A rift opened in the universe and from there sprang a new being. They opened their eyes for the first time and within their consciousness bounced the name Kolki. He grinned, and let out a howl that sent an energetic tremble through the fabric of the universe. Before him he saw a round planet, and he swished, this way and that, looking at it from all angles, then blazing across its surface in a wave.
‘How marvelous’ He thought as the planet’s secrets were revealed to him. Its history, the animals, the plants and oceans…and the people. Oh my how he loved the people. So many different cultures, languages which he found etched into his being. He felt them as if they were family.
But some had strayed. Art and story were far from the minds of many as they warred over lands. This displeased him. He also knew that none of these children of the gods were his own, and he became jealous. ‘They just need…guidance.” he thought. And he wished to create his own messengers. And so with that he stole through the earth, running deep to Danno’s core and taking within his hand some molten metals of its core. He then shot up to the skies and gathered dust from a dying star far far away from Danno. And finally he bit his hand, dripping blood into the mixture. He then swallowed this mixture whole.
Soon the god Kolki became heavy with child, growing larger and larger for 13 days. The hot metals burned him and the stardust was furious to get out but Kolki was glad for near the fifth day he could feel them settle together and become one, and he knew from great pain would come great life. Upon the 13th day, full and nearly bursting, Kolki cut down his front, and opened his ribs and from here 9 children were birthed. In form they appeared like kolki, with horns budding from their heads already, four arms, and of great stature, but in colour they were varied. Three were black as onyx, three white as alabaster and three more yet were changing colour erratically.
The babes tried to scream in the void but no sound would come. And thus he kissed each babe, giving each a different speech of their very own. And their voices echoed,driving out the silence, and Kolki was glad. He said to all of them in his divine speech, “Your tongues may change,coming and going as surely as the tides. But know you are always the children of the earth, the stars, and most importantly my own flesh and blood. So this gift I give to you, is my own divine language, which shall unite you all. Never forget its power. He cherished them a while longer, letting them grow, before he gave them a home in the desert, near an oasis.
He made a humble town there, which would protect them for now against the elements, making sure they had everything they needed to thrive. He then caught a meteorite, carving it into a cube, and scribing his language upon it for them to call what they wished. He imbued it with power, the symbols on it glowing a beautiful orange. This would prevent them from forgetting their original speech. He then cast the stone into the middle of the village, with 9 words of power scribed at the top of one side. He wished to test their knowledge and see if they could unlock its powers. He then grew weary and decided to watch his children for now.
3 acts, 1 miracle to create the Burshii, 1 miracle to create the town, 1 endowment to create the big ass cube
BA Cube works like this: When a needle is dipped into the glowing word of power, that word could be scribed unto the skin of his children to give them the power of magic. The different magics available are earth, plants, fire, water, wind, lightning, spirit, light, and animal communication/husbandry. First symbols are easy to tattoo, but as more are added they cause a greater strain on the body, so significant training in magic is required before being able to unlock more runes. Once this village is discovered by other races they may also be able to access the runes, but will have a significantly harder time as they are not descended from Kolki, and the runes are not designed for them.
Also note about the changing colour Burshii, they can also communicate by using the colours on their body. Whether or not they discover that is up to them.