Glossary
*****(This might contain spoilers)*****
This would be updated according to the progress in the book.
~~~~~~~~~~~~Types of Mana Users~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
[Normal Mana Users] They use magic, there aren't any specific levels of them, and they become stronger through emotions, practice, hard work and time.
[Normal People] Well I didn't need to include this but just letting you know not everyone has powers and many of them aren't aware of magic.
[Dark Mana Users or Black Sorcerors] Use forbidden black magic to attain evil and power.
[Realm Halcyons] Are magical creatures or beasts that live inside their own domain. Might open portals on Earth that would leave some minor beasts or creatures to the overworld for collecting food and mana for the Halcyons.
[Splinters] Are born more powerful than any mana user and might not be more powerful than some of Halcyons. Are chosen and recognised by the cosmic hollow. A Halcyon also have a chance to become a splinter.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~MAP~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Try to understand with my poor explanation.
The overworld is divided into four separate lands or continents, And their directions are like in a compass. North, South, East and West.
->Flummox: Located in West
(No more details about it as I will later update it when volume 3 gets released.)
->Zenith: Located in East
Our protagonist's birthplace and homeland. Also all the main events place for Volume 1.
->Skirmish: Located in North
A locked place where entry by any foreigner is forbidden. Also the most contaminated place with Halcyon's portals.
Also the largest out of all four lands.
Main focus (Volume 4)
->Syzygy: Located in South
A place with a long history. The people believe that it is some kind of disguise that hides an immense mana-filled place or an immense amount of black magic.
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Note:An island is present between all the four continents. A mysterious white smoke covers it and not allowing anyone to see through it. The place is called Luminous Cosmos
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*****Splinters*****
There are 9 splinters that must be recognised by the Cosmic Hollow in order to destroy itself and to release the energy within to prevent a prophecy 100 years from now.
The last time the 9 splinters united was 400 years ago when they created the cosmic hollow that chooses the future splinters or those future splinters can be called the reincarnations of the very first splinters.
1. Shark: has been the same person for over 200 years.
2. Wolf: A new one hasn't been chosen for over 200 years. Also, the previous one went missing.
3. Rabbit: Never once got chosen after the Cosmic Hollow was made for over 400 years.
4. Tiger: Chosen, not many years passed. Just around the age of Kaia but refuses to join Apostle.
5. Panther: Also chosen, the age is around Kaia too.
6. Chameleon: Uhm.... he do have powers relatively high than any other mana user and also a natural chameleon tattoo on his back upon birth but the Cosmic Hollow refuses to accept him as a splinter. It is only possible if the Cosmic Hollow still acknowledges the previous splinter. But that one died, long ago.
7. Snake: Not currently but there were past ones before.
8. Fox: Also chosen and around the age of Kaia, also refuses to work with the Apostle.
9. Swan: Chosen
Note: Their powers aren't related to any animals. They are just codewords for the splinter. The favourite animals of the first splinters. Yes, they didn't give much thought to it. And there aren't any rankings between them, their power depends on the person.
****Organisations*****
~Apostle - The Headquarters is present on the sacred land, Luminous Cosmos.
A Magic Organisation, established 500 years ago by the Nyxdith clan, aims to eradicate the dangerous Realm Halcyons that release monsters through portals around the world (excluding Skirmish). They also run a prison for sorcerers and mana users who misuse magic. The Apostles govern the magical society, ensuring justice and maintaining law, capturing offenders. Most non-magical people are unaware of their existence, with only a few exceptions.
The Apostle is divided into three main units:
1. The Info unit - led by Ananya Nyxdith
2. The Crime unit - led by Kiaan Winter
3. The Halcyons unit - led by Kai Xanthic
[President - Saurav Nyxdith]
~Aphelion - For Skirmish, this organisation is responsible. In Skirmish everyone is aware of magic, even the normal people. (More information in Volume 4). The work is kind of similar to the Apostle.
Captain - ???
Vice Captain - Oz Duskryn
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Cosmic Hollow - Is present underground in luminous cosmos.
Only the President and splinters can enter the underground room of Cosmic Hollow, which is sealed by ancient Nyxdith magic. Cosmic Hollow selects and recognizes the splinters, and if all nine are found, the entity trapped within can be released by destroying Cosmic Hollow, preventing a prophecy from occurring in 100 years.
Grey Quartz - A black market that existed for over 200 years at Flummox and was demolished by the Former President.
Trades, smuggling and selling of people are done here. Even some of them were exported to Skirmish as slaves or prostitutes. They were treated harshly and tortured multiple times for making them obedient.
````````````````````Rankings of the monsters``````````````````````
-> C-level monsters: Lowest power monsters that use mana, A mana-user with no experience could defeat them. They always are in groups to attack their prey and take their mana to their respective Halcyon who they serve.
-> B-level monsters: Either serve the Halcyon or may not serve them. They are known for their disguise and living among humans. They have different camouflage and mimicry abilities to blend in and secretly kill their prey without leaving any evidence behind to raise suspicions.
-> A-level monsters: No further details right now
-> S-level monsters: These are mainly formed by the remnants of the mana by the dead people containing some memories, unlike other monsters which are formed by the Halcyon itself. These monsters think of it as a duty to protect their Halcyon and to serve them and not wanting any share of mana. Unlike other monsters, they don't die directly if the Halcyon dies instead they just die by the destruction of the realm.
-> Halcyons:
Halcyons are the highest-ranking monsters capable of creating lesser monsters to gather food and mana from the overworld. Some do not create monsters due to specific needs or limitations. They dwell in their designated domains since stepping into the overworld weakens them, and some cannot survive there at all.
Halcyons can take on human-like forms, such as vampires or mermaids, to interact with the overworld, but these forms are incomplete because they can't fully replicate a human and diminish their powers. Unlike other monsters that draw strength from the domain, Halcyons sustain it. When a Halcyon dies, the domain is destroyed along with the monsters it created, though some Halcyons have exceptions to this rule.all the lesser monsters it has created. However, some Halcyons have exceptions to these rules.