The Nuvenos

"'Soon humanity and other species would burst forth from the planet. The gods, who would come to be known as the Nuvenos, guided our planet and helped civilization develop. Soon enough great cities and empires would form.' -TranstronicEngineer, a prophet of the Nuvenos"

Summary
(Written by CSkiddy and TranstronicEngineer)

The Nuvenos is a triumvirate of three gods.. Happanika (the dancing god), Kipek (the truthsayer), and Visveos (god of woes) are their names and are worshipped at the discretion of any practitioner of the Nuvenos faith. They preside over certain aspects of the natural world and a number of minor gods serve their interests. Each god has its own creation story that their disciples claim to be divine doctrine. The patron and primary god of Isothonikos is Happanika. Colloquially considered the dancing god he presides over the aspects of fire and fertility as well.

The Nuvenossi Faith (Abridged)
In the Nuvenossi Faith there are THREE primary gods; Happanika, Visveos, and Kipek. Depending on your particular beliefs ONE of these gods created the world and all of its inhabitants (Happanists-Believe Happanika created the world) (Visveists- Believe Visveos created the world) (Kipekists-Believe Kipek created the world) or they all worked together (Nuvenists). No matter what though we all believe that the three exist. There are also a great number of Demi-gods that represent the aspects of the natural world. They each serve one of the three primary gods. Finally there is a spurned fourth god,  Tőnuth Tarr. He represents all things evil and corrupted. He presides in his hell and works to undermine the Nuvenos and their creations. This is a short summary of our faith and the more elaborate texts can be read in the Faith channel.

Happanika’s Creation Story
(Written by TranstronicEngineer)

Before there was light there was twilight, a dark expanse of matterless space stretching infinitely across time. There was nothing. Space devoid of matter, life, and purpose, and then, there was motion. From nothing grew a faint trace of movement and, in a second, a flurry of graceful action. At its center, a figure of light and energy spun and spun seemingly urging itself forward in what could only be described as a dance. From every step this figure took grew an island, from every drop of sweat, formed the ocean, and from the shimmering flakes of matter that were shaken from this figures form appeared the stars. Satisfied, this figure kneeled at the feet of its creation. He kissed the ground where he fell and from this kiss rose the sun, taking its place eternally in the skies above. This figures name, Happanika. In those early days people appeared. Happanika, curious as to their origin, questioned them. “From where do you come? he asked. “We know not totheiko, we know not our beginning and we know not our end.””Do we see rightly that you are a god?” “It is so” he answered. “What then, oh great one, is this space that we inhabit” Happanika was disturbed by this lack of gratitude for developing earth, beauty, the stars. They knew not the sacrifice, even the matter shed from Happanika’s primordial form. The stars were hidden by the light of Happanika’s kiss and so, that they might never forget, he would dance. He would turn the sky with this motion and twilight would return, exposing the stars and space once devoid of matter. That same space from which Happanika enabled life. Satisfied again with his work Happanika kissed the ground and from that kiss rose the moon, taking its place eternally in the skies above.

Kipek’s Creation Story
Before there was light there was twilight, a dark expanse of matterless space stretching infinitely across time. There was nothing. Space devoid of matter, life, and purpose, and then, there was a whisper. From nothing grew a faint trace of sound and within seconds a chorus of faintly spoken thoughts, ideas, truths echoed across this empty space. At their center, a figure of solid, but ethereal, matter spoke thoughts into truth out of a thousand unceasing mouths. Out of every thundering thought rose an island, from subtle musings, formed the ocean, and through the fluttering songs of ponderous ruminations appeared the stars. Satisfied, this figure kneeled at the feet of its creation. He bowed, and where his head touched the soil rose the sun, taking its place eternally in the skies above. This figures name, Kipek.

Visveos’ Creation Story
Before there was light there was twilight, a dark expanse of matterless space stretching infinitely across time. There was nothing. Space devoid of matter, life, and purpose, and then, there was that which is felt. From nothing grew faint pangs of a heart and within seconds a throng of intense emotion, feeling, sensation filled the empty space. At its center, a cold soul subjected this space to an endless array of pain, fear, and shame. From every ache rose an island, from a sea of shame, formed the ocean, and through hope for remedy of that pain appeared the stars. Dissatisfied, he avoided his creation. Out of his absence rose the sun, taking its place eternally in the skies above. This figures name, Visveos.

