First, I'd like to thank you all for reading this news article. This was
an exciting moment for the Divine Order of Agatheis, and we'd like to
thank everyone who attended the ceremony and unveiling for the new
statue of Agatheis, the Elemental Lord in the Cyrenian Pantheon.

The Pantheon of the Gods in Cyrene holds statues honouring different
Members of the Garden. Ever since I can recall, even back when my
parents took me as a child, I remember the statue of Agatheis being in
the form of a unicorn. You see, the statue depicted only one part of his
life. As I grew older I felt the need to know more about Him.

I learned that Agatheis, the Elemental Lord, is one of the Elder Gods
created by Ayar at the dawn of Creation and was the first Immortal to
master full control of the elements. Long before the War of Humanity,
Agatheis spent many years inside Yggdrasil, the World Tree, where he
experimented with elemental control. As He meditated and perfected his
power, an experiment gone awry resulted in the life-giving, heatless
flame that burns inside the tree today. The fabled flame is said to have
the power to resurrect bodies that are placed into it.

As part of the Triumverate, Lord Agatheis helped attempt to overthrow
the reign of Proteus in the War of Humanity. It was Agatheis who brought
the tiger-like race of Rajamala from a far-off planet to act as troops
during the war. After their defeat, each Member of the Triumverate was
imprisoned, and Agatheis was bound into the form of a unicorn. Many
centuries later, the benevolent Logos freed Him.

Because this statue in the Pantheon of the Gods focused on only one
aspect of His life, the leaders within His Order petitioned the Senators
of Cyrene to have it changed. We felt it was unfair to centre in on a
single incident when Father's realm is so much more than that, and has
had such a large impact on the realm as we know it. The Senators voted
to agree and the statue has since been replaced with one that depicts
Father as mortals see him today.

Contrary to popular belief, the realm of Agatheis does not promote
worship of the elements, but encourages learning ways to control and
manipulate them. Lord Agatheis encourages members of His Order to study
every aspect of creation in pursuit of the knowledge needed to harness
and control the power of the elements.

Father smiles upon all engineers, scientists, scholars, and skilled
warriors, and He does not waste time with those who are not prepared to
dedicate themselves to their profession. His Order is a place for
strong-willed individuals who are comfortable with the role the elements
play in shaping the world around them. Anyone wishing to discuss the
Order can seek me out at any time, as well as Malla, the Elemental
Guardian. Additionally, you may wish to read CLHELP ASPIRANTS and peruse
the massive journal at the entrance to the temple in Delos.

In service,
Madelyne Ech'lir, Elemental Grand Mistress


Penned by my hand on the 24th of Lupar, in the year 469 AF.