The Order of Averin
This is the will of the stars
Dark Blue & Silver | Greater Elementals | Noetica, Laurentium
The Order of Averin: Past and Present
The Order of Averin traces its beginnings to a scattered yet fervent collection of scholars from every corner of Chalameria. United by insatiable curiosity, these early seekers sought to unravel the mysteries of the universe through study, experiment, and daring exploration. They built the foundation for those who followed—an intellectual lineage that blended ink, incantation, and ritual into a disciplined pursuit of knowledge. Drawn to places where the veil between worlds was thin, these scholars naturally gravitated toward the unstable energies of the Planar Pass. Here, amid strange phenomena and untamed magic, they erected the first halls of inquiry and laid the groundwork for what would become a lasting bastion of scholarship. In time, their fellowship grew, swelling in rank and prestige. When the Paradox Gates burst open, threatening to overwhelm Chalameria with otherworldly forces, the Order responded not with retreat but with creation. The towers of Noetica rose soon after—monuments of stone, quill, and willpower—designed to channel, study, and contain the mysteries of the multiverse.
The Order Today
Centuries later, the Order of Averin endures as one of the most influential scholarly societies in Chalameria. Its members can be found scattered across the land, observing phenomena both arcane and mundane, yet all roads lead back to their seat of power: Noetica, the gleaming stronghold in northern Laurentium.
Noetica is home to the most renowned celestial scholars, master inscriptionists, and ritualists of the age. From the stars above to the stones beneath, no field of study is considered too lofty or too humble for their attention. Their discoveries are not hoarded but shared, spread freely across Chalameria, with envoys and apprentices following soon after—often backed by well-funded coffers that ensure knowledge is transformed into practical innovation.
Yet the Order is not solely one of quills and scrolls. Its most valiant members take up arms and spells as a rotating vanguard, sworn to defend Chalameria against threats born of the unstable rifts they study. Whether elemental incursions from the Planar Pass, or extra-planar horrors slipping through the Paradox Gates, Averin’s guardians stand watch. To them, defense and discovery are two halves of the same vow: to safeguard knowledge, and in so doing, to safeguard Chalameria itself.
The Order of Averin in the New Era
With the fall of the Dark Prince, Chalameria breathes easier—but peace is fragile. The forces that once fed his dominion—rift energies, corrupted magic, and unstable planar currents—still ripple across the land. The collapse of his grasp has also torn open fault lines in reality, creating doorways through which alien beings now peer into our world.
The Order of Averin is uniquely poised to meet this challenge. Forged in the crucible of the Prince’s reign, their scholars and ritualists no longer observe from afar. They move boldly, with quill and warding sigil, to stabilize reality’s fractures and prevent incursions before they begin. In this, they act as caretakers and sentinels—preserving order while standing guard against the unknown.
Among their new responsibilities are:
Planar Stabilization – Through advanced ritual circles and runic latticework, Averin mages weave temporary seals across weakened portions of the Veil; holding back intrusions long enough for communities to rebuild, and give adventurers time to strike at greater threats.
Extraplanar Diplomacy – Not all beings that step through are hostile. Some are bound by rules mortals do not yet understand. The Order dispatches envoys who can record, translate, and parley with these entities, seeking knowledge before resorting to battle.
Celestial Navigation – With Lilah’s corruption lifted, the skies unveil long-hidden truths. Averin’s celestial scholars chart secret constellations and cosmic pathways, tracing their alignments to foresee where—and when—the next great adventure awaits.
Thus the Order of Averin adapts to an age where victory over one darkness has revealed stranger threats. No longer mere chroniclers, they are becoming architects of Chalameria’s survival—guardians not only of knowledge, but of the world itself.
The Path Forward: The Mission of the Order of Averin
With Lilah banished and broken, Chalameria stands at a crossroads. The corruption that once threatened the land has been driven back, yet in its absence the barriers between worlds weaken. Strange entities press against the edges of reality—some hostile, others unknowable—all demanding attention. In this new age, the Order of Averin cannot remain content with scholarship alone. Knowledge must be joined with guardianship; learning must walk hand in hand with action.
The mission of the Order is reborn. We preserve the balance between worlds, students of stars and stones who look outward to chart the mysteries of the cosmos and inward to heal the fractures left by war. We weave wards across the rifts not only to banish or bind, but to understand what lies beyond, for in knowledge there is both power and protection. We are caretakers of memory, gathering the lore shattered by Lilah’s reign and restoring it so that no wisdom is ever lost to shadow again.
Yet we are not merely scribes. Where danger rises, our vanguard answers—bearing ritual and conviction, guardians who stand at the threshold so others may dwell in peace. When beings from beyond step across the veil, we do not always greet them with blade or fire, but with open minds, discerning whether they come as destroyers or as teachers. If bonds can be forged, even the strangest voices may strengthen Chalameria’s survival.
The path forward is clear: the Order of Averin will be watchers at the edge of worlds, guardians of balance and bearers of truth. Where others see chaos, we will trace patterns. Where others despair, we will find possibility. Where others see an ending, we will uncover a beginning. As long as the stars burn and the gates shift, the Order will keep its vigil—ever learning, ever guarding, ever enduring.
