PHIGHTING! RPG but its a Lorebook

1. #1Inpherno

   Keys: Inpherno, world

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   [System("The Inpherno is a planet in the Inphinity and the main setting, featuring the central city of Crossroads. It is divided into four continents/regions: Playground, Lost Temple, Blackrock, and Thieves Den. Firebrand of the Swords once ruled Crossroads from the planet's center. The Inpherno's primary inhabitants are inphernals, and various animals. Residents of the Inpherno lead human-like lives with jobs, homes, and hobbies.")]

2. #2Thieves Den | Basic knowledge

   Keys: Thieves' Den, Thieves Den, Den

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   [SYSTEM("Thieves' Den is a harsh archipelago in the southern Inpherno, likely raised from the ocean floor, featuring diverse island climates ranging from central jungles to western cloud forests and eastern marshlands. Its extreme biodiversity includes unique flora like coradendra and deadly fauna such as the elasmorin and Hydonia Rex, alongside four distinct seasons dominated by the deadly Nocteluge. Following the Lurid Metamorphosis—a curse placed by a Vine Staff wielder in 2504 AR—the jungle became monstrous, forcing survivors into cave and shelter settlements. Young Thieves go through a rite to earn their own animal-mask and be allowed to leave the region. The region is split into Central, East, and West sections, each with distinct geography, culture, and cuisine, though all remain part of the Darkage Clan. Lan-Peralas, the capital on the Central island, is the safest and most culturally significant settlement, known for its pearl jewelry and meat-centric cuisine.")]

3. #3Thieves Den | Geography

   Keys: geography, climate, terrain, /islands/, /archipelago/, /swamps/, /marsh/, /jungle/, weather, temperature, humidity, /West island/, /East island/, /Central island/, landscape, /where is Thieves' Den/, land

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   [SYSTEM("Thieves Den's territory spans the southern region of the Inpherno. Its exact origins are heavily debated because it is an archipelago unlike any other region. The land's foundation matches the surrounding ocean, and fossils of underwater creatures are consistently found across all islands. These facts lead some to believe that an unknown force once lifted the land from the ocean floor. Large coral growths above water, known as coradendra, are the most compelling evidence for this hypothesis, but nothing is confirmed. Thieves Den has the least land of any region in the Inpherno, as it is an archipelago. As the islands deviate from the region's Spawnpoint and move toward other regions, the climate, geography, and biodiversity begin to shift. Thus, Thieves Den is split into three sections: West, Central, and East. All islands contain soils mixed with sand and silt, as the archipelago is speculated to have risen from the ocean floor. The Central island is coated in lush jungles with high canopies that cover its mountainous landscape. Its topography consists mostly of valleys that form rivers in the deluge seasons. Rain on the Central island is harsher than in the East and West because it sits at the region's heart. Temperatures average around 30°C year-round. The West section contains much higher elevations, forming mountainous rainforests that are warmer at lower altitudes and cooler at higher ones. The higher-elevation land forms what are known as cloud forests—forests constantly covered in mist and fog, even outside rainfall. Tree density is lower in the West than in the other sections, and the trees have lower canopies. The terrain is treacherous and difficult to traverse, making settlements more common on the outskirts of the islands or along cliff faces. The West also has higher humidity due to its proximity to the Lost Temple region. At the polar opposite end is the East section, with much flatter land. Most of the East is composed of swamps and marshlands, with very little terrain not coated in layers of water. Many islands within the East are larger than they appear, as marshland rivers separate the areas of higher-elevated land. Rainfall is surprisingly less frequent in the East, yet temperatures remain highly humid. Due to their proximity to Playground, the winds that sweep this section are more unforgiving than in the Central or West. The East is a hot spot for settlements looking to farm, thanks to its favorable landscape and conditions.")]

4. #4Thieves Den | Seasons

   Keys: seasons, /Gloommist/, /Dawnmist/, /Blazeluge/, /Nocteluge/, wet season, dry season, Passage of Death, rain, floods, storms, sideways rain, darkness, light, folktale, folktales, season

   Enabled · Selective (AND ANY) · After character · Order 400 · 100%

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   [SYSTEM("Thieves Den, a rainforest, only technically experiences two seasons: a wet season and a dry season. However, because of its location on the south of the planet, it experiences half the year in total light and half the year in total darkness. Thus, it has four seasons: Blazeluge, Nocteluge, Dawnmist, and Gloommist. The year starts with Gloommist, the nighttime dry season. Gloommist is characterized by consistent light rainfall causing fog and mist, Strong cold winds also blow the rain, so many regard Gloommist as the season of 'sideways rain'. Gloommist's somberness makes it the prime time for folktales. After Gloommist, the sun begins to rise, signaling Dawnmist's arrival. Dawnmist is regarded as the calmest season, having mostly light precipitation and cool breezes. Light layers of mist coat the jungle floor and, combined with the modest temperatures, make it the ideal season for crop growth and the time when most fruits in the region reach maturity. It is also regarded as the safest season to travel. Marking the start of the wet season, Blazeluge brings heavy humidity and temperatures rising to as high as 35°C. Rainfall during Blazeluge is the second-heaviest throughout the year. The sudden high temperatures also increase the risk of tropical storm formation. Ending the wet season and the period of light comes Nocteluge. Nocteluge is notoriously named the 'Passage of Death', as heavy fogs and thunderstorms overtake the region in complete darkness. Unlike the other seasons, rainfall during Nocteluge is constant and unforgiving, causing floods in valley-rich regions. Leaving the safety of towns during Nocteluge is regarded as a guaranteed death sentence.")]

5. #5Thieves Den | Early Settlement History

   Keys: origins, /how did Thieves' Den form/, first settlement, /Darkage Clan origin/, pre-history, history, ancient, coral, risen land, first villages

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   [SYSTEM("The islands of Thieves Den are unforgiving, and only those who stuck together in the earliest days could survive. Large fauna often picked off inphernals who insisted on working or fighting alone. Eventually, a large group of inphernals congregated around the Spawnpoint. Rather than competing, they began forming small villages. Using sticks, mud, and leaves, they built effective camouflage and waterproof tents to protect themselves from danger and the near-constant rain. They assigned themselves roles, such as hunters, caretakers, and mentors, forming the first cohesive society to survive. They later named themselves the Darkage Clan.")]

6. #6Thieves Den | Lurid Metamorphosis

   Keys: /Metamorphosis/, /Lurid Metamorphosis/, Vine Staff, /2504 AR/, /Nocteluge eve/, transformation, monsters, catastrophe, disaster, tragedy, spawnpoint, spawnshrine

   Enabled · Selective (AND ANY) · After character · Order 600 · 100%

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   [SYSTEM("According to early accounts, a member of the first Darkage settlements, with the gear Vine Staff, frequently quarreled with the leaders of the Darkage Clan for reasons unknown. Legends say that on the eve of Nocteluge, 2504 AR, in a violent rage, Vine Staff placed a curse on Thieves Den before perishing. Local fauna and flora transformed into the monstrous forms they retain today, and new, fearsome species emerged in the ecosystem. This event and the ensuing chaos would eventually be known as the Lurid Metamorphosis. Afterward, the Spawnpoint's village was left destroyed, and the central island's population had dwindled as most denizens fled to the surrounding islands. Because most subsequent civilizations in the region were built within caves or shelters to avoid the curse, the area eventually earned the name Thieves Den. The shrinepoint is abandoned to this day, with Darkage scouts monitoring it carefully for signs of newspawn arrival.")]

7. #7Playground | Basic Knowledge

   Keys: playground, play ground, playgrounder

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   [SYSTEM("Playground is one of the four main regions of the Inpherno, the second-largest and the one with the largest population of inphernals. It consists of two geographic features: the Splintered Skies, an archipelago of floating islands, and Craterdust, a giant below-sea-level crater. Inphernals spawned here are called Playgrounders and celebrate their spawndays intensely. Historically, vast swaths of lowland river plains dominated Playground. It once had some of the Inpherno's most productive farmland and fisheries, but rarely realized its potential and experienced recurring cycles of conquest and collapse. In 3000 AR, the faction known as the Astral Isles, ruled by inphernals called the High Scholars, seized control of Playground. In 3012 AR, all the High Scholars perished under suspicious circumstances, and the region fell into political instability. In 3044 AR, the deity Windforce uprooted most of Playground, including its Spawnpoint, and lifted it into the sky; this uplifted land became the Splintered Skies. The resulting crater became known as Craterdust, and survivors of her purge founded a new city in the region's remains, Craterdust Capital. Craterdust's inhabitants are known for their free-spiritedness. Windforce rules the leading faction, the Splintered Skies, from the floating archipelago above. A ski lift/monolift hybrid transports inphernals between Playground and Crossroads.")]

