Disclaimer - Do NOT let this page scare the Bejesus out of you. Most of this stuff isn't REQUIRED to know, but is nice to know if you plan on having a detailed character to fit the world. There are parts that you, the typist, should know but your character would not (You'll see). There are other parts used as guidelines to help judge powers/characers to ensure a good blend into this world. Take your time looking through here and remember, its aaaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllllllll for the fun of RP! The following information will be given in more of a point form set up for easier reading given the amount of information. There will also be sides notes added to the right for any small definitions or answers to questions presented since its creation.
About the Holy Order Universe
Universe
- First and foremost, it is not the only universe. It is part of a multiverse.
- When it came into existance, it was a universe with no 'God' or deity.
- Each universe has its own Principle, a Universal basis (Order, Chaos, Science, Magic, etc)
- The Principle of this universe is 'Balance'.
Balance
- The harmony and unity of Order and Chaos.
- Cannot destroy without creating; cannot create without destroying.
- There is no concept of 'Good' or 'Evil'
-The last true act of Balance was the creation of The Rift as the universe was breached by the entity refered to as 'God'.
- It is the last untainted source of the Cosmic energy known as 'Balance'.
- It is molded and changed throughout time to become... Something more.
God
- A being which existed between universes, in The Void.
- Like a parasite it infects universes and tried to assimilate within.
- A universe will die/collapse into itself if not compatible or unable to make compatiable.
- Divides 'Balance' into halves.
- Order/Chaos; Light/Dark; Good/Evil; Virtue/Sin
- Divides the Cosmic energy into Holy and Demonic energy.
- Creates Holy embodiments and names them Angels.
- Creates Demonic embodiments and names them Devils.
- Throughout time, God has created embodiments of Divinity.
- Egyptian; Greek/Roman; Norse; Chinese; Etc.
- Fueled/powered by the faith of their followers to esnure limited power granted their creator.
- Not 'True' Divinity compared to their creator.
- Divides and corrupts the 'Afterlife'
- Creates an opposite of himself to harness Chaos/Darkness/Sin while he takes the role of Order/Light/Virtue.
- Takes role of 'God' in the Principle Religions.
- Catholic/Christian; Judism; Muslim; Hindu; Etc
Afterlife
- Death is not 'The End' but merely the end of that cycle of life.
- Transcend the physical plane.
- Collective consciousness; A 'Well of Souls', essential to renew 'Balance'.
- Shared experiences with the whole while awaiting new form.
- Reincarnation - Human/animal/non-human.
- 'God' asserts his will and power to bend and twist the 'Well'.
- Divides into 'Paradise' and the 'Inferno' .
- Sorts souls by experience - Sinner = Inferno / Saint = Paradise.
- Uses said souls to fuel either Holy/Demonic energy until depleted then reincarnated.
- Division unexpectingly creates 'Undead' race.
Magic/Skill User Classifications
Augmentors
- Skill based users
- Little to no magic/spell based abilities
- Buffs/Auras
- Mind/Body discipline
Notable Augments through history:
- Decimus Furius Livianus (Vane) - Feral - A lycan born during the rise of the Roman Empire, he was originally a slave turned gladiator and has spent over two millenia honing his body and mind through various methods of meditation and physical labor. Though noted to have no magical ability (like most Ferals), there are various records showing his ability to fight against such users without much difficulty. Last known appearance was during the early half of the 21st century. No records of his death have surface, assumed to still be alive.
Benders
- Kinesis over magic
- Low level "Caster" (Generally no higher than Tier 4)
- Limited to manipulation; unable to generate/create
- Limited to one Discipline
Notable Benders through history:
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Mancers
- Equal kinesis to magic
- Med. to High level "Caster"
- Able to generate/create as well as manipulate
- Often limited to one discipline (max 2; No conflicting disciplines [Water/Fire])
Notable Mancers through history:
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Magi
- Magic over kinesis
- Med. to High level "Caster"
- Most often relies on rituals/chants
- Often has multiple disciplines (More disciplines = less power per)
Notable Magi through history:
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Magic/Skill Tiers
Tier 10 - World Level
- Limited to deity level characters
- Often requires "Equal Exchange"
- May require ritual/chant
- No World Level "Skills", only magic/spells
Tier 7-9 - Immortal Level
- Limited to Cursed/Blessed vessels as well as "Ancients" (1,000+ yrs); Latter requiring a decade or more in study/training
- 2-3 post requirement (1-2 casting time; 1 attack)
- Requires ritual/chant
- Limited use per scene/day
Tier 4-6 - Advanced Level
- Limited spells/skills for "Benders"
- Requires year or more in study/training
- 1-2 post requirement (if made in one post, without prior prep, success rate/damage is reduced for quick cast)
- May require chant
Tier 1-3 - Basic Level
- Requires a month or more in study/training
- Only 1 post required
- Does not require ritual/chant
Side Notes-
*These are not necessarily the only 'Classifications' but rather are used to generalize and categorize to set skills/abilities.