But this is no ordinary vigil. We will watch and learn, explore and discern, and stand ready to drive back the corruption and darkness that threaten Chalameria. Knowledge and wisdom are our greatest allies, and we will wield them without hesitation to preserve the peace and protect the people of our lands.
We will never again lose our way, nor sacrifice all that we know in pursuit of a hollow, pyrrhic victory. Ignorance is no solace—it is a gilded cage. As we move forward, we will strive always to seek and to understand, that knowledge may truly set us all free.
The Greater Elemental: Embodiment of Raw Elemental Power
The Greater Elemental stands as a personification of the natural world's untamed forces, representing the delicate balance between harmony and discord. Its power is as nurturing as it is destructive, offering charity and protection to those who act with virtue, yet capable of devastating wrath when the scales tip toward greed and discord. Elementals are enigmatic by nature, their actions driven by forces beyond mortal comprehension. Their benevolence is fleeting, and their fury can consume all in its path. The ephemeral nature of elementals makes them both awe-inspiring and unpredictable, and their benevolence is as fleeting as their fury is overwhelming.
The duality of the Greater Elemental’s nature places it at the heart of philosophical debate within the Order of Averin. This faction wrestles with the implications of wielding such immense power. The debate centers on the usage of power. Do you utilize these abilities for the betterment of society or for destruction? When harnessed with wisdom, the Greater Elemental’s power can uplift communities, foster discovery, and safeguard against calamities. Yet when misused, its energy can lay waste to societies, leaving ruin in its wake.
The Greater Elemental’s power makes it the center of discussion among the Order of Averin. As great power can be used for the betterment of society or it can be used to destroy society. The Greater Elemental is the patron of Scholars, Sailors, and Explorers, supporting those who seek to understand the unknown, navigate dangerous waters, or uncover the mysteries of the past. Its blessings grant guidance and strength, but only to those who wield its power with temperance and respect. For Betterment: Harnessed with wisdom, the Greater Elemental’s power can uplift communities, foster discovery, and safeguard against calamities. Yet when misused, its energy can lay waste to societies, leaving ruin in its wake. The discussion underscores the need for temperance, a quality essential for wielding the elemental forces responsibly.
The power of the Greater Elemental is a reflection of those who seek its favor. When temperance and respect guide their actions, its blessings flow freely, fostering growth and harmony. But when greed and discord dominate, the elemental force turns hostile, threatening devastation. To align with the Greater Elemental is to embrace the duality of its nature, striving for balance in all things and ensuring its mighty power is wielded for the betterment of society.
The Greater Elemental serves as a guiding force for:
Scholars, who seek to unlock the secrets of the natural and arcane worlds.
Sailors, who brave treacherous seas, relying on its favor for safe passage.
Explorers, who venture into uncharted lands and delve into forgotten mysteries.
Its favor reward those who approach with respect and awe, offering guidance to navigate challenges and uncover hidden truths.
The Tyranny of Expedience – A Warning
Take heed, for the terrors of the past are never truly gone—they wait, patient and silent, ready to return. Should Chalameria forget its lessons, the land may again descend into a tyranny of expedience.
The Greater Elemental, once guardian of balance, may awaken to find not harmony, but cruelty. The strong will prey upon the weak, the cunning will twist justice, and bullying will be exalted as dominance. Power, instead of protecting the innocent, will serve only to subjugate.
Imprisonment, stripped of justice, will serve convenience. Truth will wither beneath expedience, accusations will become weapons, and shackles will silence disputes. Those who are troublesome or merely inconvenient will vanish behind bars, their voices lost to indifference.
If mercy is dismissed as weakness, patience as folly, and fairness as inefficiency, fear will once more reign. Quick solutions will poison judgment, and imprisonment will be the cure for every ill—guilt or innocence irrelevant.
Should this shadow fall, the Greater Elemental’s Boon will wither. Justice will give way to oppression, balance to domination. The land will not move toward peace, but stumble into tyranny—where cruelty thrives and only the ruthless prosper.
Beware, for the seeds of this fate are sown in haste and silence. If left unchecked, the past will not merely echo—it will return.
The Boon of the Greater Elemental
With the Beings of Power now fallen into slumber, both the Greater Elemental’s Boon and the Order of Averin have entered a state of stability. Though the vast dominion of those entities has ended, traces of their strength remain, woven into the very fabric of Chalameria. This lingering power may be touched by mortals—but only when they walk in virtue.
When the people of Chalameria uphold the values of temperance, as prescribed by the Greater Elemental and guided through the wisdom of the Order of Averin, they may draw upon the lingering remnants of the Boon and share in its blessings. Yet when vice takes root—through discord, cruelty, selfishness, or corruption—this connection falters, and the gifts of the Elemental withdraw. Thus, it falls upon the Order of Averin to safeguard virtue among the people, for only by maintaining such conduct can the Boon remain active.
Current Blessings of the Boon:
Celestial Channeling Pool: Participants may receive a 50-point Celestial Channeling Pool (no source required) once per event.
Scholar’s Rekindling: Alternatively, a participant may claim a single Scholarly Recharge Prowess once per event.
The blessings serve as both a gift and a reminder: that the strength of Chalameria is not merely in the remnants of ancient powers, but in the choices of its people.