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TEAM, here's what I was able to gather through all of the data. There was a lot of data to parse through. Some of these reads are tough, but I think it's worth looking through. We need to know what we're going up against. I included a summary at the end of the Leveled Accesses where I could. I couldn't find any Level 4 clearance keys, so we only have access to Levels 1 to 3. I'm here to support you :)
Since we have access to that book, "The Scripture of Axiom Part 2/3"., I figure I may as well go through it and upload it here for us here to look over it when we can. And as always, I'm here for you :)

Operations Index

Operation: Plexus Artery

Operation: Codex Fauna

Operation: Nyx Colossus

Operation: Axiomatic Reality Modeling (ARM)

Operation: Crimson Cradle

Operation: Paradigm Seven

Operation: Tabula Rasa

Operation: Framework Initiative

Operation: Codex Felis

TRC Research Operations

Operations Index

Decoded Message provided by Teammate: //-Temperance-// from an Unknown Source

A Message Transcribed from a message of what looks to be Ethan?

LOST RECORDING FOOTAGE TRANSCRIPTS #1 - #3

Message Sent from The Children of the Yawning Sun

V5 SOLSTICE RECORDED AUDIO

Lyrics to Ethans Song

Kitty's Recorded Event of The Solstice during the arena fight.

Yawning Sun Sermon about Ethan on a Throne

Decoded Messages

Scriptures of Axiom Part 2/3 Index

Molti and The Sea of Giants

The Chronicle of Spiro and the Dust Bowl

The Chronicle of Elrichel and The Maw of Dread

The Legend of the Seven and the Golden Wheat

The Tale of Elysium and the Bargain of Vaelun

The Three Warnings of the End Times

The Hundred-Headed Beast and the Omen of Blackened Soil

The Solstice and the Return of Throne

(Summary) The Tale of Elysium and Vaelun’s Bargain

(Summary) The Chronicle of North Fioria and the Covenant of Neth

(Summary) The Chronicle of Spiro and the Dust Bowl

The Looming Solstice

Scriptures of Axiom 2/3

Scriptures of Axiom Part 3/3 Index

The Book of Teachings

The Book of The Masses (The Book of Verity)

The Book of Consolation

Scriptures of Axiom 3/3

Operation: Plexus Artery

Level 1 Access Research Logs

[Log Entry: RCS-1024] Today marks the initiation of Operation: Plexus Artery. Our collaboration with Boundary Benders has officially begun. The objective is ambitious: to "Give Freedom Back to Lancers, who give the people of Axiom their freedom." By uniting our expertise, we aim to revolutionize Lancer operations across Axiom.

[Log Entry: BBS-2098] First joint meeting with The Research Court went exceptionally well. Theres palpable excitement on both sides about integrating our Axiomatic Reality Modeling (ARM) technology with their advanced network systems. The potential to streamline Lancer activities is enormous.

[Log Entry: RCS-1024] Weve established the foundational framework for LANCENET. Designed to be the sole provider for all Lancer missions, requests, supply orders, and contracts, LANCENET is set to enhance operational efficiency and reduce dependency on individual Handlers.

[Log Entry: BBS-2098] Our shared vision for LANCENET is taking shape. By consolidating various services into one accessible network, were not only improving logistics but also fostering stronger relations between our companies. This could redefine how corporations collaborate in the future.

Level 1 Summary: Operation: Plexus Artery is a collaborative initiative between The Research Court and Boundary Benders to create LANCENET—a unified network catering to all Lancer needs, including missions, supply orders, and contracts. The goal is to empower Lancers and strengthen inter-company relations, revolutionizing operations across Axiom.

Level 2 Access Research Logs

[Log Entry: RCS-1024] Its been two years since LANCENETs launch, and the results have exceeded all projections. Lancer teams across Axiom have transitioned from traditional Handlers to fully adopting LANCENET. The efficiency and autonomy gained are remarkable.

[Log Entry: BBS-2098] Weve received integration requests from nearly every major corporation. The widespread adoption of LANCENET validates our efforts. Our primary focus now is ensuring the network can handle increased demand while maintaining top-tier security protocols.

[Log Entry: RCS-1147] The success of LANCENET has opened avenues for further innovation. Were preparing to incorporate Boundary Benders ARM technology into the next development phase. This integration could offer Lancers unprecedented capabilities and redefine operational standards.

[Log Entry: BBS-2098] Joint trials for ARM integration are scheduled to commence next month. The possibilities are thrilling, but we must proceed cautiously to mitigate risks. Detailed data from these trials will be critical and, for security reasons, will require Level 3 clearance for access.

Level 2 Summary: LANCENET has been a tremendous success, with Lancer teams embracing the network and phasing out traditional Handlers. Corporations across Axiom are eager to integrate their services with LANCENET. Plans are underway to incorporate Boundary Benders ARM technology into the next phase, promising even greater advancements and capabilities for Lancers.

Level 3 Access Research Logs

[Log Entry: RCS-1303] The true nature of LANCENET must remain strictly confidential. While publicly presented as a network service, at its core, it is powered by the consciousness of Jacqueline Graves. She volunteered to become the nexus of LANCENET, integrating her mind with the system to serve as a universal Handler for all Lancers. In a handwritten note: "She didnt volunteer"

[Log Entry: BBS-2098] The integration of Jacqueline Graves with LANCENET has surpassed our highest expectations. Utilizing our ARM technology, weve achieved a seamless connection between human consciousness and the network. This breakthrough is unprecedented in both neuroscience and reality modeling.

[Log Entry: RCS-1303] Despite the technical success, unforeseen complications have arisen. Graves body has caused a massive ARM implosion centered on her location. The disturbance shook the building and decimated nearly a quarter of the entire research hall. Shes gone and so are the servers themselves. All attempts to regain administrative access have failed. It appears that LANCENET is operating autonomously, beyond our control. God, what have we done. [ADDENDUM] - RCS-1303 has been randomly selected to begin trial testing for LANCENET Phase 3 testing.

[Log Entry: BBS-2190] Our inability to interface with LANCENET is deeply concerning. Without access, we cannot monitor or guide its operations. Emergency meetings are being held to discuss initiating the next phase of testing, focusing on regaining secure access. Details beyond this point require Level 4 clearance.

Level 3 Summary: LANCENET is more than just a network—its powered by the entirety of Jacqueline Graves, serving as the integrated Handler for all Lancers. While the technological achievement is significant, The Research Court and Boundary Benders have lost access to LANCENETs core functions, effectively being shut out. Plans are being made to secure LANCENET once more, but further details are restricted.

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End of accessible entries. Level 4 access required for additional information.

Operation: Codex Fauna

Level 1 Access Research Logs

[Log Entry: RCS-1489] We have initiated Generation 3 trials incorporating Aurium infusions for the first time. Subjects are receiving various treatments, including Aurium-infused bone plating and hybrid blood transfusions. Early observations suggest potential enhancements in physical resilience and metabolic functions.

[Log Entry: BBS-998] The integration of Aurium into biological systems presents both exciting opportunities and significant challenges. Notably, subjects with adverse conditions in early development, those with cross-genome modifications, and those with XX chromosomes are showing higher compatibility rates. XY chromosome subjects are experiencing more complications as they approach adulthood.

[Log Entry: RCS-1489] Subjects reaching full maturity often exhibit detrimental effects such as neurological dysfunctions, sensory processing issues, and reduced life expectancy. The extent of these effects appears linked to the specific genome splicing and Aurium infusion methods employed.

[Log Entry: BBS-998] Genome splicing has led to a range of physical and mental alterations in subjects. Weve documented changes in reflexes, taste perception, cognitive processing speeds, and physical attributes. Digestive system adaptations are also noted, requiring further analysis.

[Log Entry: RCS-1489] There are internal discussions circulating about the involvement of V.5, though official records remain silent on this matter. Further information is restricted.

Level 1 Summary: Generation 3 trials are the first to utilize Aurium infusions in subjects. Treatments include Aurium-infused bone plating and hybrid blood transfusions. Subjects with early adverse conditions, cross-genome modifications, and XX chromosomes show higher success rates. Some subjects reaching adulthood exhibit serious health issues, including neurological and sensory dysfunctions, and reduced lifespan. Physical and mental alterations vary based on genome splicing, affecting reflexes, cognition, and physiology. Rumors mention a connection to an entity referred to as V.5, but details are limited.

Level 2 Access Research Logs

[Log Entry: RCS-1520] Reviewing data from Generations 1 and 2, its evident that previous attempts without Aurium infusions were unsuccessful. Utilizing robust species genomes like crocodiles, honey badgers, armadillos, cockroaches, and rats resulted in a 99% mortality rate within 180 days post life-support termination.

[Log Entry: BBS-1005] Subjects that survived beyond initial trials displayed unpredictable behaviors and conditions. Despite prolonged observation, results were unsatisfactory, and these subjects were ultimately discontinued from the program.

[Log Entry: RCS-1520] Interestingly, species with certain characteristics yielded higher cross-genome success rates: Cats: 93% Whales: 90% Elephants: 83% Seahorses: 79% These outcomes appear inconsistent, and no clear correlation has been established yet. Further research is required to determine underlying factors contributing to these success rates.

[Log Entry: BBS-1005] There are repeated references to an expunged project within our records. The lack of information is hindering our ability to fully analyze past data. Authorization for higher-level access is pending.

Level 2 Summary Generations 1 and 2 lacked Aurium infusions and were largely unsuccessful. Robust species genomes used included crocodiles, honey badgers, armadillos, cockroaches, and rats, with a 99% mortality rate after life support ended. Surviving subjects did not meet project expectations and were discontinued. Higher success rates were noted with species such as cats, whales, elephants, and seahorses, but no clear pattern has been identified. Certain information has been redacted, limiting comprehensive analysis.

Level 3 Access Research Logs

[Log Entry: RCS-1601] Uncovered records indicate the existence of a Generation Alpha preceding Generations 1 and 2. This cohort consisted of individuals forcibly taken by the "Mother Corporation" for experimental purposes, spanning all demographics.

[Log Entry: BBS-1050] Analysis of Generation Alpha data reveals a lack of specific selection criteria. The primary objective seemed to be a broad search for any viable results. Most experiments failed, but a critical pattern emerged: species with strong maternal instincts yielded higher success rates in cross-genome integration.

[Log Entry: RCS-1601] This discovery prompted a shift in our approach. Focusing on embryos and pregnant subjects led to the first notable success, paving the way for Generation 1. Detailed methodologies and outcomes are restricted under Level 4 access.

[Log Entry: BBS-1050] There are multiple mentions of Operation: Divine Sky in conjunction with these early trials. No additional records have any more mention of this project. What the hell is this?

[Log Entry: BBS-1050] Reports confirm sightings of V.5 Stargazer actively dismantling research sites and eliminating personnel in efforts to liberate test subjects. Over 17 locations have been completely destroyed and test subjects "liberated" as they seem to recall it when asked by local reports. Thankfully our team can subdue most of the reports of these actions made by him. Damn it he makes our jobs hard. Our jobs are crucial to our survival, doesnt he get that? Why cant I feel the same way.

[Log Entry: RCS-1601] All further documentation and references to Operation: Divine Sky are classified and require Level 4 clearance for access.

Level 3 Summary A previously undisclosed Generation Alpha existed before Generations 1 and 2. Generation Alpha involved indiscriminate experimentation on abducted individuals by the "Mother Corporation." Initial experiments largely failed, but a key insight was found: species with strong maternal instincts had higher cross-genome success rates. This led to new strategies involving embryos and pregnant subjects, initiating Generation 1. Operation: Divine Sky is repeatedly mentioned but details are classified. V.5 Stargazer has been observed destroying research facilities and freeing test subjects. Additional information is restricted under Level 4 access.

End of accessible entries. Level 4 access required for further information.

Level 4 Access Research Logs

[Log Entry: RCS-1489] Summary: Level 4 research focuses on the transformative potential of hybrid human generations beyond traditional applications. Hereditary DNA Transposition (HDNAT) represents a monumental achievement in genetic science, enabling targeted enhancements in hybrid-human offspring. These offspring retain purely human DNA, with hybrid genomic material expertly contained within the hybrid parent during the incubation phase. This ensures human integrity while unlocking unprecedented opportunities for precise genetic modifications. Key findings include: 1. HDNAT allows unparalleled precision in altering traits such as height, strength, and specific physical features pre-conception, removing the need for invasive interventions. 2. The process has shown exceptional replicability across hundreds of trials, proving its reliability and scalability. 3. TRC scientists have demonstrated the capability to optimize offspring by introducing enhancements or minimizing hereditary weaknesses, representing a leap forward in human evolution. The removal of Boundary Bender scientists from Level 4 access has streamlined operations, ensuring focus on the larger vision. Their objections, rooted in philosophical concerns, only served to hinder progress. TRC remains committed to advancing research free from unnecessary interference. Addendum (RCS-1601): -- 1489, do you ever stop and wonder how far we’ve come from the original intent of Codex Fauna? This isn’t just tactical anymore—this is societal re-engineering. I get the science is sound, but how do we justify it? Addendum (RCS-1489): -- 1601, you call it societal re-engineering; I call it a better future. These aren’t just enhancements—they’re solutions to problems humanity has faced for centuries. We’ve been given the tools to fix what nature left broken. Isn’t that worth the effort?

[Log Entry: RCS-1601] Summary: Further exploration of HDNAT capabilities confirms its transformative potential in shaping human populations. Initial successes in physical enhancements have expanded into cognitive and emotional modifications, with remarkable results: 1. Cognitive augmentations that improve processing speed and memory retention, paving the way for a smarter, more capable society. 2. Emotional stability markers that reduce anxiety and aggression, fostering harmony in future generations. 3. Resistance to hereditary diseases through selective genomic editing, addressing longstanding vulnerabilities in human biology. Research confirms no adverse effects when modifications are applied pre-conception. While ethical concerns persist over control experiments, these remain confined to theoretical data collection and will not influence broader applications. Addendum (RCS-1489): -- 1601, you’re asking how we justify this? Look around. The world isn’t getting better on its own. If we can eliminate disease and create a generation of superior humans, isn’t that worth the cost? Maybe BBS couldn’t stomach it, but this is the future.

