In this universe, there exists a prophecy of the end: the Final Twilight.
It foretells the death of the universe. Stars and galaxies falling to the destructive forces of the Harbingers, devoured by the Great Nothingness. The Celestials will fall and all existence will be wiped out.
Yet, only the Celestials have any hope of standing against the Harbingers. The Celestials mastered the ability to convert the energy of the stars into celestial power to fight against the Final Twilight in a bid to rewrite destiny.
[Character Lore]
Overwhelmed by the onslaught of the Harbingers led by The Endless One, the Celestials fell one by one. was far from the strongest, and could only gather a limited amount of astral energy, which kept him from the forefront where the fighting was fiercest. During the Battle of the End, circled The Endless One while riding Aethon, the Celestial Steed, and discovered the source of the Harbingers' power. Hidden behind the enemy was an entity that resembled a black hole: the Great Nothingness. As it devoured all in its path, it generated power for the Harbingers.
As the last remaining Celestial, carried the hope of his people and was prepared to sacrifice himself to stop the Harbingers. He used all of his strength to gather enough astral energy that far exceeded his abilities, and together with Aethon, plunged straight into the heart of the entity.
Immense destructive energy pierced through and clashed with the astral energy within him—the volatile mix coursed through his veins, but it did not destroy him. He used this fusion of energy to defeat The Endless One and sealed the remnants of its power into his axe. Aethon became an astral soul and attached itself to the Shield of the Heavens.
The war for the universe had finally ended and the Harbingers' power receded for the time being as became the Sovereign of Realms. He mourned for his lost kin, then set off to rebuild all the shattered galaxies and restore order to the universe.
However, the prophecy lived on and the Harbingers bided their time. inherited the Divine Will to protect the universe as the Sovereign of Realms, and now roams the stars, rebuilding galaxies and searching for new allies.
[Key Concepts]
The Final Twilight
The end prophecy of the universe, depicting the grim fate of all existence.
The Realm of the Celestials
Encompasses countless galaxies, excluding areas consumed by the Harbingers. Symbolizes life and order.
Power of Destruction/Harbingers' Will
A powerful force born from the endless cycle of the universe's birth and destruction that instinctively devours all existence. Symbolizes death and nothingness.
Astral Energy
The source of the Celestials' power. After the Battle of the End, when opened the Celestial Gate using the Shield of the Heavens, vast amounts of astral energy converged to form Aethon, the Celestial Steed, the Sun Chariot, and the Divine Spear.
The Endless One
Manifestation of the Harbingers' Will. Takes the form of a giant serpent.
Aethon
A celestial horse that pulls the Sun Chariot. It has the ability to travel between dimensions. During the Battle of the End, rode Aethon into the black hole entity, the source of the Harbingers' power. After its heroic sacrifice, Aethon's soul found its way into the Shield of the Heavens. When summoned by , Aethon gathers the astral energy within a galaxy to take corporeal form.
Shield of the Heavens
The former Sun Celestial's mightiest shield, crafted in the heart of a neutron star and bestowed upon when its previous owner perished. After the Battle of the End, the shield gained the ability to open the Celestial Gate thanks to Aethon's power. By gathering astral energy, it can transform into the Sun Chariot, drawn by Aethon, and carry across the endless sea of stars.
Starfury Axe
's personal weapon. At the climax of the Battle of the End, sealed The Endless One and the remnants of the Harbingers' power into this axe. It has the ability to harness astral energy and transform into the Divine Spear.