*Augmentors - Term used to define characters that are more physical than magical.
Ex - Gladiator, Warrior, Soldier, Martial Artist, Etc.
*Disciplines - Term used to express the 'field of study'. Ex - Necromancer Discipline is Death, Cleric's Discipline maybe Holy and/or Life, etc.
*Kinesis - Term used to express an ability in a Discipline where 'magic' is not used but rather the 'power of the mind'.
Ex- Telekinesis, Pyrokinesis, etc.
*World Level spells/abilities are used solely for the purpose of plot/storyline.
*As of now, there are no 'set' spells/skills. Create to fit character and have approved by mod/owner regarding tier level.
Race Classifications
Titans
- Thought to be extinct/imprisoned (Depending on mythos).
- 'Avatars of Balance'.
- World creators/destroyers.
-Greatest threat against 'God' due to similar levels in power.
- Reason for vilification in the eyes of mortals, along with knowing the 'Truth'.
Dragons
- Thought to be extinct.
- the embodiments of 'Balance'.
- Balance of magic/nature; Order/Chaos.
- weakened by the splitting of 'Balance' and the 'Well'.
- Vilified/hunted for standing against 'God' along with knowing the 'Truth' .
- Rumored to have taken other forms to hide from the genocide.
Ferals
- Aside from a single species of 'Sub-Humans', Ferals are the only race of 'Balance' remaining.
- Balance of man/beast; Light/Dark; Reason/Emotion.
- Because they are of 'Balance', they share a weakness to both Silver as well as Mercury.
- Subconscious/primal hate for the 'Undead' and human religions.
- Though not immortal, aside from injury, were/thropes can seemingly not die from age.
- Biting does not turn -anyone- but rather those with an internal 'Balance' (A rare feat in todays age).
- Examples of Ferals - Weres/Thropes; Skinchangers; Shapeshifters; Merfolk; Etc.
Sub-Humans
- Generally considered a 'lesser class' among other races.
- Fae's are the original and parent species to all other 'Sub-Humans'.
- Magic given form/flesh and consciousness.
- Examples of Fae's - Fairies/Pixies/Sprites; Wisps; Gnomes/Lerperchans; Elves; Djinn; Etc.
- 'Sub-humans' such as Orcs; Trolls; Goblins; Halflings; Giants; etc are the result of the union between Fae and human.
- The spawn of the union will vary greatly depending of many factors such as species of Fae, the physical and emotional conditions of the union, even the time of year can all greatly effect the resulting race.
Undead
- The unexpected race born of 'Chaos' after the splitting of the 'Afterlife'.
- Weakness to Silver, Holy energy and Fire.
- Strong primal hate towards 'Ferals'.
- Unable to breed/reproduce; must turn humans/non-humans.
- Example of Undead - Vampires; Liches; Necromancers; Skeletons; Ghouls; Ghosts; Etc.
Angels
- Embodiment of 'Order'/Holy energy.
- Different types/Tiers of angels.
- Archangels; Seraphims; Cherub; Etc.
- Weakness to Mercury and Demonic energy.
- Needs a human vessel to interact on physical plane; Appearance may alter.
- May suffer limitations depending on willingness of vessel.
- Unaware of the 'True' origin of God/Lucifer and Paradise/Inferno.
- Unquestioning in their faith.
Devils
- Embodiment of 'Chaos'/Demonic energy.
- Different types/Tiers of devils.
- Archdevils; Devils; Demons; Etc.
- Weakness to Silver and Holy energy.
- Needs a human vessel to interact on physical plane; Appearance may alter.
- May suffer limitations depending on willingness of vessel.
- Unaware of the 'True' origin of God/Lucifer and Paradise/Inferno.
- Unquestioning in their devotion.
Fallen
- Can be either Angel or Devil.
- Bound to physical plane in a single vessel.
- Can be killed though will not age.
- Fast regeneration.
- Banished from 'Paradise/Inferno' for wavering faith/devotion.
- Usually -but not limited to- through questioning/realizing the 'Truth'.
-Memories are altered during banishment to ensure 'Truth' doesn't spread.
- Though still partially connected to their sources -Flaw in their creation- their abilities/powers are limited compared to their old selves.
The Enlighened Ones
- Though technically 'Sub-Humans', they are diverse enough to have their own category.
- Encompasses Benders, Mancers (minus Necromancers), and Magi
- Newly accepted by other non-humans due to incidences like the Witch Hunts.
- Has often tried to act as the bridge between Humans and Non-Humans.