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The Antemplars are an order aligned with [[Garukavar]] or other gods which strongly oppose natural existence and human civilisation. According to the [[Religions#Red_Temple|Red Temple]], their leader is an [[Endon]] called [[Religions#Red_Temple|Votorin]]. They have no known headquarters or center of operations. They are known to appear in any civilisation easily accessible via Benevis, which leads some to believe that Antemplars originate from the Umbener region, or somewhere nearby. Aside from The [[Darkness]], Antemplars generally operate undercover, avoiding detection by any means possible, with the goal of disrupting and damaging civilisation. They also actively hunt and try to destroy [[Sentions#Synavos|synavos]].


=Function and Purpose=
=Control=
The Antemplars are an order aligned with [[Garukavar]] or other gods which strongly oppose natural existence and human civilisation. According to the [[Religions#Red_Temple|Red Temple]], their leader is an [[Endon]] called Votorin. They have no known headquarters or center of operations. They are known to appear in any civilisation easily accessible via Benevis, which leads some to believe that Antemplars originate from the Umbener region, or somewhere nearby. Aside from The [[Darkness]], Antemplars generally operate undercover, avoiding detection by any means possible, with the goal of disrupting and damaging civilisation.  
Antemplars have two primary ways of controlling others to do their work: Coercion and Corruption.  


=Corruption=
==Coercion==
method of controlling members. something is done, some sort of eggs. damages the inside of the body but leaves vitals intact. influence's the victim's behaviour, working with other corrupted and seeking out worthy hosts which it can also infect.  
This is when an Antemplar approaches a human and either offers them something or makes a threat in order for them to complete a task. Offers may include power, protection, or vengeance, while threats range from harming loved ones to blackmail. Oftentimes one who allows themselves to be coerced by an Antemplar ends up joining the order, else they may be executed for knowing too much information. This sometimes leads to corruption.  


symptoms: one single mood, slow subtle breathing, rarely sleeps, unexplained physical ability (unusually sneaky or still, good hearing, strong)
==Corruption==
Not much is known of how Antemplars corrupt people, but what is known comes from autopsies of deceased corrupted Antemplars. This is the presumed process:  


=History=
* Two to four eggs are swallowed by the victim.
==Section==
* The eggs hatch into larvae, one of which becomes the dominant one.
** The dominant larva dwells at the top of the rib cage and attaches itself to the spine and brain, influencing the host's behaviour.
** The other larvae devour the inside of the host's body very slowly over time, but keep the vitals intact.
* The host continues to play their position in society, often in a high rank.
* Eggs are prepared inside the body, ready to use on another victim.
* On finding a worthy victim, the host starts the cycle over with a new host when circumstances are favourable.
 
 
As well as this, corruption is known to present a cluster of consistent symptoms. These often include:
 
* Feeling or expressing one mood almost all of the time.
* Breathing very slowly and subtly.
* A very slow but strong heartbeat.
* Rarely sleeping.
* Fearlessness.
* Gaining an unexplained physical ability, often:
** An increase in one or more senses.
** Increased strength, stamina, or agility.
** Becoming unusually sneaky or good at keeping still.


Templars
There is no known remedy or counter to corruption aside from death, which generally results in the dominant larva taking full control of the now-dead body in order to protect itself and the other larvae.


The Templars are an ancient order run by the Endon Votorin and the Odanon but constituting primarily humans. They support Garukavar's claim to rule all of Riiga and often recruit people to sabotage their own civilisations to help monsters take over.
=History=
Autopsies on deceased corrupted Antemplars have only been done for just over four hundred years, so it isn't known for sure how far back the corruption goes. There are also stories of some very upper class members of society of the first kingdoms of Nor becoming demons upon being murdered, suggesting that Antemplars may have been present up to 1700 years ago. Indeed, Votorin was first described to people around 800BD, when [[Nikina]] first revealed himself to the people of the Nor Vastin Kingdom. It was explained how [[Monsters]] are controlled by Votorin and created by Toryalnor. There are other older stories of rulers elsewhere in the world seeming to display a few of the aforementioned symptoms. Some say this is evidence that they were corrupted, while others think it's possible that they were simply unfit rulers or the accuracy of the accounts is debatable. Most of what is known of the ranks of the Antemplars comes from [[Nikina]].  