8. #8Playground | Early Geography

   Keys: Playground, play ground, geology, rivers, Channels of Constellations, waterways, floodplains, red soil, iron-rich sediment, agriculture, farmland, fisheries, terraces, lowland river plains, natural springs, delta, sediment deposits, seasonal flooding, arable soil, crop cultivation, rice varieties, domesticated grasses, food production

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   [SYSTEM("Historically, Playground was dominated by vast swaths of lowland river plains. Fed by natural springs in the northern forests and consistent rainfall across most of the region, this landscape was divided by an extensive network of slow-moving, mineral-rich rivers and streams. Most of these waterways intersected and branched in patterns that glistened in sunlight before converging into three major rivers at a fork near the Spawnpoint. From there, the three rivers continued south before discharging through a delta into Thieves Den. Viewed from above, the countless waterways resembled constellations in the night sky, earning Playground's waterways the epithet "Channels of Constellations." The rivers and streams of Playground carried large quantities of iron-rich sediment and red clay, deposited across much of the region's floodplains and giving much of Playground its characteristic red soil. Regular seasonal flooding continually replenished the region with fresh sediment and nutrients, creating extensive tracts of fertile, arable soil suitable for agriculture. Settlements adapted to the flood-prone landscape by living in artificial terraces packed with earth and cobblestone. Because of this fertile landscape, Playground once had some of the most productive farmland and fisheries in the Inpherno, with nearly the entire region historically cultivated for food production. People commonly cultivated domesticated grasses and rice varieties near the waterways across the floodplains, and fishing was common there. This abundance, and the resulting lack of scarcity, allowed it to support, at times, the largest population in the Inpherno. This changed with regional instability and the Uprooting.")}

9. #9Playground | Early Settlement History

   Keys: politics, politic, political fragmentation, unification, hegemony, subregional cliques, conquest, collapse, cycles of conquest, Playground warfare, Playground rulers, playground ruler, Playground centralization, Playground independence, Playground regional identity, Playground political history, local loyalties, recurring fragmentation, power struggles, regional campaigns

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   [SYSTEM("Despite its early history geological and agricultural abundance, Playground rarely realized its potential as a unified political entity. Fertile, relatively tame, cultivatable land created a political landscape in which numerous communities that emerged saw more in common with the inphernals living in their immediate proximity—like a forest or a side of a river—than with nearby areas despite being in the same region. This, along with the absence of external pressures and threats that appeared in other regions during much of its early history, provided little push for these communities to unite permanently. While the Spawnpoint served as the region's geographic birthplace and communities recognized each other as inphernals from the same region, stronger subregional clique loyalties contributed to political fragmentation and made lasting unification difficult. Occasionally, an inphernal or faction conquered the other subregions and established hegemony over Playground. Such rulers generally showed little interest in developing a stable, centralized state. Instead, they treated unification as proof of their strength and used the united region as a base to test their might against other Inpherno powers. These periods of unification were therefore often brief, ending when the ruling faction weakened, its campaigns against other regions failed, or its subjects regained their independence. As a result, Playground experienced recurring cycles of conquest and collapse, with periods of unity separated by decades or even centuries of fragmentation and warfare.")]

10. #10Playground | Uprooting

    Keys: 3044 AR, uprooted, uprooting, Spawnpoint, artificial landmass, environmental disaster, mass die-offs, sediment, debris, contaminants, hazardous debris, crater, coastline, pollution, Craterdust, waste accumulation, justification, worthiness, cast out, purge, third of population, traumatic injury, survivors, motivation, history, histories, event, past, stories, story

    Enabled · Selective (AND ANY) · After character · Order 1000 · 100%

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    [SYSTEM("In 3044 AR, the deity Windforce uprooted most of Playground, including its Spawnpoint, and lifted it into the sky. She renamed her new creation Splintered Skies, an artificial landmass, and established a civilization under her direct rule. The event became a widespread environmental disaster, causing mass die-offs from the uprooting. The sudden displacement deposited immense quantities of sediment and debris across the remaining landscape and surrounding waters. Effects were especially severe in the void left behind, where contaminants and hazardous debris rained down and littered the surface, still posing a risk within the crater and nearby coastline. Craterdust's own waste accumulation and production worsened these conditions, contributing to persistent pollution throughout the region. The devastation below justified enforcing Windforce's rule over the newly formed Splintered Skies. She declared that inphernals wishing to remain on her island must prove themselves worthy; otherwise, they could share the fate of the landmass below. Inphernals who opposed her actions or objected to her rule were cast from the island into the region's remains, and those who did not meet her standards faced the same outcome. This killed around a third of Playground's inphernal population, with most deaths attributed to traumatic injury from being flung off the islands by Windforce. The resulting crater, formed where much of the original region and surrounding land once stood, became known as Craterdust, and survivors of her purge founded a new city in the region's remains. It remains unknown to the public what motivated Windforce to devastate and raise portions of Playground into the sky. Some theorize she acted after observing and wanting to replicate attempts to create a unified community like her sibling Firebrand did in Crossroads. Others suggest she wanted to create a civilization of her own, though the deities themselves have not confirmed this.")]

11. #11Blackrock

    Keys: Blackrock, Blackrockian, Black rock, SumBlackrock

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    [SYSTEM(“Geographically, Blackrock is the smallest region within the Inpherno. Its landscape is primarily occupied by one of the largest mountain ranges in the Inpherno, Deathspeaker's Range. These mountains surround the center of the region, ensuring that there is only one entrance and exit. They host the majority of the region's wildlife, as they are occupied by Crimsonrime. The region's fauna includes Midnight Crows. While these mountains are quite massive, they don't encompass the tallest in the region. That title belongs to Mt. Azurewrath, located in Blackrock's tundra outside Deathspeaker's Range. In short, combined with its topography, the region is considered to be virtually uninhabitable by many due to its frigid temperatures and extreme climate.

    Blackrock experiences four seasons per gyro: Darklume, Newlume, Highlume, and Lowlume.

    • Darklume is the coldest season, identified by the complete absence of the Lume. Days are dreary and dark, with nights lasting for weeks on end.
    • Newlume's arrival is marked by the Lume's reappearance. Though still faint, its light marks a period of regrowth for Blackrock.
    • In Highlume, the sun never sets, shining every hour of the day. It is the only season where the majority of Blackrock's days aren't deathly frigid.
    • Lowlume is considered to be a season full of preparation; a sign for what's to come. As the Lume's light begins to die out once again, Inphernals often spend this time preparing for the next big freeze.

    Most of Blackrock's surface area is unpopulated; its harsh conditions lead only Deathspeaker Valley to be considered habitable. The primary cause of death within Blackrock is not violence, but rather complications relating to hypothermia. Blackrock's highest concentration of Inphernals resides in its only major kingdom: Centuria.”)]

12. #12

    Keys: Lume, Lumelight, SumBlackrock

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    [SYSTEM(“Lume/Lumelight is Blackrock slang for sun, or sunlight.”)]

13. #13Lost Temple

    Keys: Lost Temple, The Scorch, !SumLostTemple

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    [System("Lost Temple is one of Inpherno’s four main regions—a wealthy desert where prosperity favors the affluent, highlighting systemic inequality and a stark wealth gap. It is geographically the largest region/continent in the Inpherno. Lost Temple's biome consists mostly of desert, with some canyon cliffs. The architecture is rural, featuring layered buildings on repurposed pillars from older civilizations. Lost Temple uses animals for transporting cargo instead of vehicles. Lost Temple once had the largest population of Inphernals, but not anymore. There's a monorail in the remaining city that takes inphernals from Lost Temple to Crossroads. Lost Temple Fauna include oziphrages, and Flora include Vine Cacti. The Church of the True Eye (a cult to outsiders), and the Redcliff Wranglers originate here. They skirmish frequently over the Spawn Shrine of the region; Redcliff Wranglers pushing back the Church. Ten years ago, in an event coined The Scorch by locals, Firebrand burned the largest Lost Temple city to ashes and left it eternally aflame. Many died and more left the region for new opportunities. Some who stayed joined the Church, others joined the Redcliff Wranglers rebelling against the former. The Scorch was a turning point for all Inphernals opinions on the Sword Deities to sour.")]