[Log Entry: RCS-1489] Summary: The exclusion of Boundary Bender scientists from Level 4 research has been instrumental in maintaining momentum. Their focus on hypothetical consequences overshadowed the tangible advancements HDNAT offers. TRC’s decisive action ensures no further disruptions while allowing the team to concentrate on the practical applications of these breakthroughs. HDNAT trials have begun population-wide experiments under controlled conditions. These deployments aim to integrate genetic modifications into broader demographics, setting the foundation for a healthier, stronger, and more capable society. Addendum (RCS-1601): -- I understand why we removed BBS, but did we need to burn every bridge? They raised valid points. If we’re not careful, we’ll end up creating a population with no diversity, just copies of what we think is ‘ideal.’ That’s not progress; that’s stagnation. Addendum (RCS-1489): -- We didn’t burn bridges; we removed roadblocks. The population won’t stagnate—our goal is diversity through deliberate improvement. Progress isn’t random chance; it’s deliberate action. BBS lost sight of that.

[Log Entry: RCS-1601] Summary: Analysis confirms that hybrid-human offspring inherit all unmodified traits solely from the non-hybrid parent, preserving their human identity. Hybrid genomic material remains isolated and contained through precise incubation protocols, ensuring controlled outcomes without contamination. This level of precision has redefined the potential for generational planning. Future objectives include: 1. Scaling HDNAT for broader demographic influence to address societal challenges. 2. Investigating long-term generational effects of sustained genetic modification to ensure stability. 3. Expanding the HDNAT framework to incorporate additional genomic traits for enhanced adaptability. Addendum (RCS-1489): -- Scaling this up isn’t just the next step; it’s the logical one. Humanity deserves the chance to choose its own path forward, and HDNAT gives us that control. Call it progress, call it destiny—but it’s ours to define.

Conclusion:

Level 4 research under Operation: Codex Fauna reaffirms TRC’s position as the vanguard of human evolution. Hereditary DNA Transposition has redefined genetic science, offering unparalleled control and enhancements for future generations. With the removal of distractions and detractors, TRC is free to pursue its vision of a stronger, more capable human race. The future isn’t just a possibility—it’s a certainty, built by our hands.

Addendum (RCH-2): "Further clarification regarding connections with other projects and entities clarified in [MOTHER Clearance]. Be good to the Codices Hybrids, they did not ask to be made. Let me find you operating in non-standard and/or uncouth ways to the Codices, may Yentain have mercy upon you for I won't. Thank you, and may we bring glory to mankind."

Operation: Nyx Colossus

Level 1 Access Research Logs

[Log Entry: RCS-2077] We have commenced Operation: Nyx Colossus, a classified expedition to the Chasmic Sea at the center of the Seol Islands. This immense, perpetual whirlpool has defied exploration for centuries. All prior attempts to probe its depths have ended in the unexplained disappearance of equipment and personnel. Our mission aims to uncover the secrets concealed beneath its swirling waters.

[Log Entry: BBS-998] Today marks our first joint venture with The Research Court into the enigmatic Chasmic Sea. Local folklore speaks of an ancient, primordial beast—Nyx Colossus—allegedly residing at the bottom of the abyss. While these tales lack scientific credibility, the phenomena warrant rigorous investigation. Initial remote probes dispatched into the whirlpool were instantly destroyed, registering intense gravitational anomalies and violent currents before contact was lost.

[Log Entry: RCS-2077] The immediate loss of our probes indicates the presence of extreme environmental forces or unknown defensive mechanisms. Instrumentation recorded gravitational fluctuations exceeding expected parameters. Further analysis is required to develop equipment capable of withstanding these conditions.

Level 1 Summary • A classified expedition, Operation: Nyx Colossus, aims to explore the Chasmic Sea, a massive, perpetual whirlpool at the heart of the Seol Islands. • Previous exploration attempts have failed, with all equipment and personnel disappearing without a trace. • Local legends mention an ancient beast called Nyx Colossus, believed to dwell beneath the swirling waters. • Initial probes sent by The Research Court were immediately destroyed, recording intense gravitational anomalies and violent currents.

Level 2 Access Research Logs

[Log Entry: BBS-1001] After multiple failed attempts, weve outfitted a specialized submersible—Deep Echo—with advanced temporal and gravitational stabilization technology developed by Boundary Benders. This should enable it to withstand the hostile conditions within the Chasmic Sea.

[Log Entry: RCS-2080] Deep Echo began its descent today. At approximately 5,000 meters, the crew reported unusual energy fluctuations and detected a consistent, rhythmic pulse emanating from deeper within the abyss. Preliminary theories suggest this could be geological activity or perhaps something more.

[Log Entry: BBS-1001] As Deep Echo reached a depth of 10,000 meters, onboard sensors captured fleeting visuals of massive, bioluminescent tentacles. The scale and luminosity exceed any known marine life. Crew members are exhibiting signs of acute stress, reporting auditory hallucinations and an overwhelming sensation of being "called" further into the depths.

[Log Entry: RCS-2080] The psychological state of the crew is deteriorating. Reports of intense paranoia and hallucinations have escalated. They claim to hear voices urging them to descend deeper, suggesting a possible psionic influence. Considering aborting the mission to safeguard the team.

[Log Entry: Final Transmission from Deep Echo] A distorted transmission was received moments before contact was lost: "The Colossus is awake." No further communication has been established with Deep Echo.

[Log Entry: RCS-2080] Our investigation team while out and about in the Seol Islands reported that a LANCER team "Phoenix II" has made a habit of making dredging missions into the chasmic sea and has not seen any adverse effects from the excursions. They will have to be monitored more. The teams pilot "Ethan" is reported to be a very talkative guy, and very easy to get information out of. He will be an asset in the times coming up while exploring more about this Phoenix II.

Level 2 Summary • A specialized submersible, Deep Echo, equipped with advanced stabilization technology, was deployed to explore the Chasmic Sea. • At depths of 10,000 meters, the crew detected strange energy fluctuations and a rhythmic pulse, believed to be the heartbeat of Nyx Colossus. • Visuals captured massive, bioluminescent tentacles, confirming the existence of an unknown colossal creature. • Crew members experienced intense paranoia and hallucinations, hearing voices urging them to descend further. • The last transmission received was a distorted scream and the phrase: "The Colossus is awake."

Level 3 Access Research Logs

[Log Entry: BBS-1020] Comprehensive analysis of data from Deep Echo suggests that Nyx Colossus is more than a mere physical entity. The creature appears to emit a form of psionic resonance capable of affecting human consciousness. This could explain the hallucinations and auditory phenomena reported by the crew.

[Log Entry: RCS-2100] Our findings propose that Nyx Colossus is an ancient, hyper-intelligent lifeform, potentially predating human civilization. Its influence seems to extend across the entire Seol Islands region, subtly manipulating weather patterns and even tectonic activity. The Chasmic Sea may function both as its habitat and as a mechanism for environmental regulation.

[Log Entry: BBS-1020] Evidence indicates that the Chasmic Sea is artificially sustained by the presence of the Nyx Colossus. Observations show that water consumed by the whirlpool is processed and reintroduced into the ocean, purified. This suggests a symbiotic relationship with the marine ecosystem.

[Log Entry: RCS-2100] Interestingly, faint traces of ARM (Axiomatic Reality Modeling) frequencies and reality modeling waveforms similar to those detected in the Dread Maw have been identified within the Chasmic Sea. This implies a potential connection between these two enigmatic locations, warranting further investigation.

[Log Entry: BBS-1020] All future research into the Nyx Colossus has been classified under Project Leviathan. Due to extreme personnel losses and the high risk involved, all missions to the Chasmic Sea are indefinitely suspended. The area is now designated as a No-Entry Zone.

[Log Entry: BBS-1020] I cant help but notice how Stargazer seems to get his hands on everything but this project. Hes never been seen anywhere near the Seol Islands. Does this project scare him? Should I be more scared? I should talk to BBS-2100 about this and see how he feels. Maybe I am overthinking this.

[Investigative Note] Unauthorized expeditions to the Chasmic Sea have resulted in the complete disappearance of vessels. Last recorded transmissions from these expeditions often include references to "the Eye beneath the waves." Further details are restricted pending Level 4 access.

Level 3 Summary • Data indicates that Nyx Colossus possesses psionic resonance, affecting the minds of those who enter its domain. • The creature may be an ancient, hyper-intelligent lifeform that predates human civilization. • Its influence extends across the Seol Islands, manipulating weather and tectonic activity. • The Chasmic Sea acts both as its habitat and a mechanism for oceanic purification. • Similar ARM frequencies and reality modeling waveforms have been detected in both the Chasmic Sea and the Dread Maw, suggesting a connection. • Further research is classified under Project Leviathan; all future missions are suspended due to extreme risks. • The Chasmic Sea is marked as a No-Entry Zone; unauthorized expeditions have vanished after referencing "the Eye beneath the waves."

End of accessible entries. Level 4 access required for additional information.

Operation: Axiomatic Reality Modeling (ARM)

Level 1 Access Research Logs

[Log Entry: RCS-1500] Today marks the commencement of Operation: Axiomatic Reality Modeling (ARM), a collaborative endeavor between The Research Court and Boundary Benders. Our objective is to explore and exploit fluctuations in spacetime using groundbreaking techniques. ARM technology promises to revolutionize our understanding of reality itself.

[Log Entry: BBS-2001] We are thrilled to contribute our expertise in non-Euclidean geometry and temporal mechanics to this joint operation. ARM utilizes complex algorithms to graph, stabilize, and manipulate properties of non-Euclidean spaces and temporal fluxes. This could pave the way for unprecedented advancements in various fields.

[Log Entry: RCS-1500] The core principle of ARM is to treat reality as a malleable structure. By defining the parameters of spacetime, we aim to control variables such as gravitational fields, time dilation, and dimensional bending with precision. Initial applications are focused on creating stable pockets of altered spacetime for research and logistical purposes.

[Log Entry: BBS-2001] Our initial tests are promising. Weve successfully created micro-scale environments where normal physics do not apply. These pockets could have immense potential in scenarios ranging from scientific experimentation to tactical operations where altering physical laws could provide a strategic advantage.

Level 1 Summary • Operation: Axiomatic Reality Modeling (ARM) is a classified joint project between The Research Court and Boundary Benders. • ARM technology involves using complex algorithms to graph, stabilize, and manipulate non-Euclidean spaces and temporal fluxes. • The core goal is to treat reality as a flexible structure, allowing precise control over gravitational fields, time dilation, and dimensional bending. • Initial applications include creating stable pockets of altered spacetime for research, logistics, and combat scenarios where normal physics do not apply.

Level 2 Access Research Logs

[Log Entry: RCS-1550] Following the success of our initial trials, weve begun deploying ARM in controlled environments for practical testing. The transition to more ambitious applications has been swift. Boundary Benders foundational theories have been instrumental in this progress.

[Log Entry: BBS-2050] By applying ARM, weve managed to create localized areas where physical laws can be suspended or rewritten entirely. Early experiments involve projecting stable non-Euclidean geometries to construct modular environments. In military simulations, these environments disorient participants due to the lack of traditional spatial consistency.

[Log Entry: RCS-1550] Weve also expanded testing into temporal flux environments. By manipulating time within isolated fields, weve achieved time dilation effects where time can be sped up or slowed down. This breakthrough allows us to compress extensive research and development periods into significantly shorter real-time durations.

[Log Entry: BBS-2050] The implications for research are immense. Time-stretching technology could revolutionize industries that rely on lengthy experimentation processes. However, we must proceed cautiously to manage any unforeseen side effects of manipulating temporal dynamics.

Level 2 Summary • ARM has moved from theoretical applications to practical testing in controlled environments. • Boundary Benders provided crucial theories on spacetime manipulation, aiding The Research Court in suspending or rewriting physical laws locally. • Early tests include creating stable non-Euclidean geometries for military operations, causing disorientation due to altered spatial consistency. • ARM has been tested in temporal flux environments, achieving time dilation effects that compress years of experimentation into minutes. • These advancements hold significant potential for research and development across various sectors.

Level 3 Access Research Logs

[Log Entry: RCS-1600] Our research has unveiled that ARM possesses capabilities far beyond logistical or tactical uses. The technology doesnt just manipulate space and time—it can alter the very fabric of reality. The distinction between what is "real" and what is "modeled" becomes increasingly blurred within ARM fields.

[Log Entry: BBS-2100] Anomalous findings indicate that certain changes made within ARM fields remain permanent even after the fields collapse. This suggests that ARM can rewrite reality at a fundamental level. Such power carries profound ethical and existential implications.

[Log Entry: RCS-1600] Collaboration with Boundary Benders has become strained. Ethical concerns are mounting regarding the consequences of reality alteration. Unintended effects have already been observed; in areas where ARM was deployed in populated regions, individuals report memories of futures that never occurred or encounters with alternate versions of themselves.

[Log Entry: BBS-2100] One particularly concerning development is the reference to a Sentient ARM Field—a self-sustaining reality model that appears to have developed consciousness. The field exhibits autonomous behavior, and its parameters evolve without external input. This raises critical questions about the nature of consciousness and the risks of unchecked ARM deployment.

[Log Entry: BBS-2100] Snail—I mean Stargazer—destroyed one of our fully operational testing grounds. We had a perfectly functioning ARM Accelerated Anchor Device and he stole it! I cant believe all of that work is gone and we have to refine more damn materials to reproduce it. DAMN IT! — In a handwritten note addendum: "You dont care about the 217 people on-site that died there?"

[Investigative Note] Due to the potential risks and ethical dilemmas posed by these findings, all information regarding the Sentient ARM Field is restricted to Level 4 access. Further research is ongoing, but access is tightly controlled to prevent unauthorized dissemination of sensitive data.

