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The Praxis Initiative Headquarter's is located in the center of the known All-verse, a world that was previously destroyed by war. The Initiative Headquarters is a base that floats aimlessly in space and is either sprawling with Initiative agents, or refugees from universes that couldn't be saved. The Initiative Headquarters is two parts; one part a massive city that is home to both the Initiative agents, and the refugees. It takes the appearance of a high-tech city, but it has different "sections". Each of these sections is meant to emulate a person's home universe, such as some areas looking like a medieval village, a desert wasteland, etc, etc, so the inhabitants feel more at home. These areas are rather well-maintained by the efforts of the Praxis staff, however certain areas are rife with crime and gang violence. The center of the city is a massive tower that is the Initiative Headquarters, home to all their operations. Where they contain a large variety of vehicles, weapons, and other gadgets, and have portals to practically anywhere in the All-Verse. When there is a disruption in the universe, a team will be sent to correct it.

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• Praxis is home to a variety of different species. Some from every universe, and the last survivors of some worlds that couldn't make it.

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Praxis is meant to be a hub-world for the cast, and headquarters of all operations. In between missions, things will take place here. This place is essentially meant to be a stand-in for Traverse-town from Kingdom Hearts.

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^{Inspirations: Anarchy Reigns, Armored Core, Metal Gear, Afro-Samurai, Black Lagoon, Furi.}

The Titanverse is a futuristic version of the world that we live in except for one fact; technology has undergone exponential growth. Things that were seemingly fantasy such as advanced artificial intelligence, cybernetics, and large pilotable robots became the norm in the military. This didn't come without any consequences, however; the world is a massive wasteland that is roaming with mutated monsters and massive alien lifeforms wreak havoc. In the past, there was a golden age, where there was no war, no famine, just peace, but it came with overpopulation and there were hardly enough resources to sustain everyone. The gap between the rich and the poor became so wide that it was barely amusing. The golden age was shattered in an instant as the governments of the world went to war with each other in order to seize their resources and land.

This was known as the Final War, not world war three as it was a massive war that was meant to determine which nation became the dominant one. It changed everything as mechanical marvels such as the Shells, walking arms platforms, became the norm on the battlefield and moving fortresses known as Bastions became feared. The face of war had completely changed as nations everywhere attempted to create weapons that would trounce the opposition, and the arms race was at the expense of the people in these nations. Eventually, the world was torn to pieces, what were once illustrious cities were just ruins filled with the skeletons of those who fell in the war. Eventually, there was nothing left to fight for, nations were burnt to the ground, and the people were killed. They singlehandedly solved the population issue that started the war - however, the people began to flock towards corporations that eventually seized control of the remaining nations. Thus, ending the Final War, but its repercussions would be felt for generations.

The various corporations that took over attempted to build up something new. So technologies were developed such as cybernetics that quickly became the norm as they attempted to replace body parts lost in the war. Other technologies and medicines were developed to attempt to mend these people's wounds. However, the organization's rampant industrialization has polluted what was left of the world, causing rampant contamination and mutations to occur in the masses of people. The few who weren't contaminated quickly fled to pollution-free spaces known as Sanctums to live out their years. As many who have undergone these mutations have become wild monsters, or even lost limbs due to the mutations.

Advances in cybernetic technology meant that the corporations could create weaponized cyborgs in an attempt to wage war against not only the mutants but the other corporations. The name "Final War" was a misnomer because the corporations began to wage war against each other for domination of the free spaces, and control over the Sanctums. They employed their armies, developed their own Shells, Bastions, and other weapons, in an attempt to destroy the other corporations.

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PARAGON INDUSTRIES

Paragon is an organization that is a combination of several different smaller companies with the grand goal of everyone else getting ahead in the current status quo. They have managed to compete with the heavy hitters in the industry and have established themselves as a versatile company. Unlike the other companies, they have no real specialization but produce a wide range of technology from cybernetics, biomedical, to war machines such as Titan Shells. They have functionally declared war on Murakumo Robotics, and Grand Union, over control over America and Europe. Paragon is controlled by a council of sorts that are headed by the various smaller companies, and they all vote on what decisions to make. Other than that, each organization is free to do as they please long as they don't compete with the other organizations within Paragon. As a result of this, one major issue the Industries sees is that their organization is too chaotic and that there's too much conflict of interest that halts Paragon from getting ahead.

MURAKUMO ROBOTICS

Rising out of Japan, Murakumo Robotics have added other East Asian countries under their control such as Korea and China. They quickly established themselves as a superpower among the corporations, and have gone relatively unchallenged until they attempted to push into Europe. Which brought them into conflict with both Grand Union and Paragon, and there are talks that they may clash with the Remnants of the Russian Federation. Murakumo, as their name suggests, specialize in robotics and are the leader in robotic technology. In cities owned by the company, they have robot servants doing menial tasks for the citizens and have lasers and other technology we deem "futuristic" as household items. Which extends to their armies, as Murakumo has the lowest population, they have delegated their entire armies to machines. They have an automated army that is controlled by a network of "Operators" that give out orders as if they were real soldiers. This goes from basic footsoldiers, to even having automated Shells and Bastions. However, while their armies are feared worldwide, they are easily exploited, and it has come to the point where Murakumo may be deploying frontline soldiers.

GRAND UNION
Born out of the remnants of NATO, the Grand Union is both the remnants of America and Western Europe. It is easily the largest and most bustling populated of the companies, but are lagging behind in technology. They are forced to use technology that was considered outdated for the time (but nonetheless a threat) as their technological advantage comes in the domestic fields. Their medicine, economy, and such, are top-tier, far above the other corporations that they attempt to emulate them. However, Grand Union is a force to be reckoned with, having an army of foot soldiers and drones that are easily the most numerous. Grand Union has a fleet of Bastions that are feared worldwide, and their Shells aren't too shabby, either. Grand Union's government is somewhat based off of the United State's; with a Senate that elects a CEO. This CEO has control of the company until he either dies, steps down, or is impeached, and then the process begins anew.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION
The only global superpower to make it through the war, and while their nation isn't as large as it used to be, they've managed to hold their lines. Their borders are lined with massive walls that are manned with massive cannons and their citizens are indoctrinated into xenophobia of the outside world. That they are invaders ready to come in and take what they have. Thus, the Russian Federation is quite self-sufficient and has massive cities. However, they have been amassing an army with the intent of taking back their old territory, and don't plan on stopping there. Their elected president never considered the war over and intends to finish it with their army of Shells and Bastions.

