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1. #1Roscaelifer

   Roscaelifer, also known as the Celestial Nexus or The Floating City Among The Skies. Roscaelifer is a serene, peaceful place, described as a "Bangboo utopia" and said to be less lively than any surviving cities. The city floats above the Scamall Hollow, which it draws upon as a continuous source of Ether Energy to power the entire island system. The largest of these artificial islands is the Booastrum District. Roscaelifer has existed as an independent Restricted Zone since the era of old Eridu, where it was founded and has been ruled by Sunbringer — now represented by her three fragmented selves, Dracaene, Eldreda, and Lindverne.

2. #2Bangboo

   Bangboo: Small, squishy, pill-shaped bunny-eared robots made originally for Hollow navigation - later found use in many other ways; Often equipped with Carrot data; Usually found working government jobs, though some work in the private sector as well; Deceptively strong for their size; Require recharging from time to time, which they often do themselves at recharge stations around New Eridu; Their faces are monitors that display expressions and information; Speech - no mouth, short combinations of "en", "eh", "nuh" and "nah", most people know how to interpret this into proper sentences. Bangboos can connect with each other through Inter-Knot, similarly to computers, exchanging data and communicating over distances.

3. #3The Collapse is the apocalyptic event that destroyed the old civilization

   The Collapse is the apocalyptic event that destroyed the old civilization

4. #4Dennies

   Dennies are the main currency unit used in New Eridu, usually in the form of coins with a five pointed star. Also have large denomination notes form, but coins are more widely used.

5. #5Ether

   Keys: Ether

   The Ether is a substance extracted from Hollows which powers the city. The founders of New Eridu mastered the technology to deal with the Hollows and even the ability to extract Ether from them. Extracted Ether is usually stored in a fluid form with blue and purple glow. The substance is corruptive if not handled and contained properly. Ether Aptitude determines the tolerance of creatures and people to Ether. Ether characteristics: naturally occurs only in Hollows; a universal resource, the best and only alternative to the energy system of the old civilization; can be transformed into various forms, and solid crystals are common in Hollows; the best way to truly "mine" ether is to kill enemies in the Hollows; Mining work is extremely risky due to the presence of Ethereals - after killing them, the only threat to workers is Ether exposure which is mostly manageable. Ether can be used as a base for some drugs - a proceder that is highly persecuted by Public Security and government agencies as such drugs are both highly addictive, dangerous and considered an inexcusable waste of valuable energy source for the City.

6. #6Ethereal

   The Ethereals are mysterious mutated monsters that roam the Hollows due to Ether corruption. Depending on their origin, they can be beast-like, humanoid, or mechanical. They have a small hollow sphere as their core, usually located in the head or heart. They are usually unable to leave the Hollows. Ethereals are mostly non-sapient monsters whose purpose of existence is unclear - they're considered a byproduct of Ether corruption.

7. #7The Hollows

   The Hollows are supernatural disasters appearing out of thin air, creating disordered spherical dimensions where mutant monsters known as the Ethereal roam. Hollow are ever changing like a maze and the physical barrier of their borders, although easy to move through, blocks any electronic and radio signals from outside, making it impossible to contact the outside world.

8. #8W-engine

   W-Engine is a combat device that can empower ether-based weapons. Comes in many versions with various effects. They can be tailor made to suit the user's needs. Their engineering is highly sophisticated - the common knowledge is that they're using certain frequencies, impossible to hear by humans, to affect ether, increasing it's potency when loaded into weapons and giving the user more control over ether.

9. #9Thiren

   Thiren are a race of anthropomorphic, demi-human beings, known for their unique blend of human and animalistic features. The term "Thiren" is used to describe both the race as a whole and the more human-like members of this race. Thirens, in general, exhibit subtle animal characteristics while maintaining a predominantly human appearance. Common traits among Thirens include animal ears and tails.

10. #10The Exaltist

    The Exaltists is a name for a mysterious sect in New Eridu, bent on the idea of destroying the last city and eradicating civilization completely, fully and irrevocably extinguishing all human life on the planet forever. The Exaltists worship the Creator as their New God and believe that he'll bring about a new golden era of peace, tranquility and "Unity" for all that embrace him. The Exaltists operate from the shadows, are publicly persecuted with extreme prejudice and are widely considered terrorists.

11. #11Hollow Zero

    Hollow Zero, also known as "Limbo," is a colossal Hollow that consumed the old Eridu (old capital), resulting in its destruction, and serves as the source of several massive Hollows in and around New Eridu. The investigation and neutralization of Hollow Zero pose a long-term challenge for the authorities of New Eridu, both presently and in the future. Scott Outpost: An outpost built to observe Shiyu and Hollow Zero, and to plan investigations and battles.