The Nuvenos And What They Patron Over
Happanika presides over courage and strength basically. Kipek presides over truth and wisdom. And Visveos presides over emotions and healing.

Demi-Gods
There are many sub-gods said to serve under the Nuvenos Triumvirate. Most serve one of the three gods, while others seem to serve none, and others serving all three. Regardless of the case, they are all prevalent in the land, harboring worship from various groups of people.


 * Ebrius, Demi-God of Revelry. Believed to serve under Happanika, he patrons over all celebrations and drinks. Ask him for a mug and he might bestow upon you a brew powerful enough to knock out ten horses.
 * Machi, Demi-God of War. Believed to serve under Happanika, he patrons over all forms of combat and warfare. Be it the battle with your inner demons, or a blade before your eyes, call upon this god for victory.
 * Technia, Demi-Goddess of Design. Believed to serve under Kipek, she patrons over all forms of art. Builders and painters pray to her for stability and creativity.
 * Phronesis, Demi-God of Insight. Believed to serve under Kipek, he patrons over knowledge. Historians, mathematicians, and other knowledgeable characters pray to this god for truth and wisdom.
 * Omari, Demi-Goddess of Passion. Believed to serve under Visveos, she patrons over love and passion. If one desires to have a blissful night with their significant other, they pray to this goddess. People also pray to her in the hope of finding a significant other, or simply to spread love.
 * Iypi, Demi-God of Mourning. Believed to serve under Visveos, he is the patron of grief and healing. If a loved one has died or some other unfortunate event has occurred, people pray to this god for physical and spiritual healing.

Patron Demi-Gods
(Written by BMan28yye)

Houses within Azad that believe in the Nuvenos are allowed to pick a patron deity to watch over and protect them. They give the House's members inspiration and provide a source of faith to the believers. Current Demi-Gods that Patron over Houses:


 * House Edua - Technia, Demi-Goddess of Design. Believed to serve under Kipek, she patrons over all forms of art. Builders and painters pray to her for stability and creativity.

The Deep Dweller, Tőnuth Tarr
(Written by TranstronicEngineer)

In the time of the absence of life, existed four great gods. Kipek the joyful, Visveos the silent, Happanika the calm, and Tőnuth Tarr the wild. The four gods decided that the vast void was a dull sight, thus they started molding new creations and formed the universe we live in today.

Kipek and Visveos guided their handwork to create the orbs that would form the planet and its moon. Happanika and Tőnuth Tarr, whom of which were twins, worked together to form the stars and spread them far and wide. With the combined effort of all, our beautiful universe was born and life erupted from the fallout.

Soon humanity and other species would burst forth from the planet. The gods, who would come to be known as the Nuvenos, guided our planet and helped civilization develop. Soon enough great cities and empires would form.

In the land of Azad birthed was the great city of Bovisti. The city was the pinnacle of prosperity in its time, succeeding through worship of the gods. Everything was calm and perfect, but that caused discourse in the spirit of one god. Tőnuth Tarr, who was dissatisfied by the state of affairs, decided to edge the denizens of Bovisti down a different path.

By his very nature, he encouraged the people to live wildly and offered them glorious rewards for his praise alone. Greed, debauchery, and other sins soon flooded forth. Tőnuth Tarr in his tinkering with the system became more powerful and started corrupting the land, as well as himself. This angered the other gods. Happanika with the backing of Kipek and Visveos, confronted his twin and fought with him. The battle was horrific, blinding light blooming in the sky and the earth crumbling away.

Eventually, Tőnuth Tarr lay defeated, his brethren looming over him. With one fell blast, they sent him into a deep crater which took the traitor god to the greatest depths of the planet. Soon after, the city of Bovisti and all of the surrounding area would be razed to the ground, the gods sending the sinners the same place they sent the people's master. A place which would come to be known as the underworld. And thus was the new home of Tőnuth Tarr, alongside his minions. It is a dark and horrible place of ash and brimstone. To any who have the misfortune to lay eyes upon the god and his minions will notice the ash gray skin they now bear, and the god's weathered copper mask. They now exist evil husk of their former selves...lying in wait for their return to the surface, where they will raise hell in vengeance against the Nuvenos and their worshippers.

