Misty Heights gets little attention in the first book. However, it is a very important part of the second book. There are also some new locations the second book will be visiting. We hope to feature these here shortly.
Misty heights is located in the plateaus south of Habahrem, and it is constantly foggy. Many people who come here are recluses, who have formed a communal village. Most of the people who first migrated to the area were descendants of Abel who were tired of the fighting between the other children of Adam.
The people of Misty heights tend to lean toward seeking inner peace instead of worshiping God. However, they have shrines and burn incense in sacrifice. They also tie flags to ropes surrounding their homes to represent unspoken prayers for others in the community to help praying about.
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25 September 2014
22 September 2014
Habahrem
Habahrem is the official capital of Razzmada after the Iyr take over. It is located on the edge of Clearwater Lake and is second only to Gahbesh in beauty. Unlike most cities, which house only two Iyr, Habahrem is the seat of Shemihazah, Hermoni, Jeqon, and Ziqiel. One of Cain's sons founded the city and his musical ability was so hypnotic it was thought that Halel (Satan) himself had tutored him.
Even before the angel fall, Habahrem was superior in beauty to the other cities. It's houses are wooden and inlaid with multicolored stones. The flat roofs are in a style that mixes Babylon and ancient Egypt.
The central altar is surrounded by three triangular obelisks.
The major exports of this city are spices, spell scrolls, and musical instruments.
Since most of the first book is centered on Jared and the angels that are rebellious against Shemihazah's rule, very little takes place in this city. However, it will play a major role in future books.
Even before the angel fall, Habahrem was superior in beauty to the other cities. It's houses are wooden and inlaid with multicolored stones. The flat roofs are in a style that mixes Babylon and ancient Egypt.
The central altar is surrounded by three triangular obelisks.
The major exports of this city are spices, spell scrolls, and musical instruments.
Since most of the first book is centered on Jared and the angels that are rebellious against Shemihazah's rule, very little takes place in this city. However, it will play a major role in future books.
18 September 2014
Shayith
Shayith is a forest city surrounded by a 30-foot tall thorn bush fence. This fence is alive and has three entry gates that are built into it on the north, south, and east sides.
Most of the inhabitants of Shayith live in the trees, but their storage areas are located on the ground in longhouses/ hogans. The trees are connected to each other by walkways and bridges. Although the entire city is very primitive and remains primitive throughout the books, the presence of Arataqoph (one of the angels) gives it a little more sophistication.
Prior to the arrival of the angels, the people of Shayith were recluses. This did not really change much after the angels arrive. They try to keep to themselves and practice a Druid-like religion sometimes venturing out of the Tsane forest and onto the Plains of Perah at night. Their primary products are lumber and medicinal herbs.
Shayith is inhabited by a mixture of Adam's descendants. They tend to dislike strangers, but if a person joins their community and is self-sufficient and does not want to socialize he or she will fit in well and the other citizens will eventually stop giving them dirty looks.
Most of the inhabitants of Shayith live in the trees, but their storage areas are located on the ground in longhouses/ hogans. The trees are connected to each other by walkways and bridges. Although the entire city is very primitive and remains primitive throughout the books, the presence of Arataqoph (one of the angels) gives it a little more sophistication.
Prior to the arrival of the angels, the people of Shayith were recluses. This did not really change much after the angels arrive. They try to keep to themselves and practice a Druid-like religion sometimes venturing out of the Tsane forest and onto the Plains of Perah at night. Their primary products are lumber and medicinal herbs.
Shayith is inhabited by a mixture of Adam's descendants. They tend to dislike strangers, but if a person joins their community and is self-sufficient and does not want to socialize he or she will fit in well and the other citizens will eventually stop giving them dirty looks.
08 September 2014
Metsad
Although several chapters of the book are set in Heaven, Kesef, Thoheleth, Padooth, and Goalehadam, most of the action of the story takes place in Metsad. It is located in the valley of Zohar in the land of Havilah. It produces iron, gems, weapons, and armor. It is populated with Cain's descendants and some of Adams descendants that were born after Seth.