WOLFHOUND MERCENARY INC
When the wars ended, many soldiers took to becoming mercenaries to put food on the table for their families. They worked for whoever paid the most, and soon a man formed WOLFHOUND, the world famous mercenary group. They act as an arbitration group between mercenaries, and corporations and anybody else that wishes to hire a WOLFHOUND. They consider themselves to be strictly neutral and will take jobs for anybody long as they pay. WOLFHOUND is notable for having many Shells at their disposal that make many corporations nervous, but many of their forces are combat cyborgs. The mercenaries themselves are practically given free will to do as they please but are responsible for maintenance, ammo, travel, and anything else along those lines.

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The Shells are the high-tech fighting vehicles that the universe is named after. Shells were developed pre-Stormrise and were such a huge factor in the Apex War that they more or less became the deciding factor in battles. As they carry extraordinary firepower and strength and backed by a good pilot, they can easily take an army alone. There are different types of shells depending on their size, Dragon, King, Tyrant, Titan, and God. Dragon-Shells are around five to ten meters tall and are easily the fastest and most mobile of the Shells, but cannot carry too many weaponry. King-Shells are fifteen meters to twenty and carry heavier weaponry. Tyrant Shells are twenty meters to thirty-five meters and Titan Shells are thirty-five meters to forty-five. God-Shells are among the largest and most powerful of the Shells, and are, as they are named, Gods of the Battlefield. They are stated to be invincible but are very rare.

Shells have many pieces to them, but they are generally bipedal (but some Shells are quadrupedal, or even have tank treads or are jets). They have various parts to them, a cockpit, generator, targeting controls, etc. However, every Shell has a part that is vital to them: A Gravity Matrix. A relatively recent invention that allows the Shells to maneuver, the Gravity Matrix controls a Shell's gravity and prevents them from collapsing in on their own weight. The larger the Shell, the larger the Gravity Matrix. But these gravity matrixes are sensitive pieces of technology, and if damaged could greatly inhibit Shell's mobility. What's more, if it's destroyed, then the Shell will go with it. These weak points are heavily armored or shielded, as nobody can afford to lose a shell.

Shells are highly sought after pieces of technology, with pilots being treated as masters of the battlefield. One of the main strengths of a Shell is their customization. Pilots can customize their Shell units to fit their needs. From being a heavy-weapons bruiser to a lightning fast sniper, the main strength of the Shells are their versatility. However, that comes with the weakness of having a hefty price attached to them. Shells are incredibly expensive, and hard to upkeep. Only the top corporations are able to reliably maintain their own team of Shell pilots, or hire mercenaries from WOLFHOUND INC.

Shell pilots are hard to come across. As Shell is a difficult and expensive piece of technology, not everyone gets a chance to pilot one. The best way to become one is through the corporations, who will give a worthy member of their fighting force a chance of becoming a pilot. However, a pilot has to go through a series of at least twenty tests before they're even let near it. Which means that only the best of the best are allowed to become Shell pilots.

Despite the vast array of customization, there are quite a few features that are consistent between all the Shells. For starters, height. Most Shell models are thirty meters in height, with some being shorter, or larger. The standard Shell unit is bipedal, with some having four legs. Shell models are generally capable of holding four weapons (with the option to have two extra backup weapons); weapons held in hands, and weapons mounted on the back (shoulders) of the Shell. These can be any weapon, but some pilots omit to give their Shells a large number of weapons due to weight, and costs. In addition, no Shell can use all weapons at once - pilots have to switch from back weapons to handheld weapons.

Due to the market demands, almost every corporation produce parts and weapons for Shells. Free to sell to all with pockets big enough to purchase them. However, most Shell parts are used in their own Shell units, with a small amount sold to the general market.

BASTIONS

BASTIONS... legendary weapons. Bastions are, as the name implies, massive mobile fortresses super weapons deployed by the Corporations after being developed in secret. Once the Corporations began their grand offensive against the nations of the world, they were widely successful with not a single Bastion being destroyed. Since then, the Bastion always saw usage as a means of maintaining control over their territory and persuading other corporations from attacking them. Bastions are incredibly powerful weapons capable of giving a squad of Shells a problem. They are the only form of weaponry above the powerful Shells. However, they are still capable of falling to a well-prepared and equipped team of Shells (with rumors having it that a single Shell once defeated a Bastion). Bastions come in many shapes and sizes and can be ground-bound, airborne, or a sea-vessel. Every major corporation has at least two Bastions, with more being developed. However, they are a point of controversy and contention, as many want a limit placed on the amount of Bastion each Corporation may have

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• PURE
  Pure human beings are being that have not been touched by radiation or pollution and are considered to be higher-class citizens. When the war ended and the pollution started they all fled to Sanctums before they could be contaminated and live in relative safety from the war. They forbid any "unpure" human being to come near their cities without a hazmat suit and refuse to leave their Sanctums. Many of the Pure are the leaders of the corporations, and they treat unpure human beings as expendable.
• CYBORGS
  Cybernetics was the development of technology that melded both man and machine together and has come a very long way. Now a variety of different cybernetics is available, from replacing missing limbs and organs, to basically giving a person superhuman abilities. Cybernetics are capable of many feats that would be impossible in our modern time. It has become a common sight to see on the street as many people have lost their limbs to either war or mutations, but there are more advanced cyborgs out there. Many of these are known as "Combat Cyborgs" and these are cyborgs who have been given top of the line cybernetics that has basically turned them into super soldiers. They have superhuman abilities and are given incredibly powerful weaponry (which can range from guns to swords) and can decimate a squad of average soldiers on the battlefield. However, it's not an idealistic dream, as the body rejecting the part is still a real possibility. Drugs have been developed that prevent rejection but they are not infallible, nor are they perfect. Many have to cope with the loss of their bodyparts, or even up to their entire humanity.
• AI
  Artificial Intelligence is a relatively recent invention by the corporations as they attempted to produce intelligent machines in an attempt to improve life quality. As a result, there are many AIs used in a variety of different fields, such as the domestic and military fields. However, there is a limit in place on all AIs that they cannot be capable of learning, or be intelligent as a human out of fear of a robotic uprising. However, certain scientists attempt to do so anyway... to various levels of results.
• MUTANTS
  The pollution and radiation in the world have mutated a large chunk of life. They range from mutated plants to animals, to even people - which make up a large chunk of the landscape. They make roaming the destroyed cities and countrysides very dangerous as many of them are infested with hostile mutants. One may run into a horde of mutated rats or may be devoured by a mutated plant. The mutations vary, to maybe say having an extra limb or an arm, to being completely mutated into a savage beast. A majority of humans have been mutated, but retain their intelligence - they usually amputated and replaced with cybernetics. However, some are massive monsters that barely retain intelligence or memory of their old lives, and are dangerous enough to be on par with combat cyborgs. However, they barely go past twenty or so feet in height and are no match for a Shell or a Bastion.

