The Lort'zyn
The Lort'zyn were an ancient and formidable species created by the primordial deities Uzhyr and Morsvitae to populate and steward the newly forged universe. As the first sentient beings to exist after the universe's creation, they possessed remarkable intelligence, technological sophistication, and an innate understanding of cosmic forces that would not be matched by any subsequent civilization.
Ancient Lort'zyn architectural remains discovered in the outer reaches of Astroloth, showing their characteristic geometric precision and cosmic-scale engineering
Origins and Early Civilization
The Lort'zyn emerged fully formed from the combined will of Uzhyr and Morsvitae approximately 15 billion years ago, manifesting as tall, crystalline beings of pure energy contained within shells of condensed starlight. Their forms could shift between solid and ethereal states, allowing them to traverse both physical space and the metaphysical realm with equal ease. This unique physiology made them perfect stewards of the young universe, as they could directly interact with and manipulate the fundamental forces of reality.
Under the guidance of their divine creators, the Lort'zyn established vast networks of interconnected worlds and cosmic structures across the universe. They developed technologies that could harness the power of entire stars, constructed megastructures that spanned light years, and mastered the art of creating stable wormholes for instantaneous travel between distant points in space. Their civilization flourished for three billion years in an unprecedented golden age of expansion and discovery.
Creation of the Nonet
The pinnacle of Lort'zyn achievement was the creation of the Nonet, nine divine beings who embodied different aspects of universal order and cosmic harmony. Through complex metaphysical engineering and the focusing of vast psychic energies, the Lort'zyn were able to condense pure conceptual forces into conscious entities. Each member of the Nonet represented a fundamental aspect of existence that the Lort'zyn sought to preserve and promote throughout the universe.
The success of the Nonet's creation marked the height of Lort'zyn civilization, demonstrating their ability to not only understand but actively shape the fundamental nature of reality itself. This achievement would later prove to be a double-edged sword, as the corruption of the Nonet by the Ravager would have devastating consequences for their civilization.
The Great Dissolution
When the Ravager breached the universe's boundaries, its presence began destabilizing the very fabric of reality. Though Uzhyr eventually defeated this cosmic intruder, the Ravager's death cry unleashed a wave of psychic corruption that proved particularly devastating to the sensitive psychic nature of the Lort'zyn. Their civilization, which had relied heavily on psychic technologies and mental cohesion, began to fragment almost immediately.
The War of Shattered Minds, as it came to be known, tore through Lort'zyn society. Their once-unified civilization splintered into countless warring factions, each driven mad by the Ravager's psychic poison. The war raged for millions of years, during which neither Uzhyr nor Morsvitae could intervene, as they were occupied with stabilizing the fundamental laws of reality that the Ravager had disrupted.
Legacy and Descendants
As the war drew to its apocalyptic conclusion, the surviving Lort'zyn had become so widely dispersed and their technology so thoroughly destroyed that they began to devolve and adapt to the various worlds where they had become stranded. Over billions of years of isolation and evolution, these scattered remnants would eventually give rise to the diverse species that now populate the universe.
Some of these descendant species retain fragmentary memories of their Lort'zyn heritage, manifesting as cultural myths or inexplicable technological knowledge. The Elysians of the Technate, for instance, possess an intuitive understanding of certain advanced principles that can be traced back to Lort'zyn influence, while the Hyurg maintain an ancestral ability to process and store vast amounts of information in a manner similar to their forebears.
Archaeological Impact
The study of Lort'zyn ruins and artifacts has become a matter of great interest within the Omnium Theocracy, particularly among the Astral Questors. Ancient Lort'zyn technology, when discovered, often defies current understanding, operating on principles that combine physical and psychic forces in ways that modern science struggles to explain. The most significant discoveries have been made in the deepest layers of various worlds, where massive geometric structures of unknown purpose still pulse with residual energy after billions of years.
See Also
- The Nonet
- The War for Eternity
- The Ravager
- Ancient Lort'zyn Artifacts