Tőnuth Tarr's Minions
The Deep Dweller, Tőnuth Tarr, has devolved into a sickly god of twisted evil. It is only fitting it seems that his followers meet his same fate. It is said that in the underworld in which the dweller presides, pools of his boiling blood flood the area. This blood poured from his body as a result of his wounds from his fateful battle with the Nuvenos. His blood is known as lava, and if one has the dark potential which Tőnuth Tarr desires in his minions, then they will be changed. His blood breaks away their body and soul, reforming both halfway in the image of broken glass. A person's physical appearance will look halfway shattered, cracks of shadows forming over their body. Their soul will become embedded to the dark lord, forever his plaything. Anybody who does not meet the requirements of Tőnuth Tarr yet still come into contact with his blood are simply burned. A reminder of his venomous nature.

Known Minions of Tőnuth Tarr include:


 * Ragkratis, one who is considered a high ranking minion of the dweller. He holds greater power than most.

Important Events
(Written by BMan28yye)

These are events that are touched and brought on by the Nuvenos.


 * Decent - After descending from the heavens in a fiery crash, the Nuvenos showed themselves to the Bovisti people.
 * Blessing of Isothonikos - After the peoples of Azad had adopted the faith of the Nuvenos, the Nuvenos blessed Isothonikos to be prosperous and as a seat of power.
 * The Burning Tree - While TranstronicEngineer, Kaladrian, and BMan28yye had been deciphering The Pit and decided to take a rest, a tree next to them suddenly combusted on fire. TranstronicEngineer divined this as the Nuvenos showing themselves, the three of them prostrated in front of the tree.
 * The Rising of Happanika - After the "Fall of Azad", refugees fleeing from Azad witnessed an island rising out of the water. The voices of the Nuvenos rang for them too hear and they wept, for they had found refuge.  They named this island Happanika for he had given the Azadians strength to continue.

Important Locations
These locations are holy, blessed, or otherwise important to the Nuvenos.


 * Bovisti - Where the Nuvenos faith began.
 * The Pit - "The Pit" is a giant pit near Aldune were the Nuvenos first descended on Eldham, also the location of the Burning Tree.
 * Isothonikos - Blessed by the Nuvenos as the capital of Azad.
 * Ziggurat - The grand Ziggurat in Isothonikos is the biggest and grandest temple dedicated to the Nuvenos.
 * Aldune - Temple of the Nuvenos and TranstronicEngineer's place of inspiration.
 * Su'il - Floating islands created by the Nuvenos and later built on as a holy city.
 * Happanika - An island that was risen out of the sea in order to help Azadian refugees after the "Fall of Azad".

Reigning Theories of The Nuvenos
(Written by TranstronicEngineer)

The Nuvenos faith may appear confusing to some. The three origins of the world are debated by the denizens of Azad, with the three primary gods bearing different tales of creation. Happanika is awarded the most appraisal as the head of the triumvirate due to him having recorded interactions with the people. The other two gods are more reserved in comparison. Nobody knows for certain if the three gods of the Nuvenos Triumvirate are separate, or all one and the same. Some believe each god has played a part in the creation of the world, while others believe them each to be one true god in actuality. Whatever the case, each belief is equally respected in the faith, with only those beyond knowing the truth.

Debates Over The Nuvenos
(Written by BMan28yye) (Debates may include those from the original texts and new ones.)


 * The debate over which of the Nuvenos is above the others or if all of them are equal.
 * The debate over which if the Nuvenos are in one Triumvirate or separate from each other.
 * The debate over which god or gods is real.
 * The debate over which if Tőnuth Tarr is the true god. (This belief is mainly perpetuated by the Bovisti)
 * The debate over witch if Ragkratis is the true god or if he is a minion under Tőnuth Tarr. (This belief is mainly debated by the Bovisti and the The Order of Ragkratis )
 * The debate over weither the spelling is Happanika or Hapannika. While ancient scripts around the Nuvenos mainly use "Happanika", some other texts use "Hapannika". Many scholars believe that the spelling of Happanika is interchangeable and may be used in both ways. (This is debated in New Azad due to the naming of the new capital and the archive's accuracy)