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I am totally going to make a Roleplay out of this one day. I promise.

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In a world much like our own, an event took place in the 1960s known as Delta-Storm, a meteor shower that showered the world with crystals that had strange energy in them. If compatible, this energy would turn a human being into a "Metahuman" and give them powers over reality itself, from super strength to manipulation of the elements, to peaking into the minds of others or even altering the powers of others. Only five percent of all humans are Metahuman, but they are a constant source of debate, as many have abused their abilities. Which lead to the creation of Metahuman regulation agencies worldwide, most notably the Federal Agency of Metahuman Affairs (FAMA) in the US, the Chinese created the Metahuman Armed Police Force, while the Russian Federation created the Wurdulac and the list goes on. These Metahumans consist of men, women, children, and are under constant threat of various nefarious organization. Most notably of all, the strange REAPER terrorist group, whom attack organizations that seem to be getting too far ahead, political targets, and other groups. REAPER has gone to war with many Metahuman regulation groups and have taken on governments and come out alive, and they are lead by Abel, the most terrifying man in the world.

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• Metahumans: Beings that have been infected with the Delta=Point energy and have become superhuman. They gain a different power depending on what type of crystal or energy they have come in contact with. Yellow Crystals give physical powers, blue crystals give mental powers, red crystals give elemental abilities, green crystals give the ability to give alterations to other abilities, and white crystals give the more esoteric abilities. There are instances were Metahumans have been exposed to multiple types of energy and have abilities that span multiple categories, they are known as "Chromatic-types". Also, if a Metahuman were to touch a crystal that corresponds with their type, they will receive a huge power boost. Thus Metahumans have a variety of different powers, but they all come with a deadly drawback; upon overuse a Metahuman will "ash". Which means they'll practically self-destruct, turning into ash.

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An adaptation of my Metaverse for this RP. If you want more information on the Metahumans, just drag your sweet ass here

In the Koruce system, the Zoolith - Korth coalition rule. Each and every one of their machines, structure and tool are made or grown from organic materials. Originally, such materials were harvested and appriopriated from natural sources, but as time has gone on they have learnt how to manipulate it, specialising in bio-engineering. The forgo the strange glistening (yet not wet) materials of the ones before - the Zoolith call them the Zoolun, and Korth the Chulum. The remains of their work litter the worlds - to follow in their footsteps would surely result in the same tragedy that befell them.



The Zoolith, as would be expected from a parasitic life forms, lean towards an ideology that ruthlessly exploits resources. Due to them being able to possess a variety of hosts, familial bonds are essentially non-existent naturally, and though they work in groups, it is to benefit the self - 'democratic' capitalism is the typical type of government the Zoolith's equivalent to countries upheld. Natural life is essentially absent from their worlds, dominated by animals they have tampered with or which have been forced to adapt to survive their invasive tendencies. Exploitation is unsustainably rampant, leading to their current state where they seem to be both prosperous and on the verge of collapse, propped up by treaties with the Korth.
The Korth take on a more reserved, long lasting approach. They lean towards liberal democracy: their ideology is that everyone should be provided the basic necessities required to be content with life, at the very least; resources beyond that are allocated to those who show competence/voted for by the community - a scientist will be provided the necessary tools to pursue a promising avenue of research, for example. They generally believe in keeping things in a state of sustainable balance and to always keep in mind how one's actions will affect the whole, less they dig a grave both for themselves and everyone around them. Currently, they are the main power in the Koruce system due to their crops being perhaps one of the only things preventing the majority of the Zoolith from caving in on themselves - such trade between the species have been highly profitable for the Korth, and the Zoolith dependant.

• Zoolith - sentient parasites/symbiotes that bind themselves to a creatures brain/nervous system (typically these creatures are bread for such a purpose, but un-tailored ones can still function). They breed by injecting eggs into host creatures - due to this, and the wide range of animals that may host them, familial bonds are essentially non-existent for the Zoolith. Most are highly selfish, mainly since they know nothing else. They specialise in animal engineering, creating work beasts and buildings from. Most of their settlements resemble an amalgamation of giant animals, or their remains. A typical adult is the size of a basketball; their brain makes up the majority of their mass, and they are reliant on their host for nutrients. A Zoolith will prioritise imbedding themselves in positions that keeps them well protected that will hinder their host as little as possible. Due to their size, internal positions are rarely possible. To compensate, they form hard shells around themselves for protection. Issues relating to imbedding are rare in modern Zoolith society however; genetic engineering has allowed for the creation of 'ports' built for the purpose, cheaper host bodies only having one or two options which increase with price.
  The creatures original brain remains intact to preverse the automatic responses that keep the body alive, albeit with a Zoolith consciousness connected that has as much control over their host body as a typical human would over their own. They bind to non-sentient organisms almost exclusively - binding to a sentient one typically results in madness as they mentally wrestle for bodily control. Zoolith are not bound to their hosts permanently, and may detach themselves so they might move onto another host. The process typically takes an entire day to unbind the necessary nerves without causing shock or trauma, and both the host and the Zoolith are put at risk - the host from the large patch of skin and potential other bits the removed Zoolith took with it as a side effect, and the Zoolith itself has poor self mobility or ability to provide for itself.
• Korth - resembling a mixture between turtle and pangolin, they are hunched humanoids with thick scales that cover their back entirely and their limbs partially. They are capable of folding their body inwards to protect vulnerable areas, and retracting their head into a hard 'collar' that the head can quickly dart out and back in from. Though their claw-like nails have softened over centuries of evolution, they still somewhat aid them with climbing and digging. Bio-engineers, they specialise in adapting the surrounding environment to suit their ends; they grow their tools and machinery whole from specially bred plant life. They still possess traditional forms of manufacture, though this is typically only used for experimental or highly complex product a 'factory' plant hasn't been produced for yet. They are an omnivorous species, but meat in general is considered an opulent display of luxury in the modern day, due to modified plant life more then able to forefill their dietary needs.

