The Celestial Schism

The Celestial Schism was a cataclysmic event that was once unfathomable. One of the Mother's favored sons, the Shepherd, rallied angels to his cause and rebelled against her rule.

Discontent Plotting
The Shepherd first began with deciphering whom among the divine were dissatisfied with the rules set out by his Mother. He convinced the future demons that the Mother would not alter their ultimate fate due to her blatant favoritism for humanity.

During his preparations, he researched forbidden magic on capturing another being's soul and consuming it for more power.

The First Strike
In order to secure a realm outside of heaven, the Shepherd ambushed the lovers of Sea and Moon. He launched his surprise with the completion of a ritual that bound the Lady. While the Lord of the Moon fought valiantly to defend his lover, he was ultimately severely wounded and sent hurling back to the sky. The goddess was reduced to nothing after her soul was devoured by the betrayer.

Recovery
"What do I care for those beneath me?" - Lady of the Sky

The Guardian called upon the other deities to confront his brother. His Mother was unresponsive in her grief and the Lady of the Sky refused to involve herself in the battle. The Lord of the Moon, despite his wish for vengeance, was incapable of contributing to the battle.

Climatic Clash
The three loyal deities were confident that they could achieve victory with ease. Their hubris led to them being caught off-guard by their enemy's powers. He twisted the Lord of the Sun's mind and sent him to attack his brother. With this opportunity, he seized the Lady of the Land. As an act of sacrifice, she destroyed her own soul to deny him the power.

The resulting explosion disoriented the betrayer. His illusion was dispelled and the two survivors were able to overpower him. They banished him to the bottom of the sea and have maintained the bindings ever since.