Mystera, the eternal custodian of magic and the Ether, is one of the most ancient and revered deities in the Unknown. Born from the creation of the Etherstone (by Unknown), a powerful artifact that governs the flow of magical energies throughout the cosmos, Mystera’s role is to ensure the balance, stability, and protection of magic in all realms. As the mother of magic, she commands the ever-flowing Ether, granting mortals the ability to manipulate the arcane, but also enforcing the boundaries of magic itself.
The Mother of Magic
Mystera works closely with Unknown, the god of symmetry and order, to safeguard the delicate balance between realms through the Riftways—cosmic bridges that connect all planes of existence. The Riftways are integral to the flow of Rift Magic and Rift Energy across the Continuum Crystal Cosmology. Mystera is tasked with ensuring that they remain stable and are not corrupted by the forces of Khaos.
Together with Symetrius and Aether, Mystera plays a vital role in maintaining the Continuum Crystal Cosmology, ensuring that the realms remain connected and that the Ether flows uninterrupted. Though Symetrius enforces the physical structure of the Riftways, it is Mystera who ensures the arcane flow that binds the realms remains intact.
Avatar of The Arcane
Mystera primarily resides within the grand halls of The Celestial Citadel on the Plane of Helion, where she works alongside other Primus deities such as Helios and Talos. From the Celestial Citadel, Mystera governs the flow of magic across the universe, watching over the Ether and guiding those who seek to master it. However, her presence is not confined solely to this celestial realm.
It is said that a divine avatar of Mystera resides in the Unknown Lands, a desolate and mist-covered region to the far north of Tolria. This region, perpetually shrouded in thick, swirling mists, is largely uninhabited, and few dare venture into its depths. Mystera’s avatar is believed to dwell in an ancient, arcane sanctuary within these lands, silently watching over forgotten secrets and long-lost arcane knowledge. Her presence there is tied to a mystery that only the most powerful and daring of mages seek to uncover.
Warden of The Etherstone
Mystera’s existence is deeply intertwined with the Etherstone, a powerful and enigmatic artifact responsible for the flow of magic across all realms. It is from the Etherstone that all magic is derived, and Mystera serves as its eternal protector. Her connection to the Etherstone is so strong that any disturbance to its balance causes ripples across the magical planes, threatening to unravel the very fabric of reality.
In her divine duties, Mystera is assisted by the ancient dragon Zirael, also known as Goldbrand, who serves as the Etherstone’s primordial guardian born from the Plane of Zephyron. Together, Mystera and Zirael have defended the Etherstone from numerous threats, from cosmic beings to ambitious mortal spellcasters seeking to claim its power for themselves. Their partnership is a symbol of the unity between magic and the natural order, both of which must be preserved to maintain balance in the universe.
The Day That Magic Died
One of the most significant events in Mystera’s history occurred when the warlock Kalekai Blackhand stole her Staff of Magic, a legendary artifact through which she channeled her power to regulate the Ether in the Prime Plane. Kalekai sought to disrupt the flow of magic, plunging the realms into chaos and breaking the delicate balance that Mystera upheld. His ambitions threatened to unravel the very laws of reality, and Mystera’s power was weakened as a result of the staff’s theft.
A band of legendary adventurers embarked on a dangerous quest to retrieve the staff, enduring numerous trials and fierce battles to restore order to the Ether. In the end, they returned the staff to Mystera, and with it, her ability to control the magical forces of the universe was restored, averting a catastrophe of cosmic proportions.
Worship and Influence
Mystera’s influence is felt by all who wield magic, from the humblest apprentice to the mightiest archmage. She is worshipped as the Goddess of Magic, and her name is invoked by spellcasters seeking her favor. Mystera grants her blessings to those who use magic responsibly, but she is also known to revoke the powers of those who abuse the Ether for selfish or destructive purposes.
Mystera’s followers often form secretive and arcane orders, dedicating their lives to the study and preservation of magic. These orders are scattered across the world, with temples and sanctuaries built in her name, where the mysteries of magic are explored and guarded.
Her divine presence serves as a constant reminder of the responsibilities that come with wielding magic. To call upon Mystera is to invoke the very essence of the arcane, for she is the embodiment of magic in its purest form.