Vergenfall

Vergenfall
Vergenfall is the primary religion of Caeli. It is a duotheistic religion centered around the gods Vorst and Mekarn. It is practised only In Caeli

Organization
The religion of Vergenfall is headed by a figure known as the Vorstmadr. This role currently is not filled. The Vorstmandr serves and communicates directly with Vorst.

Below the Vorstmandr there is a council of Ásegods. In the event of the death or resignation of the Vorstmadr, the council will vote among themselves to decide the next Vorstmadr.

Gods
In Vergenfall there are two main gods.

Vorst
Vorst is the creator of the world. He is the son of Tréya, and is the brother of Mekarn. After the death of Tréya he created the many species of the world. He defeated Mekarn in battle, banishing him from the world.

Mekarn
Mekarn is the brother of Vorst. After the defeat of Tréya he attempted to overthrow Vorst as well, but was defeated and banished to the underworld. He now rules the underworld.

Birth of Vorst.
Long ago, millennia upon millenia before a time, there was a primordial being named Tréya. She was not a simple goddess, she was far more powerful. Such a being was beyond comprehension. Tréya's nature was unknown, as is much about her, and is shrouded in mystery.

She created a sword, not a simple sword of metal but a sword unbreakable and unchanging. A perfect weapon. Made of a black of rock that looked like obsidian, Tréya infused the sword with some of her own power. And in this endeavour, the sword was given a destiny, though yet unknown that destiny is. In addition, when wielded by one with the power of Tréya, or less so with her sons, it could shatter a being, though this ability would take centuries to recover to it's full potential after use. This sword would be named Varamark

And in addition, Tréya had two sons, not birthed but created out of her power. These two sons were named Vorst and Mekarn, light and dark. Vorst was favoured, as he had many different powers that were brighter, and could catch glimpses of the future- though at great pain in doing so.

Death of Tréya
However as they grew more powerful, Tréya became concerned that they would overthrow her. To prevent this fate she set out to slay her children. Hearing of this, Mekarn convinced his brother that it was time to take up arms against their mother. Mekarn managed to steal Varamark shortly after.

They fought her for many years, until they were eventually able to lure her to the underworld, a place where her power was diminished. However in the underworld Mekarn's power was greater, and using her own sword he slew Tréya with help from his brother. Tréya was shattered into a million pieces, though still somewhat conscious. With her dying breath, she cursed her sword, so that they who were used it as they were destined would suffer a dark fate.

Mekarn's betrayal.
After this the two brothers lived for many years in peace. They each forged a kingdom of theirs. Yet Mekarn grew jealous. Despite being the one who killed Tréya, it felt like he got little of the credit, and he was handed the lesser portion after. He felt slighted. Seeing this darkness within him, the spirit of Tréya darkened Mekarn's heart, and Mekarn fell into the darkness.

Mekarn began preparing for war. He decided that he deserved to rule the world, and would kill Vorst for it. He forged a sword for himself, Semekhr, built armour, mobilized his kingdom and went to war.

For decades did the war last. None of the world was spared, and  ruin covered all. Yet at last Vorst came to fight Mekarn in person. He came wielding Varamark, the cursed sword, enraging Mekarn. He engaged Vorst with all his anger, all his hatred. Vorst was almost overwhelmed. Even with the great sword Mekarn was great in power and skill.

Mekarn's defeat
Yet at last the power of Varamark did sway the battle. As Mekarn tired, Vorst did beat him. Though he despaired at what his brother had become, he knew he had to do this. With each blow Mekarn's chance at victory slipped away. At last, the final blow came, and Mekarn was defeated. However, instead of destroying Mekarn completely, he was weakened greatly, and is slowing regaining his power.