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Monstroglyphics from the Colossingum.

During the waning years of the Dawn of Fire, two Colossals were troubled, worrying that peace and stability in the Monster World couldn't last forever. While both believed that the best way to prepare for the future was to strengthen the musical abilities of the Singing Monsters, they disagreed on how best to go about it.

One Colossal contended that individual training, conducted in a special environment and focused on each Monster's unique craft, was the answer. It found a deserted landmass and imbued it with its lifeforce to create the Colossingum, where Monsters could empower themselves to become better performers in the Conservatory.

This was later revealed to have been a timely decision, as it was not long after the damage was done, splintering the Continent into many pieces and signalling the end of the Dawn of Fire.

The other Colossal, inspired by the actions of their friend, chose another landmass to shift their power into, taking along a piece of the amber containing an important figure to act as the island's centerpiece. There, it created a prophecy that foretold of a time when Monsters singing together and being united in song would help restore balance in the Monster World.

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To test their abilities of creation, The Colossals went to a Pocket Dimension off of the main dimension of The Monster World.  This place would act as a sandbox for their experimentation of their creative powers. Here, they build the foundation for what would one day become Ethereal Island. In the early days of the pocket dimension, it was closed off to interdimensional travel. Their first experimentation was with the animation of inanimate matter; to turn it into living beings. Several statues made of bubblerite were carved, and installed on the early Ethereal Island (a few statues can still be found to this day in a special place called the Ethereal Meadow). If exposed to the Spark of Life, the statues could turn from bubblerite into living, breathing monsters. The Spark of Life itself was a very powerful tool in the Colossal's arsenal that let inanimate matter become animate; this power was later also found to be in the powerset of the element of electricity. Specific interactions with bubblerite in the Pocket Dimension led some of it to turn into a new material called Krystillium. Once experimentation was complete, the Colossals once again turned their attention to the main dimension of The Monster World, using Krystillium as the base element upon which to do so.

Using what they had learned in the teaching of the Celestials, the Colossals joined together in a Great Song that shaped and powered their creative willpower. Building off of the still-active and potent Living Core of fire, the Colossals drew power and energy directly from the multiversal tree, the Stablo Mjehurića. Taking some of its sap, they infused the Living Core with crystalized amber and musical potential. Harnessing the power of the Stablo Mjehurića, the Colossals established what was to be the crowning jewel of The Monster World: The Continent. This landmass sits in the direct center of the infinitely vast expanse of the living ocean, directly above the living core, and directly underneath Starhenge. It was from the continent that Starhenge too got its power; what allowed it to stay levitating.

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Sollum had never had any difficulty socializing and entertaining its fellow Colossals, and was an enthusiastic contributor in the chorus. But when the ordainment came down that they would be responsible for the musical instruction of a Celestial, Sollum was surprised to feel a little social anxiety at the prospect. Performing their own music was one thing, but they weren't feeling as confident in their ability to inspire another - even though they had heard that the cosmic being in question was easygoing and level-headed. Not that any of the other Colossals would ever have known - Sollum played it off and assured everyone that it would be taken care of. Over time though, the others became aware of the Colossal's procrastination and the various excuses it devised to get out of its responsibility. Eventually, a set of circumstances were contrived wherein Sollum and the being would 'run into each other' - and with the pressures of their task out of mind, the two jammed and grooved until the Celestial of Earth, the Torrt, had settled into a comfortable rhythm. You might say that the Colossals' social experiement was a 'resounding' success!

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Ever since its first moments of consciousness, Hyddryd had been drawn by the prospect of adventure. The most intrepid of the Colossals, they longed to explore the furthest reaches of the cosmos, and visit every world that twinkled with the potential of life and civilization. At first, the assignment to teach one of the Celestials to sing came as a disappointment to Hyddryd, as they believed this would disrupt their adventuring. What a pleasant surprise, then, to learn that the Celestial entity with which they had been partnered was a kindred spirit, equally keen to throw caution to the wind and set sail for new horizons, So that’s exactly what the link-minded pair did for some time in the early ages of the Monster World. Sometimes this swashbuckling attitude resulted in trouble, as both were equally fearless and neither tempered the other’s penchant for risking life and limb until it was too late (in the case of one limb in particular). Nevertheless, their bond was strengthened in adversity, and when Hyddryd and the Celestial of Water, soon-to-be dubbed Hornacle, finally settled on its music, it was a bright and clear clarion call that beckoned all who wander back to the familiar comforts of home.

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Of the many Colossals who contributed to the creation of the Monster World, it was Zeffree who was most strongly enamored of gadgets and gizmos. They believed that by augmenting a being's body with cybernetic or synthetic enhancements, the resulting amalgam of organic and mechanical would be that much more impressive. One can imagine Zeffree's enthusiasm, then, when they were chosen to assist one of the cosmic beings from the universe's inception in learning music and achieving a corporeal form. During their introduction to one another, the Colossal offered countless suggestions for robotic chassis, sophisticated instruments, and the like. Yet the Celestial graciously refused them all. When pressed for a reason why, it explained that harnessing the power of the imagination was enough to manifest its creativity, and then two collaborated on a one-of-a-kind musical technique for the aptly-named Attmoz. Zeffree never did outgrow their love for gadgetry, but they now had a greater appreciation for attitudes that differed from their own. Any way the wind blows, doesn't really matter.

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The Colossal Frigil had always considered themselves a loner, especially in comparison to some of the more gregarious members of the Colossal choir. It was never easy for them to socialize or find common ground or shared interests with the others, to the point where being alone seemed like the most favorable option. As such, there was a great deal of trepidation on Frigil's part when it was determined that they would be responsible for the musical tutelage of one of the future Celestials - after all, the cosmic entity in question enjoyed a reputation for being overwhelmingly friendly and outgoing. How would they get on? As it turned out, this 'odd couple' pairing proved mutually beneficial to both parties - the newly-christened Glaishur gained an understanding that shyness or introversion is not the same as being unfriendly; and Frigil learned not to try and change themselves to accommodate others. To know their worth, celebrate their weirdness and present their authentic selves. And most importantly, to embrace the wintry stillness of solitude.

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In the earliest days of the Monster World, Grennitch sought out the cosmic being that had taken up residence among the stars arranged in the shape of a crisp leaf. It had been ordained that this Colossal, like so many of its kindred, would serve as the musical instructor for these entities, and impart upon them the majesty and magic of music. When Grennitch first made contact, they were very inspirited by the powerful life energy emananting from their pupil - the very cosmic dust from which it was constituted could be likened to spores on the wind. Eventually, they settled together on a 'voice' that evoked the efflorescent sounds of spring; the whisper of the wind through the reeds; the potential contained within each tiny seed; and a name. After reinventing itself as the Celestial of Plant, the Blasoom gave Grennitch gifts in return: a life-long affinity for all green things, a special communion with nature, and a deep connection to one of the foundational elements of the universe.

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Way back when, during the Primordial Cosmic Hush, there was nothing, just silence. After some time, the unmistakably deep, sonorous voices of the Colossals were heard. These Colossals, disembodied spirits of creation, were inspired to harness the power of creation, to make the monster world a richer place. The Colossals were amazed by the world that lay before them, specifically the Celestial’s elemental affiliations. There was also something else that they saw, too. The emptiness. A blank- and most importantly, silent- canvas for them to work with, to shape to their liking.