Lore:Beginning Place

Beginning Place
Type	Unknown
Realm	Aetherius

The Beginning Place is a location of cosmic and religious importance within Aetherius. It is the site at which the Aurbis was formed from the interplay of Anu's stasis and Padomay's instability. Later, it was where the et'Ada crystalized into existence. Akatosh, the Dragon God of Time, came into being first. Following his example, the most powerful spirits formed, including Mephala, Arkay, Y'ffre, Magnus, and Ruptga.

In a paraphrased retelling of the Ayleid myth The Anuad, the Beginning Place is known as or contains the Limbo Rift. Anu and Padomay are said to have crossed from it when they first arrived in the Void. Due to their interplay, Nir formed, drawing the love of both entities. However, Nir professed she only loved Anu, causing Padomay to beat her in anger. For this, Anu fought and defeated Padomay, banishing him back into the Limbo Rift. After millennia, the alignment of the twelve worlds of Creation borne from Nir allowed Padomay to open the rift and return. Hating Creation, he shattered the twelve planets, drawing Anu's attention. They entered combat once more, Anu again emerging the victor. However, as Anu combined the remnants of the twelve worlds into one, Padomay attacked him by surprise. In response, Anu dragged him through the Limbo Rift, sealing it behind both them forever.

According to the teachings of the Tribunal Temple, mighty, net-like fires exist in the Beginning Place. Molag Bal used them to bind Vivec during their marriage. Later, Vivec, Sotha Sil, and Almalexia gathered them to contain the ash of Red Mountain after its eruption.

Notes

• ^	The Divines, whom are said to have come into existence at the Beginning Place, have been referred to in the context of being from Aetherius.

• Some sources state that Akatosh created the Beginning Place, rather than being the first spirit born from it.