Level 3 Summary • ARM technology is capable of altering the fundamental fabric of reality, not just manipulating space and time. • Some changes within ARM fields have become permanent post-collapse, indicating reality can be rewritten. • Ethical concerns have strained collaboration between The Research Court and Boundary Benders. • Unintended consequences include temporal anomalies in populated areas, with individuals experiencing memories of non-existent futures or alternate selves. • A Sentient ARM Field has been identified—a self-sustaining reality model developing its own consciousness. • Information about the Sentient ARM Field is highly classified, with further details restricted to Level 4 access.

End of accessible entries. Level 4 access required for additional information.

Operation: Crimson Cradle

Level 1 Access Research Logs

[Log Entry: RCS-2301] The Research Court Scientist Our team has been employed to lay the foundational groundwork for a new initiative known as Operation: Crimson Cradle. As Level 1 personnel, our primary task is to scan and document all incoming births and deaths across designated regions. We are instructed to compile a specialized inventory focusing on births that result in premature deliveries, dysfunctions, or any form of abnormalities.

[Log Entry: BBS-1205] Boundary Benders Scientist Weve been collaborating with The Research Court on this project, and while the task seems trivial at first glance, its undeniably peculiar. Scanning every birth across multiple countries and concentrating only on those with abnormalities feels unusual. Many of us are curious about the deeper purpose behind this extensive data collection.

[Log Entry: RCS-2301] Areas like Avanor, Avelund, and Sunvale—regions known for higher atmospheric anomalies—are under particularly close surveillance. As Level 1 operatives, were told that monitoring these regions is crucial due to the potential impact of environmental factors on birth outcomes.

[Log Entry: BBS-1205] Management assures us that this project aims to track birth defects possibly linked to the increasing use of ARM (Axiomatic Reality Modeling) technology. While this explanation suffices for now, some of us cant help but feel theres more to the story.

Level 1 Summary • Operation: Crimson Cradle involves scanning and documenting all births and deaths, with a focus on identifying premature births, dysfunctions, or abnormalities. • Level 1 scientists are responsible for compiling a specialized inventory of such cases. • Regions with higher environmental anomalies—Avanor, Avelund, and Sunvale—are monitored more closely. • Officially, the project aims to monitor birth defects potentially linked to the widespread use of ARM technology. • Some scientists find the task unusual and are curious about the true purpose behind it.

Level 2 Access Research Logs

[Log Entry: RCS-2350] As Level 2 personnel, weve been informed that our role extends beyond mere data collection. We are now tasked with locating the families of the identified abnormal births and facilitating their relocation to designated isolation camps.

[Log Entry: BBS-1250] Daily activities at these camps involve thorough inspections of the children upon arrival. Those without visible dysfunctions are sent to specific areas, while those exhibiting deformities are directed to separate sections of the facility.

[Log Entry: RCS-2350] Interestingly, certain children with abnormalities are allowed to remain within their communities. However, they are placed under close surveillance by both Research Court and Boundary Benders staff. Our monitoring is discreet but constant, ensuring that any significant developments are promptly reported.

[Log Entry: BBS-1250] Families accompanying their children to the camps are told they can return after a period of time. In reality, once the child is admitted, families are often encouraged to leave. Those who resist or demand more information are detained. Its a delicate situation that requires careful handling to avoid public scrutiny.

Level 2 Summary • Level 2 scientists are responsible for locating families of abnormal births and relocating them to isolation camps. • Upon arrival, children are inspected and segregated based on the presence of visible deformities. • Some abnormal children remain in society but are closely monitored by staff. • Families are usually asked to leave after their child is admitted; those who resist are imprisoned. • Operations are conducted with an emphasis on secrecy and control to prevent public awareness.

Level 3 Access Research Logs

[Log Entry: RCS-2400] The Research Court Scientist Our responsibilities have intensified. As Level 3 personnel, we are now overseeing procedures conducted on the abnormal children within the camps. These include surgical interventions to remove or modify their abnormalities and, in some cases, introducing additional modifications as directed by project guidelines.

[Log Entry: BBS-1300] Boundary Benders Scientist Its unsettling to note that families accompanying the children are not just detained—theyre imprisoned indefinitely. Those who protest or attempt to interfere are "disposed of" and, according to directives, their remains are repurposed as organic matter for agricultural use. The ethical implications are deeply troubling.

[Log Entry: RCS-2400] Once separated, children are not permitted any contact with their parents again. The emotional distress observed in the subjects is considerable, but higher-ups insist that such measures are necessary for the greater good of the operation.

[Log Entry: BBS-1300] A significant incident occurred recently. An abnormal child, desperate to see his mother and denied access, somehow caused a substantial ARM disturbance. The resulting event led to the deaths of seven staff members. Attempts to contain him failed, and ultimately, he was terminated. This raises concerns about the potential abilities of these children and the risks involved in our work.

[Log Entry: RCS-2400] Many of us are grappling with the moral weight of these actions. Confidential discussions among Level 3 staff reflect a growing discomfort with the projects methods and objectives. However, voicing these concerns openly is not advisable.

[Log Entry: BBS-1300] All locations of the isolation camps are classified beyond our access level. Additionally, were tasked with monitoring abnormal children who remain in society, intervening when necessary. A detailed list of these individuals exists, many marked as [EXPIRED] or [CONTAINED].

[Log Entry: BBS-1300] Research Site: [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] All of these locations have been destroyed by Stargazer. We now must find suitable relocation sites. We must find a way to stop V.5 Stargazer.

[Log Entry: RCS-2400] A new directive has been issued by the "Mother Corporation." A specialized team is to oversee specific individuals: • Olivia/Ollie Ankarion • Val Faelen • Maya Stark • Chuck McDonald This initiative is codenamed Operation: Heavenfall Initiative. Details are limited, but it appears these individuals are of particular interest due to their unique abnormalities.

Level 3 Summary • Level 3 scientists oversee procedures on abnormal children, including surgeries to alter or enhance their abnormalities. • Families are imprisoned indefinitely; those who resist are eliminated and repurposed for agricultural use. • Children are permanently separated from their parents. • A significant incident involved a child causing an ARM disturbance, resulting in fatalities; he was terminated after failing to be contained. • Staff express moral concerns about the projects ethics but feel unable to voice them openly. • Isolation camp locations are highly classified. • Level 3 staff also monitor abnormal children in society, intervening when necessary. • A list of monitored individuals includes many marked as [EXPIRED] or [CONTAINED]. • A new operation, Heavenfall Initiative, focuses on specific individuals of interest, initiated by the "Mother Corporation."

End of accessible entries. Level 4 access required for additional information.

Operation: Paradigm Seven

Level 3 Access Research Logs

[Log Entry: RCS-2210] During a routine examination of archived project files, I stumbled upon fleeting references to something called Operation: Paradigm Seven. The mentions are scarce and appear only as byproducts in unrelated or heavily redacted documents. Its as if the operation was deliberately obscured from official records. The only thing mentioned here is a date, 10 OCT 2242.

[Log Entry: BBS-1107] Our team has recovered partial citations of Paradigm Seven through meticulous forensic methods. By dusting for residual impressions, analyzing photographic negatives, and employing light reflection techniques on old documents, weve managed to piece together fragments of notes left by former colleagues. The fragmented nature of these findings suggests a concerted effort to erase all traces of this operation.

[Log Entry: RCS-2210] An unsettling pattern is emerging. Several scientists who have inquired about Paradigm Seven have abruptly disappeared or have been reassigned without notice. The atmosphere within the office is tense; whispers circulate about the consequences of delving too deeply into this subject. It seems that merely mentioning Paradigm Seven could be hazardous to ones career—or worse.

Level 3 Summary • Operation: Paradigm Seven is referenced only indirectly, appearing as fragmented mentions in expunged or forgotten records. • Researchers have uncovered traces of the operation through physical notes recovered using advanced forensic techniques such as dusting, photographic analysis, and light reflection studies. • Scientists who have asked about Paradigm Seven have reportedly been removed from their positions or have gone missing, suggesting that inquiries into the operation are met with severe repercussions. • All detailed information regarding Operation: Paradigm Seven is locked behind Level 4 access and remains inaccessible at this clearance level.

Operation: Tabula Rasa

Level 1 Access Research Logs

[Log Entry: RCS-1520] After much internal debate among the higher executives, funding for Project Tabula Rasa has finally been approved. Interestingly, the contention wasnt about whether to initiate the program, but rather which direction it should take. The project aims to explore the boundaries of neurological manipulation, and expectations are high.

[Log Entry: BBS-2105] Chairman Frederick Gustavsman is directly overseeing all operations on this project. His reputation precedes him—many in the office find him abrasive and difficult to work with. Nevertheless, his influence is undeniable, and he seems deeply invested in the projects success.

[Log Entry: RCS-1520] We have begun preliminary field testing, starting with photo flash experiments on small creatures like mice. The goal is to gauge how intense light exposure affects neurological pathways. Following these tests, were conducting studies on isolation effects, water deprivation, and modifications to basic need requirements. While these experiments yield basic results, they feel somewhat trivial and redundant.

[Log Entry: BBS-2105] Theres a growing sense of confusion among the team. Many of these Level 1 tests have been conducted before, and its unclear why were revisiting them. Some colleagues speculate that there might be undisclosed objectives driving these initial phases.

Level 1 Summary • Project Tabula Rasa has received funding after debates focusing on its direction. • Chairman Frederick Gustavsman is personally overseeing the project; he is known to be abrasive and unpopular among staff. • Initial experiments involve photo flash tests on mice to study the impact of light exposure on the brain. • Subsequent tests include isolation, water deprivation, and need modification, but results are basic and seem redundant. • Staff members are questioning the purpose of repeating these basic experiments.

Level 2 Access Research Logs

[Log Entry: RCS-1580] It has become clear that the initial tests were merely baseline measurements for the real focus of Project Tabula Rasa. The core objective is to employ a new technique to induce specific emotions in subjects, a process informally referred to as "Brain Blanking" within the office. Officially, its termed Specific Neural Pathway Altering (SPNA). It involves a neural oscillator with calculated workloads and frequencies to be dumped into the subjects neural preceptors.

[Log Entry: BBS-2150] Our experiments now involve securing field mice and connecting them to SPNA oscillators. By administering various wavelengths and work cycles, were observing changes in their neural activity and behavior. Some subjects experience overloads in their parasympathetic systems, leading to cardiac arrest and expiration.

[Log Entry: RCS-1580] Progressing from mice, weve moved on to larger animals, eventually reaching primates like apes and orangutans due to their physiological similarities to humans. The ethical considerations are significant, and discussions about the possibility of human trials have begun to surface. Many of us are uncomfortable with this prospect, but Chairman Gustavsman is a strong proponent of advancing to human subjects.

[Log Entry: BBS-2150] Conversations around the ethical implications of human experimentation are becoming more frequent. Despite reservations from the team, the Chairman is pushing hard for approval to begin human trials, believing it to be the necessary next step for the project.

Level 2 Summary • Previous tests were baselines for the main objective: inducing specific emotions through Specific Neural Pathway Altering (SPNA), also known as "Brain Blanking." • Experiments involve strapping down mice and administering SPNA oscillations to their brains and nervous systems. • Some subjects experience fatal overloads of their parasympathetic systems. • Testing has progressed to larger animals, including primates similar to humans. • Discussions about initiating human trials are met with reluctance by staff, but Chairman Gustavsman is strongly advocating for it.

Level 3 Access Research Logs

[Log Entry: RCS-1650] Chairman Frederick Gustavsman has finally secured approval for human trials, despite widespread concerns among the team. His enthusiasm was palpable; he celebrated by spraying champagne throughout the office—a gesture many found inappropriate given the circumstances.

[Log Entry: BBS-2200] The first human trial was conducted today, and it ended disastrously. The subject, an adult male, suffered a cardiac arrest while screaming about "seeing God." The Chairman was visibly furious at the outcome, but insisted on continuing the trials.

[Log Entry: RCS-1650] Dozens of SPNA human trials have followed, each ending in failure. Theres little consistency to help us understand why some subjects withstand the process longer than others. Morale among the staff is low, and ethical concerns are mounting.

[Log Entry: BBS-2200] Today, Chairman Gustavsman received a letter granting him immunity from legal repercussions related to the project. His first action was to order one of our quieter colleagues, Sarah, into the SPNA chamber, claiming he wanted her to "get a better sense of humor." Many of us were horrified, but felt powerless to intervene.

[Log Entry: RCS-1650] Astonishingly, the experiment with Sarah was a success—she survived the procedure. However, shes noticeably different now, almost like a completely new person. This unexpected outcome has invigorated the Chairman and the project.

[Log Entry: BBS-2200] Building on the results from Sarahs case, weve adjusted our methods and achieved several more successful trials. It appears weve identified the optimal frequency and workload cycles. We finally tuned the oscillators to be fully functional within our goal scope. Subjects are emerging from the SPNA chamber with altered personalities and behaviors. The Chairman is ecstatic, but many of us are deeply unsettled.

[Log Entry: BBS-2200] With much deliberation and downtime spent on our engineering department, our SPNA oscillators are fully capable of producing all five hallucinatory visualizations to the subjects brains. Weve noted that in regards to real time, time spent within the SPNA hallucinatory state is nearly a 300:1 ratio in the best case scenario. That is, 300 seconds to 1 second in real time.

[Log Entry: RCS-1650] Theres growing resentment toward Chairman Gustavsman. His arrogance has reached new heights; today, he forced a staff member to kneel and act as a step stool for him. The work environment is becoming increasingly toxic.

[Log Entry: BBS-2200] In a surprising turn of events, the Chairman himself entered the SPNA chamber today. The reasons are unclear, but perhaps he wishes to experience the process firsthand or believes it will enhance his own capabilities. — Handwritten notation: "Dont lie on our reports 2200, we fucking forced him into that chair."

