Timemaster

Re:Divinus VII

Ashevelen

Name: Ashevelen “Ashe”

Base Form:

In the eyes of mortals, Ashevelen's form is what the viewer finds the most non-threatening and friendly.

Aspect: Trade

Ashevelen is the Goddess of Trade. Wherever it is a trade between mortals or a trade between Gods, Ashevelen can see the trade and weight in her opinion if permitted by the latter. Trade means any exchange of goods, services etc between any number of parties.

The commandments of trade, as enforced by Ashevelen or her servants are as follow:

All parties must agree not to back down from their part of the deal.
All parties must understand that a trade is final.
All parties must agree that if one outsmarts the other, the outsmarted party may propose a new trade on the spot and the negotiations begin anew.
If one of Ashe’s servants is involved in a trade, their decision is final.
Violence is not permitted.

Ashe can bestow her favour to anyone who worships her, so that their trades are successful. Her holy order of servants travel the lands working as advocates for anyone who calls upon them. A peasant might engage in trade (information, land rights etc) with a noble and ask for assistance from one of her servants which would increase the chances that the peasant won't be tricked.

If a mortal doesn’t necessarily require anything that is on offer, a pact can be offered instead. Power, information, servants, artefacts etc can be given in exchange for the person’s servitude for a number of years which is determined based on what they require. All pacts are binding the soul of the person to Ashevelen until their contract ends.

Persona: Ashevelen is a benevolent goddess, eager to help those she meets in her travels. She occasionally makes deals with mortals for meagre things, for a God, in exchange for the thrill of a successful trade. Her greatest ambition is to find a mortal that can outsmart her in a trade. While generally benevolent, there are times where Ashevelen’s wrath can be felt in full. For example if any of her rules are broken, herself or her servants will force the rule-breaker to sign a pact with Ashevelen and if they refuse, they are permitted to take their own lives or be killed by the servants. They are to travel all over Galbar and sell all of their material belongings to other rule-breakers, unless they find a way to outsmart whoever enforces the pact. If treated with violence, all of Ashevelen’s servants can act as bodyguards for their charges and dispose of the rule-breaker.

Myth: N/A

Musical Theme: Smile like you mean it

Re:Divinus VII

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Kings and Killers: A Classical Fantasy Adventure (Chapter 1)

@Spiffy@Dog@Cyrania

Ashe went forward and scouted the area, following the tracks with an almost expert eye. She spent so long tracking her would-be trainers that she didn't have too many issues tracking their query, of course, it was different now than then. The shifting sands didn't make tracking easy but she still managed to do it.

Finally they arrived at a cave that seemed to radiate danger.

" I think you might be right. Dark mages, lunatics and monsters usually lurk in places like this. Keep your guard up, it might be that we're going to be ambushed soon after we go inside. " said Ashe, her face covered by her mask.

Divinus VII

Terlina Imythedralen Malophoros Erichthoniusa

Name: Terlina Imythedralen Malophoros Erichthoniusa, known as T.I.M.E.

Base Form:

Aspect: Time. Time is everything that was, is and will be. Time was there before the Gods first appeared and will be after they have all passed but recently, Time gained consciousness in the form of Terlina Imythedralen Malophoros Erichthonius.

T.I.M.E’s powers range from slowing the passage of time, seeing into the past, accelerating time in big areas or around a certain object, freezing objects/mortals in time but she isn’t limited to that. TIME can see the potential futures of her creations and if it suits her, provide them with glimpses of said future.

Time itself touches everything and everyone, be it a simple stone to a creation so vast that it could hold the whole world on its back.

Persona: True Neutral - TIME’s greatest ambition is to create a realm where past, present and future can coexist,

Myth: N/A

Musical Theme: Smile like you mean it

🗡 Roses and Daggers 🎕

@princess @Blizz

Ashe was surprised for a second at Vincent's fast movements. A person his size to move that fast was a thing hard to expect and something Ashe learned now the hard way.

" You said we can use anything to defend ourselves, I used my tanto. Didn't think that would be an issue, if you would've said use anything that's not a weapon...that would've been something else. " said Ashe with a smile on her face, her voice friendly.