The Templars
=Ranks=
* Votorin, The master of the Templars, an immensely powerful spirit who is able to create monsters in order to devastate corrupt establishments, kingdoms, and empires all throughout Riiga. Some say he obeys Garukavar.
The upper ranks of the Antemplars constitute Votorin at the top and all the other known [[Odanon]] beneath him. Corrupt Antemplars during the present day are not known.
* He, The master of Toryalnor. Nothing is known of him except that he is always in shadow, and cannot be seen or heard by mortals.
* Toryalnor, One of the most known among the Odanon, Toryalnor, or the Lord of Devils, Shadow Lord, or Demon Lord, is a war general demigod who can create monsters and is the bane of humanity. He is known to have taken on human disguises to infiltrate and try to break apart human kingdoms from within.  
* Murluron, One of the most horrific beings in recent history, the Black Whale -- normally known as Murluron -- flew across half of Riiga, smashing cities and armies during a year known as The Darkness.
* Bartyl, Also known as the Black Demon, he is a being of shadow and is known to infiltrate human institutions to recruit members into the Templar order.
* Panodra, Also known as the Black Dragon, she can take the form of an enormous winged lizard, able to breathe fire into cities to destroy them.

Latest revision as of 09:24, 23 November 2020

The Antemplars are an order aligned with Garukavar or other gods which strongly oppose natural existence and human civilisation. According to the Red Temple, their leader is an Endon called Votorin. They have no known headquarters or center of operations. They are known to appear in any civilisation easily accessible via Benevis, which leads some to believe that Antemplars originate from the Umbener region, or somewhere nearby. Aside from The Darkness, Antemplars generally operate undercover, avoiding detection by any means possible, with the goal of disrupting and damaging civilisation. They also actively hunt and try to destroy synavos.

Control

Antemplars have two primary ways of controlling others to do their work: Coercion and Corruption.

Coercion

This is when an Antemplar approaches a human and either offers them something or makes a threat in order for them to complete a task. Offers may include power, protection, or vengeance, while threats range from harming loved ones to blackmail. Oftentimes one who allows themselves to be coerced by an Antemplar ends up joining the order, else they may be executed for knowing too much information. This sometimes leads to corruption.

Corruption

Not much is known of how Antemplars corrupt people, but what is known comes from autopsies of deceased corrupted Antemplars. This is the presumed process:

  • Two to four eggs are swallowed by the victim.
  • The eggs hatch into larvae, one of which becomes the dominant one.
    • The dominant larva dwells at the top of the rib cage and attaches itself to the spine and brain, influencing the host's behaviour.
    • The other larvae devour the inside of the host's body very slowly over time, but keep the vitals intact.
  • The host continues to play their position in society, often in a high rank.
  • Eggs are prepared inside the body, ready to use on another victim.
  • On finding a worthy victim, the host starts the cycle over with a new host when circumstances are favourable.


As well as this, corruption is known to present a cluster of consistent symptoms. These often include:

  • Feeling or expressing one mood almost all of the time.
  • Breathing very slowly and subtly.
  • A very slow but strong heartbeat.
  • Rarely sleeping.
  • Fearlessness.
  • Gaining an unexplained physical ability, often:
    • An increase in one or more senses.
    • Increased strength, stamina, or agility.
    • Becoming unusually sneaky or good at keeping still.

There is no known remedy or counter to corruption aside from death, which generally results in the dominant larva taking full control of the now-dead body in order to protect itself and the other larvae.

History

Autopsies on deceased corrupted Antemplars have only been done for just over four hundred years, so it isn't known for sure how far back the corruption goes. There are also stories of some very upper class members of society of the first kingdoms of Nor becoming demons upon being murdered, suggesting that Antemplars may have been present up to 1700 years ago. Indeed, Votorin was first described to people around 800BD, when Nikina first revealed himself to the people of the Nor Vastin Kingdom. It was explained how Monsters are controlled by Votorin and created by Toryalnor. There are other older stories of rulers elsewhere in the world seeming to display a few of the aforementioned symptoms. Some say this is evidence that they were corrupted, while others think it's possible that they were simply unfit rulers or the accuracy of the accounts is debatable. Most of what is known of the ranks of the Antemplars comes from Nikina.

Ranks

The upper ranks of the Antemplars constitute Votorin at the top and all the other known Odanon beneath him. Corrupt Antemplars during the present day are not known.