain loyal to their respective leaders.
The Elohim establish a Choir on Convergence. June-July, 2022:
As a Consortium allied city, the city state of Convergence agrees to accept Elohim and Nephilim as residents. Whilst many citizens of the island are displeased due to their experience with the celestial violence, the first Choir of Convergence is established under Canticle Nicole.
The Elohim take control of the Nexus. July 2022.
Following negotiations with the Wraiths in Convergence, a deal is reached whereby the Elohim take over control of the Nexus facility from the undermanned wraith garrison. The Nexus subsequently becomes the main base of operations of the Elohim in Convergence, with Canticles frequently serving as Director of the Nexus for a public persona.
The Canticles of Convergence in order:
Nicole
Chickadee
Dr. Damian Thorne
Father Graeme Debbel
Crowley
Seralath