A shimmering celestial bridge that serves as the only path for souls to cross from Middle-Earth into the halls of Athalaz.
Aliases
- The Rainbow Bridge
See Also
Athalaz (The destination)
Sydeir (The state required to cross)
The Wall (The starting point)
Vyaneir (Those who have successfully crossed)
Specifics
The Starting Point: The bridge begins exactly where the Great Wall stands. The Wall acts as a barrier that blocks the way between this physical world and the next, making the Baifōrstr the only "open door" (Promises and Covenants 2:60).
The Key to Entry: You cannot find or walk upon the bridge simply by searching for it with your eyes. To see the Baifōrstr, a person must first come up in Sydeir—a state of deep spiritual communion—which allows them to perceive the bridge and step onto it (Book of the Dead 2:27).
The Destination: The bridge leads directly across the void to the thrones of Athalaz, the burning home of the Aiylōhyme (Promises and Covenants 2:28).
A Path for the Righteous: It is the route taken by those who have fulfilled their covenants and are ready to return to the higher realms as Vyaneir (Book of the Dead 5:8).
Observations and Speculations
More Than Just Colors: While it is called a "Rainbow Bridge," we wonder if the colors are actually different frequencies of light that match the spiritual state of the person crossing. Perhaps the bridge changes color depending on the soul of the one walking upon it.
The Wall's Purpose: It is curious that the bridge requires a "Wall" to start from. This suggests that you cannot simply float into Athalaz; there must be a specific point of departure—a place where the physical world ends and the spiritual journey begins.
A Bridge of Memory: Since the bridge connects us back to our celestial home, crossing it might feel less like traveling to a new place and more like remembering where we actually belong.
Citations
The Book of Promises and Covenants
2:60 "...the wall, which is the wall that blocks the way between this world and the bridge unto Athalaz."
2:28 "...And it leads unto the very throne of Athalaz that you might behold the Aiylōhyme who are glory upon glory."
The Book of the Dead
2:27 "...that they must needs step foot up in Sydeir still that they might come unto the thrones of Athalaz."
5:8 "...take that one across the bridge unto Athalaz where the Aiylōhyme dwell."