#eonic mythos

[thebookieper]

The Arcanus Eternum

Long has it been since mages had first gained dominion over death through however blasphemous methods a form of extended nigh-undying existence can be achieved through mastery of each school of magic. Below are 12 forms of immortality.

1st The Sloth - “Lich" Restoration

The 'traditional' lich, no longer wishing to bother with the wastes of life. Indeed, a lich rarely worries about being destroyed, as its phylactery will always return it, so why should it bother? Using this time it can raise endless hordes of undead and can plot revenge on its own time, on its slayer’s progeny. A lich hides its original death within a phylactery, a magical container that if destroyed also destroys the lich.

2nd The Ignorance - "The Echo" Alteration

Preventing their death through sheer denial like that of a revenant, Through their mastery They achieve immortality by simply replacing or duplicating their body and can only be destroyed should every last one be as such.

3rd The Cowardice - “The Gespen” Conjuration

A Tulpa exists its own bastion of a demiplane where the effects of time simply do not apply. Many of them have contingency planes to escape to should anyone someone get past their hordes of monsters which the Gespen uses as proxies to do their bidding on other realms to maintain their eternal youth. Should a Gespen  be killed their body instantly teleports to an aforementioned contingency plane where it regenerates with the help of a familiar. However this leaves the obvious vulnerability of simply targeting the familiar, which is easier said than done.

4th The Lust - “The Regaia" Enchantment

The Regaia lives through others, devouring their soul and replacing it with their own, it is possible for them to control multiple people through splitting conscious, however this will result in a weaker grip on the respective hosts. To defy death the Regaia keeps a sliver of their soul in a comatose husk in which their entire being may be transferred to in the case of termination.

5th The Gluttony - “Sarg” Abjuration

A Sarg is completely incorporeal as it exists in a separate and overlapping plane and interacts with the world through telekinesis. Sargs may shift matter in and out of their plane with only them knowing how. To sustain themselves they require souls that they feast endlessly on the one crossing to the afterlife In the event that they are somehow destroyed. They are resuscitated by a repository of their spirit which serves as a phylactery.

6th The Avarice - "The Gilded" Transmutation

Using transmutation a Gilded slowing turns their flesh to steel or any other such material immune to the ravages of time. They must consume other souls for sustenance as their lack of biology fails to do so. In the event of destruction the soul is transferred to a new metallic body and rises soon after. These bodies must have once been biological, usually taken from their victims and transmuted in the same process save for the lack of a soul living an empty vessel.

7th The Envy- "The Cancer" Transformation

8th The Wrath - “Makt" Evocation

A powerful soul contained bound to bones encased within elemental and elemental shell. A Makt has mastered healing their golem form to such degree that destroying it is nigh impossible. As such it is reckless, destructive, and will often do more damage to itself than its victims can manage themselves. By eliminating their weakness of flesh and mortality, granting themself incredible regeneration while its bones remain intact. Like other common liches, they still share the quality of requiring souls for fuel. The Makt is almost entirely unkillable with their sole weakness being the enchanted bones that bind them to their form.

9th The Malice - “Remnant" Construction

A Remnant has a nigh-endless supply of enslaved constructs having their bodies turned against them through machine puppets the hapless victims can only watch and lament their horrid fate, the immortality of a remnant is thus to subsist off the suffering of their slaves which also induces great susceptibility to possession

10th The Pride - "Saklepa"

A Saklepa achieves immortality by bypassing aging through transferring the effects of time to a phylactery. To circumvent the problem of both the phylactery and, thus themselves turning to dust. A Saklepa will siphon youth, the longer the potential life they consume the more time they get.  In the event of their death, they send their consciousness back in time in an attempt to avoid death, They cannot transfer again until the moment of their previous death, which is one of the two ways of destroying one; the other being the usual of destroying the phylactery and aging the Saklepa to oblivion.

11th The Corruption - “Tulpa"

A ‘minor plane’ slowly growing and consuming other realities so that the Illusion Creature’s self can manifest indefinitely. It is sustained by the belief of other not unlike a god. Its bodies are simply simulacrums, and its realm is cold and manipulative. An information hoarder, like a living library or index. Mirrored surfaces are abound so the creature may gaze at itself always. The Tulpa hides the truth of its original death under multiple layers of illusions. Souls lost within the Tulpa become its nourishment, but it feeds best on a life lived within the belief of its reality. Destruction of a Tulpa can only be achieved by unraveling their web of lies and deceit.