Lifting the hand which Vincent grabbed initially, she pointed a finger towards it and continued talking

" But, sir. You asked me for permission to touch me after you already did so. I merely thought you meant to attack me from such a big and imposing man as yourself. I am truly sorry for any problems I might have caused, you surely must understand that your appearance intimidated a person such as me. ”. Ashe took a moment to showcase her body in a very non-threatening way.

“ But fine, if you wish me to leave, I shall. I’m staying at the brothel overnight, just ask for Ashe and they’ll send you to whatever room I rented. ” a grin followed.

Ashe swiftly dressed up, put her odachi back before checking it again and walked away. With a lot of time left until the duelling tournament, she was at a loss as to what to do. It was too early for her to go back to the brothel, she just had breakfast and visiting her old mansion would’ve brought too many bad memories. Only one thing was left to do, have a drink and listen to rumours at the closest bar to her.

The day was busy after whatever party the king had, peasants, workers, dignitaries and all sorts of people minding their business. Whatever those might’ve been. Following the flow of the crowd, Ashe found herself in front of a bar. Deciding any bar is better than no bar, she went in. Even in the early hours there were a few people inside, drinking or eating.

Making her way to the bar, she ordered a drink and turned on her chair, scanning the crowd. Maybe there was someone inside that would prove interesting. Some gamblers in the corner, someone who looked more drunk than one could at 9 AM in the morning and…

“ Now that one looks interesting. ” said Ashe to no one in particular, turning the head of someone next to her in surprise.

Ordering two drinks from the bar, she made her way to what seemed to be a very beautiful woman with red hair and a sword at her side. Her bearing screamed “trained fighter” to Ashe’s sense and without wanting, Ashe was on her guard while approaching her.

Taking a seat next to her, Ashe put the two drinks in the middle of the table. One for her and one for the other person.

“ Greetings, hope you don’t mind me sitting next to you. ” said Ashe in a friendly voice.

GATEWAYS: THE NEXT GENERATION [NEW PLAYERS WELCOME!]

6 months later

And so, 6 months pass. 6 months in which Ashevelen had to work hard. For the first time in centuries, it wasn’t about genetics or different other similar issues.

Faced with massive backslash from the many other nations based on their faith, Ashevelen took a number of steps which the Chosen did not understand but not questioned either, for whom would dare to challenge the command of their God?

The answer would be quite a few people. Led by Pontius at the front, many of the Chosen, mainly Pontius's followers, questioned the Goddess's decisions relating to how to best interact with the heathens.

Nothing in front of the public, of course, but whispers in the dark, quiet enough not to attract the wrath of Ashevelen but loud enough to put Catherine on high alert.

What decisions would that be? First of all, the alliance with the Ishtari. Without knowing about the connection between Ashevelen and Tiamat, it was a hard sell but the most inquisitive understood that there were things which they weren't being told.

Eventually over the course of the 6 months, the Chosen learned to accept the Ishtari if not for the benefit of their army in face of so many other nations, surely because it was so commanded by the Goddess.

Ashevelen kept her promise and sent Anchorite alongside what seemed an irrational amount of Rejected over to Tiamat to work on a cure for them and thankfully, it seemed the progress was being made.

What would've taken long years for anyone else, the combination of Tiamat’s unconventional talents and obvious genius when it came to biology and Anchorite's super intelligence, intimate knowledge of the Chosen’s most important secrets practices, even if it was all dulled down by the occasional crazy burst of violence.

The results of the experiments for a cure, seemed to enhance the already enhanced Rejected to a certain degree, making a fully new type of Chosen. Unfortunately, the test subjects would die soon afterwards. 'Thus work would have to continue until a viable solution would be discovered.

Second decision taken by Ashevelen which wasn't understood was their contribution to the building of the Meeting Place. A massive space station that was formed in the Sol system, close to Earth. A place of neutrality where none may conduct hostile actions between each other.

A place of diplomacy and trade or in the Chosen’s case, a place of healing.
The Chosen part of the space station was built similar to a hospital and their services were available to all. Any and all human diseases were treated for free and utmost care was provided for those that weren't human and wished treatment.

The Chosen hospital was accompanied, of course, by a church built in Chosen fashion. A reminder to all that the Goddess watches all and she truly did. All over the Chosen part of the station, security cameras were placed very discreetly.