Zoolith products are generally smooth and rounded in appearance, whereas Korth produce is composed mainly of hard edges and simple shapes.

The Korth/Zoolith alliance keep their known portals closely monitored and guarded, and allow a scant few in or out of their own dimension. The Korth fear disrupting their carefully maintained ecosystems through the introduction of some foreign body. The Zoolith share this fear, though not the Korth's good will towards wanting no other universe to be disrupted. Only chosen agents may travel between universes, though anyone is free to exile themselves. The majority of Korth frown upon such self-imposed exiles, but Zoolith powers have prevented any laws stopping some of their more curious kind going out to explore - and to permenantly remove competitors as they 'willingly' go on expeditions.

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[This world is small. The land is not connected to nor do their waters share seas with other lands. Far out on the horizon is nothing but titan sized mountains that dwarf what previously is known. Like a wall they keep all safely inside. As a result none know what is beyond the walls. Those who do hold forbidden knowledge. Texts from Ancient Relics have called what is beyond the walls as no less than pure chaos.

All sorts of mythical beasts exist on these lands. They are however dwarfed by the various dragons that dominate the lands. Thus most mythical beasts are rare or scarce. Wild life matches these beasts and thus even normal creatures like Deer or wolves are enlarged, up to several fold in some cases. Trees and vegetation grows to scale with this. There are still normal sized animals as we know who live in small niches across the lands. However not ever single animal can exist or be found here, just the most common.]

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[The Dawnverse is a universe where humanity prospers thanks to the profliteration of alchemy. Alchemy rules every aspect of human life, and as a result, the very few alchemists that exist are deeply respected to the point of near worship.]

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Various alchemists' families sat on the top as the rulers of the realm, with each family governing their own territory. Each family has its own specialization in alchemy research, from medicine to astronomy.

After that comes the human masses. Their society strongly believes in leaving everything alchemy-related to alchemists, thus making alchemy something not taught in public schools at all. To learn alchemy, you either have to be a descendant of an alchemist or you must be recruited by one of the alchemy families to become part of them.

And at the bottom rung, the artificial lifeforms created to serve humans, from the mindless golem-like slags to the humanlike yet emotionless homonculi. They all serve humans unquestioningly.

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Scattered all around the world is various wonder sites built with alchemy. From a giant vine tree that reached the skies to a plant garden on the moon, it was a testament of the power and knowledge the alchemy families have.

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Most of human cities are situated above ground. But there are already underground and underwater cities. The environment is still well kept, although dangerous beasts like dragons are near extinct due to humanity's extermination of them.

The old religions of worshipping gods and nature spirits have all but disappeared, replaced by various little cults who worshipped alchemists as goddesses.

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They have abandoned man-to-man combat, preferring to send their slags and homonculi into combat in their stead. They have created various types of combat slags. Air superiority is taken care by their dragon-type slags. Frontal ground assault is left to the tank-type slags. And hybrid combats are taken care of by their chimera-type slags. And of course, at the seas, they had some leviathan-type slags as well.

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• Humans
  Normal humans are the majority while humans who have the potential to perform alchemy are in the far minority. It is still unknown how the two differ, but there are researchs saying how the latter tends to have a different brain structure than the former.
• Homonculus
  They look just like humans except for their long ears and crimson red eyes. They have no emotion and they would obey every command their master gives them. They do not have the capability for reproduction. They also have superhuman strength and stamina.
• Slags
  They are biological golems that could reproduce on their own. They tend to be used in manual labor work. They could be controlled en masse remotely by a certain alchemical method.

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Alchemy can only be learnt by a handful of people, people with the "knack" and "talent" for it. It is not a genetic inheritance thing as new alchemists popped out all the time from the general public while many descendants of alchemists end up choosing a non-alchemist occupations.

That is why the maxim of leaving alchemy to the "chosen people" is rooted deeply in their society.

The name Wisdomverse comes from the Throne of Wisdom, a massive castle used by the leaders of the most prominent families to gather and decide interterritorial matters.

Also, most alchemists are female, leading to a more egalitarian society throughout history.

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Asnoga is a universe with a slightly weakened dimensional barrier, allowing aetherial energy of it's surrounding subrealms to seep into the realm, having a drastic effect on it. For this reason, most inhabitants of Asnoga are affected by it's surrounding celestial bodies, giving them a degree of mastery over it. Each human born is attuned to a specific flavor of aether, which is infused with their very being. Each aether is distinct, and can determine what set of abilities the Asnogan would be able to master.
Through training, it is possible to become attuned to two separate aethers, adopting another into your form, but choosing to specialize in two different ones prevents you from fully mastering either.

Solarus - Might, Flame, Exaltation, Greatness - Solarus is a symbol of power and command, their radiant power shining over the day. No mortal has the permission to look upon his blinding glory without their eyes being damaged, not even their own chosen.

Lunaro - Change, The Hunt, Nature, Stealth - When Solarus rests during the day, Lunaro resumes their watch, gazing over the night and providing a reprieve to Solarus's crushing presence. Just like her chosen, Lunaro constantly changes, shrinking and growing with each passing night.

Palladis - Fortitude, Purity, Medicine, Protection - Unlike Solarus, who rests for several hours, and Lunaro, who only appears in his absence, Palladis is always present. While not as large or powerful as Solarus, Palladis remains constantly in the sky as a bright sphere of light, symbolizing his chosen's vigilance and fortitude.

Venerem - Endurance, Humility, Wisdom, Exploration - To witness Venerem, one must venture away from the cluster of civilization. Only then is Venerem visible, a heartening and beautiful display of light that enlightens those who watch it. Most of Venerem's chosen appear in the fringe of civilization, where they may be able to witness it.

Abaddon - Death, Glutton, Ambition, Nothingness - Abaddon was once beautiful and grand, even more so than Solarus. But then they shattered, becoming a warped abomination of what they once were. Now Abaddon is an empty, null of a subrealm, seeking only to devour everything it can without relent.

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• Humans - Humans of this world have been tempered by the Aether that seeps into Asnoga, giving each one an affinity on birth. Outside of a few subracial families, whatever Aether a human is attuned with when they are born is completely random. Each human also has a birthmark of whatever Aether they possess, which grows in size and detail as they do.