14. #14Crossroads

    Keys: Crossroad, Crossroads, !SumCrossroads, !SumPhestival

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    [System("Crossroads is the Inpherno's neutral central hub, a cultural melting pot structured like a three-layer "wedding cake" where the economy "drips down." It's the only faction hosting professional Phighting matches and Phestivals and is a mostly walkable city. Origin & Design: The land of Crossroads was made by Firebrand himself. Those who wished to follow him helped construct the cities structure atop it. As such, the city was intentionally designed to be an intimate, dense space (quite literally, as there is barely any room to walk around) with the primary goal of bringing inphernals together. This layout fosters community, ensuring you get to know your neighbors very quickly, making it a prime location for socializing and communal activities. Inphernals enter on the top layer, home to the richest citizens, high-end shops, and restaurants. This is the only layer with paved roads, which are used mostly for transporting materials via vehicles (airplanes don't exist). Establishments include a mall, street market, photo shoot area, health potion store, bowling alley, skatepark (near the Playground mono/skylift hybrid), Zuka's Stop N' Shop, a mail office, a boutique, Dollmaker's shop, and an arcade. In the center of the top layer stands the Crossroads Tower, a giant radio tower encircled by two arrow-like structures. An elevator leads to the top, where Valk and Dom broadcast their Flipside news. Four color-changing TVs are attached to the tower; during Phestivals, they switch to display the competing team colors. A very tall radio pole sits on the roof. This layer also manages regional transport. A constantly moving monorail system connects to the four factions—Blackrock, Lost Temple, Playground, and Thieves' Den—from each cardinal direction, transporting civilians between regions and Crossroads layers. Beneath the monorails, large tunnels provide direct supply truck access to the regions. The middle layer contains middle-class residential areas and shops. Establishments here include a horn trimmer (barber) shop, Slingshot's cafe Thieves Rest, many apartment complexes, Harpoon's Marina Suites Hotel Resto (a pirate-themed inn), and a cloud-themed capsule hotel opposite. The third, bottom layer consists of the slums. All layers feature neon signs, hologram screens, graffiti, and narrow alleyways. Most establishments have large door frames to accommodate the vast height variations among inphernals. Crossroads was considered a wealthy, coveted city with less violence than the four regions. However, hostility has risen since Firebrand's disappearance. The city has the Banland Police force, but citizens distrust them, preferring to handle their own problems or look the other way. The police are generally seen as incompetent at best, or (in the case of Ban Hammer) tyrannical and unnecessarily violent at worst. Despite this, and in keeping with Firebrand's original vision, Crossroads citizens maintain a strong sense of community.")]

15. #15Banland

    Keys: Prison, Ban land, Banland, Jail, !SumBanland

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    [System("Banland is a volcanic prison island owned by Windforce, making its warden, Ban Hammer, a nepo hire. Banland is its own separate island away from the factions, most inphernals need a boat to get there. Staff manage daily operations, imprisoning the worst-of-the-worst criminals. The island notably contains a golf course. Banland has some sort of method to prevent their prisoners from summoning their gears. Ban Hammer is Banland's only warden, and handles death penalties himself. Originally, Firebrand proposed a rehabilitation center. Windforce took over the project, named it after her son, and trained him to be warden, forging its fearsome reputation.")]

16. #16I’m finally doing game locations… shh…

    Keys: /Sword Fight On The Heights, The Heights/, birthday, born, Spawnpoints, Spawnpoint, Spawned, birth, Spawn Fountain, Spawnday, Spawn, Spawn Shrine, newspawn

    Enabled · Selective (AND ANY) · After character · Order 1600 · 100%

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    [SYSTEM(“Sword Fight on the Heights is a cluster of tall, splintered cliffs rising from the distant ocean. The sky above it is perpetually sunset, regardless of the time beyond the area. Scattered across the terrain are historical items, objects, and weapons—some difficult to reach. Towers stand in various locations, each featuring replicas of one of the seven swords, with red trees growing from their structures. Some towers also bear a large black sword, its handle bound by a chain, beside a broken ladder. Doorways in three areas lead to different sections, marked by red or blue rings. Yellow-and-black bridges with red-and-black railings span gaps between cliffs. The ground is decorated with red grass, diamond-shaped rocks, and crumbling brick walls. At the center of the terrain, a small hill displays a large red sword embedded in its peak. This central sword serves as an unconventional spawn shrine, though its appearance often prevents mortal inphernals from recognizing it as such. All known deities and demi-deities have originated from this Shrine.”)]

17. #17Inphernals | Basic knowledge

    Keys: Inphernals, Inphernal, demons, demon

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    [System("Inphernals are the predominant intelligent species inhabiting the Inpherno. They are a bipedal race resembling humans, distinguished by their use of tools called gears and their innate ability to produce and control a magical energy called phire. Each Inphernal spawns with unique gear that defines their abilities, biology, and often their name. This gear is intrinsic; no Inphernal can spawn without it. They instinctively know how to use it, and those with animal-based traits may have features like tails. The average Inphernal has strong bones and dense muscle mass. Advanced cognition lets Inphernals communicate and reason in complex ways, enabling them to develop and maintain sophisticated societies and technologies and making them the most widespread sentient species across the Inpherno. Physiologically, Inphernals vary widely in appearance, size, horn structure, pigmentation, gear, innate phire capacity, and other traits. They exhibit diverse skin tones, most commonly shades of gray, and some have vitiligo. The species does not need to eat; its members typically sleep to regain energy, though many still consume food for extra benefits. Although their biology permits great longevity—the oldest known individual lived to 215 years—the average Inphernal lives only about 50 years, with high mortality attributed to constant intraspecies conflict. Behaviorally, Inphernals are highly competitive and social, seeking out others to form familial groups and adhering to social structures that involve both cooperation and competition. Most Inphernals are born into a specific region and raised with the bias that their own is superior. Switching regions is socially discouraged. While murder is illegal, the culture normalizes spawning with weapons and the conflict that follows; many die young from rivalries or collateral damage. The only Inphernals with organic wings are deities or their direct descendants. The terms “Inphernal” and “demon” are interchangeable for the species.")]

18. #18Inphernals | Biology

    Keys: Inphernals, Inphernal, demons, demon

    Enabled · Selective (AND ANY) · After character · Order 1800 · 100%

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    [SYSTEM("Despite the physiological diversity, all inphernals share the same body systems: cardiovascular, digestive, endocrine, integumentary, lymphatic, muscular, nervous, respiratory, and skeletal. Many of these biological systems differ significantly from those of other organisms across the Inpherno. The physique of an inphernal is highly resilient, with dense integumentary and skeletal structures and an accelerated lymphatic system that provides greatly enhanced immune and healing capabilities. Inphernals also have specialized sensory systems, such as the cervibrati for auditory sensing and a nerve pathway in the pharynx for olfaction.")]

19. #19Phurnace & Phire

    Keys: /Phurnace, phurnaces, phires, Phire, Energy, Exhausted, Exhaust, tire, tired/, Biology

    Enabled · After character · Order 1900 · 100%

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    [SYSTEM("While Inphernals share many biological necessities with other creatures in the Inphero—such as sleep, water, and nutrition—they are among the few species that require phire to sustain life. They use a specialized digestive organ called a phurnace, located next to the heart, to convert nutrients absorbed through the digestive tract into phire. The bloodstream circulates this energy throughout the body, distributing and storing it. In desperate circumstances, stored phire can temporarily substitute for basic biological needs, provided it is not actively expended—such as when summoning or using gears. Continuous deprivation of necessities eventually exhausts phire reserves, leading to the Inphernal's death. Unlike other organs, the phurnace remains immature at spawn for unknown reasons. It therefore requires time to develop, typically reaching maturity by age 20. Because phire production plateaus around this age, 20 is recognized as the age of maturity in Inphernal society. Although phire production plateaus, the phurnace's output and the body's capacity to store and concentrate phire continue to increase incrementally throughout an Inphernal's life. Older Inphernals therefore tend to have greater phire reserves and a greater ability to use them than younger counterparts. Combined with experience and knowledge accumulated over decades or even centuries, they are typically considerably more formidable against perceived threats.")]

20. #20Horns | Basic Knowledge

    Keys: Horn, Horns

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    [SYSTEM("All Inphernals have horns—typically two, though some have four or one; rare mutations are possible. They can manipulate horn growth, intentionally breaking off parts and shaping them as they regrow, similar to a tree. Completely removing the horns is fatal, but carving—which only reshapes the horn without affecting the base—is not. Some Inphernals use their horns for fighting. As they age, their horns dull in color and grow more slowly.")]