12th The Despair - “Hadrach"

A person who has removed themselves from time by sheer degree of prescience, witnessing the extent of time and reality around it, understanding in full the suffering of existence. The Despair sees and knows all, and must simply follow the path that keeps it immortal. As long as it has a divide in the road, it can take the deathless path. It spends it's time scrying the circumstances of possible death. Particularly powerful Hadrachs may leave an impression of their being using their knowledge of the future. Unlike most Liches it does not require souls by definition however to cross paths with one is to become entangled in its machinations. However a Hadrach is never truly undying for their path always must end at one point. Forcing it into a "dead" end is the only way to reliably eliminate one.

[bookieper]

The Capstone Ritual

By Emperor Tetron Ponzi

1. Premise

It has been discovered that single Soul may be split into 7 shards at most without fracture, revealed by  the Dark Lich Molyvort after shattering his very being upon attempting the creation of a seventh Phylactery.

Thus with the limit established, a simple ritual for nigh-unlimited power can be extrapolated based on the premise 1 Soul equals 7 Shards.

2. Ritual

Participants in the ritual include:

1 Overprime

7 Primes

7^n Composites

The simplicity of the ritual is its ability to preformed ad infinitum, exponentially increasing power of all participants with every successive cycle.

The ritual is preformed on the basis that Factors Receive and Dividends of them gift.

The Primary Cycle begins with the Overprime as First Factor who is granted 1 shard from each of the 7 Primes assuming Dividend, forming an Octet. Each Dividend granting 1 shard to their factor leaving each prime with 6 remaining shards.

The Secondary Cycle has the 7 Primes then assume the role of Factor are each granted 1 shard each from 7 First Composites each who become their Dividends returning each Prime to 7 Shards with 6 shards surplus.

The Primes are granted 3 shards of the surplus and 2 shards are given to their Factor and 1 shard is granted to the Overprime. As Primes are the first Dividends 3 shards go the the First Factor

The Tertiary Cycle has the Composites then assume the role of factor and repeat the process with 7 Dividends each gaining 3 shards with 2 shards each given to their factors; the Prime and 1 shard each granted to the Overprime

The Fourth cycle repeats the ritual with Second Composites factoring from Third composites and First composites gaining 2 shards each

Successive cycles increase power further as Factors hold shards over Dividends which hold shards over lesser Dividends

As 1 soul consists of 7 shards total the First Cycle may start once again forming a successive Octet consisting partially if not completely of members in previous Cycles.

3. Pyramid Hierarchy

Hierarchy in the Pyramid Titles consisting of Rank which is based on Cycle seniority as well as Tier being number of cycles participated in.

Ranks are as follows:

1. Overprime

2. Prime

3. First Composite

4. Second Composite

5. Third Composite etc.

Tiers are as follows:

7. Adamance

6. Titan

5. Platinum

4. Gold

3. Silver

2. Bronze

1. Copper

They also correspond to days of the week on call.

So a participant in Fourth Cycle and in 4 more subsequent cycles has the title of Second Platinum.

The Overprime is ranked simply as Emperor and the Primes are titled numerically based on total dividends

4. Alternate Models

While in a Monarchy there exists a single Overprime there are alternative models with double or triple Overprimes each being Factor and Dividend for each of their counterparts.

These Duumvirate and Triumvirate models would likely be quite unstable as Overprimes may seek the destruction of their rival in order to acquire dominion over their Shards.

While Tetrarchy, Pentarchy, and Hexarchy models may be more stable due to division of power they are still in danger of collapsing due to Overprimes allying to do much the same, decreasing the total amount and leading to an even more precarious position.

However the most stable of these modules of are course the most dangerous and least practical.

The Titanomachy model has all 7 Overprimes in possession of a Shard from each Overprime with the Final shards taken from a single Sacrificial Soul. This combination of shards resulting in a Nigh-Gestalt Entity processing 7 Vessels.

Taking this to this extreme is the Octal Singularity where the 8 Overprimes are only defined by the Shard that they do not possess.

[occazeon]

The 8 Spheres

Nova: The Winds of Creation

Stars: The Seeds of Formation

Sun: The Fruit of Day

Maw: The Crawling Decay

Earth: The Root of Life

Moon: The Shell of Night

Skies: The Heights Above

Seas: The Depths Below

[thebookieper]

The Spring Courts

The Spring Courts regulate the season of Spring and represent the Growth and Rains of the season, as well as the suit of Hearts or Cups

 Court of Fertility

Symbol: A blooming flower or a fertile field.

Duties: This court is responsible for the health and abundance of the land. They ensure that soil is rich and ready for planting, promote the growth of crops and flora, and assist in enhancing the fertility of both the land and creatures.

Notable Members:

Baron of Fertile Lands

Herald of Budding Fields

The Green Knight

Page of Flowing Nectar

Squire of the Green Knight

2. Court of Dawn

Symbol: A rising sun or a delicate morning dew.

Duties: The Court of Dawn oversees the awakening of nature, guiding the early stages of growth and renewal. Their duties include nurturing new beginnings, encouraging the sprouting of plants, and fostering the start of new ventures and relationships.