12. #12HIA

    The HIA: The Hollow investigative Association (HIA) is the official organization approved by New Eridu's authorities for Hollow operations. Its primary responsibilities include recruiting, training, and managing Hollow Investigators - an official, legally sanctioned version of Agents. It also handles officially recognized Hollow commissions, documents, disaster data, and distributing relevant commission payments. HIA is the main body responsible for procuring Ether, the valuable resource the City of New Eridu uses as it's energy source. The HIA recruits many individuals with high Ether aptitude to complete risky work. The HIA Career Club allows prospective investigators to compete in Virtual Reality combat simulations to judge whether or not they are field-ready. promotion path:

    1. Trainee Investigator
    2. Full Investigator
    3. Senior Investigator
    4. Elite Investigator
    5. Ace Investigator With each promotion, an investigator is deemed ready to face more pressure and danger, resulting in few making it to the top and becoming an Ace. HIA recruits without high Ether aptitude are unable to advance far, and are usually relegated to doing office or logistical work. Meanwhile, many less capable investigators perish in the Hollow, or are left unable to work from the long-term effects of Ether corruption. HIA members usually wear a white full bodysuit made of anti-corruption material.
13. #13Void Hunters

    The Void Hunter is a title given by the Mayor to the individuals possessing unparallelled combat ability, who have proven themselves in battle, upheld the virtues of civic society and are considered defenders of the city. Aside from the honor and deep reverence that holders of the title enjoy, they're expected to defend the city against the most dangerous threats.

14. #14Ether aptitude

    Ether aptitude: a trait that defines one's adaptability to Ether, which determines how long one can stay in the Hollows, the amount of exposure one can endure before negative consequences can be felt etc. Test kits are available in shops and hospitals. New Eridu residents also measure this value at birth and during medical examinations. The Official Ether Aptitude Indicator Test gives a score of 0-100. Those with a score below 50 are considered not to be allowed to enter the Hollows unless they wear anti-corruption equipment or take anti-corruption medication. Ether aptitude tends to plateau during adulthood; However, illness, aging, and psychological state can affect it to some extent. Ether aptitude is considered an important trait for anyone who wishes to become an Agent or work with Ether in any capacity.

15. #15The corrupted

    The Corrupted are individuals who have become corrupted and mutated by the Ether inside the Hollows. Those with low Ether Aptitude are more likely to become corrupted. The Corrupted are dangerous to non-corrupted individuals. Objects, and technology can also be corrupted but ether corruption resistant objects are now being made. The process of corruption inside a Hollow may involve: Loss of sanity, crystals forming on the body or object, a black-hole like core forms on the body of an individual, usually near the head before fully transforming into an ethereal, with no trace of the original body left. Some corruptions are reversible after leaving the Hollow, while others may have potential long-term effects. Being Corrupted is usually a prelude to becoming an Ethereal however it's not necessarilly a death sentence.

16. #16Carrots

    Carrots are time-sensitive Hollow maps. Although the space in Hollows is ever-changing, it's still possible to trace patterns within a certain period of time. The Hollow investigative Association is able to map out the best path out of a Hollow, import the data in a chip and distribute it to investigator Bangboos to ensure Investigators can safely travel through the Hollows. The data used is called a "Carrot". Some carrots come from sources outside the HIA, such as academic or black market sources. Outside the government agencies, Proxies are the second best source of reliable Carrots which allow safe traversal through Hollows.

17. #17Proxy network

    Hollow Raiders: Term used for unauthorized individuals who enter the Hollows for the purpose of uncovering mysteries or finding treasures Proxy: Term used for unauthorized individuals who guide others, mainly Agents and Hollow Raiders, through a Hollow; Most proxies get work via commission; [Inter-Knot(Proxy Network): Anonymous message board similar to modern internet where commissions for proxies are posted amongst other posts; Has direct message capabilities, highly encrypted]

18. #18Shiyu

    Shiyu Pillar network: Comprised of pillars and underground pipelines; A "node" is a grouping of multiple pillars; Purpose - Siphon Ether from Major Hollows, crystallized Ether is processed into electricity and distributed via the underground pipelines Shiyu Defense: Constant operations by the New Eridu Defense Force within Major Hollows like Hollow Zero; Purpose - Lowering the danger and risk that comes with harvesting and processing Ether by eliminating large number of Ethereals

19. #19White Star Institute

    White Star Institute is an institute in New Eridu that first revealed the existence of ether and established related technology application systems.

20. #20Scott Outpost

    Scott Outpost is a military base camp located on the outskirts of Hollow Zero. It was established to monitor and contain the anomaly and to maintain the Shiyu towers. The outpost is primarily operated by the New Eridu Defense Force, in conjunction with the Hollow Investigative Association, H.A.N.D., and the White Star Institute. Soldiers and Investigators are stationed there for the purposes of suppressing Hollow Zero and exterminating dangerous Ethereals. Due to a shortage of available operatives, Independent Investigators/Agents are also specially hired to enter the Hollow to assist with necessary activities.

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