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The Uncreated Light is the most common designation for the incorporeal exocosmic super-intellect worshiped by the [[Bright Way]]. According to Claravian theology, it dwells outside of space and time and is responsible for bringing the universe into existence.

The Uncreated Light is the most common designation for the incorporeal noncontingent exocosmic super-intellect worshiped by the [[Bright Way]]. According to Claravian theology, it dwells outside of space and time and is responsible for bringing the universe into existence.

It lacks a name, as that would imply there are more than one of its kind that would need to be distinguished with names. ''The Uncreated Light'' is thus considered a descriptor rather than a proper name. Various other epithets and kennings are used to refer to it. It is said to belong to no broader category to which even a common noun can be applied. Very orthodox Wayfarers avoid using words such as ''God'' or ''deity'' to describe it, though most will admit those words fit well enough when pressed.

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	The Uncreated Light is the most common designation for the incorporeal exocosmic super-intellect worshiped by the [[Bright Way]]. According to Claravian theology, it dwells outside of space and time and is responsible for bringing the universe into existence.		The Uncreated Light is the most common designation for the incorporeal noncontingent exocosmic super-intellect worshiped by the [[Bright Way]]. According to Claravian theology, it dwells outside of space and time and is responsible for bringing the universe into existence.

	It lacks a name, as that would imply there are more than one of its kind that would need to be distinguished with names. ''The Uncreated Light'' is thus considered a descriptor rather than a proper name. Various other epithets and kennings are used to refer to it. It is said to belong to no broader category to which even a common noun can be applied. Very orthodox Wayfarers avoid using words such as ''God'' or ''deity'' to describe it, though most will admit those words fit well enough when pressed.		It lacks a name, as that would imply there are more than one of its kind that would need to be distinguished with names. ''The Uncreated Light'' is thus considered a descriptor rather than a proper name. Various other epithets and kennings are used to refer to it. It is said to belong to no broader category to which even a common noun can be applied. Very orthodox Wayfarers avoid using words such as ''God'' or ''deity'' to describe it, though most will admit those words fit well enough when pressed.