11. Father's Gift | Beyond The Firmament: Tales From The Cosmos

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Tales From The Cosmos

 11. Father's Gift

Da Vaada knew all. He saw into every heart, including Onárstil. The Morning Star who stood before him, covering his face, as all do.

"What troubles you, my son?"

"I wish for a kingdom."

10. The Morning Star | Beyond The Firmament: Tales From The Cosmos

Beyond The Firmament

Tales From The Cosmos

 10. The Morning Star

The angels, as we often call them, were raised to a higher status. The greatest among them, who had been the brightest among the stars, could stand before the throne of Da Vaada, though none could witness him directly. In fact, they would always need to shield their faces as they sang his praise or sought his council.

9. The Heavenly Hosts | Beyond The Firmament: Tales From The Cosmos

 

Beyond The Firmament

Tales From The Cosmos

 9. The Heavenly Hosts

I don't think I need to tell you that infants need guardians, my Acolytes. Watchful eyes and guiding hands to keep them safe and on the right path while they explore the world around them. Humanity was in its infancy and so it was given guardians. An army that would abide in Da Vaada's strength and obey his commands.

8. Life | Beyond The Firmament: Tales From The Cosmos

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Tales From The Cosmos

 8. Life

And here we are, my Acolytes. Teyra was primed and ready for the birth of life and with it a pattern- No, an example that would be followed for all of time: 

Big things start small and small things need a big helping hand.