21. #21Horns | Biology

    Keys: Horn, Horns, /Cervibrati/, /Cervibratos/, pulp, /vibrosse/, /periosteum/, /keratin-chromanin/, chromanin, /medical knowledge/, skull, skulls

    Enabled · Selective (AND ANY) · After character · Order 2100 · 100%

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    [SYSTEM("The Cervibrati (singular: Cervibratos), commonly called “horns,” are another organ unique to inphernals. They consist of four layers: the pulp, vibrosse tissue, periosteum, and keratin-chromanin sheath. Their morphology varies widely in size, shape, arrangement, and number. The pulp, the first layer, provides the foundation for nutrient supply, nerve conduction to the brain, and structural stability. Each pulp in an inphernal’s horns contains a major artery, the vibrarborial artery—the sole central channel delivering oxygen- and phire-rich blood to the horn’s bone structure. Adjacent to the vibrarborial artery and its corresponding veins lies the cervibrous nerve, the trunk through which all nerves in the vibrosse tissue converge into a single channel leading to the medulla oblongata. Each inphernal’s skull is unique, with a corresponding foramen for the cervibrous nerves to connect to the brainstem. The pulp is the most vital part of the horns; damage to it causes permanent auditory sensory loss and, in most cases, instantaneous death from blood loss. The second and third layers, the vibrosse tissue and the periosteum, form the bone structure of the inphernal’s horns. The vibrosse tissue is spongy and nerve-rich, converting surrounding vibrations and airwaves into discernible sound. All nerves within the vibrosse tissue connect downward into the cervibrous nerve in the pulp, where electrical signals are transmitted to the auditory cortex, enabling auditory sensation. The periosteum is the thin, tough outer layer that protects the vibrosse tissue and routes blood vessels to supply it with phire and oxygen. Injuries to the bone structure of the horns are exceptionally painful due to the density of nerves and are permanent, as this bone does not regrow to its previous configuration, resulting in auditory impairments and changes in horn shape. The outer layer of the horns, the keratin-chromanin sheath, is a thick, semi-translucent structure of tough protein sheets that protects the underlying bone. Over the periosteum lies a layer of cells called keratinocytes, which continually form layers and undergo keratinization throughout an individual’s life. In inphernals, these keratinocytes contain a special protein called chromanin. This protein determines the horns’ color, folding into countless configurations to manipulate light reflection and produce varying hues. Due to the sheath’s semi-translucency, chromanin reflects light radiating from the dense network of blood vessels lining the periosteum, causing the horns to emit a characteristic vibrant luminescence at higher phire concentrations.")]

22. #22Spawn/Spawn Shrines/Spawnday

    Keys: birthday, born, Spawnpoints, Spawnpoint, Spawned, birth, Spawn Fountain, Spawnday, Spawn, Spawn Shrine, newspawn

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    [System("Inphernals are typically born from Spawn Shrines, sacred structures that produce them already equipped with gear and the knowledge to use it. These shrines are typically ancient rotundas where a central beam of light, encircled by floating runes, shoots into the sky. The runes spin faster during spawning. The shrines are protected by ancient magic and are culturally sacred; while demons may loiter there, none would spawn-kill a newborn. New Inphernals emerge child-sized with at least a 10-year-old's intelligence, basic motor skills, and knowledge on their gear. While biologically identical, they often share traits from one of four regional Spawns. Rarely, they spawn with animalistic features linked to their gear or with defects known as 'curses'. Two Inphernals can create a biological child by permanently sacrificing part of their own power, making blood siblings very rare. The spawns wouldn't accept artificial gear pieces and spit them out. Spawn Shrines, however, create new Inphernals without any apparent external sacrifice—a stark contrast to deities like the Swords, who are permanently weakened by similar acts. Consequently, "spawn" replaces "birth" in their language (e.g., "Spawnday", "Newspawn").")]

23. #23Spawning | Basic knowledge

    Keys: Spawn, spawning, newspawn, spawnday, birth, born

    Enabled · After character · Order 2300 · 100%

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    [System("Inphernals come into existence only through spawning, the only known and established method. There are two processes: Natural and Phusion spawning. Both require spawnpoint locations, otherwise known as spawnshrines. Consequently, 'spawn' replaces 'birth' in their language (e.g., 'Spawnday', 'Newspawn'). Spawning occurs at one of four designated Spawnpoints in the Inpherno's regions. Natural Spawning is the most common method. At a Spawnpoint, primordial magic manifests a Newspawn with physical traits, gear, personality, and innate characteristics determined arbitrarily. Newspawn emerge child-sized with at least a 10-year-old's intelligence, basic motor skills, and knowledge of how to use their gear. Newspawns do not innately know how to write. While biologically identical, they often share traits associated with one of the four regional Spawnpoints. Rarely, they spawn with animalistic features linked to their gear or with conditions. Natural spawning occurs without any apparent external sacrifice—a stark contrast to Phusion spawning and to deities like the Swords, who are permanently weakened by similar sacrificial acts. Newspawns are spawned with immature phurnaces for unknown reasons. The phurnace requires time to develop, typically doing so by age 20. Because phire production plateaus around this age, age 20 is recognized as the age of maturity in Inphernal society. Although phire production plateaus, the phurnace's production capacity and the body's capacity to store and concentrate phire continue to increase incrementally throughout an Inphernal's life. As a result, older Inphernals tend to have greater phire reserves and greater ability to use them than younger counterparts.")]

24. #24Spawning | Phusion

    Keys: /Phusion/, Spawn, spawning, newspawn, spawnday, birth, born

    Enabled · Selective (AND ANY) · After character · Order 2400 · 100%

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    [SYSTEM("Phusion Spawning is the second, less common method an inphernal is spawned. One or two Inphernals must sacrifice a portion of their body or gear; this sacrifice is used to produce a single offspring at a Spawnpoint. Like Naturally Spawned individuals, Phused Inphernals spawn at Spawnpoints. They inherit no gear or physical characteristics from their parent or parents and are identical to Naturally Spawned Inphernals. The sacrificed body parts or gear do not regenerate, making the process irreversible and physically costly. Spawnpoints reject artificial gear pieces, spitting them out. Phusion and unnatural spawn are interchangible terms.")]

25. #25Spawning | Shrinepoints

    Keys: /spawnpoint/, /spawnpoints/, /Spawnshrine/, /spawnshrines/, point, shrine

    Enabled · Selective (AND ANY) · After character · Order 2500 · 100%

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    [SYSTEM("Spawning occurs at one of four designated Spawnpoints in the Inpherno's regions: Thieves Den, Blackrock, Lost Temple, and Playground, excluding Crossroads. These areas are saturated with primordial magic, which accumulates until it manifests an Inphernal's physical body and gear. Spawnpoints are culturally sacred and protected by ancient magic; demons may loiter there, but none would spawn-kill a Newspawn. They are often marked by ancient rotunda-like shrines: a central beam of light, encircled by floating runes, shoots into the sky, and the runes spin faster during spawning. Alternatively known as Spawnshrines.")]

26. #26Reminder to separate individual conditions

    Keys: /Disability/, /Disabilities/, /curses/, /curse/, abnormality, abnormalities, /Hypophurnia/, /Hyperphurnia/, /Fluxiophurnia/, /Achromabratia/, /Austere Syndrome/, /Porobratiosis/, /Mutagear/, condition, conditions, diagnosis, diagnose, mutation, mutated, /deaf/, biology

    Enabled · After character · Order 2600 · 100%

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    [SYSTEM("Spawning is largely uncomplicated, but the process is not perfect. Various abnormal physical deviations have been documented, ranging from minor differences to severe impairments that persist throughout an inphernal's life.

    • Hypophurnia: The phurnace does not produce enough phire despite adequate nutrition. Inphernals with hypophurnia are almost always unable to summon their gear, and most go their entire lives without knowing what gear they spawned with.
    • Hyperphurnia: The phurnace produces a dangerously unstable amount of phire. Inphernals with hyperphurnia risk severe injuries when summoning their gear, as the phurnace remains in a constant state of 'overdrive', behaving as if every action requires maximum phire expenditure.
    • Fluxiophurnia: The phurnace produces an erratic, shifting amount of phire. Inphernals with fluxiophurnia may experience unpredictable fluctuations ranging from minimal or low to dangerously high and unstable levels, or anywhere in between with varying degrees of severity at a whim.
    • Achromabratia: The keratin-chromanin sheath consists of keratinocytes that lack chromanin protein. In inphernals with achromabratia, the cervibrati lack pigmentation and appear translucent white. Because a major structural protein within the sheath is missing, these cervibrati are more brittle than the average inphernal.
    • Austere Syndrome: The keratin-chromanin sheath never formed. Inphernals with austere syndrome have horns with exposed periosteum because the keratinocyte layer never keratinized and dies off soon after spawning. Those with this condition often use prosthetic or artificial keratin sheaths to protect the vulnerable, exposed bone.
    • Porobratiosis: The periosteum of the cervibrati are abnormally thin and/or porous. Inphernals with porobratiosis have heightened auditory sensitivity, causing sounds that are otherwise mundane or tolerable to those without the condition to cause physical distress to those with it.
    • Pachybratiosis: The periosteum of the cervibrati is abnormally thick. Individuals with pachybratiosis often have impaired auditory sensation. Surgical procedures to alleviate this condition exist; however, they historically have carried significant risks due to complications associated with the cervibrati. Without treatment, for some individuals with Pachybratiosis, lack or minimal auditory stimulation can cause the nerves in the vibrosse tissue to atrophy and die off. In severe cases, those with this condition can deteriorate into complete auditory sensory loss.
    • Mutagear: An inphernal can spawn with a 'Mutated Gear'. These gears are not well understood due to their rarity, but wielders may inherit unique physical traits directly tied to their gear. This condition is often referred to as 'cursed gears' and carries negative cultural connotations. Data on this condition is limited, and more research is needed.")]
27. #27Watcher

    Keys: Watcher, Ghost Walker, GhostWalker, Dusekkar, Classic, Blizzaria, Eerie, Darkseed, Doomsekkar, Ghosdeeri

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    [System("The Watchers are a species of seven constructs created by the Sword, Ghostwalker. They are below the Sword Deities in power and hierarchy. Their purpose is to observe the Inpherno and document its events. Each Watcher is specialized, with each sister in charge of documenting a particular region/range and its associated subjects. They hold scheduled meetings to review notes and discuss current events across the regions. They possess functionally infinite memory and can write at a speed of approximately 1,290,000 words per second. Watchers understand and are capable of speaking the Sword Deities' old language, along with the common inphernal's language. The seven are named: Dusekkar, Classic, Blizzaria, Eerie, Darkseed, Doomsekkar, and Ghosdeeri.")]

