Like a cloud descending to earth, or a blanket of snow spiraling downward; a soft white soul descended. As though casting a shadow, another entity manifested; a pool of starry night swirling together on the gate’s intricate grounds.In moments, the two essences collided; and a genesis was founded: a final flash of iridescent light.

Standing now was what many would call angels: Wings purer than the white of a dove; eyes, olive portals into the world’s beating heart. One, a woman; the joy and wonder of the heavens and earth, a being of grace and benevolence. The other, a man; a guardian of all that was, powerful and commanding as a summer storm or arctic wind.

From the innermost shadows of the forest emerged two onlookers: twin spirits unfamiliar to this world; frightened for their future somewhere so chaotic and uncertain. The beings, synchronously, began towards them. As though predicting this event, they undertook separate approaches.

Calmly, the woman knelt down, gently resting and closing her wings. With a closed, quick smile and welcoming arms, she began to hum.

By contrast, the man stood tall, his arms crossed and expression neutral. Spreading his wings to their limit, he exuded an aura of power.

In tandem, the vitalities of Hope and Furor made their pacts, content with what they’d been offered. Glancing back at each other, the celestials nodded.

Quiet as they’d come, they’d vanished without a trace.

Vessels of purpose unknown and power unbound, The Shapers of Hope and Furor harbor a powerful connection to life, the universe, and everything. As the era of Shapers comes to pass, Cirathiel and Cereniphes will find themselves as mysterious allies and dangerous enemies to many. Those of the latter will find them more than prepared for the challenges they present.

Allies: Each other, Marah (They see what is to come / Pray they can act.)

Friends: Voluc, Mina, Salous (Tortured souls... I will guide you... keep Hope close.); Fenmore, Basko, Rezen (You promise a better world. I respect your resolve.)

Enemies: Desecrator, Voluc, Vex (Die again, Abominations.); Petrus, Viyana, Rezen (You cannot abandon morals for personal gain.)