Deep within the lore of Arindal, a magnificent saga of divinity and creation unfolds. At the heart of this celestial narrative stands Kempe, the formidable chief of gods, revered for his unrivaled power across the world. His actions in this tale bring forth the emergence of the Tree of Life and its enchanting effect throughout the world.
During the Arins’ exploration of the land, they made a remarkable discovery—how Arindal and its Tree of Life came to be. The origin story of the Tree of Life was not documented in Arindal’s echoes. Instead, we used a myriad of discovered relics, inscriptions, and artifacts collectively termed “scrolls,” which provided firsthand accounts from Lootians who had encountered the rejuvenating Tree of Life. By delving into these scrolls, we pieced together the beginnings of the Lootian story and the remarkable genesis of the revered Tree of Life, a captivating attraction nestled within the Garden of Eden district.
In the primordial era, the world currently known as Arindal was initially a chaotic void under the tyrannical rule of Annuler, the Goddess of Chaos. Her destructive powers could lay waste to entire celestial bodies, leaving nothing but desolation in her wake. Annuler’s wrath was fueled by the tragic loss of her partner, Einvaldi, the God of Existence, who fell victim at the hands of Niefel and Udrar, the Goddess of Death and Wrath, respectively. Seeking refuge from Annuler’s wrath, the rest of the gods united their powers and bestowed them upon their chosen champion, Kempe.
Empowered by the combined might of the pantheon, Kempe confronted Annuler in a climactic clash where chaos collided with order. Kempe used his elemental powers to constrain and confine Annuler. He unleashed a final blast of energy that came down upon Annuler, causing her to shatter into multiple pieces. This monumental confrontation reached its pinnacle as Kempe emerged victorious, bringing an end to Annuler’s tyrannical reign.
From the remnants of the fallen Goddess, Kempe formed the lands and seas, giving birth to the world we now know as Arindal. Once a source of destruction, the goddess was transformed into a pristine world adorned with flourishing landscapes, majestic mountains, verdant forests, and glistening oceans. This marked the dawn of a new era. Recognizing that physical form alone was not sufficient to create a thriving world, Kempe made a resolute decision to plant a transcendent tree that would embody the sacred unity of all living beings.
Guided by Artimia, the revered Goddess of Forests, Kempe embarked on a sacred journey to a secluded location in the Isle of Talos. This sacred ground, carefully chosen by Artimia, promised undisturbed growth and an eternal presence for the tree. With Artimia’s divine blessings, Kempe placed a magical seed into the earth, ensuring the preservation of its magnificence. The origin of this mystical seed remains a divine secret, although speculation persists that it may have sprung from the remnants of Einvaldi’s spirit. Regardless of its origins, this seed flourished into the majestic Tree of Life, a profound embodiment of nature’s magnificence and the divine essence flowing through all living beings.
The Tree of Life symbolized the fulfillment of Kempe’s divine responsibilities to protect and preserve the bounty of the world. As vegetation flourished in its proximity, the Tree served as a sacred covenant between the land and its inhabitants, a constant reminder of the interconnectedness of all life. As the world’s civilization began to flourish, Lootians from distant lands sought solace and renewal under the Tree’s nurturing shade, basking in its divine radiance. Pilgrims embarked on arduous journeys across mountains to witness the sacred presence of the Tree, as its mere presence had the power to invigorate their spirits. However, only those who truly believed in its power experienced the transformative and healing benefits of its revitalizing essence.
The echoes of Kempe’s divine act continue to reverberate in the present day as the Tree of Life stands tall, its deep roots symbolizing the intricate interconnections that underlie existence. The story of Kempe and Arindal’s birth parallels creation stories like Christianity’s Genesis account and the Enūma Eliš, the Babylonian creation mythos. However, it provides a unique perspective integrating elements of mythical power with principles of interconnectedness and sustenance from environmental studies. This fusion of mythology and science gives Arindal’s origin story its uniqueness, immersing readers in its captivating history.
