Though the Creation Myth supposedly tells of how the Elementum came to be, no one truly knows the beginnings. We do know as long as humans have existed, the Elementum have existed beside them. Tales of The First are abundant, though our knowledge of them is lacking. Historical documents prove they once existed, but do not provide truths of their origins. The main thing to understand is The First are the founders of our society. They created the laws, rituals, and structures of the society by which we live. They established the first Illustratio Conservatory as a safe place for Elementum children to learn about themselves. It still stands in its original place near Rome. They also altered the language of their time to serve our needs. Even today, we still live by the same structure, use the same words, and perform the same rituals. Though The First did little in regards to their supposed charge from The Mother, they set up future generations to live in safety and harmony, not only with nature but also with the realities of the societies developing around them.
Excerpt from “Shaping History: The Elementum Effect”