4 The Importance of Names [2]
"Thank you, Father." Elvira said, beaming with pride. I chuckled and ruffled her hair, turning towards Keilan.
"Now, Keilan, why don't we go visit your Realm?" I asked.
"We will pass through Reika's realm to get to the Realm I govern. It would be prudent to name hers first." Keilan answered. I looked at him for a moment before smiling and nodded. I suppose that would give me more time to think about what to do for Keilan's Realm. That was a perplexing question if any. I'm certain that it has to have something to do with the reincarnation process, because I can't leave everything up to Alexander, but I want to avoid the Inferno Realm at all costs.
"Lead the way then, dear Reika." I said, turning towards my green-haired daughter. She smiled and bowed slightly, before leading us to her Realm. Upon entering the mass of color, a wave of nostalgia hit me. Reds and blues and greens and browns, all the colors in the world flowed together, blending into one. These were the colors of the elements, and I let them flow through me freely. "Ah, I forgot how I missed the touch of the elements. There is nothing in the Void, and even Primordial Chaos cannot compare." I muttered, reaching out and grabbing a small bit of fire. Hmm...this could be the Elemental Realm, but...I think Mortal Realm suits it better. I already decided long ago that this, where the powers of white and black, yin and yang, meet, is the best place for mortal life to flourish. Certainly, there will be life in all the Realms, but in this buffer zone, where all Realms meet, is the most suitable. "This shall be the Mortal Realm, Reika. Although there are a myriad of names it could have, I believe this name suits it best. Here is where life will flourish, within the touch of the elements. This shall be the cradle of life." I said sagely, nodding my head. Eventually the elements will flow outwards to touch all realms, but that moment has not yet come. It'll probably happen before we can truly start to get life settled into the Realms. Hopefully.
"Thank you, Mother." Reika said with a bow, a large smile gracing her features. The Mortal Realm shuddered slightly, and a new aura, an aura of life, began to flow into it. I hummed. So, Mortal Realm wasn't a pre-determined name? That's odd. Perhaps Physical Realm was the key name, since it is in this realm that souls will first begin to have physical forms. "Now let us be off to Keilan's Realm. I am anxious to see what name you will give to it." She said, her eyes glittering. I chuckled and nodded, leading the way myself this time as we plunged through the Mortal Realm and towards the Keilan's.
What I found there in no way surprised me. It was black, the color of the non-physical, and silver, another very high spiritual color. It was dense with mental energy, as the spiritual energy had been taken to form the Spirit Realm, essentially splitting spirit and mental energy into two different things. With a slight frown I sunk my senses into the Realm, picking it apart piece by piece. I stayed that way for an indeterminate amount of time before stumbling across an answer to my dilemma. The Inferno Realm usually dealt with punishments and rewards for all the Realms, and I could feel something similar begin to take place here. The answer, however, came from the feeling I got from this. It was not an Inferno Realm, it was a Karmic one. The power of Karma, that which lays down the laws of the universe, was floating about invisibly within the Realm.
"Karmic." I said, turning to Keilan, who looked at me with raised eyebrows. "Your realm shall henceforth be known as the Karmic Realm. Your job is not to mete out punishments or hand out rewards, your job is to keep track of the karmic laws of the universe, which I will set in place once we are done here, and to use them to guide the souls of the universe. You will help them to burn off negative karma, and keep gaining the positive kind." And with those words, the newly dubbed Karmic Realm went under a truly qualitative change.
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[The names of the individual Four Realms have been chosen!
Due to the unique names and purposes you have given your Realms, the initial growth stage has been increased in size by twenty percent.
Analysis available! (You don't get a choice. I want to know your reaction. Pay close attention to the Mortal Realm.)
Spirit Realm:
This realm was used as the glue between Realms, and now houses most spirits that will be managing the Four Realms. There isn't much special about it, although it will most likely be the most powerful of all the Realms, and will be a reincarnation hub. All in all, a standard creation, albeit unique to the Three Realms and any variant thereof.
