Ghoul Scroll: Genesis of Al-Mithalun

The world creation of "Al-Mithalun", a fantasy world setting inspired by Central Arabian myths, folklore, and lost legends of old.

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0. The Genesis Echo of Kalak:

Space and time were formed on the undulating vibration of... and echo.

The waves of a faraway shout formed our cosmos in a celestial symphony.

The genesis of our world, of "Al Mithalun" unfolded with a whispered echo that rung within the vast expanse of space - unfolding the stages of creation within the universe.

This ethereal resonance was known as the "Echo of Kalak."

The origin of this echo is said to have formed from the final roar of man standing at the precipice of time's end. The sound of this climactic shout signaled not only the end of times - but formed the womb of a new world once again. A circular loop of time where the end of the universe is also the seed of its own creation.

This cosmic event intricately wove the fabric of Al Mithalun into the tapestry of fate, destiny, and the cyclical nature of the universe. It formed a circular loop where the end of one cosmic era seamlessly gave rise to the inception of another. The Echo of Kalak, a testament to the interconnectedness of all things, whispered the intricate destinies that would weave through the beings destined to inhabit Al Mithalun. Its reverberation felt by all who use the magic of the cosmos, or of those connected with the earth.

This cyclical echo bound together every soul, from celestial beings to mortals and immortals, in an eternal dance of destiny.

The identity of the enigmatic figure who uttered the last shout at the edge of time remains shrouded in mystery, forever referred to as the Dhul Akar. This unknown individual serves as an enduring reminder that the roar of the end of times will come one day, any day. Is it when the echo is at its weakest? When is slows to low hum? Or will it strike us at any given day.

Kitāb Gharāʼib al-funūn wa-mulaḥ al-ʻuyūn (The Book of Curiosities of the Sciences and Marvels for the Eyes). Creator unknown. 13th-century copy. Egypt. Oxford, Bodleian Library MS. Arab. c. 90: fols. 2b-3a; 23b-24a

The echo cascaded in the following chronological stages of creation:

1. The Breath of Hayy:

Hayy, the Breath of Creation, stirred within the void of Kalak's echo. With a single exhalation, the breath took form, shaping the vastness of the universe, celestial bodies formed as the stars arranged themselves in the cosmic canvas.

Celestial bodies like Al-Haamil, the Forger of Forms, Al-Aasima, the Celestial Enchanter, and Al-Nazira, the Plane Weaver, took their place in the astral ballet, crafting the vastness of the universe. Many other celestial bodies also emerged from the shapes of the stars.

2. The Sands of Ard:

Ard, the Sands of Origin, cradled the nascent realm. As the celestial fingers of Al-Haamil caressed the sands, landscapes took shape. From the sands of the great deserts and the clay of the earth, he sculpted the rise of Mountains, the dips of valleys, and the deserts and oases between them. The Sands of Ard formed the canvas upon which the divine drama of existence would unfold.

3. The Song of Mu'athir:

Al-Mu'athir, the Song of Influence, resonated through the air of the echo's wake. It carried the whispers of Al-Aasima, who infused the elements of nature with celestial magic. The melody breathed life into the forms crafted by Al-Haamil, and the land became vibrant with the harmonies of existence.

4. The Veil of Ikhfa':

Ikhfa', the Veils of Concealment, was expertly woven by Al-Nazira, the Weaver of Planes. Utilizing threads of starlight, she created an ethereal curtain between realms. Behind these ethereal curtains, different realms and planes take shape. One of the first other realms was Aksara, the shadowed realm of reflection and spirits. Al-Mithalun and Aksara danced in a mirrored waltz, each influencing the other, yet forever apart. Portals between realms were created as tears upon the veil, corrupting the celestial touch through black magic sorcery. These tears were created by those wielding the black magic of the Great Silence, the Sumt.

5. The Embrace of Yah-tan:

Yah-tan, the Embrace of Evolution, enveloped Al-Mithalun. This divine passage of time and natural selection gave rise to the emergence of races. From the powerful race of Man to the nimble Nimr, the resilient Sahlashira, and the lesser races of Rukh, Maa'in, and Rimadunn, each became a unique testament to the challenges and embrace Al-Mithalun held for the creations of the Echo.

6. The Journey of Ma-Saar:

Ma-Saar, the Journey of Destiny, called upon all inhabitants of Al Mithalun to embark on their unique life journeys. It urged them to create meaning and value for their own souls and find their place in the celestial tapestry. The unknown end of times loomed above, emphasizing the importance of seeking and discovering one's destiny in the finite time given.

7. The Balance of Sumt:

Sumt, the Balance of Great Silence, hung between the reverberation of the Echo of Kalak and the creation of Al-Mithalun. This silence, an annulment to celestial power, maintained equilibrium in the universe. Those who sought to disrupt this balance called upon the Great Silence, invoking black magic practices to defy the established laws of man and celestials.

8. The Spirits of Aksara (and other realms):

Through the Veil of Ikhfa', the realm of Aksara was imbued with the means to host the spirit realm and the realm of Jinn and other lesser deities. Born of the contrary nature of realms, the Jinn traversed between Al-Mithalun and Aksara, embodying the harmonious contradiction that bound the two worlds. Jinn could be either good or bad, or neutral in the affairs of Al Mithalun. Some would work and partner with those calling upon black magic and help them with their bidding, for a price, adding layers of mystery and intrigue to the cosmic narrative.