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(Inspirations: Shin Megami Tensei, Devilman, OFF)

In most ways, the Spiritverse is identical to Earth.

But that's only if you don't look close enough.

This Earth is home to Spirits, intangible entities that draw power and sustenance from nature and emotions. An ancient willow, possibly the oldest living thing in the forest, houses a powerful Tree Spirit. A morgue filled with the dead ready to be incinerated houses both Death and Fire spirits.
Just as the physical world rapidly changes --the wilow is eventually cut down, the morgue becomes closed, so does the Spirit World. Most Spirits are either swept up in this chaos, spawning and dying with the turn of time, or they can resist this vicious snarl.
Spirits, normally intangible beings, are rather weak, and interacting with the physical world beyond inducing temporary emotions and slightly moving obstacles is very difficult. To bypass this flaw, Spirits have the ability to manifest physical forms.
The most common method is to create an Effigy, a physical form constructed out of inanimate matter. By doing this, the Spirit has a physical anchor that makes it a tangible being, able to interact with the world, defending itself and expanding it's influence. The Tree Spirit possesses the willow, able to lash it's roots and swing it's branches at any threats. Meanwhile the Death Spirit possesses a cadaver, going out to spread a wake of death for it's own greed, while the Fire Spirit commandeers a pile of ash and molds it into a moving pile of constant flame, spreading fire to an entire forest.
The other method is to possess sentient lifeforms, such as animals or more commonly, humans. By doing this the Spirit is gifted with a mortal flesh, which it can use to avoid the notice of hunters or other spirits, though it mixes its own will with the host, which has a wide variety of effects. Weak-willed humans become mere sheep clothing to the wolf of the Spirit, yet strong-willed humans are able to take full control over the Spirit. In the middle you have a majority of hosts, negotiating their own human lives while having to sate the Spirit's animalistic needs once in a while.
Yet once a Spirit creates an Effigy or merges into a Host, they become physical, meaning they can be killed if their vessel is destroyed or killed. While it is possible to survive destruction, it is extremely harmful, and all but the most durable of Spirits can avoid bring torn to wisps.
Most humans are ignorant to the existence of Spirits, but there are still many engaged with the matters of the Spirit World. Cults dedicated to empowering and serving specific Spirits, hunters that defend their communities from them and pursue them for sport. Occultists record and study the other world, versing themselves in rituals and archiving what they see. Shamans walk amongst both worlds, while Psychopomps ferry the Spirits of the dead.

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• Spirits - Spirits are intangible entities that feed off of nature and emotions. While a strong majority are harmless and never appear, still many choose to manifest Effigies to increase their own resonances, often at the detriment of humans.
• Shamans - A subspecies of humans with a degree of spiritual energy in them, be it from spirit-human unions, enlightenment, or sheer willpower. This enables them to battle Spirits that manifest, as well as interact with the ones that stay within the Spirit World.
• Hosts - Humans and other animals that are merged with Spirits, becoming half-man half-spirit abominations. What makes them dangerous is that they masquerade in human society, bringing an air of paranoia to those that protect them.

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This universe is, for the lack of a better word, dead.

Texts salvaged from the wreck of this long-gone civilization, buried beneath its decay and sand, indicate that the primary planet of this universe was once called "Earth". In a region once known as Japan, about 1980 arbitrary solar cycles after an equally abritrary point of time, a miraculous discovery was invented: a practical way to build a quantum computer. There was an explosion in computing technology that instantly revolutionized the world. Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Lasers, it was a time of unprecedented technological development in almost all sectors.

And after a few years of this revolution, life suddenly ceased. The once proud cities were torn asunder by their magnificent weapons of war, the enviroment was burned away in the passion of rage, until nothing remained but an empty husk. Archeological work into discovering an ultimate cause for the exchange of weapons proved inconclusive, whether it was a petty political conflict or the work of the now-omnigenocidal robots which remain the only moving things in the planet, it truly doesn't matter. The planet is still a graveyard, a grim reminder that not every universe ends up with a happy ending.

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• Robots: With all known forms of organic life long perished in this bleak, inhospitable land, the old civilization's remaining robots remain the only surviving species of "life" within the Endedverse. Most robots are derelict and non-intelligent, slowly breaking down and rusting as the harsh elements start to claim even them. Some war machines, designed to operate under extreme conditions, show less wear and tear, and continue to roam the deserts that make up the Endedverse. For what exact purpose these military robots keep their patrols is unknown, but they will attack any encountered organic life on contact.
  
  A few intelligent robots still persist, although they make up an extreme minority of the surviving robots. Complex CPUs are a liability in this environment, and many robots have seen their friends' processors and memory deteriorate due to exposure in the wild. Finding spare parts to repair oneself can be challenging, and oftentimes robots are forced to cannibalize each other in order to survive.

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Before the civilization wiped itself out, its technological development could best be described as "twenty minutes into the future". Obviously, robotics is far more advanced than in our universe, and some expiramental technology such as lasers are more commonplace in the Endedverse. However, the Endedverse killed itself off before many of its benefits were able to trickle down into common household usage, meaning the ruins of an average house may look comparable to something you would find today.

(In the picture: A Hero has discovered an Other, and studies its actions to determine its nature)

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Some universes are stable in nature, with little to no changes in the world and its nature. Metamundus is not such a world. It is one in a constant flux, where the dominance of different magic and monsters changes through the ages. During one Age a different type of monster, or Other, dominates the world, and another type during another Age. Before the current Age of Order, there was the undead dominated Age of Plagues, and before that the Fey dominated Age of Overlords.

On Metamundus, there is only one rule that remains constant: No Strength without Weakness.

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What there being no Strength without Weakness means is all the power one gains through whatever means they are gained, makes one vulnerable to something (or someone) else. There are dozens of different varieties of vampires, with and equally large variety of powers, but all that power comes with the price of varied weaknesses.

Many weaknesses deal with alchemy. The principle of alchemy is that everything in the world is connected. The stars, metals, life and there is a certain natural harmony in the world. Powers, like illnesses, are disturbances to the harmony, and as such can never be truly in sync with the world. That is why a simple plant or object can become dangerous against a monster. Often a connection to say, a celestial body, means weakness to whatever is connected to it. For example, many shifters, such as werewolves, are both vulnerable to silver and involuntarily changed by the full moon, because silver and the Moon are alchemically connected to one another. Similarly iron is alchemically connected to the Red Warrior planet, and as such Fey go crazy under the Red Warrior's shine and are damaged by cold iron.