None may conduct hostile behavior while inside and if they did, the Chosen were more than equipped to protect themselves. Only templars with the latest enhancements, golden armour and human-looking were sent.

William was placed permanently in a diplomatic position on the Meeting Place. Improving the relationships between the others and the Chosen to the best of his ability.

His own crew followed him and while the Rejected were kept away from interacting directly with the public, they were too allowed to join William's crew.

The last but not the least, the decision to allow tourists from other nations, after vaccination against RADX-001's dangers, to visit the homeworld. Under supervision, for their own benefit, but everything was open to the others to see.

From the burning rivers of Avalon, the Chosen’s second biggest city, to the acidic ocean where only Sirens were allowed to swim in as their skin was made to be able to withstand its waters.

Tourists were allowed to see the mass and join in the Church proceedings should they choose to do so, but, understandably it wasn't something that a lot chose to partake in.

Besides all of these, Ashevelen publicly spoke to the masses more so than before. Slowly seeding thoughts of doubt in her own godhood in the hopes of making the transition smoother when it would happen.

The visit on RADX-002 and promising to find a way to cure all was the most controversial action she took with many Chosen asking themselves, what does she mean by that?

The warning that came from the Ishtari about the upcoming war with PUNT, made Ashevelen’s decisions to strengthen the Chosen army correct and a large number of Chosen civilians asked to be transferred to a more militaristic branch of the Church for training and eventually to fight for the Goddess.

The Golden Armada, alongside the Ishtari battlecruisers were on constant alert at the Gateway, prepping either to attack or defend at a moment’s notice. While it took a while for the Ishtarians to follow the commands of Admiral Watson, they eventually agreed and soon the cooperation between the two armies became strong.

BLOOD & IRON: IMPERIAL AMBITION

@Jeddaven Ah, yes. I knew I forgot to claim some land. Sorry about that, adding now.

Edit : Done.

BLOOD & IRON: IMPERIAL AMBITION

The Forsaken

Name of your Nation: The Forsaken



Type of Government: Dictatorship

Demographics & Population:
0.5 million - Forsaken
3 million - Ghouls

The Forsaken are humans, elves or any other race which were exposed to manarite radiation for too long and managed to survive, barely. Due to their mutations, they are able to survive in the places with the most manarite. Most humans who have been exposed to manarite radiation for long periods of time have reverted to an animal state only living to extend manarite as living carriers but for every 100 Ghouls, a Forsaken with a “crown” is created.

Different types of Ghouls exist as the radiation mutated each differently and that happens between the normal Forsaken with the exception of the “crown”. Initially it starts like a crystal lumb on their foreheads and as they grow older, the crystal keeps growing until it fully transforms the head into a razor-sharp crystal, their bodies soon follow. The “crowned” Forsaken can use their "crowns" to directly communicate through the Ghouls and even take control of them, while they are only able to communicate via mutated animals.

The Forsaken/Ghouls require no food, nor water as they get all the nutrition they require from manarite. If kept away from manarite for a longer period of time, their bodies start to shrivel away and die, eventually becoming manarite themselves. The Forsaken naturally transform into manarite as they get older, finally becoming hardened crystals unable to move. Forever trapped inside their shells. A fate worse than death.

The main downside of the Forsaken is their almost full-on lack of procreation abilities. Children are rare between the Forsaken as most are stillborn or die in the womb.

Ghouls - Ghouls are humans or any of the other races which have succumbed to the manarite radiation. Their faces are deformed, bodies riddled with crystals. They live only for one purpose, to expand manarite. Their bodies emanate the same radiation which transformed them and every scratch/bite delivered to a non-Forsaken/Ghoul will speed up the process.

Ghouls travel in herds but rarely stray away from where manarite can be found or they can be seen following the Forsaken as pets. Ghouls have lost any sense of being, only knowing their prime directive or what their Forsaken masters command them to do.

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Governance & Politics: The Forsaken lived in tribes for a long period of time and while currently they live together, forming the first united nation of Forsaken, they're still attached to their tribal heritage. Each tribe is formed out of a maximum 100 members and they are led by a tribal leader which in turn are led by an overseer which can lead up to 20 tribes. They all are subjected to the law of the Harbinger. The Harbinger is the leader of the Forsaken, all following each and every one of their commands.