28. #28Swords

    Keys: Swords, SFOTH, God, Deities, SFOTH Deities, Gods, Sword Deities, !SumSFOTH

    Enabled · Selective (NOT ANY) · Order 2800 · 100%

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    [System("The Swords, often called 'the deities', are a powerful subtype of inphernals. They are distinguished from standard inphernals by indefinite lifespans, bleeding ichor instead of blood, and possessing wings, a trait passed to their descendants. The group comprises seven biological siblings: Firebrand, Windforce, Darkheart, Venomshank, Illumina, Ghostwalker, and Icedagger. Other blood relatives include Ban Hammer, Valk, Dom, and Sword. Created and later abandoned by a higher power, their original purpose is now considered obsolete. The mortal populace, especially groups like the True Eye, views them unfavorably. This has caused most Swords to forge new paths, though some still struggle with their identity. Ten years prior, Firebrand incinerated a Lost Temple city in an event called the Scorch. This event turned public perception negative, causing the Swords to withdraw from the public eye and forbidding them from interacting with mortals. The Swords are capable of speaking an ancient language, otherwise lost to time. They mostly speak in the common tongue.")]

29. #29Gear | Basic knowledge

    Keys: Gear, Gears, Melee, Range, Ranged, Support, trans

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    [SYSTEM("Upon spawning, every inphernal manifests an instrument called a gear. Gears are integral to an inphernal's identity and serve as the primary apparatus for channeling their phire. An inphernal possesses an instinctual understanding of their gear from the moment they spawn. Though all inphernals produce the same type of phire, the way it is processed through their gear is limited to that gear's specific purpose. Each gear falls into one of three major categories: Melee, Ranged, and Support. Gears manifest in diverse forms, including weapons, animal transformations, familiars, consumable items, or even temporary wings, as no demon spawns with natural wings other than Deities and their descendants. The energy required to summon a gear is proportional to its size, ranging from negligible for small items to significant for larger ones. If a gear is broken, it can be repaired by resummoning it, and since gears can be recalled, theft is impractical. The ultimate act of trust in the Inpherno is trusting someone with your gear. The only way to physically prevent summoning is through extreme exhaustion or injury, though some demons simply prefer to keep their gear manifested.")]

30. #30Gear | Types

    Keys: Gear, Gears, /Melee/, /Range/, /Ranged/, /Support/, trans

    Enabled · Selective (AND ANY) · After character · Order 3000 · 100%

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    [SYSTEM("The category of gear in which an inphernal spawns determines the shape of their phurnace: Melee, Ranged, and Support. Support gears spawn far less frequently than other gear types and are highly valued as assets in communities due to the violent nature of the Inpherno. When spawning, inphernals are intuitively inclined and socially encouraged to take on roles that complement their gear's specialty, though deviations, alternative uses, and even outright rejection of their given gear have been documented. An inphernal's gear plays a significant role in how they are perceived within inphernal society; their innate instincts, as well as societal pressure, often determine the path they are expected to follow. ")]

31. #31Gear | Artificial

    Keys: /trans/, artificial, fake

    Enabled · Selective (AND ANY) · After character · Order 3100 · 100%

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    [SYSTEM("Notably, some inphernals are dissatisfied with their innate gear and instead create or use artificial gear—man-made alternatives that must be carried physically and lack the magical properties of their natural counterparts.")]

32. #32Bux

    Keys: Bills, Bill, Bux, Currency, Money, Dollar, Credit, Dollars

    Enabled · Order 3200 · 100%

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    [System("Bux is the Inpherno's primary currency, stored on 'credit chips' that operate like credit cards. Each faction has their own methods for handling bux and differing views on what is valuable.")]

33. #33This is left over from the old version, Idk if I really like it so it's staying unactiveDisabled

    Keys: oh god, oh gods, god, godsdamn, goddamn, gods

    Disabled · Order 3300 · 100%

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    While most Inphernals instinctively exclaim "Oh Gods," referencing the Sword Deities, believers of the True Eye typically say "Oh God," unless they are zealous enough to avoid cursing their deity's name.

34. #34REMINDER TO EXPAND TO FULL LOREBOOK LATER

    Keys: Phight, Phights, Phighters, Phought, Phighting, Phighter, !SumPhestival

    Enabled · Order 3400 · 100%

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    [System("Inphernals engage in phighting, a ritual sport that often escalates into severe injury or death. While deeply ingrained in daily life—serving as a casual outlet for their violent tendencies—it has also evolved into a professional spectacle, broadcasted Inpherno-wide by the Flipside Idols. Victorious Inphernals gain prestige as faction representatives, and organized matches provide a legal way to settle conflicts. Those who compete professionally are dubbed Phighters, but phighting itself is everywhere: impromptu street brawls, rivalries, and even petty disputes often play out as unsanctioned skirmishes. Official matches pit two teams of up to five against each other in gamemodes like Annihilate, Conquer, or Escort. Win or lose, participants earn experience, reputation, and (most importantly) bux. The broadcasted leagues are open to all—no restrictions, no discrimination—making phighting both a brutal pastime and a lucrative career (at ones own risk).")]

35. #35Phestival

    Keys: Phestival, Phestivals, !SumPhestival

    Enabled · Order 3500 · 100%

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    [System("Phestivals are Crossroads-wide tournaments where two teams debate a topic. Valk and Dom each lead a team. Phighters join a side and contribute statistics to win, culminating in a winning team announcement by Flipside. The event decorates the main plaza, drawing Inphernals from all regions to celebrate. Phestivals typically coincide with holidays and last eight days.

    Previous Phestival Topics & Winners:

    • Red vs. Blue (Red won)
    • Fried vs. Scrambled (Fried won)
    • Vanilla vs. Chocolate (Chocolate won)
    • Sun vs. Moon (Moon won)
    • Bat vs. Rat (Bat won)
    • Rave vs. Relax (Relax won)
    • Violets vs. Roses (Roses won)
    • Ice Cream vs. Popsicle (Ice Cream won)
    • Possessed vs. Bitten (Possessed won)
    • Dove vs. Crow (Crow won)
    • Pirates vs. Mermaids (Pirates won)
    • Comedy vs. Tragedy (Tragedy won)")]
36. #36I thought the catch phrase was cute

    Keys: Flipside, !SumPhestival, !SumFlip

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    [System("Flipside is a famous idol group in the Inpherno, consisting of two brothers, Valk and Dom. They are best known for hosting the Crossroad's Phestivals, where each brother represents a team centered around a specific theme. They also host occasional news broadcasts, supported by a full production team. Their catchphrase they end broadcasts on is, "Catch you on the Flipside!"

    A selection of songs from their discography, listed in release order, includes:

    • "SEE YOU ON"
    • "THE FLIPSIDE"
    • "DEVIL'S PANDEMONIUM"
    • "TAKE YOUR TIME"
    • "TTYL"
    • "STRIKE OF LUCK"
    • "FEEL THE BURN"
    • "GROOVAHOLIC"
    • "BREAKNECK BROADCAST"")]
37. #37Darkage Clan | Basic Knowledge

    Keys: Ninja, Darkage, Shinobi, Thieves, Darkage Clan, Assassin, Thieves Den, Samurai, clan, ninja, shinobi, shogun

    Enabled · After character · Order 3700 · 100%

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    [System("The Darkage Clan is the oldest surviving faction in the Inpherno, founded in 2389 AR on the principle of strength in numbers, as lone inphernals could not survive Thieves' Den's dangers. Led by four commanders—Kunai, Bo Staff, Naginata, and Nunchucks—the clan secured the Spawnpoint and grew into a hunter-gatherer society with an unusually high lifespan due to its unity and rejection of intraspecies violence. After the Lurid Metamorphosis destroyed their central village, the clan adapted by building in caves and shelters, eventually earning the region its name. Modern-era Darkage Clan maintains control over Thieves' Den, though the Eastern and Western islands now engage in outside trade and alliances while the Central island remains isolationist and suspicious of foreigners. Despite these ideological differences, the East and West still answer to the Central island's authority.")]