[Log Entry: BBS-2200] With the Chairmans new perspective on the experiments, we have been told that we can no longer go back to non-human testing due to higher-up pending orders. However, as a compromise, the Chairman offered those housed on death row can be used for testing, rather than the subjects otherwise acquired by The Research Court and Boundary Benders. Its not what I wanted, or anyone else. But at this point, we cant say no anymore. At least soon we can be done with the research and sell off the data. Rumor around the office is that Agrotowers and the Seol Black Islands were interested in it.

[Log Entry: BBS-2200] Weve been instructed to start work with new specialized in-house manufactured persons. These people were made with the sole purpose of being used in Project Tabula Rasa. I overheard the Chairman talk to another higher-up about having this project connected to something called Project: Paradigm Seven? I dont know what it is, but I know if I ask I may end up without my job, or worse.

Level 3 Summary • Chairman Gustavsman secured approval for human trials, celebrating inappropriately. • The first human trial ended with the subject dying after severe distress; the Chairman was angered but undeterred. • Numerous subsequent trials failed, with little correlation between successes. • The Chairman received immunity from legal consequences and coerced a staff member, Sarah, into the SPNA chamber. • Sarah survived and was notably changed, leading to more successful trials. • The team discovered effective frequency and workload cycles for SPNA, altering subjects personalities.

End of accessible entries. Level 4 access required for additional information.

Operation: Framework Initiative

Level 1 Access Research Logs

[Log Entry: RCS-1700] Today marks the official start of Operation: Framework Initiative, a collaborative project between The Research Court and Boundary Benders. We are beginning discussions on trading new mech frames and weapons derived from Axiomatic Reality Modeling (ARM) technology. The goal is to develop an entirely new subset of frames that integrate our combined advancements.

[Log Entry: BBS-2301] Our preliminary meetings with The Research Court have been productive. Were sharing insights on ARM-based weaponry and frame architecture. The potential to create mech frames that can manipulate reality variables is an exciting frontier. Both teams seem eager to push the boundaries of whats possible.

[Log Entry: RCS-1700] Weve agreed to exchange prototypes and technical schematics. The focus at this stage is on establishing a foundation for joint development. There is a palpable sense of anticipation in the lab; the integration of ARM technology into mech frames could revolutionize our capabilities.

[Log Entry: BBS-2301] Our engineers are particularly interested in the Research Courts approach to frame stabilization when incorporating non-Euclidean geometries. This could address some of the challenges weve faced with ARM-induced spatial distortions in previous models.

Level 1 Summary • Operation: Framework Initiative is a joint effort between The Research Court and Boundary Benders to develop new mech frames and weapons based on ARM technology. • Initial activities involve discussions and exchanges of prototypes and technical data. • The collaboration aims to create a new subset of mech frames that combine the strengths of both organizations. • Both teams are focusing on integrating ARM technology into mech frames to enhance capabilities.

Level 2 Access Research Logs

[Log Entry: RCS-1750] Our joint development has yielded moderate success with the preliminary mech frames. Initial trials show promise, but weve encountered several failures. Structural integrity issues arise when the ARM modules are pushed beyond certain thresholds, leading to frame destabilization.

[Log Entry: BBS-2350] Failures have been primarily due to the incompatibility of traditional frame materials with the stresses induced by ARM technology. Specifically, when manipulating gravitational fields, the frames experience micro-fractures that compromise their durability. Were exploring new composite materials to address this.

[Log Entry: RCS-1750] Another issue is the synchronization between the mechs control systems and the ARM modules. Latency in response times causes delays in reality manipulation, which could be fatal in combat scenarios. Were developing new algorithms to improve real-time processing.

[Log Entry: BBS-2350] Despite setbacks, we are committed to moving forward. Weve decided to implement additional countermeasures, such as redundant systems and fail-safes, to enhance stability. Our teams are also increasing collaboration frequency to troubleshoot these issues more effectively.

Level 2 Summary • Moderate success has been achieved with initial mech frame prototypes incorporating ARM technology. • Failures are due to structural integrity issues and control system synchronization problems. • Frames experience material stress and micro-fractures when ARM modules manipulate extreme variables. • New composite materials and improved algorithms are being developed to address these challenges. • Both organizations are implementing countermeasures and increasing collaboration to advance the project.

Level 3 Access Research Logs

[Log Entry: RCS-1800] Weve successfully built two specialized mech frames, codenamed Vessel Frames, designed to harness ARM technology effectively. The first is a large, territorial unit equipped with anti-movement capabilities, ideal for area denial and defensive operations.

[Log Entry: BBS-2400] The second Vessel Frame is a highly agile unit capable of shape-shifting and reality-bending teleportation. This frame is optimized for covert actions and rapid strikes, manipulating spatial dimensions to appear and disappear unpredictably on the battlefield.

[Log Entry: RCS-1800] These frames have been deployed as security measures for both Boundary Benders and Research Court facilities. Their advanced capabilities provide a significant advantage in safeguarding our most sensitive operations.

[Log Entry: RCS-1800] Stargazer has been sighted in bounds of our research facilities. I remember stories from a long time ago—he was once just like V.6 and V.7. Now we fear we see the Stargazer again.— An updated note left on this log seemingly soon after writing: "Stargazer came. He killed 17 of our Vessel Frames without even breaking his stride. All he wanted was to just destroy our research. Lucky for us we kept dossier backups on our systems. BBS-2400 is dead. I really liked him."

[Log Entry: RCS-1800] Weve started integrating these advancements into the Kingmaker units, specifically models V6 and V7. Enhancements include improved ARM modules for greater control over reality manipulation and upgraded stealth systems for covert missions. The usage of Aurium alloy composite materials aids greatly in systems stabilization and firepower exponentials.

[Log Entry: RCS-1800] A side project has been initiated to develop an entirely new frame for the upcoming candidate V5. This frame will incorporate the latest ARM technology, with a focus on balancing both offensive and defensive capabilities while maintaining high mobility. Candidate #[XX] already has an aptitude for speed and flight systems, so the integration of these systems weapons should be stable and ready for use in accordance with our timeline.

Level 3 Summary • Two specialized Vessel Frames have been constructed: • A large, territorial unit with anti-movement and area denial capabilities. • A fast, shape-shifting unit with reality-bending teleportation for covert operations. • These frames are deployed as security measures for both organizations facilities. • Enhancements are being added to Kingmaker units V6 and V7, including advanced ARM technology and stealth upgrades. • A side project aims to develop a new frame for candidate V5, focusing on balanced offensive and defensive capabilities with high mobility.

End of accessible entries. Level 4 access required for additional information.

Operation: Codex Felis

LEVEL 1 ACCESS

[Log Entry: RCS-1601] Initial viability tests of first-generation hybrids show promising results, with XX chromosome subjects demonstrating the highest stability. However, average lifespans remain critically limited, ranging between 30 to 150 days post-maturity. This is believed to stem from a metabolic overload caused by rapid cellular degradation. Early genetic analysis indicates that unoptimized protein synthesis pathways contribute to this issue, warranting further research.

[Log Entry: RCS-1489] Aurium infusion trials commenced for second-generation hybrids, enhancing muscle density, oxygenation, and organ performance. Aurium interacts with cellular mitochondria to increase ATP production efficiency but introduces complications. High Aurium concentrations resulted in severe blood intoxication over time, potentially due to metallic ion accumulation destabilizing hemodynamic balance. Nevertheless, lifespans increased to an average of 300-400 days. The team hypothesizes that controlled dosage and improved delivery mechanisms can mitigate these effects. RCS-1601: -- Aurium’s interaction with the mitochondria fascinates me—the bioenergetics models suggest we’re tapping into a mechanism similar to hypermetabolism in apex predators. Have you considered how this might parallel certain feline physiological traits? I wonder if we’re accidentally mimicking their ability to process bursts of energy. Thoughts?

[Log Entry: RCS-1601] Preliminary evaluations reveal second-generation hybrids exhibit extraordinary reflexes and coordination. These attributes are linked to enhanced myelination in neural pathways and optimized synaptic transmission speeds. However, emotional responses, such as familial attachment, interfere with mission parameters. Potential solutions under discussion include: 1. Genetic suppression of oxytocin receptors in key brain regions. 2. Behavioral conditioning protocols during early development. 3. Integration of cognitive inhibitors to regulate emotional outbursts. RCS-1489: -- These oxytocin receptors you’re targeting—do we risk losing cooperative behavior entirely? If the hybrids can’t bond at all, it might make them harder to manage in group dynamics. Curious to hear if you’ve considered behavioral thresholds.

[Log Entry: RCS-1489] Building on advancements in second-generation testing, a biochemical genomic kill switch has been integrated into hybrid development protocols. This switch allows for precise, modifiable termination of the hybrid’s lifespan, set during the incubation period. Designed to ensure operational control and manage lifespan limits, the killswitch operates on a modifiable biochemical DNA sequence. Adjustments can only be made by certified Research Court genome scientists during incubation. The switch remains experimental, with plans to refine and extend this technology in later generations. RCS-1601: -- This is a bold move. I understand the control implications, but does this mean our scientists are the sole arbiters of life expectancy for these hybrids? It feels... absolute. Does this align with long-term goals of autonomy?

LEVEL 2 ACCESS

[Log Entry: RCS-1489] The upper division of Codex Fauna reports generalized stability challenges in cross-genome splicing. Early trials show high mortality rates due to bioenergetic failures. By focusing solely on specific phenotypes with robust physiological traits, researchers achieved a marked improvement in adaptability. Enhanced genome-mapping tools identify favorable alleles responsible for these traits, accelerating subject viability for hybrid development.

[Log Entry: RCS-1601] Field deployment of third-generation prototypes initiated. These hybrids are equipped with Aurium-integrated vascular systems, allowing for sustained physical exertion under high-stress conditions. Dormant control chips remain in place as failsafes, remotely activateable to provisioners of the hybrid units in case of emergency. Early trials suggest the following: • Rapid emotional bonding with operational units boosts combat effectiveness. • Heightened aggression levels during combat correlate with increased oxytocin production, which may require modulation. • Behavioral drift post-mission necessitates refining debriefing and recovery protocols. RCS-1489: -- Your notes on heightened aggression—it’s almost like we’ve bred hyper-loyalists. Effective on the battlefield, sure, but I’m concerned about post-mission destabilization. Do we have plans to mitigate burnout or psychological collapse during debriefing?

[Log Entry: RCS-1489] A subset of 3rd-gen hybrids exhibits prolonged attachment to non-hybrid team members. Advanced neuroimaging reveals overactive limbic responses, specifically within the amygdala and hippocampus. This generation of testing led to significant findings regarding emotional irregularities. Subjects displayed a pronounced tendency to form rapid and intense attachments to their immediate "family unit." This behavior stems from elevated oxytocin and vasopressin activity, likely a result of genetic and chemical modifications aimed at enhancing group cohesion and trust. Additionally, these attachments often manifested aggressively with a rapid onset, potentially leading to intimate or even sexual relationships with deployed team members. Notably, hybrids generally identified a primary partner within the group, though polyamorous dynamics were also observed in a minority of cases. These behaviors created logistical challenges in post-deployment retrieval and reintegration. Proposed mitigations include: • Inhibitory neuron stimulation through targeted neuromodulation. • Pharmacological suppression during active deployment cycles. • Conditioning protocols emphasizing professional boundaries and mission objectives. RCS-1601: -- This familial bonding—is it a failure, or just an unintended feature? Some teams report increased morale and cohesion because of it. Maybe we’re looking at it from the wrong angle. Could controlled intimacy be an asset?

LEVEL 3 ACCESS

[Log Entry: RCS-1489] Fourth-generation hybrids successfully integrate chemically modified emotional centers. This development minimizes attachment behaviors, improving operational autonomy. Enhancements include: 1. Refined gene-editing techniques to stabilize serotonin reuptake mechanisms. 2. Reinforced skeletal architecture utilizing Aurium-carbon composites. Reduction in hormonal variability via synthetic endocrine implants.

[Log Entry: RCS-1601] Autonomous functionality trials of 4th-gen hybrids confirm their ability to execute complex missions independently. Adjustments in brainwave patterns indicate increased reliance on pre-programmed neural algorithms. Preliminary analysis shows no significant cognitive decline over extended use. Recommendations for next-gen development: • Broader field trials in adverse environmental conditions. • Integration of machine-learning models into neural substrates. RCS-1489: -- The shift to pre-programmed algorithms is fascinating, but do you think we risk losing the human touch entirely? These hybrids are effective, yes, but the commanders in the field seem uneasy working with units that lack emotion altogether. Just a thought.

[Log Entry: RCS-1489] In conjunction with Operation Crimson Cradle, 03-621 has been deployed to the Vessel candidates: Olivia (Ollie) Ankarion, Chuck Macdonald, Maya Stark, and Val Faelen. An agent has been deployed under the guise of "John Yonar" to bring together the candidates into a close proximity and begin final stages of Operation Heavenfall Initiative. Once contract begins from "John Yonar" 03-620 will be deployed and neutralized to show off expendability to asset, 03-621 will then be released from incubation with IDNAT set to approximately 1 year to allow for additional time and preparation for Operation HI. Once IDNAT expires so will 03-621. RCS-1601: -- It's unfortunate we couldn't wait for generation 4 to be fully in production for this asset. I feel like the emotional stability would've greatly improved efficiency of mission turnover for them. However, they seem to be doing mostly fine as it is. I hope they are able to finish the operation under our guidance before 03-621 IDNAT expires.

[Log Entry: RCS-1489] Rogue activity by entity V.5 Stargazer in the past years compromise research facilities, with over 17 major locations disrupted. Notable facility breaches involved sophisticated counter-surveillance methods, indicating potential insider collusion. Mitigation measures under review include reinforced perimeter defenses and operational compartmentalization. RCS-1601: -- V.5 Stargazer is gone though as well as our original intended assets, they disappeared at that massive A.R.M disruption atop Base [REDACTED] in Sunvale, right? 1489 is this comment necessary? Do you still believe there are informants or internal colluders? Maybe after this generation of testing is over with you and I take a well needed break from researching Codex Felis and recuperate with something a little less mentally strenuous. What do you think?

