Power Structure & World System Reference

Essence - The intrinsic, fundamental nature of existence that defines the core aspects of reality. Understanding Essence grants supernatural abilities, and mastery over it determines one's place in the celestial or abyssal hierarchy.

Essence & Subcategories

 - Life (Metabolism, Reproduction, Nature)

 - Death (Blood, Soul, Dead)

 - Space (Three-Dimensionality, Continuum, Curvature)

 - Time (One-Dimensionality, Irreversibility, Subjectivity)

Hybrid Essence & Subcategories

 - Light (Illumination, Sun Energy, Hope)

 - Darkness (Blackness, Mysteries/Uncertainties, Despair)

Elements/Energy- The raw, manipulable forces present in the world, known by various names (Mana, Aura, Qi). They can be wielded independently or combined with Essence for greater effects.

Basic Elements & Subcategories

 - Fire (Destruction, Heat, Combustion)

 - Water (Fluidity, Healing, Ice)

 - Wind (Movement, Pressure, Sound)

 - Earth (Stability, Metal, Gravity)

 - Light (Radiance, Purity, Clarity)

 - Darkness (Absorption, Deception, Void)

(Note: Light and Darkness can function as both Essence hybrids and standalone Elements.)

Intense Emotions- Overwhelming feelings that shape a being's alignment—either empowering them as Blessed or corrupting them into Demons.

Emotion Category & Subcategories

 - Desire (Lust, Greed, Gluttony)

 - Discontentment (Pride, Envy)

 - Neglect (Sloth, Wrath)

(Note: Intense positive emotions can also exist, reinforcing Blessed abilities.)

Celestial Hierarchy (Order of the Blessed)- A structured ranking of divine beings, ascending in power and authority.

 - Sentient Being (Any being that is not corrupted by their intense emotions)

 - Blessed → True Blessed

 - Angel → True Angel

 - Archangel → True Archangel

 - Principalities → True Principalities

 - Powers → True Powers

 - Virtues → True Virtues

 - Dominions → True Dominions

 - Thrones → True Thrones

 - Cherubim → True Cherubim

 - Seraphim → True Seraphim

 - Celestial Gods

Naming Convention:

"Rank of [Element/Essence] with the Essence of [Subcategory]"

Example: "Powers of Light with the Essence of Hope"

Nobles of the Abyss (Demonic Hierarchy)- A structured ranking of corrupted beings, ascending in power and malevolence.

 - Demon (Any being that is corrupted by their intense emotions)

 - Lesser Demon → True Lesser Demon

 - Greater Demon → True Greater Demon

 - Demon Lord/Lady → True Demon Lord/Lady

 - Demon Baron/Baroness → True Demon Baron/Baroness

 - Demon Viscount/Viscountess → True Demon Viscount/Viscountess

 - Demon Earl/Countess → True Demon Earl

 - Demon Marquess/Marchioness → True Demon Marquess/Marchioness

 - Demon Duke/Duchess → True Demon Duke/Duchess

 - Demon Prince/Princess → True Prince/Princess

 - Demon King/Queen → True Demon King/Queen

 - Abyssal Demon Gods

Naming Convention:

Greater Demon and below: "[Class] of [Specific Sin]"

Example: Barbarian of Wrath

Demon Lord/Lady: "Demon [Rank] of [Sin Category]"

Example: "Demon Lady of Desire"

Baroness and above: "[Rank] of [Specific Sin]"

Example: "Baroness of Lust", "Demon King of Envy"

Mechanics of "True" Transformation

 - Prerequisite – Must master your current rank's abilities completely.

(e.g., A "Blessed" must fully grasp their Essence before becoming "True Blessed.")

 - Trials – Undergo a trial (divine ritual, abyssal torment, etc.) to prove worthiness.

 - Power Shift – "True" isn't just stronger—it's a fundamental change.

Mortal Classifications (Mages & Weapon Users)

Even Blessed and Demons can train in conventional combat or magic, leading to hybrid classifications.

Mages

Elemental Practitioner → Elemental Apprentice → Elemental Scholar → [Element] Adept→ [Element] Master → [Element] Guardian → Conjurer of [Element] → Archmage of [Element] → [Element] Incarnate → Lord of [Element] → God of [Element]

Specializations: Elemental, Essence-based, or hybrid.

Weapon Users

Practitioner → Novice→ Intermediate → Advanced → Expert → Master → Grandmaster → Sage → Ascended → Diety

Styles: Swordsman, Archer, Spearman, etc.

(Note: These are subclasses—a Blessed or Demon can also be an Archmage or Grandmaster Swordsman.)

Corruption & Redemption

 - Blessed → Demon: Succumbing to intense negative emotions leads to demonic transformation.

 - Demon → Blessed: Extremely rare; requires purification of corruption and mastery of Essence.