Rise of the Iveleen

The Rise of the Iveleen is considered the beginning of modern Vastirian history, and in fact sets the year 0 for the planet. Events prior to the Rise are denoted with a negative number and BRI (Before the Rise of the Iveleen) and events after with ARI (After the Rise of the Iveleen).

The Iveleen descended upon Vastire to quell the chaos of the savages living there and bring them civilization. There were originally 12 Iveleen, with their descendants furthering the work of the original dozen.

The Iveleen
See The Iveleen for more details.

The Scriptures, Rise of the Iveleen
The following is an excerpt from the chapter named "The Rise of the Iveleen" in the Scriptures, written by Cuiray herself:"As if the sun itself had descended on the horizon, blinding light filled the sky. From the light emerged twelve figures, each even more brilliant than the surrounding light.""The people shielded their eyes and fell on their faces as They approached.""The first of the Iveleen stepped forward and said, “I am Josar, first of the Iveleen.” He tapped His Staff on the earth three times, and each time thunder boomed across the entire world. The blinding light faded, and darkness would have overcome the people except for the radiant glow of the Iveleen.""One person dared speak, and lightning flashed from the Staff of Josar. He transformed into a beast, a small wildcat with mangy fur and broken teeth. “Do not speak, for We are here to tame your tongues.”""All were silent, in awe of Their sublime Power."