Culture & Society: Much of the Forsaken culture started as a mix as each tribe is composed of people from all over the land shouded in legends of times before the manarite appeared. Every full moon, these stories are told usually by a designated member of each tribe meant to teach children about their past and how they arrived to be able to build their own city.

Each tribe has a speciality which often depicts their mannerism, ways of talking, dressing etc but also their crafts. Some might be builders, some might be fighters and so the list goes on. What can be sure is that each person has a role in their society, a purpose that is given by their tribe leader and which they follow for the rest of their lives.

Due to the rarity of children, the more magic-inclined tribes have been trying for many years to “cure” the Ghouls by implanting pieces of communicating crystals in their foreheads or different other methods hoping that one day, they will be cured.

The Ghoul-tribes are known to keep Ghouls more than just for defence and they are using them as manual labour, house building and other tasks, they are known to be the best in controlling and commanding Ghouls.

Magic & Technology: The technology/magic of the Forsaken is split in two depending on the tribe.

Magic - Each of the northern tribes has a Manarite Whisperer with them. A Manarite Whisperer, MS for short, commands power over Manarite. They have developed the power to enhance its growth in targeted areas, make it explode or even heal injuries using it.

The "crowned" Forsaken are also known to use their magic to tame different mutated animals and use them for a number of tasks.

Technology - while remaining less technologically advanced than the other nations, the Forsaken have learned how to manipulate manarite crystals to build houses, tools and other similar things. One major accomplishment is the use of manarite to create "communication crystals", able to communicate at great distances as long as manarite grows in that area and the user has a crystal embedded in their "crown".

Military Overview:The Forsaken employ guerrilla warfare when needed against potential invaders of their territory. Being immune to manarite radiation to a certain degree enables the Forsaken to use it to their advantage, occasionally using the precious material as bait for traps.

Most of the Forsaken weapons are made of hardened manarite-wood or simply manarite sharpened to cut through armour.

An important tactic of the Forsaken is the use of mutated animals or Ghouls in order for them to not lose their already small population.

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History: The history of the Forsaken is not fully known even by themselves. Once, before manarite appeared, they were normal humans living all over the continent and then manarite appeared. Thousands of people started to feel the effects of manarite-radiation and turned into Ghouls and even more died in the first years.

Eventually, after long periods of time, the Forsaken appeared. No one knows exactly when the mutation that allowed them to maintain sentience first started or how but it somehow did. Initially pockets of Forsaken could be found all over the continent, shunned by the non-Forsaken and unable to survive for long periods of time outside of manarite areas the Forsaken roamed all over the lands.

Times passed and these Forsaken started to band together in tribes for protection against those who’d wish them harm and while also for sharing manarite which became highly sought after by the other nations of the world. These tribes were soon spread all over the continent but facing constant peril it seemed that the Forsaken would soon become extinct as people learned how to evade the worst brunt of manarite radiation.

And then, the Call. A strong impulse to all of the Forsaken to travel to a place. No matter how many times some tried not to follow the impulse, it was all consuming. Similar to a migraine that never ended. A voice in their heads followed “Come. Safety. Promised.” and so the Exodus happened. Hundreds of thousands followed the Call, Ghouls in tow. When they arrived they found a manarite heaven. A group of islands which were devoid of the presence of the other nations, everything was consumed by the manarite.

After settling the island, the Harbinger “showed” themselves. An ancient Forsaken, trapped inside a massive manarite crystal. Some called him a God, while others simply accepted him as the first true Forsaken. It was them that called all their brethren to come to the islands for salvation. How or why not even they know.

As years passed, the Forsaken have united from minor tribes into a nation of their own. Every building and tribe surrounding the Harbringer’s crystal, forming a massive circle for their first city. The Ring.

Additional Information: N/A for now.

Nightstars: Universal Guardians

@Omega Man Got a server up and running - discord.gg/3VURvkwY

When you're in it, I'll give you the admin role (pretty much do everything).

Also, I'm fine with both stats and no stats.

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While I'd be going either for a super religious robot empire or a species of chimeras.