The center of Metsad contains the furnaces used for forging weapons and armor. These massive forges bellow smoke constantly. The irony is that although they are constantly making armor and weapons, most of the land is subdued.
Metsad ha three walls. Between the outermost and middle walls are the trade guilds and lower class populations. Some of these homes may be larger, but they are generally multifamily homes. Between the middle wall and innermost walls are the upper classes and the stadium/coliseum.
The innermost wall encloses the priestess training area and dormitories, the palace and the forges. There are also rows of weapons storage buildings, filled with weapons.
Metsad is one of the top tourist cities targeting younger people. This is what allows the spies to sneak into the city unnoticed.
The center of Metsad contains the furnaces used for forging weapons and armor. These massive forges bellow smoke constantly. The irony is that although they are constantly making armor and weapons, most of the land is subdued.
Metsad ha three walls. Between the outermost and middle walls are the trade guilds and lower class populations. Some of these homes may be larger, but they are generally multifamily homes. Between the middle wall and innermost walls are the upper classes and the stadium/coliseum.
The innermost wall encloses the priestess training area and dormitories, the palace and the forges. There are also rows of weapons storage buildings, filled with weapons.
Metsad is one of the top tourist cities targeting younger people. This is what allows the spies to sneak into the city unnoticed.
01 September 2014
Kesef
When the Watchers first land in Eden, they land near Kesef. There arrival causes an unexpected change in leadership that some see as the hand of God intervening in the affairs of men. The first book allows everything to be neat and tidy.
Some people may wonder why we include these details into the first book. We do get to see Barel and some of his interactions later - Barel is the son of Kesef's leader at the time of the angelfall. However, not much is developed with him, with his family, or with Kesef.
We do kind of leave people hanging, but there is a reason for it - in a later book we will return to Kesef to resolve some of the issues that were caused by the angel's arrival. I know, it's tough to have to wait, but in all, The Corruption was a pretty large book - and it is the first of three books and then a second series of many smaller books. Had we just written it all at one time, it would have taken so many pages that no on would have bought it.
Be patient, we are already starting to work on the second book. Soon you will get to see how some of the spare pieces we threw at you in Book 1 fit into the larger picture.
Some people may wonder why we include these details into the first book. We do get to see Barel and some of his interactions later - Barel is the son of Kesef's leader at the time of the angelfall. However, not much is developed with him, with his family, or with Kesef.
We do kind of leave people hanging, but there is a reason for it - in a later book we will return to Kesef to resolve some of the issues that were caused by the angel's arrival. I know, it's tough to have to wait, but in all, The Corruption was a pretty large book - and it is the first of three books and then a second series of many smaller books. Had we just written it all at one time, it would have taken so many pages that no on would have bought it.
Be patient, we are already starting to work on the second book. Soon you will get to see how some of the spare pieces we threw at you in Book 1 fit into the larger picture.
28 August 2014
Razmadda Social Castes
One of the first things the Iyr set up in Eden were social castes. There are four castes in Razmadda. Five if you want to count the backmountains of Siriad.
The kohen are the highest class and contain the nephilim, addiyrben, priestesses, servants, and officers directly under the Iyr.
Next are the nagiyd, those humans who bore addiyrben or who have served the Iyr in a manner worthy of the title.
Then come the erets, who are common people with no special status. These are the farmers and laborers whose wives were not interesting to the Iyr or Nephilim.
The last group is the kharem. These are the people who have defied the Iyr or their appointed rulers, and who are cast out of society. While this is a social group, most are never seen again.
The kohen are the highest class and contain the nephilim, addiyrben, priestesses, servants, and officers directly under the Iyr.
Next are the nagiyd, those humans who bore addiyrben or who have served the Iyr in a manner worthy of the title.
Then come the erets, who are common people with no special status. These are the farmers and laborers whose wives were not interesting to the Iyr or Nephilim.
The last group is the kharem. These are the people who have defied the Iyr or their appointed rulers, and who are cast out of society. While this is a social group, most are never seen again.