Heavenly Realm:
Another relatively standard creation. In many universes, what can be considered as the Heaven Realm acts as a guiding light to mortals, and is seen as the ultimate goal. This Realm shall house life of its own, and will be sanctuary to many powerful and pure souls, however many Immortal and Ascended beings will make this energy-rich land their home.
Mortal Realm:
The Mortal Realms are a fickle thing. Ever-changing and generally finite, it is unique among all possible Realms in that certain names do not have predetermined templates. Hence, most divinities feel a instinctual urge to be very careful and explicit in their descriptions of the realm. Among those descriptors, finite, or any variation thereof, is generally spoken. You, however, ignored your instincts and did not use the word finite in any form, therefore leaving a path for Mortals to become Immortal. Have fun with the Immortal Mortals. Freewill's a bitch.
Karmic Realm:
Here is where you truly deviated. To name a realm the Karmic Realm requires a vast understanding of what Karma is, and exactly what one wants the realm to be. You chose a Guide. Mortal as the home, Spirit as the road, Heaven as the goal, and Karmic as the guide! There are many paths to take along this journey, and Karma will tie them all together, as one.]
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No. No, no, no. Undo! Where's the damn undo button!
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[HAHAHAHA! There is no undo button! What's done is done, you fool!
This is why I chose you to be a Deity! Your journey shall surely be entertaining!]
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FUCK YOU, YOU SNARKY BOXES! FUCK! YOU!
POV Change: Keilan (First Son)
Mother spent the longest time of all deciding on what my Realm should be named. I knew that my fate would be tied to this Realm, and I knew that I would most likely be tied to the punishments of the universe. Unlike my siblings, I could sense bits and pieces of the laws of creation and the Realms. I dare not say I know everything, nor even most things. I doubt even Mother understands everything. However, She completely derailed my train of thoughts with the name She gave unto my Realm, the Karmic Realm. After hearing Her explanation on its role, I felt a swell of relief, and my throat choked up. Though I would deny it, dread had filled me at the thought of becoming a punisher. Instead I am the guide, I am to help others burn off the negativity they built up and gain more of the good. That small difference in wording makes all the difference.
"Thank you, Mother." I said, bowing deeply.
"Ah. Yes. You're welcome, Keilan." Mother said stiffly, Her smile looking a little forced. "Now, to decide the laws of Karma, I suppose. Damn it. I can't use Karma to fix it either." Mother cursed slightly, confusing the four of us. Damn what? Upon seeing our expressions, she elaborated. "Don't worry about it. Damn is just a term for frustration. Now, here are the rules. Number one: Killing is bad. Or, should I say, killing with the intent to kill is bad. Killing in self-defense, or if there is no other way out of the situation, is alright. We cannot overly punish for accidents as well. Also, breaking vows that have been said in my Name, in my Eyes, is bad as well. Marriage is one such example, but I'm not certain how the mortals are going to work that out. That's their problem, I suppose. Lying with the intent to harm is bad as well, white lies or well-meaning lies are ok. Also..." Mother goes on a bit further with Her rules on negative karma, which could basically be summed up with 'harming others is bad,' before switching to gaining positive karma, which can be summed up as 'helping others is good.' She promised to add more rules if and when new problems come up. I, for one, am at least glad that She laid down a proper set of rules for me to follow.
"Yes, Mother." I said with a smile, storing away all the rules in my brain. I would need to find some way to spread them to the Mortal Realm once life is capable of spreading there. Perhaps Alexander can be of help with that. He seems like a trustworthy dragon. Ah, there is much to do before our Realms are fully created, and now that our tasks are set I can finally access knowledge inherent to all higher deities, or so I feel. The Universe is a mysterious place, that I already understand. I look forwards to unravelling those mysteries.
"Now if you excuse me I need to go scream and curse into the Void, and then set up a few more systems, and then figure out what I'm going to do about the Immortals. Have fun kiddos!" Mother said, shooting off into the sky and hurtling towards the Sun.
I feel that Mother is the most mysterious of all, though. I'm not sure if I want to understand Her.
