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'''Merrik Jenlek''' is the Divine Father of the universe of [[Lethurêa]], the co-Creator of all spirit children within it, and one of the oldest and most revered [[Divine|Divines]] in the [[Yonder Realm]]. He is the eternal consort of [[Meera Jenlek]], with whom he conceived countless spirits, established the [[Kingdoms of It'slâmwâ]], and shaped the universal laws governing justice, love, and transformation. He is not to be confused with [[Merik Teslek]], a mortal valorêin and prophesied Hero of Lethurêa.

|epithet=The Father, Divine Father, Creator of Lethurêa, Father of Spirits

|role=Father of Lethurêa, co-Creator of spirits, Divine Judge, Protector of Law

|universe1=Lethurêa

|notable_acts=Creation of [[Lethurêa]], establishment of the [[Kingdoms of It'slâmwâ]], creation of the [[Elements of It'slâmwâ]], selection of the [[First-Flames]] and [[Chosen Hero and Heroine]], banishment of transgressors to [[Gozog'nok]] and [[Kôl'nok]]

|servants=[[Nâ'ôna]], [[Deity (Lethurêa)]], [[Minor Deity (Lethurêa)]]

|offspring1=Mêra Ûrlek Teeslek

|offspring3=Malis{{!}}Elidrê'el

He resides in the [[Yonder Realm]] alongside Meera Jenlek and other ancient Divines. Though his essence permeates all creation, his first and truest love remains the universe of [[Lethurêa]], which he crafted as an immortal home for his spirit children. His form, clad in celestial flame and robes of unblemished white linen, is often described in visions and divine art as awe-inspiring and glorious.

In his true form, Merrik appears as a radiant humanoid male with one deep blue eye and one blue-hazel eye, long braided platinum hair, a bushy red beard, and elongated pointed ears. He wears robes so white that mortals describe them as “infathomable,” often exposing one pectoral in classical [[Valorêin]] and [[Sherok]] artistic renderings. His cloak is woven of celestial flames that never burn, yet shine with the purity of divine will.

Merrik Jenlek is the lawgiver of [[Lethurêa]], its architect and moral compass. He shares this authority with Meera Jenlek, forming the binary axis of divine parentage. While she commands the emotional, healing, and nurturing aspects of Divinity, Merrik governs order, truth, law, protection, and righteous intervention. He is the ultimate judge of souls, determining the paths of the righteous and the fallen.

Merrik created the universe of [[Lethurêa]] after ascending to godhood—though the time of its conception is beyond mortal reckoning. His most sacred and renowned acts include:

Choosing the [[First-Flames]]—[[Merek Tetorak]] and [[Míra Kûlaron Tetorak]]—and later the Chosen [[Merik Teslek|Hero]] and [[Mêra Ûrlek Teslek|Heroine]], [[Merik Teslek]] and [[Mêra Ûrlek Teslek]], to battle evil.

Pilgrims who reach the [[Sacred Circle|Sacred Circles]] may be admitted into the Pillar of Light, where they are transformed into [[Minor Deity (Lethurêa)|Minor Deities]] upon receiving a single [[Elements of It'slâmwâ|Element of It'slâmwâ]]. Those destined from birth—such as the [[First-Flames]]—may receive all Elements and ascend to full [[Deity (Lethurêa)|Divinity]].

Merrik is worshipped in countless temples throughout [[Lethurêa]], especially by fathers, judges, and those seeking wisdom. The righteous slain—those who die defending the innocent or protecting the [[Free Species]]—are said to be welcomed by Merrik himself into [[Alendil]], the Tenth Kingdom of It'slâmwâ, also known as the Halls of Endless Splendor.

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