25 August 2014
Razmadda
Razmadda is all of Eden united under the Iyr. Now the Iyr do not have a completely united kingdom - it is more like the United States. There is definitely some differences of opinion on how things should be run. The biggest power struggle comes between Ozael and Shemihazah. Shemihazah, however, doesn't realize the depth of Ozael's hatred or his lack of care for following any rules.
Within Razmadda, each city is ruled by a minimum of two Watchers (Iyr). These angels each specialized in something while in Heaven and that is the knowledge they bring to the city. They use religion - worshiping the Iyr as gods - to control the land. Although each city learns from the angels that are in charge of them, all the cities trade and therefore have access to all the Iyr technologies.
The angels still hold council meetings periodically to decide matters. Their meetings are becoming less organized as the corruption of the world sinks into them.
Within Razmadda, each city is ruled by a minimum of two Watchers (Iyr). These angels each specialized in something while in Heaven and that is the knowledge they bring to the city. They use religion - worshiping the Iyr as gods - to control the land. Although each city learns from the angels that are in charge of them, all the cities trade and therefore have access to all the Iyr technologies.
The angels still hold council meetings periodically to decide matters. Their meetings are becoming less organized as the corruption of the world sinks into them.
21 August 2014
Thoheleth
Thoheleth is where the action begins for Siriad. Unlike Kesef, where the inhabitants have already strayed from God before the angels arrive, Siriad remains true to the Creator. In doing so, they win the Creator's protection. Now, we didn't want this to be too over the top, so most of the things God does in the book are like things today. You don't always know that God did it. Christians will see His hand, non-Christians will attribute it to "fate" or "luck" or "chance."
In our book, there are a few times when God makes his presence clear. Still, it is mainly the Iyr who see and recognize this. The place where this is most predominant is in the end of the book. It all takes place right at Thoheleth.
Thoheleth is also in the prophecy dreams that Enosh has. The interesting thing about prophecy is that just when you think you have it figured out something happens and you realize it was really that. Most prophecies in the Bible are two-fold. The prophecy can usually be interpreted in the immediate historical context and then they are interpreted again in the long-term (future) context. These prophecies tend to have more of a dreamlike quality to them. We will leave it to you to figure out if Enosh's prophecy is based in the time of the book or based in the future.
In our book, there are a few times when God makes his presence clear. Still, it is mainly the Iyr who see and recognize this. The place where this is most predominant is in the end of the book. It all takes place right at Thoheleth.
Thoheleth is also in the prophecy dreams that Enosh has. The interesting thing about prophecy is that just when you think you have it figured out something happens and you realize it was really that. Most prophecies in the Bible are two-fold. The prophecy can usually be interpreted in the immediate historical context and then they are interpreted again in the long-term (future) context. These prophecies tend to have more of a dreamlike quality to them. We will leave it to you to figure out if Enosh's prophecy is based in the time of the book or based in the future.
14 August 2014
Meshfaht
Meshfaht is one of the cities that Adam founded immediately after being kicked out of the garden. This is where the story of Cain and Abel took place.
Now, by our story, we have it that Abel had both a wife (from his sisters) and children before his untimely death. Cain, however, did not have children yet. Think of him as one of those people who want to become established in the world before having kids.
Abel's children are the ones who found Meshfaht and turn it into a furniture manufacturing town. The water in the lake is not drinkable, but great for crops and growing trees for furniture works well. This is the home of Pethe and Aras.
Now, by our story, we have it that Abel had both a wife (from his sisters) and children before his untimely death. Cain, however, did not have children yet. Think of him as one of those people who want to become established in the world before having kids.
Abel's children are the ones who found Meshfaht and turn it into a furniture manufacturing town. The water in the lake is not drinkable, but great for crops and growing trees for furniture works well. This is the home of Pethe and Aras.
04 August 2014
Watchers, Nephilm, and Abdiyrben Part III
The Addiyrben
Most Abdiyrden are the result of the law that states that any Nephilim has the right to a woman that is to be wed. This usually takes place after the wedding ceremony. The weddings are staged in accordance with the woman's cycle, so that the likelihood of conception is at its highest. Others are conceived by acceptable woman that offer themselves to the Nephilim in order to gain social status.
The Abdiyrben are raised by their mother until weaned and then are sent to the academies to be trained in their father's arts by the priestesses of that order.
