Athalaz
Definition: The great home of the Aiyseir, presided over by the Aiylōhyme, and known as the burning world.
Aliases
- The burning world
- Atzalah (Hebrew Tradition)
- Asgard (Norse Tradition)
- Heaven (Biblical Tradition)
- Kolob (LDS Tradition)
- Empyrean (Ancient Greek/Medieval)
Specifics
Residence of the Divine: Houses the thrones of the Aiylōhyme (Book of the Dead 2:26) and is where they dwelt in the sky (Emalo One:1).
Access via Sydeir: Reached by those who enter a state of Sydeir (Book of the Dead 2:27), often described as being led into flames that rose until Athalaz was reached (1st Vovfen 1:13).
The Bridge: Accessible via a bridge (Baifōrstr) that starts where the wall blocks the way between this world and the next (Promises and Covenants 2:60).
A Place of Unity: Defined as a place of unity and cannot be divided by chaos; therefore, war is not allowed in its halls (Emalo Two:36).
Source of Purifying Fire: The realm from which redemptive fire descends into Hel to consume the wicked during restitution (Book of the Dead 7:18).
Cosmic Connection: Connected to Middle-earth by "bands and cords" woven by the Sisters (Prophesies and Visions 7:51).
State of Being: Prophesied that when the earth becomes a body of flame (Velhyme), it shall become one with Athalaz (Prophesies and Visions 7:51).
Perfected Bodies: Home to those who abide in perfected bodies (Prophesies and Visions 7:19).
Observations and Speculations
Resonance with Plasma Cosmology: The recurring motif of the "burning world" and access via flames suggests a nature tied to high-energy states or plasma, shifting Athalaz from a purely ethereal "spirit realm" toward a physical but higher-frequency celestial body.
Evolutionary vs. Static Salvation: While most traditions view Heaven as a destination one goes to, the prophecy of Velhyme suggests that the earth itself evolves into a state compatible with Athalaz, framing salvation as a cosmic frequency shift rather than just an individual relocation.
Metaphysical Architecture: The specific sequence of Wall → Bridge (Baifōrstr) → Athalaz implies a standardized "unlock" mechanism for ascension that requires both spiritual state (Sydeir) and structural navigation.
The Norse Blueprint: The presence of Valkyr, the Rainbow Bridge, and the seat of the gods creates a strong parallel to Asgard, but with an added layer of Hebrew/Adamic linguistic roots (Atzalah) indicating a shared ancestral source for these mythologies.
Citations
The First Book of Vovfen
1:13 ... and they rose as it seemed, unto Athalaz, that great home of the Aiyseir.
6:4 ... there came a great voice from Athalaz, saying: Fear not, my children ...
6:19 Thus, it was that amid all this, there came a voice from Athalaz ...
6:21 ... And upon them sat the Valkyr of Athalaz, which being interpreted, is servants of Her.
The Book of Emalō
One:1 ... they dwelt in the sky on a planet which we call Athalaz ... And they dwelt upon the world known as Athalaz, which is the burning world.
One:39 ... and followed Thūnoraz from the nameless place and back to Athalaz...
Two:7 And the Aiyseir gathered unto the Halls of Athalaz...
Two:36 ... war could not be allowed in the halls of Athalaz. For Athalaz was a place of unity and cannot be divided by chaos...
Three:30 And when they had seen this, the Aiylōhyme settled back down on Athalaz to view events...
Three:68 ... and the war on Athalaz.
Three:76 And Azk learned all about the war on Athalaz...
Three:77 ... You were they who set fire to Athalaz and turned Nifleheim cold.
Five:117 ... the same Bethasdr who was with Tyrraz on Athalaz.
Five:119 And when he had spoken this, an Aiyseir from Athalaz came unto him...
Five:14 ... for Bethasdr's cries could be heard in all corners of Athalaz.
Six:3 He saw the war on Athalaz, and nothing was kept from his sight.
Six:22 We know that we may also become Vyaneir as well and return again unto Athalaz...
The Book of Prophesies and Visions
7:19 ...only a few righteous would exist save for the Vyaneir which abide only in spirit or upon Athalaz in perfected bodies.
7:51 In this way the earth shall become like unto Athalaz and the two shall become one...
9:3 ...shall becalled Velhyme having become a kingdom and a hall of Athalaz the great Aiy planet to which ours is connected.
10:18 And as they talked amongst themselves, there came a Valkyr from the realm of Athalaz.
The Book of the Dead
2:26 ... they might come unto the thrones of Athalaz.
2:27 ... that they must needs step foot up in Sydeir still that they might come unto the thrones of Athalaz.
5:8 ... take that one across the bridge unto Athalaz where the Aiylōhyme dwell.
5:10 ... ascend from the lowest pits of Hel unto the highest courts of Athalaz.
7:18 ... fire fell from Athalaz and consumed the wicked.
The Book of Promises and Covenants
2:28 ...And it leads unto the very throne of Athalaz that you might behold the Aiylōhyme who are glory upon glory.
2:60 ...the wall, which is the wall that blocks the way between this world and the bridge unto Athalaz.