
»Listeners, beware! The words within these pages come from the learned Gilgareth, whose curiosity reached the bounds of the Spheres. Here lies knowledge of profound metaphysical and arcane truths that may be considered heretical. Though written with clarity, these teachings contradict the orthodox doctrines of the Holy Bannstrahl. Ponder carefully before unsealing these pages, for the insights may both enlighten and lead to destruction. The understanding of the Spheres is a path to wisdom, but also to peril.«
Following tales of heroism set in the Middenrealm and Northland, Lichtboten embarks on a new chapter, exploring the very edge of Aventurian reality. We, as mystics, venture into metaphysics and cosmology, seeking to uncover the hidden mysteries of existence itself. The music, a blend of ethereal melodies and ambient tones, pays homage to New Age and Cosmic Music, pushing boundaries and breaking free from repetition. This concept album, a rite of passage, is both familiar and new. Join us on a journey through the celestial spheres of Aventuria – to the Gods, the stars and beyond time itself!
𝕭𝖆𝖓𝖓𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆𝖍𝖑 (𝔅𝔢𝔞𝔪 𝔬𝔣 𝔇𝔦𝔳𝔦𝔫𝔢 𝔅𝔞𝔫𝔦𝔰𝔥𝔪𝔢𝔫𝔱)
Praios, the radiant god of sun, truth and righteous order, sits enthroned as the supreme lord of the exalted pantheon of the Twelve. His strict principles of justice and discipline guide his followers, for as the unrelenting upholder of divine law, he knows no compromise. The Bannstrahl of Praios, an orthodox order, holds the unyielding fight against heresy as a sacred duty. Feared and revered throughout the realms of Aventuria, they are empowered to uphold the true order of the world in the name of their god.
𝕬𝖛𝖊𝖘’ 𝕾𝖈𝖍𝖜𝖎𝖓𝖌𝖊𝖓 (𝔚𝔦𝔫𝔤𝔰 𝔬𝔣 𝔄𝔳𝔢𝔰)
Aves, god of wanderers, explorers and adventurers, embodies the longing for freedom and the desire to seek out unknown lands and cultures. His followers travel with joyful hearts and brave spirits, open to all that is foreign and new. Unlike the strict worship of other deities, the worship of Aves has no rigid rituals; those who travel the lands of Aventuria with open hearts and their own strength will find themselves under Aves’ watchful grace.
𝕾𝖆𝖑𝖆𝖘𝖆𝖓𝖉𝖗𝖆
Salasandra is a sacred and profoundly spiritual rite of the Feya, the enigmatic Elven kin of Aventuria. Through the practice, often accompanied by music, they enter a transcendent state of harmonious resonance wherein magic flows freely among them. To the Feya, the Salasandra is no mere ritual but an ever-present force, a deeper truth that permeates the very fabric of reality. In its purest form, Salasandra is an expression of perfect harmony and unity.
𝕭𝖔𝖗𝖔𝖓
Boron, the mysterious god of death, sleep and oblivion, is worshipped in reverent silence. Shrouded in mystery, this dark deity guides the souls of the dead to the afterlife, while warding off nightmares and restless spirits. The raven, his sacred creature, serves as a messenger between worlds, and some say that Boron himself appears as a great black raven to guide souls on their final journey.
𝕯𝖎𝖊 𝕭𝖗𝖚𝖉𝖊𝖗𝖘𝖈𝖍𝖆𝖋𝖙 𝖉𝖊𝖘 𝕶𝖔𝖗 (𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔒𝔯𝔡𝔢𝔯 𝔬𝔣 𝔎𝔬𝔯)
Kor is revered as a demigod in the Aventurian pantheon, the son of old dragon Famerlor and Rondra, the goddess of war. But while she stands for honour and justice in battle, Kor regards bloody warfare as a sacred duty. His followers adhere to the Black Codex, a harsh philosophy that condemns all weakness and hesitation, finding holiness in strength and determination.
𝕽𝖆𝖍𝖏𝖆
Rahja, fairest among the Twelve Gods, is the radiant mistress of love, joy and ecstasy. She's embodying the fiery passion of the heart, the serene beauty of art and the boundless freedom of spirit, she stands as the divine guardian of all sensual pleasures and tender affections. Her devoted followers revel in life’s sweetest pleasures, upholding the sacred ideals of harmony, tolerance, and the renunciation of violence, honoring their goddess through vibrant rituals and jubilant festivals celebrating love, fertility and unbridled joy.
𝕷𝖆𝖒𝖎𝖋𝖆𝖆𝖗
The dark Feya of Aventuria, known as the Lamifaar, dwell in the Shadowrealm and are feared for their power to weave illusions. They creep into dreams and sway the fears and desires of mortals, blurring the line between dream and waking. Encounters with these beings are both thrilling and dangerous – often at a great cost to those who dare.
𝕽𝖔𝖓𝖉𝖗𝖆 𝖟𝖚𝖗 𝕰𝖍𝖗’ (𝔗𝔬 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔊𝔩𝔬𝔯𝔶 𝔬𝔣 ℜ𝔬𝔫𝔡𝔯𝔞)
Rondra, the goddess of noble war, valour and courage, is often depicted as a stern yet just warrior or lioness, urging her followers to be brave and fair in all things, including battle. She is the embodiment of honour, inspiring her followers to uphold the virtues of courage and justice.
Credits
𝕬𝖑𝖇𝖚𝖒 𝖈𝖗𝖊𝖉𝖎𝖙𝖘 𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝖉𝖎𝖘𝖈𝖑𝖆𝖎𝖒𝖊𝖗
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»Lichtboten« (Heralds of Light) 2024.
Recorded and produced by Gilgareth.
Cover artwork: Gustave Doré – »Der Abstieg des Geistes« (The Descent Of The Spirit), 1866.
»Das Schwarze Auge« und »Aventurien« sind eingetragene Marken der Ulisses Spiele GmbH, Waldems. Die Namensrechte »Bannstrahl«, »Aves«, »Praios«, »Salasandra« »Boron«, »Rondra« und »Rahja« liegen ebenfalls bei der Ulisses Spiele GmbH.
𝕻𝖆𝖙𝖍𝖘 𝖙𝖔 𝕲𝖎𝖑𝖌𝖆𝖗𝖊𝖙𝖍
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Find out more about Gilgareth: https://paths.to/gilgareth (bio, info, links etc.). Gilgareth is a Dungeon Synth duo dedicated to the old days.
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