These half-breeds automatically attain the highest status. Some are servants in the palaces of the Iyr or their temples; others make up special units and under the command of their fathers. The main purpose of the Abdiyrben, unknown to man, is to be their eventual replacement.
28 July 2014
Watchers, Nephilim, and Addiyrben Part I
The Watchers
The watchers, or Iyr (Hebrew for watcher-angel) as they are referred to by those of Razmadda, are angels that are charged with keeping the records and deeds of men. They are separated into those who actually do the observing or "watching" and those who are tasked with recording it and managing those who operate in Eden.
Some of these angels believe they are greater than man. They were irritated that they had to keep watch of mankind and to do the Almighty's work protecting humans. With the rebellion of the fallen Cherub of the Garden, these angels became bolder. Eventually, the seeds of rebellion spread throughout Heaven.
This is where a Seraph named Shemihazah and those angels on his council are introduced. They felt that their lives were ones of enslavement and longed to be "free" to do whatever they wanted. One of their desires was the "helper" that man was given: women. For clarity, after the angels rebel, those in open rebellion become Iyr, while those still with God are the Watchers.
Some of these angels believe they are greater than man. They were irritated that they had to keep watch of mankind and to do the Almighty's work protecting humans. With the rebellion of the fallen Cherub of the Garden, these angels became bolder. Eventually, the seeds of rebellion spread throughout Heaven.
This is where a Seraph named Shemihazah and those angels on his council are introduced. They felt that their lives were ones of enslavement and longed to be "free" to do whatever they wanted. One of their desires was the "helper" that man was given: women. For clarity, after the angels rebel, those in open rebellion become Iyr, while those still with God are the Watchers.
With the exception of Shemihazah, Iyr have human-like characteristics. Being a Seraph, Shemihazah possesses the head of an eagle. (Halel or Satan also has unique features.) They are distinctly different, though, because they are taller than the average man and have very sharp, chiseled features. In my mind, they resemble many depictions I have seen of elves.
All the Iyr have incredible strength, speed, and senses. They also have the ability to affect the environment around them due to their ability to manipulate matter at the molecular level. This ability gives the impression that they have magical powers. They do not sleep, and they have no need for food but require large amounts of concentrated light to maintain their abilities and strength. This is why one of the first technologies developed in Razmadda was the large crystal light converters that peak all of the Iyr's palaces. These crystals concentrate light to nearly the amounts needed to emulate the light they were used to in the heavenly realm.
All the Iyr have incredible strength, speed, and senses. They also have the ability to affect the environment around them due to their ability to manipulate matter at the molecular level. This ability gives the impression that they have magical powers. They do not sleep, and they have no need for food but require large amounts of concentrated light to maintain their abilities and strength. This is why one of the first technologies developed in Razmadda was the large crystal light converters that peak all of the Iyr's palaces. These crystals concentrate light to nearly the amounts needed to emulate the light they were used to in the heavenly realm.
With their trade-off of knowledge for wives they soon posses enormous influence over the affairs of those who have succumbed to their temptation.
05 July 2014
Glossary?
There are many words in The Corruption that have been borrowed from ancient languages: Sumerian, Hebrew, and Sanskrit. However, we do not have a glossary at the end of this book.
Why?
Well, because this book is a series. The first three books: The Corruption, The Tribulation, and The Judgement makes up the Age of the Watchers. This series follows the reigns of Enosh, Kenan, and Jared. It begins with a prologue and it will end with an epilogue. At the very end of the trilogy will be a glossary for the reader's convenience, but we aren't there yet.
Structurally, we are following the Lord of the Rings. Yes, the prologue is a little slow - but have you ever read the prologue for the Hobbit? Feel free to skip it if it is dragging you down. It is Jennifer's nod to literary fiction by creating a frame story. The first seven chapters of The Corruption detail the angelic events, then the action switches to Siriad. Expect the other books to mirror this because we want to follow both the angels and humans during this time.