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Many consider the Age of Order, named after its dominant religion the Sacred Order, the latest Golden Age of mankind. Monsters are few and far between. Otherworlds stay distant and Otherborn remain human. But still from time to time something comes to threaten people, and then they need heroes. Heroes are the dominant beings of the Age of Order and considered blessed exemplars of the faith. High Magic is rare and generally discouraged excluding the Oracular Arts practiced by the Sacred Order's Oracles. It is through their divinations that most of the Heroes discover their destinies.

Alchemy on the other hand has provided some great new advances in technology, such as cast iron, muskets, clockwork and microscopes. The heroes have replaced their lances, swords and shining armors with large hats and pistols, though some still use old weapons, especially if they have the skills. Likewise the new printing press brings knowledge to the commoners who didn't have access to it during the Age of Plagues. And on the sea, new three-masted sailing ships bring explorers to the newly discovered continent to the East in search for fame, glory, and riches.

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Metamundus is full of all kinds of strange creatures. They come in so many varieties it would take ages to describe

• Humans: The true inhabitants of the Prime World. Ages come and go, as do connections to the Otherworlds, but in the end the humans remain at the center. Under normal circumstances humans are just mundane, possessing no real strength, but no weaknesses either. But humans are not to be underestimated, for what they lack in powers, they take back in wits. One moment they are helpless victims, and the next they plunge a silver dagger through your heart. In addition, from time to time a human can surpass mundane existence to become an Exemplar, though not without a cost.
  [-] Heroes: Humans who have tied themselves to a destiny of some kind. This destiny becomes a quest which they devote their existence to. In this quest they are helped by an Arete, a skill that they will surpass everyone, mortal and Other alike. But as a weakness each hero has a Fatal Flaw, a mental weakness they can never truly overcome.
  [-] High Mages: Prime World is full of magic. Anyone can use Low Magic, simple love potions, seances and the like. But for High Magic, the power to modify the world around you, you must embrace it. By feeling the power of the Otherworlds, a mage can cast fireballs, fly through the air and change people into frogs, among other things. But no Strength without Weakness. Low Magic is calm and steady, but High Magic causes disturbances when used. Breaches to the Otheworlds become more likely when High Magic is used wantonly. Spells cast can grow out of control and continue acting in ways the mage didn't intent to. And sometime the Prime World itself might act to remove the disturbance, and its cause by having the mage's own magic turn against them. High Magic, depending on its nature, can also affect the mage itself. For example, the Magocrats of Hexton practice a form of High Magic that affect their appearance by turning them uglier the older they are.
  [-] Alchemists: On the other hand, if High Magic seems too risky, you can turn become an alchemist. Alchemy is not just a path to becoming an exemplar, it is science, the philosophy of understanding the Prime World and its inner workings. With the right materials and knowledge, an alchemist can discover how to change matter, create life, even achieve immortality (or at least something close to it). Alchemy is also essential in studying the weaknesses of adversaries. However, using Alchemy risks destroying the body and the mind. Many alchemies lose their lives when using poorly made elixirs, or go mad from trying to solve one too many mysteries.
• Others: Beings of Magic, who live in the Otherworlds. Due to their nature, Others are usually bound to their home realms and cannot enter the Prime World on their own volition. To enter the Prime World, its magic and nature needs to be close to that Otherworld. The whole of Prime World doesn't need to lean towards that nature, but it still requires a large area and many humans. Alternatively an Other can be summoned.
  Note: Like humans, Others are not completely good or evil, but their interpretation of good and evil can be very different from
  [-] Angels: Others of Creation and Faith, Angels are drawn to places where humanity's belief in something greater than themselves is strong. Angels are the source of True Faith, which they give to the Belief's followers by binding themselves to the Belief's symbols, thus blessing it. As the source of True Faith, Angels can't be harmed by it, but their power over the world can be denied.
  [-] Demons: Others of Craving and Power, Demons appear where humanity's desires and ambitions run rampant. They usually appear, or are summoned by, individuals who desire something and to make a deal with a demon. However, as demons are covetous by nature these deals require a payment of some kind, which depends on the demon's desires. How loyal the demons are to their deals varies greatly, with some outright twisting the wishes into something horrible, just because they want to. But, since coveting and ambition by themselves aren't evil, some demons can be quite honest and pleasant. Still, you should think carefully before making deals with demons.
  [-] Fey: Others of Stories and Imagination, the fey appear wherever legends are told. The Fey define their existence through stories they listen, and the roles they choose to play. Their behavior can be determined, if you are knowledgeable of the stories and their archetypes. But one shouldn't assume things. Just like stories can go to completely unexpected directions, so can the Fey be something else than what they appear.
  [-] Dead: In the end, everything that has begun must eventually end. The dead are what remains when something, human or Other, dies. What happens to the dead depends. Some reincarnate, becoming living again, while others stay in the Afterlife, the Otherworld of the Dead. But from time to time a Dead, usually one from an unpleasant part of the Afterlife, returns to the Prime World for whatever reasons, usually to finish what was left undone as a living.
  [-] Spirits: Others of Life and World, Spirits can be pulled by just about anything, but usually by nature and its forces. Spirits are possibly the most diverse of all the Others, because they are reflections of the Prime World, as is Dreamland, the Spirit Otherworld. Spirits can resemble natural things, plants and animals, but also objects, emotions and even stranger concepts.
  [-] Elders: Others of Madness and Nihilism, Elders are rarely seen, but when they do they are terrifying. They don't seem to possess an Otherworld of their own, but seem to come from someplace even further. But as powerful as they are, no strength without weakness. While most others are usually just effected by single planets, entire constellations, and even time itself, can turn against the Elders. If they are ever trapped or banished, it will take until the stars are exactly right before they can act again, and even the slightest failure in summoning ends the entire ritual.
  [-] Ancients: The first Others, they were the Giants, the Dragons, and other monsters of the First Ages. Unlike the rest of the Others, Ancients were the beings of the Prime World, and it was their home. Ancients are believed to be long gone, driven to extinction by the first Heroes, but from time to time a monster of old legends seems to appear. Usually it's a Fey trying to live the legend of the Ancient, but on Metamundus things can change quickly.
  [-] Beings stranger still: The people of Metamundus have come to accept that there is always something new to meet and face. Perhaps there are Otherworlds even beyond the emptiness the Elders call home.
• Otherborn: Beings who exist between humanity and Otherhood. Despite the name, Otherborn isn't necessarily the child of a human and an Other, though some are. An Otherborn can also be for example an Other essence inhabiting a human body, or vice versa. Because there are so many different ways to be an Otherborn, they are typically classified based on their origins, which is sufficient, because Otherborn share the strenghts and weaknesses of their Other counterparts, though not on the same level. Otherborn are beings of the Primal World and thus don't require the presence of Other aspect to exist, though if the quantity of magic in the Primal World is low, Otherborn may not awaken to their Other nature, remaining a human. Likewise, they don't need aspect to define themselves, though many are drawn towards them (A changeling is more likely to be interested in stories than a cambion). Curiously, the Others seem to be vulnerable to their Otherborn counterparts. Another interesting thing is that many Otherborn seem to be able to turn their victims into one of their own, which also becomes rarer when magic is rare.
  [-] Nephilim: Otherborn of Angel origin. Although they often have power over light and energy, they don't possess power over True Faith. Nephilim are rare, but like Heroes, when they appear they tend to play large roles in the fate of the Prime World. Often the increase of Nephilim and Cambion awakenings is a sign that an Age is coming to an end.
  [-] Cambions: Otherborn of Demon origin. Rare, like the Nephilim, and play large roles when an Age is starting to come to an end (Usually as a representative of a darker Next Age).
  [-] Changelings: Otherborn of Fey origin. Changelings are most likely to feel out of place in the world, like they don't fit where they live, so they often tend to be travelers.
  [-] Undead: Otherborn of Dead origin. Many Undead sustain themselves by feeding on the living (though some, like ghouls, feed on corpses instead), which makes them likeliest of the Otherborn to turn their victims into one of their own.
  [-] Shifter: Otherborn of Spirit origin. Shifters live a double existence, changing from their human form to their spirit form. Sometimes that change is voluntary, but often the Power of the Planets forces the change.
  [-] Starspawn: Otherborn of Elder origin. Starspawn tend to be isolationist, living in small communities of their own kind and don't like stranger. They are however welcoming

