The Seastone is one of the four paramount Worldstones, pivotal to the balance of the Prime Plane and the cosmos beyond. As a conduit for the elemental Unknown, the Seastone governs the flow of water and the life that thrives within it, shaping oceans, rivers, and the interconnected ecosystems that sustain existence. Its influence preserves harmony within the aquatic realms of Osira and Tolria while tethering the Prime Plane to the vast elemental forces of the cosmos.
Purpose and Influence
The Seastone is the heart of The Sea Realm, radiating an aura of fluid energy that nourishes life and sustains the natural cycle of water. Its power extends to controlling tides, currents, and the elemental forces of water itself. As the source of Water-Rifting, it enables manipulation of water’s flow, from calm rivers to raging storms.
Nestled deep within the Atlan Abyss, a vast underwater trench, the Seastone is revered as a sacred artifact by the Triton, Unknown, and other aquatic races. The stone's power has shaped not only the geography of the Sea Realm but also the civilization of Atla, the capital of the underwater domain and a beacon of maritime culture and unity.
Cultural Significance
The Seastone is worshipped as a divine relic by the early tribes of Triton and Aesir who founded the Sea Realm. These ancient peoples viewed the stone as the lifeblood of their civilization, responsible for the bounty of the seas and their survival. With the gift of Water-Rifting, bestowed by the Seastone’s power, the tribes overcame isolation and united to form Atla, a magnificent underwater city constructed from coral, bioluminescent materials, and treasures of the deep.
The Seastone’s influence extends beyond the tangible. Its connection to the Plane of Aquos provides spiritual guidance, with the Archon of Water, Mythia the Dragon Turtle, serving as its guardian and the embodiment of its essence. The Cycle of Avatars chosen by Mythia ensures the continued stewardship of the Seastone’s power.
Mytha the Dragon Turtle
The Seastone is guarded by Mythia the Dragon Turtle, a primordial Archon embodying the essence of water. Mythia’s presence within the Atlan Abyss ensures the Seastone’s protection, and her wisdom guides the Avatars in their sacred duty. A being of immense power and grace, Mythia represents the Seastone’s consciousness, safeguarding its power from those who would seek to exploit it.
Unknown, the god of light and creation, fashioned the Dragon Turtle in Mythia's image, entrusting them to safeguard the balance of the Sea Realm. Though many Dragon Turtle were slaughtered by the World Eater Serpent, Mythia remains a steadfast guardian of the Seastone.
Sounds of The Sea
Since the Third Age, the Seastone has chosen Avatars every 3,000–4,000 years to serve as its stewards and protectors. These Avatars, blessed by Mythia, possess unparalleled mastery over water and the ability to maintain balance within the aquatic realms. Each Avatar undertakes the Trial of Aquos, a sacred rite within the Atlan Abyss, where they gaze upon the Seastone to receive its wisdom and power.
Lineage of the Avatars
Avatar Atla: The first Avatar, Atla, was the founder of the underwater city that bears his name. Chosen by Mythia for his wisdom and leadership, Atla united the disparate aquatic tribes into the harmonious civilization of Atla. He undertook the Trial of Aquos and became the embodiment of the Seastone’s will, fostering unity and prosperity within the Sea Realm. Atla’s legacy established the foundations of the Sea Realm as a bastion of culture and order.
Avatar Vapora: The second Avatar, Vapora, rose to prominence during the Third Age to confront the World Eater Serpent, a Revenant Titan threatening to consume the seas. Leading a coalition of Triton, Aesir, and Storm Giant allies, Vapora and the Storm Giant Paramount Thoryn waged a legendary campaign to slay the Revenant Titan. Though Vapora succeeded in defeating the serpent, its lingering curse tainted the Sea Realm for millennia, leaving behind scars both physical and spiritual.
Avatar Typhon: The current Avatar, Typhon, inherited a world still haunted by the World Eater Serpent’s curse. With the aid of the Sunsations, a band of heroic adventurers, Typhon shattered the remnants of the Revenant Titan’s blight, restoring balance to the Sea Realm. Typhon’s steadfast leadership has ushered in a new era of unity and resilience, solidifying his place among the great Avatars of Water.
Legacy and Mythology
The Seastone is more than an artifact; it is the lifeblood of the aquatic realms and a cornerstone of the cosmos. Its energies flow through the oceans and rivers, nurturing life and preserving the balance of water across the Prime Plane. The Seastone’s legacy is woven into the very fabric of existence, a reminder of the harmony that sustains the world.
However, the Seastone’s history is not without strife. From the battles against the Revenant Titans to the threats posed by mortal ambition, its power has been both a blessing and a target. The guardianship of the Seastone by Mythia and the Avatars ensures that its legacy endures, safeguarding the seas for generations to come.
“To protect the Seastone is to safeguard the essence of life itself. Its waters flow eternal, as does the legacy of those chosen to defend it.” – Mythia the Dragon Turtle