Chapter Forty Three, The Creation of a World.
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"So I think, we need to slip in some minor realms within the mortal level, and on top of that, focus on kreus control. Alongside this, it would be useful to have a few minor systems. Like that of a Faith system for us Gods. Lifeforms that worship us and give us Faith essence will earn some supernatural powers in return. This will make more want to worship us, and give us more even more power."
"Or I can even create a different magical system... Like one that allows an existence to connect with a dimension of different essences and Kreuvian energy, that lets them call upon certain portions of these energies daily before their body gives way to the foreign powers." Alexandria ran off on a tangent, Julius stepping away.
He couldn't help but think the woman before him was slightly disturbed.
"I think these are wonderful ideas." Lokreum spoke from behind him, making his head turn to face the view behind him.
Off in the distance was a large planet, many vibrant colors filling it's surface.
Roughly 60% of the surface was water, with the rest being beautiful landscapes.
There were two nearly infinite icy continents at both poles, and in the middle were 3 super continents.
There were decrepit deserts, mountainous landscapes, valleys, seas, plains, quite literally all of them.
"An unnamed world, uninhabited, with not many definitive rules." Lokreum said, watching as both Alexandria and Julius examined the celestial body.
"Of course, I have just implemented the basic Natural and False Laws, so that this creation could come to fruition." He added, Alexandria nodding.
"I can feel them." She spoke, Lokreum nodding.
He turned to look back, gazing at Julius.
"So what do you have planned for the sentient life? You have encountered countless lifeforms on your journey through the Apocryphal Domain, any ideas?" He asked, Julius nodding.
"I have thought of my birth, and the beauty of wild life is unmatched. I have constructed countless animals to inhabit the land. Wolves, deer, bison, apes... There are countless species that will walk the world." Julius smiled, "But of course, I cannot leave out my human kin. Nor can I forget about those they need to compete against." He stepped forward, lifting a palm and conjuring an image.
"There will be Titans, large creatures with slothful characteristics." He said, the image of a large beast manifesting in his hand.
"There will be Vitarians, a cousin to the human, reminiscent to that of Elven creatures. They are tall humanoids, with sharp eyes, naturally long life spans, and high kreus."
"There will be Beastkin, whatever you would like to call them. Humanoid animals, with a human-like intelligence."
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"And of course, there will be monstrous races that hold intelligence similar to that of Humans, maybe even surpassing them." Julius conjured many images that depicted the lifeforms he spoke of, Lokreum nodding at each species.
"This world will be beautiful..." Lokreum smiled.
"The film around the world acts as an atmosphere. It even displays the image of stars and the sun to the world, despite there being nothingness beyond the wall. It also replicates the affects of these things, regulating temperature around the world, the tides of the waters, and all other effects that celestial bodies have on planets." Kieron stepped forward, garnering the attention of the group.
"So, this world is ready to experience life?" Lokreum asked, checking with the three gods around him.
"On my part, yes." Alexandria responded.
"I've completed the formation of the world, so it's a yes for me too." Kieron said.
Turning to look towards Julius, Lokreum saw him nod.
The god glanced around for a moment.
"I-I am... awake!" Seiya materialized before the group. The immortal seemed to be almost drunk, stumbling around with a finger raised.
Lokreum tilted his head, a small smirk on his face.
"I understand you have the ability to grow stronger in your sleep, but... I think you'll need to be awake a lot more around here." Lokreum let out a small laugh, turning back towards Julius.
"Since the whole gang is here..." He extended his hand towards the human.
"Julius, show me your catalogue." Lokreum beckoned, the man pulling a book out from a fold in space. He handed it to Lokreum, placing it in his palm.
Lokreum opened it, flipping through each of the pages rapidly and smiling.
On each page were countless animals, descriptions of them all.
It was a glossary filled with creatures...
"Good..." He muttered, "This will be the first thing recorded in our scripture." He said, closing the book, and raising his opposite hand.
"Let there be life."
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A small critter bounced through the grass, its thin, backwards hind legs carrying it effortlessly through the air.
It had wings on its arms, giving it a visage similar to that of a grasshopping bat, a... Grasshopperbat, if you will...
Screech!!~
It yelled, taking flight and gliding even farther through the air.
Chomp.
Out of nowhere, came a lanky, pale skinned creature.
It had four limbs, 2 arms and 2 legs. Each arm had one hand, and 5 fingers, and each leg had one foot and 4 toes. It had long hair black, and rough hair, that draped down to it's rear end. It's face was, sharp, chiseled, and it had reptilian eyes.
It had lips, thick and plump, with a slightly large nose, two ears protruding upwards from the sides of its face.
It crowed, clicking its tongue with the small creature hanging from it's mouth.
The creature was a Vitarian, well... an early variant at the least.
The first rather developed version.
All the creatures in Julius' catalogue had been placed into the world as single celled creatures, requiring time to take its course before they reached their peak potential.
Another Vitarian of similar stature crawled out of the foliage, though, there were clear differences.
This one had a rather large rear end, and thick and heavy appendages poking out from it's chest.
The second Vitarian called, producing more sounds that only those two could understand.
It seemed to be... the earliest form of vocal communication!
The first, taller Vitarian responded to it's counterpart, pulling the critter from it's mouth and ripping it in half.
It spoke, extending it's abnormally long limb, handing half to the one standing before him.
The second nodded, the first dropping to the ground, taking a seat and eating it's food.
Life is strange.
Sitting atop a branch, high in a tree above the two entities, was a strange creature. A small furred animal, a body that was similar to a monkey and fox put together. It had a slightly long tail, similar to that of a golden retriever.
Strangely, it's face was like an owls, yet, there were ears on top of it's head, and deer antlers resting right before them.
The creature, moved from it's position on the branch, crawling down the trunk of the tree and quickly reaching the ground.
"Even life that is not fully evolved... is still a wonderful sight to behold..." A voice came from the small creature, the sound trailing off as it faded from reality, no longer existing in the world...
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