Notable Members:

Scion of Spring

Queen of The Blooming Day

Princess of Daybreak

Duke of Rising Crescent

Seer of Dreams

3. Court of Storms

Symbol: A thundercloud or lightning bolt.

Duties: The Court of Storms manages the weather and storms of spring, ensuring that rain and thunderstorms nourish the earth. They are involved in balancing the elements, preventing destructive weather while allowing beneficial storms to aid growth.

Notable Members:

Countess of Pouring Storms

Rider of Plague

Hunter of Iron Fowl

Rogue of Clouding Mist

Knave of Turning Tide

[thebookieper]

The Fae Courts

Governing the natural world, The Fae Courts are divided into the 4 seasons with 3 courts each rotating secularly they are as follows

Spring Courts

Summer Courts

Fall Courts

Winter Courts

Court of Fertility

Court of Dawn

Court of Storms

Court of Blossoms

Court of Zenith

Court of Blazes

Court of Harvest

Court of Dusk

Court of Gusts

Court of Frost

Court of Stars

Court of Blizzards

They are also divided into a 15 level hierarchy the highest ranks with the greatest value and the lowest ranks having the highest potential.

A. King

K. Prince

Q. Duke

J. Count

N. Baron

X. Rider

9. Seer

8. Rouge

7. Knave

6. Herald

5. Knight

4. Page

3. Squire

2. Scion

[thebookieper]

The Summer Courts

The Summer Courts regulate the season of Summer and represent the light and fire of it as well as the suit of Clubs or Wands

4. Court of Blossoms

Symbol: A vibrant flower in full bloom.

Duties: This court celebrates the peak of growth and blooming. Their duties include ensuring the flourishing of summer flora, enhancing the beauty of the season, and fostering the peak of agricultural and natural abundance.

Notable Members:

Baroness of Radiant Blooms

Seer of Mirage

Herald of Rapid Growth

Page of Supple Roots

Squire of the Red Knight

5. Court of Zenith

Symbol: The sun at its highest point or a radiant sunburst.

Duties: The Court of Zenith oversees the height of summer, managing the energy and warmth that fuel growth. They are responsible for maintaining balance in the peak energy of the season, ensuring the full ripening of crops and promoting vitality.

Notable Members:

Scion of Summer

Prince of High Noon

Duchess of Noctal Zenith

Knave of Deep Drought

The Red Knight

6. Court of Blazes

Symbol: A roaring flame or sunburst with intense heat.

Duties: This court handles the intense heat and energy of late summer. Their role involves managing high temperatures, supporting the maturation of crops, and guiding the passionate, energetic aspects of summer’s end.

Notable Members

Queen of Burning Solstice

Count of Scarlet Blazes

Rider of War

Hunter of the Copper Hare

Rogue of Blistering Heat

[thebookieper]

Major Arcana I

The Magician

I am the Bookkeeper

I Record,

I Gamble,

I Deal.

I Will it

Knowledge Archived

Objectives Achieved

Dues Answered

With the Staff of the Artisan I Note what Was

With the Blade of the Chivalry I Smite what is Ill

With the Axe of the Merchant I Gain what Is.

With the Spear of the Soldiery I Guard what is Well

I spin the Wheel of Fortune to sunder the Towers of Heirophants

I Hang the Devils and Emperors seeking to bind Man

I gain Strength from their Death and create The World greater for it.

I am the Bookkeeper and this is my Will

My Archive

Seeds of Creation

The First Five

The Eight Spheres

Laws of Magic

The Sources

The Schools

Forces of Reality

The Heavenly Choirs

The Infernal Circles

The Fae Courts

The Sentinel Codes

The Undying

The Capstone Ritual

The Arcanis Eternum

Character Profiles

Heirs of the Titans

Bian Bai: Silvertides

Wayne Wilson: Crescent Moon

Rowan Rust: Scythe of Sands

Yale Jaegar: Stormstrike

Cracks of Corruption

Ceravine: Ballad of the Woods

Hasterm: Wild Doctor

Nox: String Technician

Eons

Counter: Fury's Scourge

Splice: Chronomancer

[thebookieper]

The Fundamental Five

There was only Null

They were nothing, yet everything

The seed of the universe itself

The star that birthed Aether

The pure light expanding beyond

The energy of creation itself

The universe resulting was Infinity

The truly boundless world

The sphere of existence itself

The world soon sprung Will

The desire to act and change

The determiner of reality itself

The great creations became Void

The inevitable entropy

The end of everything and all

The emptiness would result in Null

[thebookieper]

Counter: Fury's Lash

Name: Unknown

Alias: Counter (Vindi to her friends)

Epithet: Disciple of Wrath

Age: 33

Gender: Female

Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Motivation: Red, White (Zealous Justice)

Philosophy: Pragmatic ideals yet more hedonistic in practice

Class: Ranger

Role: Control

Eyes: Crimson

Hair: Brunnete, shoulder length, tied back to keep out of eyes with a few stray bangs for flair

Height: 6'3"

Weight: 133 Pounds

Appearance: Standard cowboy dress with hat, poncho that hides bat wings possibly cybernetic definitely augmented, in black and red with hints of gold.

