From the whispered stones to the rustling leaves, a current flows - a remembrance of the deep.
Before the empires rose and fell, before the pronouncements of kings and the clamor of cities, there was the Green. It wasn’t a single place, not precisely. It was a *feeling*, a resonance. A deep knowing woven into the fabric of the earth itself. It was the place where the stars hummed with the breath of the Old Ones, where the rivers remembered their origins, and where the trees stood sentinel, guarding the secrets of time.
The understanding of the Green wasn’t built on logic or reason. It was felt. It was a slow, patient unfolding within the soul. It involved a careful listening to the rhythms of the world, a willingness to surrender to the wildness within, and a constant awareness of the interconnectedness of all things. The Green demanded respect, not worship, but a profound acknowledgement of its power and its ancient wisdom.
Resonance: The principle of sympathetic vibration – the idea that things connected in a deep way will respond to each other.
Those who understood the Green, who could still perceive its currents, became known as the Keepers. They weren't priests in the conventional sense, though they certainly held a sacred role. They were more like conduits, channels through which the Green flowed. Their knowledge was passed down through generations, not in codified texts, but through stories, rituals, and the shared experience of communion with the natural world.
Each Keeper possessed a unique affinity with a particular aspect of the Green – perhaps the cycle of seasons, the flow of water, the growth of plants, or the movement of stars. They practiced a blend of observation, intuition, and active engagement with their chosen domain. They crafted tools not of metal and stone, but of wood, bone, and clay, imbued with intention and charged with the energy of the Green.
Their dwellings weren't grand temples or fortified castles, but simple structures built into the landscape, often nestled within groves of ancient trees. These places were considered sacred spaces, where the veil between worlds was thin, and where the Keepers could connect with the spirits of the land.
“The stars are not distant lights, but the eyes of the Old Ones, watching over us.” – Fragment from the Chronicle of Elder Rowan.
The Keepers recognized that the Green was inextricably linked to the cosmos. The movements of the planets, the phases of the moon, and the alignment of constellations held profound significance. They believed that the spheres weren’t merely objects in the heavens, but living entities, radiating energy that influenced the flow of life on Earth.
Specific celestial events – solstices, equinoxes, lunar eclipses – were marked with elaborate rituals designed to harmonize with the rhythms of the universe. These rituals often involved chanting, drumming, and the use of herbal medicines. The goal was to restore balance, to strengthen the connection between the human and the divine, and to ensure the continued prosperity of the land.
They studied the patterns of the stars, not to predict the future, but to understand the underlying forces that shaped reality. They saw the constellations as maps, guiding them through the complexities of life. The most revered constellations were those associated with the Old Ones, figures of immense power and wisdom.
The Keepers communicated with the Green through glyphs – intricate symbols carved into stones, wood, or bone. These glyphs weren't written words, but rather representations of energy, of concepts, of relationships. They were used to invoke spirits, to channel power, and to create sacred spaces.
Each glyph possessed a unique vibration, a specific resonance. When used correctly, they could trigger a cascade of effects, influencing the environment, healing the sick, or even altering the course of events. The knowledge of how to create and use glyphs was carefully guarded, passed down only to those deemed worthy.
The glyphs were often arranged in circles or spirals, representing the cyclical nature of time and the interconnectedness of all things. They were considered potent symbols, capable of attracting and amplifying energy.