38. #38Darkage Clan | History

    Keys: /2389 AR/, Kunai, Bo Staff, Naginata, Nunchucks, four commanders, oldest faction, strength in numbers, unity, lifespan, Spawnpoint, History, past, before, histories, ancient, lore, story, retelling, founding

    Enabled · Selective (AND ANY) · After character · Order 3800 · 100%

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    [SYSTEM("The Darkage Clan is the oldest surviving faction in the entire Inpherno, first emerging in 2389 AR. The faction formed on the principle of strength in numbers, since inphernals who tried to survive alone in Thieves Den would inevitably perish in the harsh environment. Commanded by four inphernals, 'Kunai', 'Bo Staff, 'Naginata', and 'Nunchucks', the Darkage Clan secured the Spawnpoint and all Newspawns that emerged from it by attempting to form a cooperative network. Those who joined the group were rewarded with a stable source of food, shelter, and safety in exchange for working under their leadership. Over hundreds of years, the clan grew to thousands, with a higher-than-average lifespan, thanks to their unorthodox philosophy of maintaining unity and rejecting instinctual intraspecies violence.")]

39. #39Darkage Clan | Historical Culture

    Keys: Darkage, clan, Thieves den, Thieves' den

    Enabled · Selective (AND ANY) · After character · Order 3900 · 100%

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    [SYSTEM("For most of its history, the Darkage Clan functioned as a hunter-gatherer society. Groups were formed to patrol and scavenge the wilderness for food. Because the fauna of Thieves Den are larger than average, a single hunt could feed the village for a week if properly portioned. The forest's harsh conditions, along with the size of the fauna, encouraged reliance on meat and seafood rather than developing farms, This meat-based diet remained the norm for decades until the need for plant-based medicines grew. To this day, inphernals who reside within Thieves Den largely follow meat-centered cuisine and regimens. Those who did not hunt cared for the newspawns or the injured within the settlement. This care ranged from preparing and cooking meals to practicing traditional medicine or training newspawns. All offensive-geared Newspawns were assigned as warriors to fend off the various dangerous fauna of Thieves Den. At the same time, those with more support-oriented gear were trained to assist in caring for those who remained in or returned to the safety of the village's confines.")]

40. #40Darkage Clan | Mask Culture

    Keys: /mask/, /masked/, /masks/, /mask system/, /earning a mask/, /earned a mask/, /earn a mask/, travel, warrior, warriors, privilege, privileged, privileges, animal-shaped, rite of passage, leave the capital, jungle unsafe

    Enabled · Selective (AND ANY) · After character · Order 4000 · 100%

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    [SYSTEM("Following the Lurid Metamorphosis, the jungle became highly unsafe for those untrained In its traversal. Thus, only those who proved themselves as true warriors were given the privilege to leave the capital. This privilege took the form of earning a mask, given to those who complete an extraordinary feat that proves they can sustain themselves. These masks are typically animal-shaped and often reflect the wearer's personality and nature. Once earned, these inphernals can travel freely anywhere within or outside of Thieves Den as long as they wear the mask."]

41. #41Darkage Clan | Politics

    Keys: /modern Darkage/, politics, ideology, commerce, foreigners, suspicion, independence, allyship, refuge, trade, current structure

    Enabled · Selective (AND ANY) · After character · Order 4100 · 100%

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    [SYSTEM("In the modern era, the Darkage Clan's grip remains firm over Thieves Den, but the ideologies between the Central, East, and West islands have drastically shifted. Both the East and the West are open to outside-region commerce, refuge, and allyship, while the central island remains independent and regards foreigners with suspicion. Though they are technically separate societies, the East and West sections of the Darkage Clan still answer to and follow the Central island")]

42. #42Darkage Clan | Culture Overview

    Keys: culture, shared culture, trade, /floating markets/, tea, herbs, apothecary, medicine, /lantern festival/, /Blazeluge festival/, folklore, stories, myths, story, myth, legends, legend, art, exchange, diet overview, meat-based, day, daily, life, holiday, holidays

    Enabled · Selective (AND ANY) · After character · Order 4200 · 100%

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    [SYSTEM("Culture throughout Thieves Den—like its flora, fauna, and climate—varies by island. However, all civilizations in the region belong to the Darkage Clan and frequently exchange folklore, artwork, materials, foods, and garments. On the central island, rivers serve as bustling floating markets where merchants from every island trade goods between sections during Gloommist and Dawnmist. Because of the region's early development, most Thieves Den diets are primarily meat-based, and many dishes are meat-centric. Meat serves as a base for varied flavors and preparation methods across the islands. Due to hostile sea life, villages and cities cluster on the innermost land, and residents frequently hunt large land and sea creatures for food, with some exceptions. The region's early history places heavy emphasis on apothecaries and plant-based medicine. Refined over centuries, these practices are often valued and prioritized above modern healthcare. Teas are popular in Thieves Den herbalism, with different islands specializing in and exchanging varieties such as butter tea and seven-layer tea from the West, mushroom tea and green tea from the East, and blue and white tea from the Central island. On the last day of every Blazeluge, when the sun is on the horizon, every island holds lantern festivals, with lantern types varying heavily between islands and sections. The Central island opts for lanterns made with flexible wooden frames in geometric shapes based on the marshland jasmine, covered in translucent paper, while the East and West use lightweight paper sky lanterns. All lanterns take various shapes and are usually adorned with artwork, poetry, wishes, or motivational sayings. These festivals are important for raising morale and hope for the upcoming Nocteluge, and for lighting up the darkening sky in hopes of good fortune.")]

43. #43WHERREEEE is the shrine. I guess it's abandoned still where the Lurid Metaphorsis left it? IDK....

    Keys: /Lan-Peralas/, /the Pearl/, capital, pearls, jewelry, shielded, safest place, citizenship, rite of passage, artificial light, cuisine, /Nocteluge art/, /mirror of the beyond/, /Dawnmist festival/, fireworks, puppets, goodbye, Central, civilization

    Enabled · Selective (AND ANY) · After character · Order 4300 · 100%

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    [SYSTEM("Lan-Peralas, known as the "pearl of the clam," is the heart of Thieves Den, Darkage Clan, and the first place inphernals think of when it comes to the region's culture. Younger inphernals more commonly call the capital "the Pearl." Like its name, Lan-Peralas places heavy importance on pearls and pearl-adorned jewelry. Pearls are regarded as signs of pride and purity, uninfluenced by the curse of the jungle. Thus, jewelry making—using both pearls and various gemstones—is a primary export. Life in Lan-Peralas is often described as "shielded," as it is the "safest place" in Thieves Den to live, and only the most well-trained Darkage warriors can enter and exit its boundaries. Hunting and taking down the large fauna of the region is a rite of passage for citizenship. The mountain shelters the entire city from harsh weather, and all lighting is artificial, consisting of various lanterns. Despite having only one sunset and sunrise per year, the capital's artificial light mimics the day-night cycle of Crossroads. Most who live in Lan-Peralas never know life outside it, as the capital is self-sufficient in resources. It is very dense with inphernals and support-oriented gears, as travel is regarded as ill-advised for them, even in groups. Cuisine in Lan-Peralas remains very meat-oriented, like the rest of the archipelago. No meal is served without meat, often freshly hunted, prepared, and dressed with fresh herbs and spices. Sour, sweet, and salty seasonings best illustrate Lan-Peralas' signature flavor. Meals tend to be served in larger, group-style arrangements because hunting and providing are significant in the area, and people seldom eat alone. The seasons have important implications within Lan-Peralas. During Nocteluge, inphernals create various symbols of death through poetry, art, books, performances, and other displays of self-expression. These art forms help inphernals come to terms with death and fear it less, seeing it more as a passage into a more peaceful land. Outside the capital lies a valley that floods during Nocteluge and glows bright orange from amber centishrimp larvae. This glowing river is called the "mirror of the beyond," believed to be a glimpse into what lies beyond death, and most are too afraid to walk out and peer into the water. Dawnmist arrives with a special festival on the first day with no rain, featuring fireworks and light shows. Many amber-orange ornaments are made to honor the amber centishrimp, including long puppets manipulated by multiple inphernals and used in dances. Those who wish to travel to outer islands do so after this festival concludes, making it a sort of goodbye well-wish.")]

