An Umavi (plural: Umavis or Umavi)[1][2] is a "perfect soul" who lived multiple lives through consecution and, having learned the purpose of their life on Exandria, is believed prepared to meet the Luxon.[3][2] Umavis hold a revered position in Kryn Dynasty society, and Dens that are led by an Umavi enjoy greater esteem than others.[2] The three ruling Dens of the Dynasty are helmed by an Umavi.[4]
Umavi perform duties related to consecution and worship of the Luxon; they direct others through the soul-binding process of consecution,[5] interpret the meaning behind the discovery of Luxon beacons, write the scripture of the Luxon faith,[6] and assist individuals through a ritual suicide called achess.[2] Many Umavi are skilled in dunamatic magic.[1] The highest Umavi keep secret the existence of typhros, a madness caused by an inability to reconcile memories of multiple lives.[2]
Known Umavis[]
- Leylas Kryn, the first Umavi, sovereign of the Kryn Dynasty, and head of Den Kryn, one of the three ruling Dens[2][7]
- Abrianna Mirimm, head of Den Mirimm, one of the three ruling Dens[2]
- Deirta Thelyss, head of Den Thelyss, one of the three ruling Dens[8]
- The Lightbroker, who accompanies the Bright Queen in some field missions[1]
There is a process by which a Kryn Dynasty soul is considered a candidate to become an Umavi during one of their lifetimes if they meet the appropriate requirements. The only known Umavi candidate is Sunbreaker Olomon.[9]
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 See The Tales of Exandria: The Bright Queen #2.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 See Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, pp. 38–40. Chapter 2: Factions and Societies. "Kryn Dynasty".
- ↑ See "In Love and War" (2x57) at 0:29:16.
- ↑ See Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, p. 144. Chapter 3: Wildemount Gazetteer. "Rosohna".
- ↑ See "Stone to Clay" (2x91) at 1:18:48.
- ↑ See Explorer's Guide to Wildemount, p. 33. Chapter 1: Story of Wildemount. "Lesser Idols: Origins of the Luxon".
- ↑ See "Commerce & Chaos" (2x31) at 1:37:14).
- ↑ See "Stone to Clay" (2x91) at 0:23:09.
- ↑ See "Feral Business" (2x52) at 1:09:09.
Art:
- ↑ Fan art of Leylas Kryn, the first Umavi, by Nikki Dawes (source). Used with permission.
- ↑ Official art of a group of gathered Umavi, by CoupleOfKooks and Cris Peter from The Tales of Exandria: The Bright Queen #2. This file is a copyrighted work. Its use in this article is asserted to qualify as fair use of the material under United States copyright law.
- ↑ Fan art of the Umavis of Dens Mirimm, Kryn, and Thelyss, by @tshortik (source). Used with permission.