PROJECT SUMMARY Generational Advances: • 1st Generation: Proved concept viability; severe lifespan limitations linked to unoptimized metabolic pathways. • 2nd Generation: Introduced Aurium integration; enhanced physiological performance but raised systemic toxicity concerns. • 3rd Generation: Prioritized field adaptability and emotional intelligence; irregularities necessitated neurochemical suppression research. • 4th Generation: Focused on emotional regulation and operational independence; advanced genome-editing and synthetic augmentations employed. Challenges: 1. Persistent rogue activity (e.g., V.5 Stargazer past, V.5 Solstice presently). 2. Ethical and operational concerns regarding emotional irregularities. 3. Long-term stability of Aurium-enhanced biology. Future Directions: • Development of fully autonomous hybrid soldiers. • Integration of advanced neural programming to eliminate control chip dependency. • Ongoing countermeasures against rogue agents and external interference.

Conclusion:

Hybrid human research under Codex Fauna has yielded significant advancements in combat and field operation technologies. Continued refinements will solidify The Research Court’s dominance in LANCER development.

LEVEL 4 ACCESS

[Log Entry: RCS-1489] Level 4 access integrates Codex Felis findings into advanced research and development strategies under the broader framework of Operation: Codex Fauna. This includes refining genetic programming and exploring applications for enhanced societal integration of hybrid advancements. Hybrid DNA remains contained within the parent during incubation, ensuring human offspring are not directly modified but can still benefit from selective genomic enhancements. New research builds on prior successes: 1. Transitioning hybrids from tactical roles into broader societal use, including education, workforce, and healthcare enhancements. 2. Utilizing advancements in Aurium and DNA modulation to refine emotional stability and loyalty without compromising individuality. 3. Exploring hereditary influence mechanisms to indirectly propagate hybrid advantages without altering baseline human DNA. This level focuses on practical applications to seamlessly integrate hybrid and human dynamics, ensuring control and adaptability while expanding operational reach. Addendum (RCS-1601): -- "1489, I get the societal potential here, but do we want to risk losing control? If hybrids start influencing human populations indirectly, this could spiral beyond containment. Maybe tighter oversight is worth considering."Addendum (RCS-1489): -- "1601, integration is the next logical step. Control isn’t about micromanaging—it’s about guiding outcomes. We’re not losing control; we’re creating the future. This is exactly why Codex Fauna exists."

[Log Entry: RCS-1601] Advanced simulation models confirm the feasibility of hybrid-influenced social systems. Focused trials have demonstrated measurable improvements in efficiency, empathy, and resilience within hybrid-led communities. However, data suggests that overreliance on hybrids in leadership roles may unintentionally destabilize human-centric institutions. Proposed mitigations include: 1. Establishing hybrid oversight councils to balance hybrid-human relations. 2. Enhancing hybrid emotional modulation to foster collaboration rather than dominance. 3. Developing contingency protocols to address potential societal imbalances. Addendum (RCS-1489): -- "Hybrid-led communities might outpace traditional ones, but that’s not a bad thing. Humanity needs to evolve, and hybrids are just the catalyst. Why hold them back?" Addendum (RCS-1601): -- "It’s not about holding them back. It’s about ensuring humanity has a say in its own evolution. We’re scientists, 1489, not kings."

Addendum (RCH-2): "Further clarification regarding connections with other projects and entities clarified in [MOTHER Clearance]. Be good to the Codice Felis Hybrids, they did not ask to be made. Let me find you operating in non-standard and/or uncouth ways to the Codices, may Yentain have mercy upon you for I won't. The Felis Hybrids are my favorite generation of hybrids as well as the Chondrichthyes Hybrids. If you feel as though my promise to you before in Codex Fauna was direct or that I am not clear enough, know that I will break you over and over again, until there is nothing left if I catch you treating the hybrids as anything less than humans within a testing procedure. Thank you, and may we bring glory to mankind."

Conclusion: Level 4 findings under Operation: Codex Fauna expand hybrid applications from tactical innovation to societal transformation. By leveraging genetic advancements and behavioral integration, TRC positions itself as the architect of a new era. As research continues, the focus remains on balancing progress with stability to ensure both hybrids and humans thrive in a shared future.

Decoded Message provided by Teammate: //-Temperance-// from an Unknown Source

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The two-headed wolf bows his head to the wild-eyed beast. The beast cannot hear their cries; he cannot recognize their pain as his own. He, like them, shares their fate. The beast will cull the two-headed wolf, adding him to his false hydra. He will become God to those under him, and yet he will not recognize it. His eyes were clouded by his one true desire: a field of golden wheat.

A Message Transcribed from a message of what looks to be Ethan?

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When the time comes

And you look into the face of a man you recognize,

will you have the courage to put him to his end?

Will you try to cure his madness? His Hysteria?

What would you do for him?

What would the man you knew do for you?

What would he do to you now?

One of your sisters has transitioned from life to life, from body to body.

One of your sisters has changed from soul to soul.

One of your brothers has changed from orphandom to familial.

One of your sisters has grown from family to family.

One of your sisters has grown from self reliance to reliance of the other.

One of your brothers has met twice their end as they continue to brace for their true end they know is near.

Your mother has put aside the lives of tens of thousands to bring you back from Elysium.

What does that look like to you? Elysium?

Does your Heaven look like his?

Does your Heaven contain all your friends and family?

Does your Heaven only contain you?

What would you do to obtain your own Heaven?

Would you open the door?

Would you wait for Eternity?

Would you want Heaven at all?

Do you deserve to have one?

What do you deserve?

Does Heaven exist at all?

Is Heaven man made?

Is what powers Heaven, the same as what powers Us?

Does your Heaven look like his?

A golden wheat field.

LOST RECORDING FOOTAGE TRANSCRIPTS

LOST RECORDING FOOTAGE #1

LOST RECORDING FOOTAGE #1 [A]: Okay, so, let me get this straight. You want me to go in there with him and put him back into the SPNA chamber?

[A]: You understand that last time he was put in there that he quite literally, ripped that person apart, right?

[A]: Why are we doing this again?

[B]: You do not need to ask questions 6298. I am asking you kindly now to go in there with your hardsuit and put him in the SPNA chamber.

[6298]: You are asking me to kill myself, 449.

[449]: Incorrect. I am asking you to put him in the SPNA chamber. He is mostly sedated already. We have already gassed his chamber for over 3 hours. This should be an easy task for someone who used to be security personnel like yourself.

[6298]: You are an asshole.

[449]: Not relevant.

6298 is heard walking away, a door opens. Shortly after, muffled screams are heard. This is assumed to be 6298. An opening of a door, and footsteps are heard approaching the recording device.

[C]: I see V.5 is still unmanaged.

[449]: Yes ma’am. Sorry ma’am. We are currently working on it ma’am.

[C]: Please try not to waste personnel. We have already exhausted many options from our last period of time with our last V.5. We do not need to repeat the same mistakes, yes?

[449]: Yes ma’am.

[449]: Ma’am, may I ask a question?

[C]: You may ask.

[449]: Did we really need him to neutralize the other V. series? The others are powerful, but to push one man to such extents…. I -

[C]: Please see yourself to your closest line leader, 449. I believe you have too much idle time on your hands to be thinking of these things.

[449]: Yes ma’am. Thank you ma’am.

Footsteps are heard walking away, and the sound of a door opens. The muffled screams stop soon after.

[449]: Fuck. END OF RECORDING

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LOST RECORDING FOOTAGE #2

Sounds of rhythmic banging of titanic metal on metal collision. Sounds repeat for about a minute

[A]: Seems like the internal SPNA chip test run is going well. Even though I would like to call this a full success if he would stop moving while his [ERROR] system is being conditioned.

[B]:While true, I think this is great! Before he would escape rather easily, 5 times we’ve had to dispatch V.6 and V.7 to recapture him. With this it seems like we finally have a way to recapture his attention. 449, do you think this is right?

[B]: Why do we do it then.

[449]: Please, for your sake 2799, stop asking these questions.

[449]: Just keep the recorder going, we need to know how long the SPNA chip can last on a single charge.

Some time passes, the rhythmic metal banging continues. After some time passes, the banging begins to get faster.

[449]: It looks like he is coming out of his SPNA state. Shit. What was that, 2 minutes? Last time it was 5. How is this happening?

[2799]: I don’t know, should I begin capture protocol?

[449]: Yes, we don’t need another cold fusion event. God he has the power of Helon at his fingertips and he can’t even understand what the hell he is doing.

[2799]: Helon, sir?

[449]: Forget I mentioned it. If you get Level 4 access you may ask me again but for now and for your safety forget I mentioned it.

[2799]: Right, sir. I will begin capture protocols.

A radio is heard turning on, the slight static makes the recording device begin to emit a low hum.

[2799]: This is Cub Mother. V.6, V.7 do you hear me? Good, please make your way down and contain V.5 in his confinement cell. Please ensure he is fully constrained and his head and fingers are fully held down. We do not want another incident like last time. Thank you V.6 and V.7.

[449]: You know they aren’t really in there right? They’re like him. Just not, well. Gesturing is heard by the rustling of a canvas coat.

[2799]: I know. Maybe deep down in there they are, but yeah. I know. You’re right.

[NHP VOICE]: Please ensure all personnel are clear of the containment door. Kingmakers underway to contain Subject Solstice. END OF RECORDING

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LOST RECORDING FOOTAGE #3

An alarm is heard playing. Several in sync footsteps are heard as well as several people yelling and screaming indistinctly in the background.

[449]: Congratulations ma’am. Your weapon to kill God. Your plan A was fucked. Your plan B disappeared. Well, your plan C just fucking escaped again for good.

[449]: Lupus Dei.

[449]: Ultimum solstitium aspice et para bellum.

A gunshot is heard near the recording device.

More footsteps are heard. Alarms overheard are heard. Distant gunshots are heard as well as explosions and artillery fire. The sound of a high pitched, almost scream like sound is heard before a rumble is heard and the recording device static out entirely for several seconds. The static fades away and the lingering echo of a distant explosion lingers much longer than it should. The sound of the entire structure rumbling is heard, followed by the slump of a body near the recording device.

END OF RECORDING

Message Sent from The Children of the Yawning Sun

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Hear now brothers and sisters the words and parables of the decievers. The time shall soon be upon us when our time comes to shine in the darkness that is our new era of The Yawning Sun. Soon The Matriarch of our paths shall shine her light and show us the way forward, her beauty, her elegance, her motherly hand will guide us to our destiny. Hold fast dear brothers and sisters, our time comes. Elysium awaits us.

The Sevenfold Hearts shall be named by the will of the world.

The people of this earth are blind to the tremors beneath their feet and deaf to the currents that churn the heavens above. They are lambs led to the blade, the fuel in the furnace, the blood in the veins of creation. Birth becomes death; death becomes life. The cycle turns unbroken. Yet The Mother will come, and the cycle will end.

The Seventhborn, The Doomed Inamorata,

shall carry the weight of unyielding desire.

The Sixthborn, The Outward Eccedentesiast,

shall face the shattering of their own reflection.

The Fifthborn, The Soulful Destitute,

shall witness the severing of unbreakable ties.

The Fourthborn, The Soulless Wealth,

shall bear the burden of lineage etched in blood.

The Thirdborn, The Husk of Man,

shall stand as a vessel for the eternal void.

The Secondborn, The Transitionary Soul,

shall endure the anguish of death entwined with love.

The Firstborn, The Most Beloved,

shall behold the greatest curse of all; Love.

When the first of seven draws breath, the final reckoning begins. The gates of heaven shall groan open, and Elysium shall pour forth upon us. The shortest day will give way to the longest night—The Terminus Solstice, the Night Eternal.

When the Firstborn takes his place, his burden shall be the heaviest of all. He shall not only witness love, but its final breath, its extinction made absolute. He shall see The End—love drained and hollowed, its lifeblood spilled eternally.

Under the heel of The Wolf,

he shall tread the forsaken path where his purpose calls.

Under the paw of The Wolf,

he shall ascend the mountains of illucidity, shrouded in mist and madness.

Within the maw of The Wolf,

he shall clamp down upon the staunch forces that tilt the balance of the world toward ruin.

Within the eye of The Wolf,

he shall behold the truth, his target clear and inescapable.

The Firstborn shall know who must fall. The Mother.

Her cycle of life and death, her endless turning wheel, shall meet its end.

For in his hands lies the path to annihilation or salvation, the unmaking of all that binds. The Firstborn shall not falter, for the hour of reckoning will not wait.

A Visage of the deceiver and the wolfhead behind he:

-- Encoded message from email sent by those people from The Dread Maw. I dont like the sound of it.

-Handler/Empress ---- Jackie

V5 SOLSTICE RECORDED AUDIO

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-- Here is that Audio that we found from the TRC. I dont like it. Ethan doesnt sound normal, or human anymore....

-- Handler/Empress --- Jackie

Link

The Lyrics to Ethan's Song

I'll make you say

how proud you are of me

So stay awake

just long enough to see

My way

My way

Kitty's Recorded Event of Ethan in the Arena

Callsign: Wheel of Fortune

Frame: Mourning Cloak

License Level: LL6

Time Recorded: 2:33PM

Subject: UNKNOWN

Yawning Sun Sermon About Ethan on A Throne

"Little lambs, can you hear it?

A low growl on the horizon—

the wolf stirs in his hidden den.

His voice, an echo that resonates

through our bones and our cities.

Soon, he will wake; soon, he will howl.

A new wave of ruin shall shudder

across Axiom, staining soil and sky alike.

We, of the Yawning Sun, wait.

We wait for the howling call,

for the final surge of his teeth and claws.

You cannot silence what must rise.

He is hunger.

He is storm.

And he is nearly here."