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Centuries ago, an incredibly powerful wizard split this universe into six separate ones. Over countless years, they evolved and developed in different ways to be entirely different from each other. The wizard then returned the universes together, and chaos ensued, warping the laws of physics in addition to sparking conflicts.

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Universe 1: Kersar
After the Divergence, the government of Kersar became corrupt and eventually tyrannical. Magic remained prominent, but was used for intimidation, punishment, and controlling the masses. The ruling class became obsessed with a powerful substance called Quintessence, a magic metal which reacts to the desires of anyone physically touching it. At first, it was weaponised, but the ruling class saw it as a method of reaching immortality, by replacing portions of their own body with it. They became disgusting hybrids of people and this twisting, animated metal, some of whom survive to this day as relics of a time long passed, the regime ruling Kersar having lost control almost immediately after the chaos caused by the Convergence.

Universe 2: Futura
In Futura, technological developments advanced dramatically after the Divergence, but magic was forgotten entirely. Space was explored, colonised, and urbanised. Up until just before the Convergence, it was essentially what people in the 1980s thought the 2280s would be like. An optimistic universe, full of bright colours and flying cards, lasers, hoverboards... which largely collapsed in the Convergence. Of course, the technologies and people from it still exist, but the societies they came from are no longer galaxy-spanning, now instead dispersed across a handful of worlds.

Universe 3: Hisogawa
This universe also developed its technology after the Divergence, without sacrificing all of its magic. It remained feudal, steel and glass spires replacing the stone and wood fortresses of old. Augmentations of the humanoid body became commonplace, alongside guns and basic energy weapons. There were still warlords, though now they went by a different name: businessmen. Their so-called "street samurai" fought land wars against each other, while oppressing the common man for the profit of their masters. The Convergence disrupted the status quo, but there are still relics of Hisogawa in the form of robotic body enhancements, complex martial arts, and strict codes of honour wielded by the proud descendants of samurai.

Universe 4: Aborea
Aborea most resembled pre-Divergence InVerse. Magic never faded from the memory of its people, but it never improved its technology, either. A world of gallant knights, fearsome dragons, and beautiful maidens being rescued from towers. Magic, being extremely versatile, proved one of the best defences against the chaos caused by the Convergence, and so almost all of Aborea survived it. However, no one in Aborea ever made it off their homeworld, and so the planet (also named Aborea) is an extremely well-developed, concentrated centre of Aborean culture, quite unlike many of the other universes formed by the Divergence.

Universe 5: Miklagard
A huge amount of energy was released at the time of the Divergence. In Miklagard, this energy manifested itself by infusing within people, granting those people incredible powers of varying and unpredictable kinds. They were not immortal (though they did not age), but this did not stop them from being called gods. A royal family was formed from the gods, who brought about a golden age in Miklagard. Technology advanced considerably, but ancient weapons were still wielded by the gods out of honour, and because they did not need guns to be dangerous. Like Aborea, no other planets were settled, so Miklagard was ruined by the Convergence. Mighty monuments and golden palaces are now great piles of rubble, and the Miklagardians are a nomadic people, nostalgic for their past and the greatness that accompanied it.

Universe 6: Varaela
In Varaela, technology advanced greatly after the Divergence. Powerful weapons, like swords, but with blades of superheated plasma caught in a warped gravity field, were invented, and being so costly to produce, were only wielded by the most capable swordsmen that existed: the King's Musketeers. A strange, mystical force known as the Flow was also discovered, but due to the great mental training necessary, only the most valuable fighters were taught it: again the Musketeers. Between the Divergence and Convergence, the Musketeers served the king, protecting his honour and his life, and becoming great heroes in the process. Most survived the Convergence, and as their society was well-equipped, many of their prior structures did too.

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The Convergence was the re-melding of six small universes into a single unit once more. These different universes had different levels of magical saturation; Aborea and Kersar had huge amounts, Miklagard and Hisogawa had some, and Futura and Varaela had none. This was comparable to a sudden release of pressure; magical energy which had been tightly compressed in some universes, and sudden there was a much larger space for it to exist in. This permanently scarred the InVerse, as massive releases of energy quite literally broke the laws of physics. Into pieces. Elements spontaneously enter existence, stars are born and die within minutes, and in some places time is warped in strange ways. This is called Chaos. The only reason Chaos has not destroyed everything is because there is also Order.

