Distorted Humanity, Moulded by Dream

Chapter 1 - Form Overview

(Note: This book is property of the Temples, considered semireligious script and made by a non-researcher to convince the average person by masquerading as researched. It does not accurately represent all information on her forms. Do NOT trust what it says about her. - A.C.F)

‘We will begin with the simple exploration of perhaps two of the most closely-related of Mater’s (praise be) many forms: Ylnisa-Alōr, the loving tree, and Nossys-Alōr, the loving mind. The former is believed to be her own attempt at taking a mortal form, borne only from prior observation of activity of the human race in Monusil, and made before her descending for the first time. It was created after a number of failed trials of other mildly humanoid forms (Helian, 1794) which proved too large or horrifying for her first descent. To appeal to humanity it was important to resonate properly with them; she could not remain in her celestial state, but she had not yet reached perfection (in her own mind; in ours, she is ever-perfect).

Studies of the Oculatite crystals left behind in Sacred Spots indicate that some of the matter in this first descent’s form was a near-perfect replica of human skin cells, with an altered chemical composition making them more fragile. (Tress et al, 1786). Certain features likely proved to be more difficult for her to coalesce matter into, namely the facial ones. It is unknown as to what exactly her other features looked like, but artistic speculation and crude eyewitness sketches from early on in The Giving occasionally depict her like a tree, hence her ancient name. There was a red liquid trapped in certain Oculatites which had hardened much like amber, dated to approximately 1266 (Radnes and Skriller, 1770), suggesting it formed a key part of Ylnisa.

There is even littler information on Nossys-Alōr, though it is thought to be the smallest of the primary forms. The most popular theory on its existence is Mn. L Hernan’s ‘man-moulded’ theory: as Matrian belief rapidly grew, statues were erected and art was created to not just depict the hazy illusions people could make out in more detail, but to hope and to grasp at straws as to how the greatest one chose to appear; these views altered her own being.

Misinterpreted elements of Ylnisa-Alōr, such as her satellite and body’s form, comprise their wishful thoughts, as well as more dreamlike colours and a very beautiful humanoid appearance. Upon seeing this hope, her perception changed. To become closer to what she thought we desired of her, she changed herself, part of the reason we owe her so much for her selflessness. She is willing to grow as we want her, even if the era of her great gift has ended. Praise be our Goddess.’

— excerpt from ‘Finding Her’, Mn. Bernárd Skriller, commissioned by the Temples of Alōr