Once the Age of the Watchers is complete, we have a second series planned (The Age of the Nephilim). This series will be structurally different from the first. These are the Methuselah Diaries, and will follow him as he roams the earth hunting Nephilim. We have not decided on an official name for these yet. For people who prefer one-sided stories, these will be the books for you. They will be written entirely in Methuselah's point of view but span from Enoch to Noah.
We are not the only ones to place a glossary at the end of the trilogy instead of the end of the book. Our words will not change. However, just for reference, know that you are not missing much. Things that have ancient names are primarily: foods, animals, measurements, and people.
Why?
Well, because this book is a series. The first three books: The Corruption, The Tribulation, and The Judgement makes up the Age of the Watchers. This series follows the reigns of Enosh, Kenan, and Jared. It begins with a prologue and it will end with an epilogue. At the very end of the trilogy will be a glossary for the reader's convenience, but we aren't there yet.
Structurally, we are following the Lord of the Rings. Yes, the prologue is a little slow - but have you ever read the prologue for the Hobbit? Feel free to skip it if it is dragging you down. It is Jennifer's nod to literary fiction by creating a frame story. The first seven chapters of The Corruption detail the angelic events, then the action switches to Siriad. Expect the other books to mirror this because we want to follow both the angels and humans during this time.
Once the Age of the Watchers is complete, we have a second series planned (The Age of the Nephilim). This series will be structurally different from the first. These are the Methuselah Diaries, and will follow him as he roams the earth hunting Nephilim. We have not decided on an official name for these yet. For people who prefer one-sided stories, these will be the books for you. They will be written entirely in Methuselah's point of view but span from Enoch to Noah.
We are not the only ones to place a glossary at the end of the trilogy instead of the end of the book. Our words will not change. However, just for reference, know that you are not missing much. Things that have ancient names are primarily: foods, animals, measurements, and people.
10 June 2014
Pre-flood World Map
In addition to having the cover designed, we also had our map drawn out a little better. The new map will begin appearing in print books purchased today and after. However, as of yet, we have been unable to add the map to the Kindle version of the book. For this reason, we are uploading it here:
21 May 2014
Best search
There are many books titled "The Corruption" on Amazon.com. If you are not using our website to purchase the books or the CreateSpace store (which can be accessed from our website by clicking on the book pictures on the home page), then you should type "The Corruption Reinoehl" into the Amazon search bar or just click here. To keep prices lower, this book will only be offered through Amazon/ Kindle and not through extended distribution. It is free through Amazon Prime.
The Corruption NOW AVAILABLE!!!
The Corruption is now available on Amazon, through our CreateSpace store, and on our Website.
There is also a Kindle version you can purchase or borrow for free with Amazon Prime.
There is also a Kindle version you can purchase or borrow for free with Amazon Prime.
10 May 2014
Some real history.
If you have been following us, you know the "Histories of Eden" is loosely based off of a true story. In Genesis 6, it says:
These angels abandoned their posts in heaven and came to live on the pre-diluvian earth. The apocryphal book of Enoch records about 200 or so of them. According to the Book of Enoch, the Watchers brought knowledge and technology to man and helped them to create advanced civilizations before the flood.
"And it happened that, when humankind began to multiply upon the face of the ground, daughters were born to them. Then the sons of God saw the daughters of humankind, that they were beautiful. And they took for themselves wives from all that they chose. And Yahweh said, "My spirit will not abide with humankind forever in that he is Also of flesh. And his days shall be 120 yrs." The Nephalim were upon the earth in those days, and afterward, when the sons of God went into the daughters of humankind and bore children unto them. These were the mighty warriors from ancient times, men of renown.-(Lexham English Bible)Some argue that the "sons of God" do not refer to angels, but the word that is used usually refers to heavenly beings - not sons of earthly kings. Some might also quote where Jesus said that "the angels in heaven do not marry or are given in marriage..."Of course, the key phrase is "angels in heaven."
These angels abandoned their posts in heaven and came to live on the pre-diluvian earth. The apocryphal book of Enoch records about 200 or so of them. According to the Book of Enoch, the Watchers brought knowledge and technology to man and helped them to create advanced civilizations before the flood.
09 May 2014
YEAH! We have a Cover!!!