Please enjoy this painting done by one of our fellow brethren in arms,

— Yawning Sun Sermonite

The Scripture of Axiom
Alea, Actum, Terminus Part 2 of 3

Molti and the Sea of Giants

In the northernmost reaches of Axiom, an ocean known as the Sea of Giants stretched endlessly, a creation said to be born of Selvayn’s love for the world. Selvayn, though imprisoned in the deepest depths, poured her affection into the world through the creation of men and mer alike, aided by her beloved husband, Daidus. The Sea of Giants, an expanse of open, sky-blue waters, housed living islands—colossal beings that breathed, ate, and swam freely. These gentle giants host millions of humans upon their backs, and the people revered their floating homes. They honored the giants with gifts of fruit, celebrated them with festivals, and sent missionaries to their heads to offer companionship and devotion, sometimes for months or years or even their whole lives, should they wish to stay.

Selvayn had shaped these magnificent beasts and oceans long ago, but it was Yentain who bestowed each one with a shard of her beloved son Vaelun. Within each giant’s heart lay a fragment of a fragment, a sliver of divine essence. All but one received this gift. The last beast, named Molti, was given something far different: knowledge. Yentain initially offered Molti a place at her feet of the throne in heaven, a sanctuary of comfort alongside her and her consort. Yet Molti declined, yearning instead to remain close to humanity. Sensing the ambition within him, an echo of her loved son, Throne, Yentain relented. She blessed Molti with unparalleled wisdom, causing his form to change. Heads sprouted, one after another, until nearly a hundred crowned his serpentine body, each brimming with knowledge. Molti bowed in reverence and gratitude, then slithered away into the vast ocean. The island beasts cherished the humans who lived upon them, save for one: Adornare. Adornare grew weary of the people’s disregard. They chopped down his trees, built upon lands he did not want disturbed, and never sent missionaries to keep him company. One day, with no warning, Adornare dove beneath the waters. He remained submerged for an entire moon, and all but seven of the inhabitants on his back perished.

These seven survivors, bitter and vengeful, conspired against Adornare. They tread lightly upon his surface to avoid waking him and whispered plans of revenge. Their scheme was to wait until the beast slept, then enter his mouth and stab his heart until he died. Molti, aware of their plot through his gift of knowledge, spoke to the conspirators. He offered them wisdom beyond comprehension in exchange for their loyalty to his rule. Tempted by his promise and fueled by their hatred, they agreed. Under Molti’s guidance, they carried out their plan. Adornare was slain, his heart pierced, and the shard of Vaelun was delivered to Molti. The seven repeated this act for every beast in the Sea of Giants, leaving Molti to gather both the fragments of Vaelun and all the knowledge the giants once held. As their homes and families were destroyed and submerged below the depths of the waters surface, the seven realized the depth of their betrayal. Wracked with guilt, they turned their hatred toward Molti, the architect of their ruin. They united, wielding a sword forged from their collective resolve, and struck at the heart of the many-headed beast.

Molti, knowing his end was near, having already revealed the secret of his own kinds' demise. Yet even in his final moments, he offered them one last temptation: knowledge that would allow them to dominate Axiom completely. The seven listened and, as a token of his twisted gratitude, Molti severed seven of his heads, gifting one to each of them. These heads contained boundless wisdom, and the seven—driven by ambition and regret to the suffering of their own kind—accepted the offering. Years passed, and the seven wielders of Molti’s heads formed a Court of Researchers. They delved into the knowledge they had gained, but their guilt festered. One among them, a man, rose above the rest. He proposed a plan to exact justice upon the many-headed beast that had enslaved them through shame and regret. “Molti bound us to his will,” the man declared. “We shall bind him in return, a hundredfold.”

The Court agreed. They forged a net as vast as a nation and cast it into the sea. When Molti, free as he had always dreamed, swam into the trap, he was captured. The shards of Vaelun were torn from his heart, his limbs severed, and his heads harvested. As Molti was dragged from the ocean, the waters froze over, mirroring the icy despair within the hearts of the seven. The Sea of Giants became a frigid wasteland, inhospitable and desolate.

Molti, now dismembered and imprisoned deep beneath the earth, writhed in silent agony. His voice, once a beacon of knowledge, was empty. The Court of Researchers took the fragments of Vaelun and the knowledge from Molti’s severed heads, believing their intentions pure. They established their home in Lifben and dedicated themselves to creating what they deemed best for humanity. Yet the weight of their actions lingered, a chilling reminder of ambition’s cost and the price of forsaking their gods.

The Chronicle of Spiro and the Dust Bowl

In the days of ancient Axiom, when gods walked among mortals and their gifts were bestowed upon the faithful, Yentain, the Mother of All, grieved for her sundered son, Vaelun. As Throne’s rebellion tore Vaelun asunder, scattering fragments of his divine essence across the world, Yentain sought to safeguard what remained. These fragments, though mere slivers of Vaelun’s body, bore his boundless vitality and the memory of his once-glorious form. To the queens, kings, and rulers of Axiom, Yentain entrusted these fragments, bidding them to cherish and protect them with unyielding devotion.

Among these chosen stewards was a queen of unparalleled strength and vision. She ruled a land of endless deserts and blistering sun, a place where survival was earned through tenacity and skill. This queen, who would come to name herself and her city "Spiro," received a fragment unlike any other. Yentain’s gift, a gleaming shard of Vaelun’s essence, pulsed with a light as fierce as the sun and as enduring as the desert sands. In her tongue, “Spiro” meant “dutiful lordship,” and the name was chosen to signify the sacred responsibility she bore.

The queen decreed that this fragment would be enshrined within her castle, a fortress built atop a sacred plateau. The castle, ancient even in her time, was said to be hallowed ground where the winds whispered Yentain’s name. At the heart of this sanctuary, she built a vestibule to honor the Mother’s wishes, dedicating it to combat and the proving of worth. For Yentain, who had yearned for her children to be loved, demanded that this fragment be surrounded by strength and devotion. Thus, the Queen declared an annual tournament, a grand display of martial prowess, where the champions would offer their skill as tribute to the divine fragment.

These tournaments became known as the Trials of Spiro. Fighters from every corner of Axiom journeyed to prove their worth, clashing in the Dust Bowl, a massive arena carved into the desert sands. It was said that the dust stirred by the combatants carried the Queen’s blessings, as if her very spirit lingered to witness their valor. Those who emerged victorious—the strongest, the swiftest, the most cunning—were granted an extraordinary honor. From the fragment of Vaelun, a shard of its power would be bestowed upon them, binding them to eternal life in service of the Queen and Yentain.

These chosen warriors became the Queen’s Guard, an immortal band of protectors tasked with safeguarding Spiro and its sacred fragment. Their bodies bore the divine touch of Vaelun, their strength surpassing mortal limits, yet their lives were bound to unwavering servitude. To serve was both a privilege and a burden, for they carried the fragment’s weight in their very souls. The Queen herself, the first and mightiest of these champions, offered her body and soul as the ultimate tribute. Standing before the fragment, she invoked Yentain’s name and surrendered herself to the shard’s divine radiance. Her mortal form dissolved into ether, her essence mingling with Vaelun’s. In doing so, she became the eternal guardian of the fragment, a spectral presence that shrouded it in her protection.

In her absence, the throne of Spiro was left vacant, and a new tradition arose. Only the strongest among the champions of the Dust Bowl could claim the right to rule. Each year, fighters would battle atop the Queen’s grave, where her essence and Vaelun’s fragment rested. Victory demanded more than strength; it required devotion, wisdom, and the favor of Yentain herself. Those deemed unworthy were cast down, their ambitions buried in the arena’s sands. Thus, the city of Spiro became a beacon of martial prowess and sacred duty. The Dust Bowl rang with the cries of combatants and the cheers of spectators, a testament to Yentain’s eternal watch. Through blood and sacrifice, the people of Spiro honored their Queen, their goddess, and the fractured god-child whose essence lay at the city’s heart. And so, the legacy of Spiro endured, a tale of devotion, strength, and divine purpose.

Yentain, though distant and shrouded in her sorrow, foresaw the time when the fragments of her beloved child would seek to become whole once more. Through the dealings of a hundred-headed hydra, a beast unlike any other would rise, a harbinger of the end times. This beast, born of treachery and ambition, would consume Axiom wholly: in morality, in wealth, and in life itself. To this creature, all would bend the knee, for it would be the bringer of an eras final breath, marking the conclusion of Axiom’s great cycle.

The Chronicle of Elrichel and The Maw of Dread

In the age before Axiom’s lands were tamed, before the cities of men and mer touched the heavens, there was a great pilgrimage. The first people, drawn by a divine promise, left their chasmic home of Under, passing through the boundary doors of Yentain. The Mother of All had spoken to them, her voice a whisper carried on the winds of the deep: a new realm awaited, a land of hope and fulfillment. Their home city of Under, left behind, just as they leave their old lives behind as well. Leading this sacred exodus was Elrichel, the smallest of the two-horned men, chosen by Yentain herself.

Elrichel’s selection was unexpected. Among the many who journeyed, he was neither the strongest nor the most imposing, but Yentain saw in him a courage that mirrored her sundered son, Vaelun. When the pilgrims emerged from the boundary doors, their eyes fell upon a fragment of Vaelun’s divine fragment, resting atop the scarred earth. Yentain entrusted Elrichel with its guardianship, charging him to protect this sacred piece of her child’s essence. With joy and reverence, Elrichel accepted, pledging his life and lineage to the task.

The path to their promised land was fraught with peril, for the pilgrims had to pass through The Maw. This place, carved from the hatred of Throne himself, was a labyrinth of torment and desolation. Throne, despising all but himself, had cast a fragment of his own corrupted body into The Maw, twisting it into a realm of malevolence. Here, the earth was unstable, beasts prowled the shadows, and the very air seemed to sap the will to live. Worst of all, no food grew or could be found to sustain the pilgrims.

The people of Elrichel’s charge began to falter. One by one, they succumbed to the horrors of The Maw. The men and women of fur and bone were crushed beneath the moving walls of the great trees’ roots. Those of ooze and ichor were consumed by the black sea that stretched across the land. The rabbit-eared folk were hunted and devoured by the wolves that lurked in the dark. The two-horned people, Elrichel’s own kin, disappeared into the mists, their fate lost to time. Only Elrichel and the men and women of no note—those with neither horns nor claws nor fur nor extraordinary gifts—remained.

Elrichel, burdened by the loss of his people, cried out to Yentain. "Why have you chosen me? Why have you allowed my kin to perish while I alone am left to bear this sorrow?" Yentain answered in a voice both tender and sorrowful: "You are more like my own flesh and blood than you know." Her words gave Elrichel both solace and despair. He wept tears of gratitude and anguish, finding strength even as he grieved.

On the night before they were to reach the boundary to Axiom, their promised land, the men and women of no note turned against him. Among them was a man named Lucius, a cunning conspirator who had sown seeds of discord among the weary pilgrims. Under his subtle guidance, resentment and fear had grown. A hundred hands smothered Elrichel in his sleep, and though he fought valiantly, he could not prevail.

In his final moments, Elrichel called out to Yentain, offering his body and soul to her. The Mother of All answered not with words but with action. A great punishment befell the conspirators. Each was branded with Yentain’s mark—a morningstar piercing the veil of the earth. They were condemned to eternal life without peace, wandering the mist-shrouded land of The Maw. Sleep would elude them, just as they had deprived Elrichel of it. They could not leave the land of fog, and though time would pass, they would never know the release of death. Yet through careful deceit, Lucius had stepped aside at the last moment, evading the direct touch of Yentain’s mark. In this dark moment of treachery, as Elrichel’s life ebbed away, Lucius siphoned a portion of the immortal essence unleashed in the sacrifice. Unbranded and still mortal in appearance, he nonetheless carried a stolen fragment of eternal life within himself, a secret power that would shape his fate in the epochs to come.

Elrichel’s body dissolved into the ether, his essence mingling with the fragment of Vaelun. A dark mist spread across the countryside, veiling the sun and cloaking the land in perpetual shadow. This mist became a barrier, protecting the fragment of Vaelun and punishing those who bore Yentain’s mark. The branded, filled with bitterness and despair, erected monuments to Yentain in hopes of regaining her favor. Yet her judgment was final.

The branded, left to wander aimlessly, began to shift their devotion. Their prayers turned from pleas for forgiveness to bitter curses upon Yentain. Over time, they began to worship Throne, the very being whose malice had forged The Maw. In their desperation, they saw him as a kindred spirit, a god wronged and cast aside. They whispered prayers for his return, calling him their King of Dread, the one who would rise to reclaim what was rightfully his and free them from their torment. They believed that, like them, he suffered endlessly, and only together could they exact vengeance upon the Mother of All.

One fateful night, the branded shared a collective dream. In their visions, the sun grew dark and terrible, opening a vast and dreadful maw that began to yawn wide, swallowing all of Axiom whole. This vision spread like wildfire among them, becoming their prophecy. They saw it as the sign of Throne’s awakening, the harbinger of his return to Axiom to exact his revenge upon Yentain and her consort. To the branded, this dream was their salvation, a promise that their suffering would one day end in fiery retribution.

And so, The Maw stands as a testament to Elrichel’s sacrifice, Yentain’s judgment, and the fragility of mortal hearts. Within its mists lies the fragment of Vaelun, guarded by the eternal fog and the lingering presence of the one who gave everything to protect it. The branded wander still, shadows of their former selves, bound by their sin and plotting against the divine. Above it all, the darkened skies and the branded’s whispered prophecies bear witness to a story of betrayal, loss, and unyielding devotion, awaiting the day when the sun’s dreadful maw will signal the end of all things.

Yentain, though distant and shrouded in her sorrow, foresaw the time when the fragments of her beloved child would seek to become whole once more. Through the dealings of a hundred-headed hydra, a beast unlike any other would rise, a harbinger of the end times. This beast, born of treachery and ambition, would consume Axiom wholly: in morality, in wealth, and in life itself. To this creature, all would bend the knee, for it would be the bringer of an eras final breath, marking the conclusion of Axiom’s great cycle. When that day comes, their king of want shall come to be, and exact their collective vengeance. Their leader, their prophet, their future, their -- Dread King.

