The lich fell silent for a moment, his eyes quietly fixed on a book he had just pulled from the topmost shelf. Its cover was thick, made of what looked like very old leather, wrapped with fine silver ribbons as if sealing ancient knowledge not meant for just anyone to open.
"If you wish to know about the gods... this is one of the oldest records I've ever found," he said, gently patting the book's cover. "Written by a historian from the Age of Unification, before the central continent was fractured."
He opened it slowly, and the scent of ancient paper and centuries-old ink drifted from its pages. As he began to read, the room fell completely still. Candlelight flickered gently, as though paying respect to the names about to be spoken.
1. Lumielle, Goddess of Eternal Light Protector of the eastern sky and the first light. She awakens the sun and rejects absolute darkness. When the blackest night comes, whispering her name will summon the dawn sooner.