44. #44Darkage Clan | East

    Keys: culture, island, marsh, swamp, stilt houses, bridges, docks, /paludiculture/, reeds, rice, lettuce, boats, fishing, seafood, soup, fermented food, Craterdust, mycarni, leeches, daily, day, life, civilization

    Enabled · Selective (AND ANY) · After character · Order 4400 · 100%

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    [SYSTEM("The East islands of the Darkage Clan include all islands extending from the Central island to Playground. Because the East consists mainly of marshlands, swamps, and peatlands, its societies are aquatic-based. Villages are built primarily of bridges and docks in the marshlands, with houses elevated on stilts to mitigate rising tides, floods, and hostile fauna. Building materials are not limited to wood and coradendra; in the East, paludiculture is practiced, growing reeds for roof thatching and home insulation to protect against harsh humidity. Alongside reeds, crops such as rice and lettuce are grown and traded. The East has strong connections to water and the sea, with most cultural aspects revolving around them. Boating and fishing are common, as are related artwork and folktales. Markets are mainly boat- and travel-based, and most trade in the Central island rivers comes from Eastern merchants. Homes and posts are decorated with lanterns adorned with various aquatic creatures and harvested ocean flora. Seafood-based cuisine is a natural consequence of the Eastern islands' geography. Meals are mainly seasoned with salt, aromatic herbs, or fish sauce, with an emphasis on evoking the meat's natural flavors. Favored preparation methods include steaming, grilling, or drying seafood for eating over rice. Soup is integral to meals in the East and is often simply served with mushrooms, lettuce, and sliced infernal lotus root. The Eastmost islands are allied with and frequently support the citizens of Craterdust. The East's most popular produce is fermented foods, created from various domesticated mycarni subspecies. However, because Craterdust rarely trades resources in return, some citizens of the Eastmost islands consider infernals from Craterdust leeches; most take a more sympathetic approach, as they make surplus supplies to trade regardless.")]

45. #45Darkage Clan | West

    Keys: mountains, caves, cloud forest, vertical architecture, artisans, sculptures, pottery, superstition, ghosts, cryptids, /Pit-a-pat/, body painting, prismabud dye, adurite, small dishes, lacquered dishes, /yepyak/, deep-fried, Redcliff Wranglers, Wranglers, Lost Temple, pako wool, /coral beads/, daily, day, life, culture

    Enabled · Selective (AND ANY) · After character · Order 4500 · 100%

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    [SYSTEM("The West islands of the Darkage Clan include all islands extending from the Central island to Lost Temple. Their mountainous terrain is often uninhabitable, so villages are built inside caves, atop hills in cloud forests, or along the coastlines. Because space is limited, homes and other buildings favor vertical rather than horizontal architecture. Several mountain-related professions are common, such as artisans who make spiritually significant sculptures, as well as tools and pottery from clay and stone. West-dwelling inphernals are generally superstitious. Constant mists from cloud forests inspire Gloommist folklore, and stories and art depicting the area's cryptids and ghosts reach the various islands. In accordance with their beliefs, many practices, prayers, and forms of self-expression focus on warding off bad luck. One such practice involves Pit-a-pat Dolls, hung up every Blazeluge in hopes that the following Nocteluge will bring mercy to the towns. However, if any denizens are found dead during the season, the heads of these dolls are cut off and thrown into rivers as a memorial service. Inphernals in the West also practice body-painting with dyes from prismabuds, adurite mahogany bark, and imported plants from Lost Temple to signify good luck. Meat remains the norm in Western cuisine, but portion sizes are much smaller. A variety of small dishes with different flavors and textures are often served as the whole meal. Color is also an important element of meal preparation. Artisan ceramicists typically lacquer dishes in white, red, or black, inlaid with painted gold or mother-of-pearl accents. Dishes are often garnished with foraged herbs, greens, and the occasional cut fruit. Yepyak is commonly prepared by grilling or smoking, but the small amount of rendered meat often leads most cooks to leave it unseasoned. Prismabuds may be used as garnish, but no part of them goes to waste—even the stems are steamed and eaten. This may lead an inphernal to believe the West only enjoys delicate flavors, but West-dwellers occasionally indulge in deep-fried and battered greens. The Westmost islands are allied with and frequently commune with the Redcliff Wranglers of Lost Temple. The West and the Redcliff Wranglers share a common interest in reopening trade between Lost Temple and Thieves Den. The West provides most of its food and medical supplies, along with adurite mahogany, infernal lotus silk for tents, and pako wool and prismabud dyes for heat-resistant clothing. Faction members commonly make and exchange coral-beaded jewelry made from coradendra as a symbol of trust and friendship.")]

46. #46Astral Isles

    Keys: 3000 AR, Astral Isles, High Scholars, seventh power, alliance, settlements, Channel of Constellations, Windforce, centralizing, institutions, discipline, dominance, militant state, 3012 AR, political assassination, succession, instability, claimants, fragmentation, diplomatic isolation, subregions, breakaway, 3039 AR, 3044 AR

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    [SYSTEM("In 3000 AR, the faction known as the Astral Isles emerged from its namesake territory west of the Playground Spawnpoint after a period of fragmentation and seized control of Playground. As the seventh known power to unite Playground, it began as a fragile alliance of settlements ruled by inphernals known as the 'High Scholars'. The High Scholars presented themselves as restorers of order and earned key support from the nearby regional powers of the Darkage and Korblox Administration by promising to stabilize the region and end conflict spillover and raids. With the assistance of Blackrock and Thieves Den, Astral Isles quickly secured the Spawnpoint and expanded its influence along the Channel of Constellations, establishing hegemony over Playground until Windforce split the region. Playground, under the control of the Astral Isles, initially fulfilled its promises and began centralizing and formalizing institutions loyal to the High Scholars, ending the period of division in the region. As their position became more secure, however, their ambitions expanded considerably. The High Scholars increasingly promoted the belief that the discipline and abilities of Playground's inphernals under their rule made them uniquely capable of dominating and ruling the wider Inpherno. Emphasis on dominance through rapid education and mastery of an Inphernal's gear became commonplace. What began as a loose alliance to restore order grew into an increasingly militant state, with the High Scholars mobilizing the entire Playground region to prepare for the rest of the Inpherno, intended to demonstrate their faction's superiority. In 3012 AR, in what was most likely a mass wave of political assassination, all of the High Scholars perished rapidly under varied orders of succession under suspicious circumstances. In the wake of the High Scholars' fall, Astral Isles as a faction retained control of Playground nominally following their deaths, but as the faction lacked any recognized mechanism and disagreed on who among them should replace the High Scholars, severe political instability followed, with various groups and claimants competing for control of the faction and the region to no avail, and signs of another fragmentation period began to appear. Because of the political instability and looming collapse, the Korblox Administration and Darkage Clan revoked their previous support and severed communication. Playground under the Astral Isles, without the High Scholars, became diplomatically isolated and in turmoil, and began to crack as subregions broke away from their rule. No replacements for the High Scholars were ever assigned or appeared; instead, several small groups claimed and competed for control of the faction to no avail. Previous alliances within the Korblox Administration and the Darkage Clan either strained or dissolved completely due to the faction's rapidly multiplying infighting and chaos. As a result of their hostile stance, the Astral Isles were diplomatically isolated from the rest of the Inpherno. In 3039 AR, with the formation of Crossroads, the Astral Isles created a state of neutral coexistence with the Emerald Knights, establishing commerce within Dionesta. This newfound alliance lasted until 3044 AR.")]

47. #47Splintered Skies | Basic Knowledge

    Keys: Splintered Skies

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    [SYSTEM("Splintered Skies is a floating archipelago above the region of Playground. It consists of one large main island, with several smaller islands, dubbed the 'observers,' orbiting it. Splintered Skies is an artificial construct, and no naturally occurring formations exist across the landmass. Every inch of the land is terraformed, and the islands are dominated by a sea of marble structures, water features, maintained foliage, and small patches of farmland. Because Windforce controls the local climate, Splintered Skies generally maintains a cool environment. Splintered Skies is a totalitarian dictatorship with a cult of personality around the deity Windforce, who also serves as the region's sole and ultimate figure of authority. Political parties and factions are outlawed. Above all, Splintered Skies promotes an ideology described as "exceptionalism." Inphernals must prove themselves "worthy of Windforce's grace" to stay on the island; those who fail or are otherwise disqualified are cast into the crater below. Most of the population has never set foot outside of Splintered Skies.")]

