Halrani Creation Myth

The Halrani Creation Myth is the creation myth of the Halrani religion. It is believed and followed by millions of people, primarily in the North-East of the Halarian Empire. Originally past down through word of mouth, it has since been written down and recorded in a text known as the Eskar ("scripture" in Old Manlan).

The story supposedly originated from a man names Elios from the village of Nistirit Manla, who claimed to be the descendant on the male line from the first man, named Halar (after which the religion is named).

Etymology
The word "Halrani" comes from Halar, the first man in Halrani mythology. The name Halar probably comes from the Old Manlan word for memory (Elar) or the word for earth/soil (Hala).

Book of Eskar
The Book of Eskar is the text containing the Halrani Creation Myth. It was written by Halrani priests between the years of 118 and 121, of the third age. The Book is split into X sections: Rota ("Birth"), Isren ("Life"), Man ("Human"), Elios (Elios) and Reva ("rebirth").
 * The Book of Rota concentrates on the waking of Halar from his sleep, in the Year 1 of the second age.
 * The Book of Isren concentrates on the (re)creation of plants and animals.
 * The Book of Man concentrates on the creation of the first woman - Sa - in the year 168, and her children.
 * The Book of Elios concentrates on the life of Elios, and his line from Halar.
 * The Book of Reva concentrates on the afterlife.