The Runic Template

In the beginning, before time itself, there existed only the void—a vast expanse of nothingness that stretched across the cosmos. From this void emerged two brothers, Axos and Tollost, beings of unimaginable power and wisdom, born from the very essence of existence.

Together, they stood as the architects of creation, weaving worlds from the threads of the cosmos and breathing life into the barren expanse of the universe. Among their many creations, there existed a world of unparalleled beauty and wonder: Manzanita, a realm teeming with vibrant life and boundless potential.

At the heart of Manzanita stood the Great Tree, a towering monument to the power and majesty of nature. Its branches reached toward the heavens, its roots delving deep into the earth, binding the world together in a web of life and energy. Beneath its sheltering boughs, the creatures of Manzanita thrived, living in harmony with the land and each other.

But as the eons passed and the inhabitants of Manzanita flourished, a darkness began to spread across the land—a darkness born from the hearts of mortals, fueled by greed, jealousy, and hatred. The very beings that Axos and Tollost had created turned against each other, waging wars and committing unspeakable atrocities in the name of power and dominion.

In his grief and anguish, Axos looked upon his creation with sorrow and despair. Despite his unconditional love for the inhabitants of Manzanita, they had forsaken the beauty and harmony of their world, choosing instead to embrace the darkness that lurked within their hearts.

With a heavy heart, Axos made a fateful decision—to abandon his creation without malice, to turn his back on the world that he had lovingly crafted with his own hands. As he withdrew from the realm of Manzanita, leaving behind a world in turmoil, a world on the brink of destruction, his brother Tollost remained behind, determined to guide and protect the world that they had created together.

With his mastery over time and space, Tollost embarked on a quest to rewrite the history of Manzanita, to reshape the destiny of its inhabitants and to forge a new future for the world that he loved so dearly. And as he stood alone amidst the chaos and despair, he vowed to do everything in his power to restore balance and harmony to Manzanita—to undo the damage wrought by the folly of mortals and to ensure that his brother’s legacy would endure for all eternity.