Aeylith

Also known as the Precursors, the Aeylith were an ancient race who controlled most of the known world before the recording of history. Aeylith comes from the word Aeya, and roughly translates to 'descended from gods'. Evidently, the Aeylith believed they were the descendants of the immortal Aeyans who created the known world. Based on ancient texts and a few discovered artifacts, the Aeylith are believed to originate from Ilios. By the early 1st Century of the First Era, the Aeylith seemed to have disappeared from Aeya, without explanation.

Culture
The Aeylith were believed to be governed by a theocracy. Five Aeylith priests formed a ruling party and were elected for life. Each priest represented a different pillar of the Aeyan religion.

Religion
The Aeylith worshiped the gods known as the Aeyans. Their gods were divided into five pillars, named after each of the Higher Aeyans: Odes (Creation), Sohtix (Justice), Naeus (Wisdom), Ara (Mercy), and Tolmus (Strength).

Appearance
While the Aeylith had all disappeared by the First Era, depictions of the Aeylith have been described in the remainder of surviving texts. Described as being tall and fair skin, most Aeylith have lighter hair and little to no facial hair.