Personality: Rather sociable and knows how to contain her endless bloodlust for the long con

Background: Was friends with victims of assault, turned on her assailant leading to bloody death with many more to follow.

Skills: Hunting, tracking, stealth,

Strengths: Relentlessness

Weaknesses: Hubris, Distractable

Likes: Justice, Scare tactics, Theatrics, Glory

Dislikes: Willful corruption, blind ideals, things not staying where they are put

Notable Items: Strand of the Enryies

Hobbies: Torture, Pranks, Guitar, Piano

Summery: A bounty hunter with the classic western flair with her signature whip and bat wings who seems more intent on punishing the truly reviled in society. She stakes out her quarries meticulously as to induce the complete helplessness that their poor victims experienced. She lives for the hunt and inducing, dread, horror, and terror in the lowest of the low, yes she definitely knows the difference and will certainly make sure you know the difference (Through meticulous if tangential explanation rather than performance if you've done nothing worthy of her scorn). After stalking her victims for weeks (she usually juggles multiple in the area as to give time to stew them in paranoia) She descends upon them for the final chase, wings spread, moonlit silhouette. The crackle of her laughter punctuated with the crack of the whip. Though once again if you haven't fallen off the cliff of decency into the pit of heinous crimes she's rather affable even when under the pursuit of "Law" which she takes good care not to kill the good men just doing their jobs, though in downtime she takes great delight in harassing the corrupt. 

Quotes:

"Some think you deserve death, me? I say it's butchering the cow long before it's gone dry."

"Somewhere out there there's a happy ending for ya, surrounded by loved ones and family, free from all the trouble, all the problems, all ya desires fulfilled to ya heart's content. But not here, not ever here, Instead you'll die slowly and surely, painfully and pitifully, filled with fear and frustration at your fate. Think of it as a free trial of hell where you forget to cancel it after a month so the payment goes through anyway. Least I could do for your victims, I mean Hell. for all I know you could be sent to some rancid shithole of a place where ya get all of your sick kicks in. It's cliché at this point but you're gonna be here for a long time, and you'll most certainly wish you weren't.

"Surprised ta see ya still alive? I love that trick, tells ya quite a bit 'bout a person in what comes out to face death, gives 'em quite the scare too. Shame that the effects don't hold up all too well with repeated usage, always at least a slight doubt of death after that. Oh well, suppose I'll just leave you wishin' for it instead, works well enough for me.

"An eye for an eye? How many eyes ya think the one rotten bastard's got? I mean are you serious? Not like sin's a liquid asset I can just write out a check for and have the IRS go after the rancid shitheel, no this is a one man operation, gotta get ya hands much more dirty than that… That's even dumber than the whole "dig two graves" spiel and not from the "Oh I'm gonna kill way more than two people" buffoonery, but for the simple fact that when purgin' the scum of the Earth from the Earth last thing you want is for them to be memorialize them within the Earth! As much as a fan of I am of the "buried alive" routine there's no sense in just leaving the 'em there. Not like I'm plantin' a dang tree… Like even tossing 'em out ta the birds cruel and vicious as they may be at least they provide a vital service. Sorta like me! Anyways this way with all they took in life they at least give something back ta nature… well that and whatever loose change they got on hand, and mind you a lot of loose change, granted plenty of it's illegal, like capital B black market stuff, immoral as well as illegal! Though I suppose the other spoils are ample enough… "

"Best part about hope is how easy it is to give, and when you yank it back, like teasing some mutt with a bone, not that I would condone animal cruelty, few things are as innocent as a being with only the basest instincts and yet still the capacity for love.

[thebookieper]

Paper currency invented due to a Dragon wanting to hoard all the gold using fiat currency to run the Economy to find more gold. Other dragons soon do the same leading to a plethora of differing banknotes which are worthless to the dragon that created them only.

[occazeon]

The Fundamental Five

There was only Null

They were nothing, yet everything

The seed of the universe itself

The star that birthed Aether

The pure light expanding beyond

The energy of creation itself

The universe resulting was Infinity

The truly boundless world

The sphere of existence itself

The world soon sprung Will

The desire to act and change

The determiner of reality itself

The great creations became Void

The inevitable entrop

The end of everything and all

The emptyness would result in Null