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| universe = [[Continuum Universes]] | | universe = [[Continuum Universes]] | ||
| origin = [[Divine Fathoming]] | | origin = [[Divine Fathoming]] | ||
|related_concepts=[[Flora]], [[Primordial Spirit]], [[Divine Parents]], [[Unchecked | |related_concepts=[[Flora]], [[Primordial Spirit]], [[Divine Parents]], [[Unchecked Lifeform]], [[Living Planet]]| type = Biological and Spiritual Classification | ||
| classification = Embodied Primordial Life | | classification = Embodied Primordial Life | ||
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When the Divine Parents breathe life into a new universe, countless [[Primordial Spirit|Primordial Spirits]] descend into vessels suited for movement and reaction—their divine instinct becoming hunger, curiosity, and survival. | When the Divine Parents breathe life into a new universe, countless [[Primordial Spirit|Primordial Spirits]] descend into vessels suited for movement and reaction—their divine instinct becoming hunger, curiosity, and survival. | ||
In worlds where the [[Doctrine of Unsupervised Creation]] is observed, Fauna may arise naturally as [[Unchecked Lifeforms]]—born of biochemistry and cosmic patience rather than divine intervention. Even then, their souls remain Primordial in origin, proving that divinity pervades all life, guided or unguided. | In worlds where the [[Doctrine of Unsupervised Creation]] is observed, Fauna may arise naturally as [[Unchecked Lifeform|Unchecked Lifeforms]]—born of biochemistry and cosmic patience rather than divine intervention. Even then, their souls remain Primordial in origin, proving that divinity pervades all life, guided or unguided. | ||
Fauna are often referred to as “the heartbeats of a world.” Through their birth, death, and renewal, they drive cycles of nutrient exchange, environmental balance, and soul circulation within planetary ecosystems. [[Living Planet|World-souls]] rely on them as sensory extensions—eyes, wings, and claws through which a planet experiences itself. | Fauna are often referred to as “the heartbeats of a world.” Through their birth, death, and renewal, they drive cycles of nutrient exchange, environmental balance, and soul circulation within planetary ecosystems. [[Living Planet|World-souls]] rely on them as sensory extensions—eyes, wings, and claws through which a planet experiences itself. | ||
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== Divine and Philosophical Perspectives == | == Divine and Philosophical Perspectives == | ||
To the [[Divine Parents]], Fauna embody *motion given purpose*—the first act of divine curiosity. They are life that acts without reasoning, responding to the rhythms of existence rather than to law or ideology. | To the [[Divine Parents]], Fauna embody *motion given purpose*—the first act of divine curiosity. They are life that acts without reasoning, responding to the rhythms of existence rather than to law or ideology. | ||
[[Jovan]] once described them as “the laughter of creation,” while [[Asarea]] called them “the dreams that never tire.” | [[Jovan]] once described them as “the laughter of creation,” while [[Asarea]] called them “the dreams that never tire.” | ||
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* '''Fauna''' embodies motion, hunger, and experience—the divine will to explore and transform. | * '''Fauna''' embodies motion, hunger, and experience—the divine will to explore and transform. | ||
* '''[[Faunia]]''' refers to spiritually evolved or sapient Fauna capable of reason, speech, and communion with Divinity. | * '''[[Faunia]]''' refers to spiritually evolved or sapient Fauna capable of reason, speech, and communion with Divinity. | ||
* '''[[Unchecked Lifeforms]]''' include Fauna-like organisms that evolved without direct divine supervision, yet remain inhabited by Primordial Spirits. | * '''[[Unchecked Lifeform|Unchecked Lifeforms]]''' include Fauna-like organisms that evolved without direct divine supervision, yet remain inhabited by Primordial Spirits. | ||
== Cultural and Mythic Role == | == Cultural and Mythic Role == | ||
In nearly every universe, Fauna hold symbolic importance. Divine myths often portray animals as messengers or reflections of the gods’ emotions. | In nearly every universe, Fauna hold symbolic importance. Divine myths often portray animals as messengers or reflections of the gods’ emotions. | ||
The [[Aenorians]] sculpt crystal effigies of extinct Fauna to preserve their soul-tones; the [[Kosmian]] peoples see the migration of celestial beasts as omens of cosmic alignment; and the [[Aerendan]] Druids maintain the belief that when Fauna dream, the universe listens. | The [[Aenorian|Aenorians]] sculpt crystal effigies of extinct Fauna to preserve their soul-tones; the [[Kosmos|Kosmian]] peoples see the migration of celestial beasts as omens of cosmic alignment; and the [[Aerenda|Aerendan]] Druids maintain the belief that when Fauna dream, the universe listens. | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||