Below you will get to see the cover for The Corruption. Our artist came through and got it done in time to make the New York BEA (more about that later)!
Now, this is only the front of the book, so the one going to New York will have a little different back (we haven't gotten the back yet). But, I think this is definitely promising. As soon as we have the whole cover, we will be putting it on Amazon.
Now, this is only the front of the book, so the one going to New York will have a little different back (we haven't gotten the back yet). But, I think this is definitely promising. As soon as we have the whole cover, we will be putting it on Amazon.
03 May 2014
Book Cover Update
We are hoping to have a book cover update soon. We will be getting the file in jpeg. Since CreateSpace requires a pdf, we learned how to make that conversion today.
We really need this book published by May 8th, so we may have to consider the temporary book cover/ and then trade it out with the natural one if it isn't done by then.
As we are chopping more things out, we are thinking about adding some of the descriptions here. What do you think?
We really need this book published by May 8th, so we may have to consider the temporary book cover/ and then trade it out with the natural one if it isn't done by then.
As we are chopping more things out, we are thinking about adding some of the descriptions here. What do you think?
02 May 2014
Final edits
We want to give you the best book possible, so while we wait for the artwork, we are doing more editing. The book will probably not be perfect, but we are really trying to get it up there with traditional publishing houses that are a little older than us.
Most of the editing at this point is chopping it down to make it a book that doesn't drag - well maybe the prologue drags, but you can always skip that. Think about the prologue for the Hobbit and you will understand what we mean.
If you read through the first chapter in April, and then you get the book, it would be interesting to know if you think our editing helped. I know when I watch movie cut scenes that ended up on the chopping block, I am usually pretty glad they didn't include them in the actual movie. But, maybe you feel different.
The nice thing is we can always feature the scenes we cut here on our blog.
Most of the editing at this point is chopping it down to make it a book that doesn't drag - well maybe the prologue drags, but you can always skip that. Think about the prologue for the Hobbit and you will understand what we mean.
If you read through the first chapter in April, and then you get the book, it would be interesting to know if you think our editing helped. I know when I watch movie cut scenes that ended up on the chopping block, I am usually pretty glad they didn't include them in the actual movie. But, maybe you feel different.
The nice thing is we can always feature the scenes we cut here on our blog.
01 May 2014
Thank you for bearing with us!
Okay, so you can now access the entire first chapter of the book on here if you read all the posts for April. Our goal was to launch the book, now, but as we were rushing to edit it, we overlooked a minor detail - the cover design.
If you have been following our blog, you know that we seem to have a hard time keeping artists around here. The first artist we hired to do Lillith (back in August 2013) just called today and says he is finally ready to give us what he has, but he isn't satisfied with it. As soon as we get it, we will post it. If you have seen the sketches we posted, it would be hard to think of a picture this guy does that isn't excellent, but artists get very self-conscious about their work.
The next guy we hired took our artwork in a little different direction, but we were happy. We ran into some problems on another book, though, and had to stop artwork on this one.
Naturally, he was my first choice when I thought about a book cover, but he isn't doing so much artwork right now because he has moved into trailers. Hmmm, maybe he would do our trailer.
So, on Monday we hired a cover designer, but it of course takes time. Right now we are thinking this will be done by next week, but we will keep you posted - and we will literally post the coverart as we get it.
If you have been following our blog, you know that we seem to have a hard time keeping artists around here. The first artist we hired to do Lillith (back in August 2013) just called today and says he is finally ready to give us what he has, but he isn't satisfied with it. As soon as we get it, we will post it. If you have seen the sketches we posted, it would be hard to think of a picture this guy does that isn't excellent, but artists get very self-conscious about their work.
The next guy we hired took our artwork in a little different direction, but we were happy. We ran into some problems on another book, though, and had to stop artwork on this one.
Naturally, he was my first choice when I thought about a book cover, but he isn't doing so much artwork right now because he has moved into trailers. Hmmm, maybe he would do our trailer.
So, on Monday we hired a cover designer, but it of course takes time. Right now we are thinking this will be done by next week, but we will keep you posted - and we will literally post the coverart as we get it.
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