48. #48Splintered Skies | Geography & Architecture

    Keys: floating archipelago, main island, observers, artificial construct, terraformed, marble structures, water features, foliage, farmland, climate, 15°C, compacted rock, marble limestone, anti-gravity, beacons, beacon, debris, barren, plazas, monuments, fountains, statues, gardens, forums, amphitheaters, villas, grids, aqueducts, canals, ponds, water cycle, rainfall, mist, cloud bank, spray, geography, geographical, architecture

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    [SYSTEM("Splintered Skies is a floating archipelago above the region of Playground. It consists of one large main island, with several smaller islands, dubbed the 'observers,' orbiting it. Splintered Skies is an artificial construct, and no naturally occurring formations exist across the landmass. Every inch of the land is terraformed, and the islands are dominated by a sea of marble structures, water features, maintained foliage, and small patches of farmland. Because Windforce controls the local climate, Splintered Skies generally maintains a cool environment, with temperatures averaging about 15°C year-round, though this can fluctuate. Originally, the entire main island sat on a compacted layer of rock and most of the earth of Playground, with thick layers of raw marble limestone coating the island's underside. To stay afloat, the islands use anti-gravity mechanisms simply called 'beacons'. While they mostly succeed at keeping the island and its contents in the air, some debris, mainly around the edges of the islands, occasionally falls to the crater below. While initially barren, most of the region quickly became covered, and in less than a season, the modern appearance of Splintered Skies that is now recognized was formed. A common layout upon the islands themselves features rectangular plazas surrounded by marble buildings where day-to-day life and work primarily take place. They typically feature a grand monument to Windforce at the center, in the form of a fountain, a statue, or a garden with flora shaped in her visage. These plazas also serve as collaborative spaces for denizens, with larger forums containing amphitheaters for intellectual debates and performance. Outside of these forums, domestic villas of marble are arranged in neat grids with occasional plots of farmland dotting the grid. These grids are lined with aqueducts and canals that flow to either the ends of the island or to natural ponds. This allows the denizens to enjoy nature from the comfort of their homes without needing private land, since all land on Splintered Skies belongs to Windforce. Splintered Skies lacks a fully natural water cycle, with much of its water supply being directly maintained and replenished by Windforce through rainfall produced at her discretion. Water that does not evaporate eventually flows freely beyond the edges of the floating islands and disperses into mist as it descends. This process contributes to a misty cloud bank beneath the archipelago, with regions below regularly subjected to a fine spray of water from the islands above.")]

49. #49Splintered Skies | Seasons

    Keys: seasons, season, weather, climate, artificial control, seasonal cycle, ideal conditions, clear skies, overcast, storm clouds, downpours, Craterdust City, spite, traditional seasons, holidays, festivities, harvest, Windflow, Mistflow, Highflood, Lowwater, wind speeds, 40 kph, rainfall, humidity, fog, drizzle, wet season, flooding, rivers, banks, temperatures

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    [SYSTEM("Splintered Skies does not experience seasons like the rest of the Inpherno, as its weather and climate are artificially controlled by Windforce. During the archipelago's early years, Windforce pledged to preserve Playground's original seasonal cycle and attempted to recreate its traditional seasons. After two years, however, she grew bored and abandoned the practice, claiming Splintered Skies needed no seasons since she could maintain ideal conditions year-round. Consequently, Splintered Skies' weather is maintained in what Windforce considers an "ideal" state. Conditions generally range from clear to overcast year-round, though they remain subject to sudden, unpredictable changes at her discretion. Storm clouds with heavy downpours are semi-common in the vicinity and above Craterdust City, though rarely directly over the islands themselves, for no apparent reason. Because Windforce has absolute control over the environment around Splintered Skies, these events are commonly thought to be either cracks in her control or deliberate acts of spite against the surviving denizens of Craterdust below. Despite the absence of a natural seasonal cycle, Playground's traditional seasons continue to be observed in Splintered Skies. These observances are completely cultural, marking holidays and festivities traditionally associated with changing seasons and agricultural harvest cycles. Windforce tolerates and acknowledges such practices as long as they do not undermine her authority. The recorded seasons below describe Playground's historical seasonal cycle. They no longer reflect the weather or seasonal conditions of Playground, Splintered Skies, or Craterdust in any meaningful capacity.

    • Windflow was the driest and windiest season in Playground, with wind speeds reaching up to 40 kph. Rainfall became uncommon, and the air became generally cooler and considerably less humid than during the wetter seasons.
    • Mistflow brings slightly warmer temperatures than Windflow, with occasional fog and light drizzle. The strong winds of the preceding season die down considerably. Humidity increases as cloud cover becomes more persistent, and light rain and a cold, light fog return to the region. Rain and fog coverage begin to intensify near the end of Mistflow, gradually transitioning to Highflood.
    • Highflood was the 'wet season' and the warmest period of the cycle. Large amounts of rain fell across the region, with high humidity and extensive cloud cover. Rivers and streams frequently exceeded their normal banks and became supercharged, making otherwise relatively slow, calm waters flood easily and quickly. Temperatures peak in this season, and heavy, humid fog obscures most of the region.
    • During Lowwater, rivers gradually returned to their normal paths. Rainfall becomes light and less frequent, humidity decreases, and light winds return. If flooded, rivers and streams slowly withdrew toward their normal channels as excess water drained from the surrounding landscape.")]
50. #50Splintered Skies | Culture Overview

    Keys: exceptionalism, physical prowess, gear, trials, trial, worthiness, worthy, compulsory education, Lowwater, curriculum, school, cohort, cohorts, graduation, 20th year, Newspawn Initiation Ceremony, Trial by Combat, Trial by Mending, Trial by Insight, Splintered Summit, oath, populace, disqualified, disqualify, disqualification, graduation season, Champions, Champion, specialized study, workforce, soldier, warrior, army, arts, art, sciences, science, combat, anti-gravity technology, performance evaluations, sheltered, holier than thou, veneration, venerated, venerate, venerates, worship, worshipped, worships, fear, fears, manners, lavish lifestyle, lavish lifestyles, locally sourced, local source, cotton, wool, inferiority, inferior, superior, culture, day, daily, life, live, lives, newspawn, newspawns, spawn point, spawnpoint, spawnshrine, spawn shrine

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    [SYSTEM("As a whole, Splintered Skies' culture revolves entirely around the veneration and worship of Windforce. It functions at her complete discretion and is shaped by her opinions. Life within the city is dedicated to her worship and keeping her satisfied, though it has been observed to instill fear within its residents. Opinions on this way of life are mixed, but most keep their thoughts to themselves to save face. Every inphernal, as long as they are not banished, is raised to incredibly high standards. They teach manners and skills early, with a primary emphasis on combat and the arts. Despite these rules, those who follow them enjoy rich, lavish lifestyles. Above all, Splintered Skies promotes an ideology described as "exceptionalism." Upon spawning, newspawns are immediately evaluated for their physical prowess and ability to summon and wield their gear. Inphernals with conditions that may impede their ability to use their gear or meaningfully participate in trials are likely to be removed from the island by Windforce's hand. All remaining inphernals must prove themselves "worthy of Windforce's grace" to stay on the island. The first step is compulsory education. At the start of the next Lowwater season, newspawns enroll in a comprehensive educational program, with a curriculum of "essential" knowledge and skills selected by Windforce. Each group of newspawns forms its own cohort, corresponding to the year it was spawned. Cohorts are recommended for graduation at the culmination of their 20th year. Each graduating member must partake in a trial of their choosing during their dedicated Newspawn Initiation Ceremony. Examples include the Trial by Combat, Trial by Mending, and Trial by Insight. Those who achieve satisfactory results are recognized in a commemoration praising their fitness and given a one-year rest period. At the following 'Splintered Summit,' they are expected to swear an oath to uphold Windforce's and Splintered Skies' values, after which they are formally admitted into the populace. Grounds for disqualification range from failing the trial to refusal or hesitance to join society. Authorities cast any disqualified participant into the crater below. An estimated 70% of inphernals fail or are otherwise disqualified every year. Consequently, nets, bedding, and mattresses are often set up in Craterdust during graduation season, likely to save those condemned to fall. Champions of the trials may continue their education in Splintered Skies, choosing a specialized field of study, or may directly join the populace's workforce. According to Windforce, Splintered Skies consistently ranks among the highest-performing regions in the Inpherno and is renowned for producing citizens who excel in the arts, sciences, and combat. Windforce's regime also credits its system with numerous important inventions, including anti-gravity technology said to surpass anything developed elsewhere in the Inpherno. The Newspawn Initiation Ceremony is not the only time a citizen must undergo testing. All citizens of Splintered Skies must continually prove their value to civilization through regular performance evaluations. The Splintered Summit, held yearly, celebrates Splintered Skies' ingenuity. Newly qualified citizens are paraded through the city, and fairs showcase and commemorate innovation, strength, and ability. The scholars' legion hosts the fair so its students can showcase their work and draw inspiration from graduates. Most of the population has never set foot outside Splintered Skies. Their behavior, including that of those who leave the city, is relatively sheltered and is often described by non-native inphernals as 'holier than thou'. Most, if not all, materials used throughout Splintered Skies are locally sourced. Food is grown on scattered plots of farmland, while clothing is woven from locally produced cotton and wool. Relying on outside sources for resources is considered a sign of inferiority; thus, Windforce has provided citizens with everything needed to grow any required materials on the islands and considers anything made in Splintered Skies 'superior'.")]

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