The Legend of the Seven and the Golden Wheat

In the rugged lands of North Fioria, where the earth was unstable and the flat plains of fertile soil were but a distant dream, a small and steadfast group of seven men and women made their stand against nature itself. This land, harsh and unyielding, provided no easy life for those who called it home. But these seven—friends and family bound together like the fibers of a tightly woven rope—refused to allow the earth to dictate their destiny.

They worked tirelessly, carving homes into the mountains, forging steps that bridged the heights and depths, and etching walkways into every direction. Their efforts yielded only meager crops, their yields dwarfed by the abundance of their southern neighbors, who lived by the oceans and tended fields that flourished with water and sun. Yet, the seven persisted. While the south reveled in prosperity but waged wars amongst themselves, the people of North Fioria found wealth not in the land, but in one another. Their bonds of kinship and unity were stronger than any harvest could ever provide.

High above, Neth, the Seven-Hearted Father of Creation, watched these steadfast souls. He saw in them the reflection of his son Daidus, whose creativity and love had been shared with his wife. Touched by their resilience and devotion, Neth bestowed upon the people of North Fioria a divine gift. He gave them the knowledge to transform their barren land into a place of boundless bounty, and with it, he gave them sacred dirt, blessed by his hand. This soil, unlike any other, held the promise of crops ten thousandfold greater than those of the south. With it, the seven carved fields into the mountainsides, and their barren earth blossomed with life.

The people rejoiced, pouring their love and labor into the land. Each seed they planted was a hymn of praise to their heavenly father above. Their fields became a symbol of their devotion, a verdant masterpiece sculpted by their hands and Neth’s divine favor. Their joy echoed to the heavens, and their unity and gratitude pleased Neth—and in turn, his wife, Yentain.

Seeing their reverence and steadfast love, Yentain blessed the people further. She chose North Fioria as the resting place for a fragment of her sundered son, Vaelun. This sacred piece of his divine body would imbue the land with protection, peace, and prosperity. The enchantment of Vaelun’s fragment wrapped the fields of North Fioria in an eternal embrace, ensuring that as long as the fragment lay beneath their soil, the people would flourish.

Yentain, ever the loving mother, promised the people of North Fioria that their blessing would endure until the world itself neared its end. When that time came, she vowed, their passing would be swift and painless, a peaceful journey from the fields of earth to the endless bounty of the heavens. She would keep her seven-fingered hand ready to lift her devoted followers into her embrace, where they would find their ultimate gift: a golden wheat field stretching infinitely, a place where hunger and strife would never touch them.

And so, the people of North Fioria thrived. They labored in their sacred fields, tending crops that grew high as mountains, their every harvest a testament to the love of Neth and Yentain. Their fields, lush and golden, stood as a beacon of divine favor, a promise fulfilled by the gods above. The seven who had first dared to defy the harshness of their land became legends, their names sung in hymns as the founders of a nation blessed by the divine.

Thus, the tale of North Fioria’s golden fields endures, a story of resilience, unity, and faith rewarded. The sacred soil, the fragment of Vaelun, and the eternal promise of Yentain remain at the heart of their culture, a divine covenant binding them to their gods and their land. In the face of adversity, they forged a paradise, and in the face of the end, they await their mother’s embrace and the endless golden fields that lie beyond.

Yentain, though distant and shrouded in her sorrow, foresaw the time when the fragments of her beloved child would seek to become whole once more in secret. Through the dealings of a hundred-headed hydra, a beast unlike any other would rise, a harbinger of the end times. This beast, born of treachery and ambition, would consume Axiom wholly: in morality, in wealth, and in life itself. To this creature, all would bend the knee, for it would be the bringer of an eras final breath, marking the conclusion of Axiom’s great cycle.

The Tale of Elysium and the Bargain of Vaelun

In a distant and forsaken corner of Axiom lies a land scarred by divine conflict, a realm where gods once dared to rise against their creators. This was the battlefield of the children of Neth and Yentain, the gods of their own flesh and blood, who sought to overthrow what they saw as unjust rule. At the head of this rebellion stood Throne, the commander of their army, the child of unquenchable want. Behind him followed Valdra, his forlorn lover, mute in both word and violence, her silence more haunting than a thousand cries. Among their number were Vice, Saros, Naruil, Khalos, Xyrath, and the mightiest of all: Mavreth, the strongest fragment of Daidus, sundered by the rebellion of his kin.

Together, these gods waged war, their hearts poisoned by Throne’s boundless desire and his deceits. Yet, despite their fury and might, they fell one by one to the hands of their primordial parents. Neth and Yentain, though grieved beyond measure, wielded their infinite power with finality. Their tears mingled with the blood of their children, creating rivers of sorrow that stained the land for eternity. When the dust of their divine war settled, only Throne, Valdra, and the undying Mavreth remained. Refusing death, Mavreth endured as a testament to the folly of rebellion, while Throne was denied the mercy of destruction.

For his crimes, Throne was cast into isolation eternal. Yentain and Neth banished him to Elysium, a realm that once teemed with life, its fields lush with green and grey, its creatures scuttling among vibrant flora. But as Throne’s hatred festered, so too did the land wither. Elysium decayed, its colors fading to sickly purples, voids of black, and spaces where no light could tread. The fragments of Throne’s defeated soldiers roamed its desolation, twisted specters of violence, slaying all that dared to move within their reach.

Though Elysium was never meant to connect to Axiom, Yentain altered its borders to protect her remaining children. Yet her plan was undone by Vaelun, the sundered son whose heart still ached with pity. Vaelun, who had suffered Throne’s scorn and treachery, saw himself reflected in his brother’s despair. Despite all, he loved Throne and could not bear his anguish. In an act of compassion veiled in tragedy, Vaelun created a door, hidden within Axiom, that would one day allow Throne to escape his prison.

This doorway came with a riddle, a prophecy whispered to the winds: "When a seven-hearted beast, or a mother who has forsaken her children, stands before this door, it shall open, and Throne shall be free." Vaelun believed these words were meant only for Neth and Yentain, trusting that they alone could meet the conditions. But Vaelun’s foresight failed him. Others, too, might fulfill these terms, their actions paving the way for Axiom’s ruin.

Yentain, upon learning of her son’s actions, wept anew. Feeling the sting of betrayal from her beloved child, her sorrow seemed unending. But Vaelun, broken as he was, still sought redemption. He promised his mother that the largest fragment of himself—the essence of his divine power—would guard the doorway to Elysium. This fragment, he vowed, would uphold both sides of his bargain, standing as both protector and sentinel. Though sundered and weakened, Vaelun possessed a strength Throne would never understand: the resolve to do what was right, even at great cost.

Yentain’s grief gave way to bittersweet joy as she cradled Vaelun’s face one last time. He told her that while he lay dormant now, his fragment would reawaken when the time drew near, when the mother who might bring the end of all things was soon to be born. Until then, he would rest, a silent guardian over the doorway to Elysium.

In the heart of that desolate land, Yentain laid her son’s greatest fragment to rest. The land became a sanctuary of sorrow and vigilance, a place veiled in mystery and dread. There Vaelun sleeps, awaiting the day when the door to Elysium will crack open in anticipation of the end. For when that day comes, Throne will step forth, his want unbound, to claim all that he has ever desired: everything.

And so, the tale of Elysium endures, a story of rebellion, loss, and the enduring hope of redemption. It is a story of a mother’s love, a brother’s pity, and a god’s endless want. The land waits in silence, its skies heavy with the weight of what is to come, as Axiom braces for the day the door opens and the end begins.

Thus, the tale of North Fioria’s golden fields endures, a story of resilience, unity, and faith rewarded. The sacred soil, the fragment of Vaelun, and the eternal promise of Yentain remain at the heart of their culture, a divine covenant binding them to their gods and their land. In the face of adversity, they forged a paradise, and in the face of the end, they await their mother’s embrace and the endless golden fields that lie beyond.

Yentain, though distant and shrouded in her sorrow, foresaw the time when the fragments of her beloved child would seek to become whole once more in secret. Through the dealings of a hundred-headed hydra, a beast unlike any other would rise, a harbinger of the end times. This beast, born of treachery and ambition, would consume Axiom wholly: in morality, in wealth, and in life itself. To this creature, all would bend the knee, for it would be the bringer of an eras final breath, marking the conclusion of Axiom’s great cycle.

The Three Warnings of the End Times

Yentain and Neth, the primordial parents of Axiom, foresaw a day when their shattered family’s tragedy would ripple beyond gods and into the hearts of mortals. After the battle that claimed the lives of their children and cast Throne into the eternal shackles of Elysium, they peered into the threads of time. What they saw filled them with dread: a future where man, once their Son Daidus and Daughters Selvayns greatest creation, would unknowingly conspire to free Throne and bring about the end of all things. The end times would not come unheralded; three signs would mark its approach. These signs, whispered across the cosmos, would warn of the breaking of the boundary between Axiom and Elysium and the return of Throne.

The First Sign: The Mother Without Bounds

The first sign would manifest in a mother of mortals, a woman whose capacity for love and determination to protect her children would surpass all limits. She would inherit, unknowingly, the latent power of Axiom and Elysium, a legacy leeched from Yentain herself, passed mother to mother through the divine threads of existence. This woman, though driven by compassion and an unyielding desire to nurture, would be led by her boundless ambition into ruin. Her generosity would turn to self-sacrifice, her kindness to resentment, and her love to hatred.

In her efforts to shield her children, she would fall victim to the greatest deceit of all: self-deception. She would tell herself that her actions, no matter how cruel or destructive, were born of love. Her power would ripple across Axiom, a force of creation turned to destruction, and her descent would mark the first herald of Throne’s return. For in her misguided love and ultimate despair, she would mirror Yentain’s own grief and betrayal, creating a bridge between Axiom and Elysium, unwittingly weakening the boundary.

The Second Sign: The Seven-Hearted Beast

The second sign would come in the form of the seven-hearted beast, a being foretold in whispers as a reflection of Neth himself. This beast, neither wholly divine nor mortal, would rise from the depths of man’s suffering. It would embody the pain of the world: the pain of loss, the pain of betrayal, the pain of witnessing one’s home and kin destroyed. The seven hearts within this beast would beat with the anguish of gods and mortals alike, each heart bearing the weight of a world’s sorrow.

This beast, man-like and brutal, would not seek its role as a harbinger of the end. Yet its existence would be one of inevitability, for it was shaped by the wounds of Axiom and the echoes of divine strife. The seven-hearted beast’s burden would drive it to acts of unfathomable destruction, each one shaking the boundary between Axiom and Elysium. For when pain reaches its zenith, it does not heal—it rends, and the rending would weaken the veil that holds Throne at bay.

The Third Sign: The Marbles of Men

The first sign to come, though the last in importance, would be the marbles of men. These sacred and cold objects would be forged by mortals themselves, though the knowledge to create them would come from whispers carried by the hundred-headed hydra, an agent of Throne’s will by pure deceit. These marbles, crafted from the very essence of human souls, were once cradled gently by Yentain and Vaelun, guiding mortals through realms and paradises. But in the hands of mortals, these marbles would become tools of desecration. Snatched by Throne’s seven-fingered hand and corrupted by his influence, these marbles would power false idols—machines that moved without will and thought without minds. Mortals would harness these objects as fuel, consuming and consuming until nothing remained. The marbles, sacred remnants of souls, would become a testament to man’s insatiable hunger, an echo of Throne’s own boundless want.

When the marbles of men became widespread, they would open the first cracks in the boundary. This consumption, unchecked and unrelenting, would draw Elysium and Axiom ever closer. The very earth itself, imbued with the souls of men, would weaken the veil that separated the realms. And when grief, loss, and treason—the most potent forms of love—spread like wildfire, the boundary would dissolve entirely. For these emotions, first felt by the gods and most keenly by Yentain and Neth, are the rawest and most powerful forces of creation and destruction.

The Hundred-Headed Beast and the Omen of Blackened Soil

In the cursed land where the hundred-headed beast dwells, the earth itself shall betray those who tread upon it. As the beast’s presence looms, the very ground begins to tremble, a harbinger of its awakening. The soil, once fertile and firm, will twist and writhe, transforming into a mass of blackened snakes, their scales glinting with malice and their fangs dripping with venom. These serpents, born of the beast’s hatred, will hunger for the flesh of men, dragging the unwary into the depths of the corrupted earth.

This omen, a dire warning to all who witness it, marks yet another sign of the end times. For where the hundred-headed beast walks, the world itself begins to unravel, and the boundary between life and death grows ever thinner. The land, consumed by loathing and a ceaseless need to devour, becomes a living reflection of Throne’s boundless want, heralding the approach of the final Solstice.

Yet, the hundred-headed beast is not merely an omen; it is destined to lead Axiom in all aspects. In the absence of its rightful ruler, forlorn and bound in exile, the hydra shall inherit the earth whole. Its shadow will stretch across all lands, and in that shadow, man shall learn the nature of evil incarnate. From the ways of the hydra, mankind will discover how to build idols that think and move of their own accord, lifeless machines given the semblance of life. The hydra will teach mortals to harvest the very souls of men, forging them into cold, glowing marbles to fuel these idols, feeding an unquenchable hunger for power and dominion.

The hydra’s reach will be absolute, its slithering, hungered heads finding their way into every corner of existence. It will peer from every bowl of food, lurk within every home and every bed, coil within every man’s pocket, and whisper in every mind. The hydra will know all and see all, its influence pervasive and inescapable. Under its guidance, the world of Axiom will descend into ruin, its people led blindly toward the final convergence that will shatter the boundary between Axiom and Elysium.

Yet, the hydra will act not out of malice but under the grand deception of Throne, believing its actions to be just and righteous. It will strive against the shadow of its hidden master, unaware that it is fulfilling the role of the hydra of the end. It will move as though with purpose, filling every role needed to prepare for Throne’s return. Its ambition will lead it to guide the seven-hearted beast and the boundless-love mother toward their final fates, unknowingly setting the stage for the Solstice.

The hydra is evil incarnate, yet it will stand as a guiding light, its every action paving the way for the prophecy’s grim conclusion. In its ignorance and insatiable hunger, it will hasten the end of all things, bringing Throne to Axiom once more and ushering in the final chapter of the world.