Order is the way Chaos reacts to mental energy. Any person can will Chaos to take particular forms, causing it to produce particular effects, or stopping it entirely. However, not all people are equally capable in this regard. A more strong-willed person is able to impose more Order. A Hisogawan orc street thug might only to be able to influence areas a few feet in each dimension, but a 3000-year old Kersaran sphinx archmage might be able to impose order on an entire planet. Only biological minds can impose Order, so AI and magical constructs such as golems are incapable of this.

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• Humans - the most versatile species in existence, present in all pre-Convergence universes
• Sphinxes - natives of Kersar, extraordinarily intelligent, great physical size, morphology of a lion with a human head
• Hybrids - results of humans or sphinxes (and possibly, after the Convergence, other species) replacing portions of their body with Quintessence; Quintessence can rapidly warp into almost any shape, while still being very strong; otherwise capabilities are as normal
• Aliens! - there are more varieties of non-human species from Futura than anyone has bothered to count, most are humanoid; think anything you'd find in Mos Eisley Cantina; fittingly, a smaller variety also come from Varaela
• Augs - short for "augmented", these are people who have used cybernetic enhancements to make themselves more capable, with great variety between individuals
• Hisogawa Elves - technically the same species as other elves, but different enough for a different entry; slim, slick, and stylish; if you're a human from Hisogawa, you want to be an elf; excellent manual dexterity
• Hisogawa Dwarves - as above regarding other dwarves; great mechanics; short and hairy; good intelligence; antisocial, prefer the company of machines to people
• Hisogawa Orcs - as above regarding orcs; living in slum towns, dealing with poverty and discrimination; tough, strong, with green skin; more civilised than other orcs but still often rude and aggressive
• Elves - mysterious forest dwellers, skilled with magic and feared by the common people; refuse to interact with other races except druids; brilliant at stealth and archery
• Dwarves - great miners and industrialists; often greedy, but honest and reliable; known to be stubborn and supportive of tradition
• Orcs - violent, dangerous tribal society; nomadic raiders who live off what they take from others; crude technology and tactics outweighed by physical strength and numbers
• Gods - visually identical to humans; physically very tough; never aging; revered by Miklagardian humans; possessive of significant power in a particular domain (lightning, wisdom, war, death, deception, etc.)
• AI - the technology for AI exists on Hisogawa, Futura, and Varaela, but only in Varaela is it advanced enough for there to be personalities; AI are extremely intelligent, and can control machinery they are linked to

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The Manichaeverse is a universe where humanity was nearly snuffed out by a spaceborne virus arriving on a fallen meteorite, and the survivors emerged under the banner of the Deus, a twisted dogmatic faith preaching the gospel of dominance and fear of the Other. Driven by zeal and desperation, the humans under Deus emerged from the cataclysm and spread through the stars, meeting other species and continuing their crusade against the xeno, especially a coalition of aliens seeking to oppose the Deus Imperium, the Ebott Alliance.

While this is a universe where technology allows space-born fleets to trade volleys and vast constructs inhabit the spaces between stars and planets, the Manichaeverse is defined by the technological advancement that allowed the Deus Imperium to rise from a near-dead world to a star-spanning tyranny; the bipedal weapons platforms known as the CRUSADERS. Ranging in size from just a couple stories high to dwarfing the largest battlecrusiers, the CRUSADER mechas dominate battlefields not just through superior technology but through the weaponization of the Deus Imperium's greatest asset; the zeal and fanaticism of their soldiers. More specifically, Deus Imperium scryers tapped into the secrets of the Vigor, an internal source of power in sentient beings that allows them to effectively surpass physical limitations in and around them. The discovery of Vigor and what it could do allowed for the creation of weapons, technology, and ultimately a mecha that could effectively run on the "Soul" of its pilot, creating a seemingly unstoppable weapon of war driven by its pilot's fighting spirit.

While the Crusaders allowed the Imperium to nearly subjugate the whole galaxy, a cabal of aliens and humans no longer following the cruel teachings of Deus stole the secrets of Vigor and the CRUSADER and gave it to the last great power still resisting the Imperium on the world of Ebott. Backs against the wall and with nothing to lose, Ebott chose to use this technology and created the first of the PARAGONs, the mechas that would resist the Imperium and their CRUSADERs. Against all odds, the PARAGON proved incredibly effective, stopping the Imperium onslaught in its tracks and defeating even the feared CRUSADERs in battle. Ebott had discovered not just a new hope for their survival but that Vigor could help them utilize their own hope and determination to resist just as Vigor helped humans to utilize their dogmatic faith.

The last stand on Ebott turned to an Imperium rout, and previously pacified worlds rebelled and flocked to the banner of the new Ebott Alliance, as the Deus Imperium realized that their occupation had turned into a war against a true equal.


It is noteworthy that all sentient species in the Manichaeverse, humans included, are descended from a common ancestor, thus many share a similar bipedal humanoid shape, though species with more divergent biological makeups are not uncommon.

• Humans: Inhabitants of Earth, almost all of whom live and serve under the flag of the Deus Imperium, a tyrannical space empire controlled by a cultish theocracy. Humans of this universe are able to, with the proper training or tech, utilize Vigor, which they have used to great effect in the conquests of Deus. Thanks to technological advancements, cybernetic enhancements are relatively commonplace, though almost all human-made cybernetics are made to look as human as possible, in line with Deus' vision of a "purified humanity".
• Hellions: The human terminology for basically every other species in the galaxy, once used to degrade but now used as a unifying title and a point of pride by the Hellions themselves. While there are far too many to mention, Hellions generally have the appearance of animal and humanoid hybrids to varying degrees. They are able to use Vigor just as well as the humans can, and have done so to resist humanity's imperial ambitions. Confusingly enough, humans that defect from the Imperium and align themselves with the Ebott Alliance or other anti-Deus forces are also called Hellions, though humans that do so often heavily modify themselves with cybernetic or biological enhancements to distance themselves further from baseline humans.

Vigor is not just utilized for Mecha combat. Some tech in the Manichaeverse can interface with the Vigor of an individual, using their Vigor to give subtle boosts to their abilities such as improved endurance or intellect. Individuals who are trained or experienced with utilizing their Vigor, who are almost always PARAGON or CRUSADER pilots, can also tap into that energy to perform incredible and impossible physical feats outside of their fighting robots.