[This chapter will serve as a source of information for important terminologies in the story. I'll try as much as possible not to include spoilers, but it will still be present so read at your own risk.]
– Generalinformation:
« Chaos »
Chaos is the phenomenon that resides within the minds of awakened Ascendants. It enables them to access their Abilities, their Attributes and more importantly, their Soul Stream. At some point after awakening, the affected will experience Nightmares that can be both rewarding and at the same time, a deadly poison.
« Fractures »
Another name would be Fractured Worlds or Shadow Worlds. These are ruined and forgotten worlds corrupted by Chaos that must be conquered or else a gateway would appear and cause Hollows to invade the human world.
« ShadowRealm »
An infinite expanse that contains countless Fractures populated by Hollows. Humans can enter one of the fractures within Shadow Realm through a Gateway.
« HumanRealm »
The world where humans resides. Hundred years ago, it was once dominated by the Demon Race until the emergence of the Ascendants who defeated them in the Great War and sealed them away in the Demon Realm.
« DemonRealm »
The world where demons reside and also their prison. After getting defeated by Humanity, the demons were sealed away within this world and till date, there haven't been records about a demon crossing over into the human world.
« WorldBoundary »
A phenomenon that serves as a barrier between realms. Transportation between realms is only possible through a Gateway, which tears a hole in reality.
« Ascendants »
Those who awaken their abilities through Omega and become carriers of Chaos within their bodies. Each possesses a unique power, and they conquer Fractures to protect the Human World. In essence, they are the heroes and protectors of humanity.
« Riders »
Individuals capable of piloting an Angelion. They typically serve as backup during a Fractured World Conquering Operation. However, due to the size of the mechs, they can only enter a ruined world through a secondary Gateway.
« Gateway »
Tears in the fabric of space and time that serve as portals to the Fractured Worlds within the Shadow Realm. There are two types of Gateways: the Primary Gateway and the Secondary Gateway. A Primary Gateway is the entry point into a Fracture, while a Secondary Gateway is the exit point.
If a Fracture is not conquered or all participants die, the abominations within that ruined world will be able to invade reality. Because of this, it can be said that the duty and existence of an Ascendant is to conquer and eliminate Fractures.
– Common Terminologies:
« TheSanctuary »
An artificial island created by humanity using advanced refined materials. It is located in the Pacific Ocean, a few miles south of Tokyo, Japan.
« Cyberware »
Cybernetic implants that people can replace with the organic parts of their bodies.
« Cyberhumans »
Humans who have replaced most parts of their bodies with Cyberware. Due to the current era of humanity, it is not uncommon to see people with cybernetic implants.
« IMPD »
Imperial Metropolitan Police Department. The police force of the Sanctuary. They utilize advanced weaponry, body armor, firearms, and even cyberware to catch criminals or investigate crime scenes.
« MaxTech »
A special division within the IMPD responsible for dealing with mentally unstable Cyberhumans or rogue Ascendants.
« Angelions »
Giant machinery created using the strongest materials developed by humanity. The average Angelion unit stands 40 meters tall and was designed using Oni as a reference. They are particularly known for their unique characteristics, such as four angelic wings protruding from where their eye sockets would be.
« Gate »
It refers to the entry point, the primary gateway, into a Fracture.
« Fortress »
Usually refers to a temporary base within a particular Fractured World around a conquered secondary gateway.
« Nightmare »
A piece of equipment created from Memory Fragments.
« MemoryFragments »
Fragments that contains the lost memories of a Hollow or Ascendant.
« Soul »
The intangible blueprint that makes up the body and spirit.
« SoulStream »
The manifestation of one's Soul Core, their unique world.
« Spirituality »
A spirit energy used by Ascendants.
« Ascendant Ranks »
A ranking system used by government officials of the Sanctuary to measure the strength of Ascendants.
• Strider (Aspirant)
• Lancer
• Inquisitor
• Saint
• Monarch (Emperor)
• ???
• ???
« SoulRanks »
A person's Soul are ranked based on the strength of their Spirit Core, which reflects their Essence. They are ranked as follows from weakest to strongest;
• Shrouded
• Awakened
• Mythic
• Transcendent
• Hegemony
• Sacred
• Divine
« Hollow »
Empty and lifeless beings that reside within the Shadow Realm. Though similar to demons, they are an independent species, commonly referred to as Shadow Creatures by the public.
Just as humans possess Spirit Cores, Hollows and Demons possess Corrupted Cores ranked according to their level of corruption:
• Shrouded (VI)
• Awakened (V)
• Forsaken (IV)
• Corrupted (III)
• Great (II)
• Fallen (I)
• Blasphemous (0)
« Lineage »
Lineage refers to the measurement of power based on one's Soul quality. Unlike humans, demons and Hollows can possess multiple Spirit Cores due to their superior Soul quality.
Demonic and dark lineages are ranked from weakest to strongest as follows:
• Fiend (VI)
• Ghoul (V)
• Wraith (IV)
• Tyrant (III)
• Calamity (II)
• Titan (I)
• Devil (0)
Thus, this means that a Hollow with five Spirit Cores would be called a Great Calamity while a Tyrant with only three Spirit Cores would be called a Forsaken Tyrant.
« Sequence »
A measure of a Nightmare's power based on its potency. The ranking depends on the source. For example, a Nightmare from a Shadow Creature that had awakened only one core would be ranked as a "Sequence VI Shrouded Nightmare," whereas that of a "Great Titan" would be a "Sequence II Great Nightmare."
– Mysticism and Abilities:
« Echo »
Representation of a person's spirituality and innate abilities.
« Traits »
Passive abilities that corresponds to a person's nature.
« Mysticism »
A supernatural ability awakened by Chaos. They're usually tied to one's attribute.
« SoulName »
The true name of a soul with a trace of divinity.
« Progression »
When a person first awakens, they initially become an Aspirant (Shrouded). After conquering their first Shadow World, they advance to a Lancer (Awakened). Passing the Second and Third Nightmares results in their evolution into an Inquisitor (Mythic) and a Saint (Dragonic), respectively. This is the natural progression according to human logic.
Ascendants are the general term for all those affected by Chaos. Shortly after their awakening, they begin to experience Nightmares or Strange Dreams. These dreams often serve as trials created by Chaos. If they succeed, they receive a substantial reward. If they fail, the consequences vary, but many either go insane and attack their surroundings or take their own lives.
Even if an Ascendant survives their First Nightmare, the phenomenon continues unless their brain ceases to function and they die.
There is only one Emperor of humanity, responsible for maintaining the World Boundary to prevent the unsealing of the Demon Race. The Saints are considered humanity's strongest awakened beings, with some appointed as the Emperor's personal guard, a position of utmost honor.
Long live the Emperor!