People of Averethiel: Averethians / Averai
Averethiel Male: Averal (Plural: Averalim)
Averethiel Female: Averael (Plural: Averaelin)
Land area: 5.5 million km².
Population: 68.7 million.
Ethnic groups:
92% Light Elves,
2% Half-Human/Half-Light Elf,
2% Humans (including Dragonmen, etc.),
3% Fae, and
1% Other.
Hierarchy:
Noble Family (King as head of the realm)
Star Sages (Priests)
Star Guardians (Soldiers)
Star Healers (Medics)
Religion: Star Religion
Artifact:
Divine eight-pointed star (with a violet crystal at its center) of Averethiel.
Two divine moonblades.
Protective Symbol: Eight-Pointed Crystal – Protection from chaos and mental confusion.
Currency: 1 Astra (= 1 star coin, approximately 1.5 cm in diameter – obverse: eight-pointed star & reverse: crescent moon with runic wreath)
Ethics of Love:
For the Averai, there is only ever one star that is meant for another star (= monogamy). Even after reincarnation, these stars always find each other again. Therefore, the suitable partner for marriage is determined through star readings. By touching the hands of both partners to the eight-pointed star (in the center of which sits a violet crystal), all memories from past lives are revived in fractions of a second.
Landscape and Climate: Many forests, rivers, waterfalls, and mountains / hot to very hot
Mythical Creatures: Including the unicorn
Capital: Selvarin
Meaning of the word: Selvarin = "Sacred Moon Grove" (grove = small forest)
Nature / Overall appearance of the capital: Mystical, shrouded in silver mist, half-built among trees and rocks.
Coat of Arms:
Shield shape: elegant, slightly pointed, with an elven curve
Central symbol: an eight-pointed star with a violet crystal at its center
Meaning: ancient royal-elven bloodline, embodying star wisdom, arcane power, and spiritual purity.
The eight-pointed star, the moonblades, and the silver feather symbolize wisdom, protection, and freedom.
Details:
two crossed moonblades (symbol of protection)
fine runic lines behind the star along the shield's edges
a small silver feather at the top (symbol of freedom)
Holidays and Rituals:
Night of the Eight Rays – January 8th
Ritual: Crystals are charged in the moonlight throughout the night to honor star wisdom.
Night of the Two Moons – June 8
Ritual: Couples touch their foreheads to each other's in the moonlight for exactly ten heartbeats, their hands touching each other's hearts to count the beats.
Love Phrase:
Common: "You are my silent wonder."
Averic: "Thalas'iren, en vel'ra."
Love Vow:
Common: "My soul recognizes you through every life." Averic: "Sel'thara ven'or enae."
Runes Fire – June 14
Ritual: Rune symbols are drawn on glowing stones, and the rising heat is used to purify the participants—a purification ritual in the "sauna." (Warning: Stones are hot!! ;)
Since it's very hot in Averethiel, people go to the sauna in the evenings. The sauna is also built into an ice chamber for cooling off first, or they can go directly to a cool pond or similar body of water to cleanse themselves and draw rune symbols on cool stones.
But it's important that the rune symbols are drawn on the stones!
Feather Consecration – December 22nd
Ritual: Young elves receive their first silver feather to show that they are now ready to serve the wisdom of the stars.
The rituals usually also include folk songs, folk dances, prayers, and oaths of the local realm, which are sung, danced, or recited.
Love and Birth Ceremony:
Love Ritual: The couple goes to their moonbed, a floating bed made of silver fabrics and luminous runes,
under open starlight.
Before they unite, they touch each other's foreheads and whisper their names into the night,
so that the stars may recognize them.
A part of their souls journeys together to the stars.
Only then do they consummate their love—silently, slowly, and carried by magic.
Love Prayer:
Common Language: "The stars have led us together."
Averic: "Sel'thara ven'or."
Birth Ritual: The birth takes place in the same moonbed,
while the parents are surrounded by starlight.
After the birth, the child is briefly lifted toward the night sky,
so that its destiny may be seen in the stars.
Blessing of Birth:
Common Language: "The stars have recognized you and will protect you throughout life."
Averic: "Lumaris venai, sel'thar na lîven."
Marriage Ceremony:
Marriage Ritual: The couple floats slowly under starlight to the eight-pointed star circle altar.
There, they both touch the star crystal,
which briefly lights up when their destinies intersect.
No vow is spoken aloud—the stars serve as witnesses.
Marriage blessing:
Common language: "The stars know your union."
Averic: "Astra vos iam noverunt."
Funeral Ceremony:
Mourning Ritual: The moon-shaped coffin is carried outdoors and lit under the open starry sky.
As the flames rise, the star names of the ancestors are softly spoken.
The ashes are released to the wind so that they may mingle once more among the stars.
Blessing of Mourning:
Common Speech: "You return to the stars that called you."
Averic: "Ad astra rediit."
Averai Folk Song: please see later to my TikTok.
Averai Folk Dance:
"The Star Circle" (Elvish Rune Dance):
Style: Elegance, precision, runic movements.
Form: An eight-pointed star formed by eight people or groups.
Movements: Steps following star patterns, with one leg moving forward four steps and then the other leg moving back four steps.
The legs move with a light, floating hop in the moonlight – first the right leg and then the left, alternating.
The hand of the person dancing next to you is held; the right hand holds the hand of the person to your right, and the left hand holds the hand of the person to your left.
At the end, the Star Prayer is recited together – see below.
Symbolism: Eight rays, star wisdom, harmony.
Averai Fashion:
Silver moon cloaks
Long, elven robes (no cleavage)
Feather-light fabrics (appear slightly transparent)
Crystal embroidery, amethyst ornaments
Moon, feather, and/or star symbols (e.g., earrings, necklaces, brooches, etc.)
Language: Averian / Averethic
Hail = Averi'sha
Welcome = Thalara en'ver
Thank you = Myriél
Please = Selorin
Yes = Aye
No = Nai
Farewell = Sel'tharym
Averai insults are highly poetic, yet deadly precise:
"Moon shadow without ray" = Nai'thalor
"Crystal fracture" = Vira'shen
"Rune blinder" = Rún'aleth
Daily prayer:
Morning prayer: "Star, guide my step." = "Stelar, thalin pas."
Evening Prayer: "Let my heart rest in silence." = "Cor mea, sileva."
Table Prayer: "Thanks for what grows beneath the stars." = "Grat astra, sub quorum lux crescit."
Prayer (Star Prayer):
Common Speech: "Starry spring, illuminate my paths in the shadows." Averic: "Myr'thalor, lumaris'ven thar'aen nai."
Oath (Moon Oath):
Common Speech: "By blade, quill, and star, I swear truth and protection."
Averic: "Thal'en, feir'al, lumaris – verae sel'tharyn."
Hand Signs for Prayers, Oaths, etc. ("The Star Grip"):
The fingers of both hands are slightly spread, and then the fingertips (= star points) are brought together to form an eight-pointed star (light = magic & circle shape = eternity).
Mini-Laws:
Runes must never be drawn carelessly.
No light without a moonlight ritual.
Wisdom, harmony, and peace are obligatory.
Minor Offenses: Stupidity, disharmony, and conflict.
Penalties:
Moonlit Night Isolation (1 night)
Supervised meditation (no distractions allowed).
Serious Offenses: Rune abuse and violence.
Penalties:
Revocation of rune rights (loss of all privileges)
Up to complete isolation from the realm (banishment).
War Cry:
Common Tongue: "Light of the stars, burn!"
Averic: "Sel'tharyn! Lumaris'far!"