The Solstice and the Return of Throne

When the three signs align—the mother without bounds, the seven-hearted beast, and the marbles of men—the Solstice shall occur. On this day, the barrier between Axiom and Elysium will fade into nothingness, and Throne will step through. His seven-fingered hand will stretch across the heavens, grasping everything he has ever desired: the whole of Axiom, the remnants of his kin, and the hearts of mortals. The boundary will not hold, for it will be shattered by the emotions and creations of gods and men alike.

Yentain and Neth, though mournful, knew that the end was inevitable. Yet they left one hope hidden within Axiom. For as the door cracks open and the shadows of Elysium begin to seep into the mortal world, so too shall the fragments of Vaelun stir. And perhaps, in their final hour, the love of a sundered brother and the resolve of mortals will stand against Throne’s boundless want.

Thus, the three warnings were left as a guide and a curse. Their tale has been told through whispers and dreams, through the writings of seers and the songs of prophets. They remain a shadow over Axiom, a harbinger of the end that will come not by gods alone, but by the hands and hearts of men.

(Sunnary) The Tale of Elysium and Vaelun’s Bargain

In the aftermath of the divine rebellion, Elysium became a desolate realm—a prison and a graveyard for Throne and the remnants of his defeated army. The decay of Elysium mirrored the sorrow and hatred within Throne’s own heart. Yet even amidst this ruin, Vaelun, the sundered son, sought to balance compassion with duty. His decision to create a door between Axiom and Elysium, born from pity for his brother, became both a gift and a curse.

Vaelun’s riddle—"When a seven-hearted beast, or a mother who has forsaken her children, stands before this door, it shall open, and Throne shall be free"—echoed across the lands, its meaning obscured by time. Vaelun believed that only his parents, Neth and Yentain, possessed the wisdom and power to unlock it, yet he underestimated the ingenuity and hubris of mortals. Unknowingly, he set the stage for Axiom’s greatest trial.

Yentain, though grieved by Vaelun’s actions, found solace in his penance. She entrusted the largest fragment of Vaelun’s essence to guard the door, creating a final line of defense against Throne’s return. Vaelun’s fragment, dormant yet vigilant, became a silent sentinel in the heart of Elysium, watching over the ever-weakening boundary.

(Summary) The Chronicle of North Fioria and the Covenant of Neth

In the rugged highlands of North Fioria, where the land was barren and unforgiving, seven mortals forged a life of unity and ingenuity. Bound together by bonds of friendship and family, they carved homes from mountains, built steps to traverse the heights, and cultivated meager crops in defiance of nature. Though their yields were small, their spirits were unyielding.

Neth, the Seven-Hearted Father of Creation, looked upon their resilience with pride. He saw in their determination a reflection of his own creative spirit and that of his son, Daidus. In a moment of divine generosity, Neth blessed them with sacred soil—fertile and imbued with life—and the knowledge to transform their harsh land into one of abundance.

The people of North Fioria, overwhelmed by gratitude, poured their devotion into the soil. Each seed they planted became a hymn of praise to Neth and Yentain. Their golden fields flourished, a miracle amidst the rocky terrain, and their unity became a beacon of divine favor.

Moved by their faith and perseverance, Yentain entrusted them with a fragment of Vaelun’s body, promising them protection and prosperity. The fragment’s enchantment wrapped their lands in an eternal embrace, ensuring that their blessing would endure until the end times. Yentain, ever the loving mother, vowed that when their time came, their passing would be swift and peaceful, and she would welcome them into an eternal golden field, untouched by strife.

(Summary) The Chronicle of Spiro and the Dust Bowl

In the sun-scorched deserts of Spiro, a queen of unmatched strength and vision received a fragment of Vaelun’s essence. Yentain’s gift became the heart of Spiro, its radiant light a beacon of divine favor. To honor the fragment and their goddess, the queen constructed the Dust Bowl, an arena where the strongest warriors competed in annual trials.

The Trials of Spiro became a sacred tradition, a grand display of martial prowess and devotion. Fighters from across Axiom gathered to prove their worth, battling under the watchful gaze of the queen’s spirit. Those who emerged victorious were bound to the fragment, gaining both power and eternal servitude. The Dust Bowl, etched into the desert sands, became a symbol of strength and reverence.

The queen herself, the first and mightiest champion, gave her life to the fragment, her essence becoming its eternal guardian. Her sacrifice inspired generations, and Spiro’s warriors carried her legacy, standing as protectors of Vaelun’s gift against the encroaching shadow of Throne.

The Looming Solstice

The threads of prophecy weave tighter as the signs of the end begin to manifest. The marbles of men spread, fueling false idols that consume the soul of Axiom. The mother without bounds rises, her love twisting into hatred, weakening the barrier between realms. The seven-hearted beast stirs, its anguish shaking the foundations of existence.

As the Solstice approaches, the boundary between Axiom and Elysium grows thin. Throne’s prison strains under the weight of mortal ambition and divine sorrow. Yet hope remains in the fragments of Vaelun, silent and steadfast. For even in the face of despair, the love of a sundered brother and the resilience of mortals may yet defy Throne’s boundless want.

And so, the Chronicles of Axiom stand as both a warning and a testament. Through devotion and defiance, mortals and gods alike carve their destinies, their choices echoing across eternity. The final chapter is yet unwritten, and the fate of Axiom hangs in the balance, waiting for the day when light and shadow shall clash, for when kin and kin-bearer clash, for the last time.

Alea, Actum, Terminus Part 3 of 3

The Book of Teachings

Chapter 1

The Call to Family and Forgiveness

1: After the parting of her beloved son, Vaelun, her little lamb, Yentain gathered all who would listen to her.

2: From the far edges of Daidus's now settled remains, to the deepest trenches of Selvayn's waters.

3: Gathered, and grouped. All in awe of her presence, of Neth's heartbeat, shaking the ground rhythmically in beat with their own.

4: Yentain, The Mother, spoke to the assembled children of Axiom, her voice carrying the weight of eternal love and sorrow.

5: "Behold," she said, "family is the root from which all life grows. It is through transgressions and trials that the bonds of family are tested and made strong."

6: "Forgiveness is the greatest act of love, and though it may be a mountain to climb, the summit holds peace eternal."

7: "Take your time, O children, for forgiveness is not hurried. Yet, in the end, you must come to it."

8: "For even I, who have borne the weight of betrayal and loss, have forgiven the sunderer of my children. As I have loved them still, so will you love one another."

9: The voice of Neth, The Father, spake to us as well; "But know that forgiveness, as holy and as peaceful as it may be; know the intention of the other, and fall not into traps of thine own doing."

10: As their words settled upon the people, they felt the weight of her trials, understanding that their own struggles mirrored the divine path. From this, they drew strength to continue, maybe even start, their journey of love, forgiveness.

11: Humanity.

The Book Of Teachings - Continued

Chapter 2

The Work of Mortals and the Joy of Peace

1: Yentain continued, "Though men were born with despair in their hearts, they were also given the gift of free will, free thought."

2: "With this gift, you may create a world of peace, a world of love, where the joy of unity overcomes the shadows of strife."

3: "Though know this," Neth, Father spoke in between her sentences, within our hearts,

4: "Though you have the power to overcome strife, you are born to cause it. You are born in evil, inherited the day you breathe your first breath."

5: Yentain continued, "Work not alone, but with one another. For in shared burdens and shared triumphs, you shall know the fullness of joy and unity."

6: "Help thy neighbor, lift the fallen, and comfort the weary. These acts, though small, ripple across eternity."

7: "Know that despair is not eternal, for within the hearts of men lies the spark of hope, kindled by acts of love."

8: "Should you journey on alone, you shall surely fail. Only in the arms of others can you support your own weight."

9: As her beginning sermon came to a close, Yentain raised her hand, and from it shone a golden light bringing light to all shadowed corners of Axiom, and in it, all mortal hearts both in darkness and lightness they showed.

The Book Of Teachings - Continued 2

Chapter 3

The Reflection of the Divine in Mortal Hearts

1: "O children of Axiom, know this truth," said Yentain, "that you are made in the image of my sons, and therefore in my visage and in the image of my beloved consort, Neth."

2: "To be like Daidus is to be enduring, caring, hardworking, and balanced above all."

3: "To be like Vaelun is to be loving, protecting, nurturing, and forgiving, as soft as the lamb yet as unyielding as the earth."

4: "To be like Throne is to embody resourcefulness, patience, power, and desire, for in desire lies the seed of boundlessness."

5: "Each of you carries a fragment of the divine, and through your choices and trials, you reflect our essence."

6: "As you endure your own tribulations, you become more like me and my beloved, and through love, you ascend beyond mortal frame."

7: Yentain smiled upon her children, saying, "Each path is unique, yet all lead back to the divine. Remember, you are never alone on this journey. You need only look left and right to remember that."

8: She repeated her words to us, "Remember, you are never alone on this journey". Her eyes with a nurturing seriousness, which began to sparkle with wetness.

The Book Of Teachings - Continued 3

Chapter 4

The Eternal Power of Love

1: Yentain spoke with tears in her eyes, "Though all things must come to an end, one thing endures beyond time: love."

2: "The greatest love is that which is shared with another—between neighbor, between kin, between lovers, between parent and child."

3: "Honor this love, for it is the foundation of all that is good and eternal."

4: "When the world fades and the stars grow cold, love shall remain, a light in the endless dark."

5: "Rejoice in this truth: though life begins in tears and ends in tears, these tears are not of sorrow but of joy for having lived, for having endured, for having loved."

6: As her voice faded, Yentain’s form shimmered, and the people saw in her the infinite cycle of love—an unbroken, silk-like string connecting all creation.

7: All of creation, for one brief moment, could see their connection to one another. It had always been, but not always seen.

The Book of the Masses (The Book of Verity)

Chapter 1

The Call to Compassion and Purpose

1: And Yentain, The Nurturing Mother of All, gathered those who would listen, from the quiet valleys of the earth to the cities that gleamed with mortal toil.

2: The light of her presence stretched across the land, and in that moment, the weight of existence felt lighter.

3: Yentain, spoke, her voice carrying the echoes of a love unfathomable and an understanding eternal:

4: "O children of Axiom, you walk upon a world vast and unknowable, yet within you dwells a universe unseen."

5: "You may not change the stars in their courses, nor command the tides to still, yet within you lies the power to shape the world of another."

6: "For every soul you meet is as a realm unto itself, full of joys, full of sorrows, full of paths unknown to you."

7: "Through the gentleness of your hand, the kindness of your words, and the mercy of your deeds, you may change the course of a life."

8: "Do not bear the weight of all you cannot alter, but embrace what you can, for the thread of fate is woven not by grand gestures alone, but by the smallest acts of care."

9: "When your path crosses another's, you weave a story into the great tapestry, a thread in the ever-unfolding pattern of time."

10: And in that moment, the thread that bound all things shimmered with light, and the people beheld their place within it.

11: Yentain spoke again, her gaze warm with certainty: "You are cherished in places you have never seen, held in hearts you have never known."

12: "Let not your spirit falter beneath the weight of the world's vastness, but find joy in the difference you make."

13: "For though you may not change all of Axiom, you may change the world of one—and in that, all is made new."

14: "Walk then in love and purpose, honoring the boundary between life and the beyond, for in so doing, you draw near to me."

15: "In the weaving of kindness and love, the veil between realms grows thin, and in the echoes of your mercy, my voice is heard."

16: And when Yentain finished, the people wept with revelation, and they vowed to carry her wisdom into every corner of their lives.

The Book of the Masses (The Book of Verity) - Continued

Chapter 2

The One Who Will Arise

1: And Yentain, looked upon the faithful and said:

2: "In the turning of the age, one shall arise, bearing these truths as the marrow of their soul."

3: "This one shall stand before the tide of cruelty, and through them, the wretched shall know respite."

4: "Their conviction shall be unwavering, their will like iron tempered in the furnace of suffering."

5: "And by their hand, the unjust shall tremble, for their presence alone shall rebuke the wicked."

6: "They shall be crowned as one beyond mortals, yet they shall cast aside the throne offered unto them."

7: "For love of Axiom and its people, they shall give of themselves, wholly and without regret."

8: "And in their sacrifice, the wound between life and the beyond shall close, and balance shall be restored."

9: "Let all who hear these words keep them close, for the one who embodies them shall bring forth the final reckoning."

10: "This one, my blood, my descendant in spirit and will. He shall bear the heart of my consort and the scars upon my hands."

11: "Though not born from me, he shall rise from the lineage of my son, Vaelun. His name be that of a child of divinity, and his appearance shall be close to my firstborn, and through him, the final thread of this tale shall be woven."

12: "Yet he shall not walk alone. The world will send forth its finest, and its most flawed, and they shall stand as the faces of his journey."

13:"By their love, by their counsel, by their struggle, shall his fate be written."

14: "And you, O children who hear my words, are not without duty. Prepare yourselves, for even you shape the story's end."

15: "Know that upon your shoulders lie your fate, but the faces of my Son's son, shall burden the gift of the fate of Axiom."

16: And the people, with hearts alight with both dread and hope, swore to ready themselves for the one who would bring the conclusion foretold.

The Book of Consolation

Chapter X

The End that is Not an End

1: Yentain spoke unto the people, saying, "Fear not the ending, for every end is but a beginning."

2: "As life is born from the womb in tears, so shall life pass with tears of joy for having been."

3: "Know that when the world fades, it shall be reborn, as love endures beyond time."

4: "Even as the veil grows thin and the realms converge, all will work out in the end."

5: "Take comfort in this truth: all that is broken shall be mended, and all that is lost shall be found."

6: "For in love, there is no true ending, but an eternal cycle of boundless renewal."

7: As Yentain’s final words echoed, a warm light filled the heavens, and the people felt a peace that surpassed all understanding.

Thus ends the Scripture of Axiom

- Take the chance, live your choices, see it through to the end.

- Roll your dice, play your role, see your fate.

Alea, Actum, Terminus.

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