Essence- The intrinsic, fundamental nature of existence that defines the core aspects of reality. Understanding Essence grants supernatural abilities, and mastery over it determines one's place in the celestial or abyssal hierarchy.
Primary Essences & Their Subcategories
Essence & Subcategories
Life (Metabolism, Reproduction, Nature)
Death (Blood, Soul, Dead)
Space (Three-Dimensionality, Continuum, Curvature)
Time (One-Dimensionality, Irreversibility, Subjectivity)
Combination Essences (Hybrids of Essence & Energy)
Hybrid Essence & Subcategories
Light (Illumination, Sun Energy, Hope)
Darkness (Blackness, Mysteries/Uncertainties, Despair)
Elements/Energy- The raw, manipulable forces present in the world, known by various names (Mana, Aura, Qi). They can be wielded independently or combined with Essence for greater effects.
Basic Elements & Subcategories
Fire (Destruction, Heat, Combustion)
Water (Fluidity, Healing, Ice)
Wind (Movement, Pressure, Sound)
Earth (Stability, Metal, Gravity)
Light (Radiance, Purity, Clarity)
Darkness (Absorption, Deception, Void)
(Note: Light and Darkness can function as both Essence hybrids and standalone Elements.)
Intense Emotions- Overwhelming feelings that shape a being's alignment—either empowering them as Blessed or corrupting them into Demons.
Categories of Corruption (Seven Deadly Sins Framework)
Emotion Category & Subcategories
Desire (Lust, Greed, Gluttony)
Discontentment (Pride, Envy)
Neglect (Sloth, Wrath)
(Note: Intense positive emotions can also exist, reinforcing Blessed abilities.)
Celestial Hierarchy (Order of the Blessed)- A structured ranking of divine beings, ascending in power and authority.
Sentient Being (Any being that is not corrupted by their intense emotions)
Blessed → True Blessed
Angel → True Angel
Archangel → True Archangel
Principalities → True Principalities
Powers → True Powers
Virtues → True Virtues
Dominions → True Dominions
Thrones → True Thrones
Cherubim → True Cherubim
Seraphim → True Seraphim
Celestial Gods
Naming Convention:
"Rank of [Element/Essence] with the Essence of [Subcategory]"
Example: "Powers of Light with the Essence of Hope"
Nobles of the Abyss (Demonic Hierarchy)- A structured ranking of corrupted beings, ascending in power and malevolence.
Demon (Any being that is corrupted by their intense emotions)
Lesser Demon → True Lesser Demon
Greater Demon → True Greater Demon
Demon Lord/Lady → True Demon Lord/Lady
Demon Baron/Baroness → True Demon Baron/Baroness
Demon Viscount/Viscountess → True Demon Viscount/Viscountess
Demon Earl/Countess → True Demon Earl
Demon Marquess/Marchioness → True Demon Marquess/Marchioness
Demon Duke/Duchess → True Demon Duke/Duchess
Demon Prince/Princess → True Prince/Princess
Demon King/Queen → True Demon King/Queen
Abyssal Demon Gods
Naming Convention:
Greater Demon and below: "[Class] of [Specific Sin]"
Example: Barbarian of Wrath
Demon Lord/Lady: "Demon [Rank] of [Sin Category]"
Example: "Demon Lady of Desire"
Baroness and above: "[Rank] of [Specific Sin]"
Example: "Baroness of Lust", "Demon King of Envy"
Mechanics of "True" Transformation
Prerequisite – Must master your current rank's abilities completely.
(e.g., A "Blessed" must fully grasp their Essence before becoming "True Blessed.")
Trials – Undergo a trial (divine ritual, abyssal torment, etc.) to prove worthiness.
Power Shift – "True" isn't just stronger—it's a fundamental change.
Mortal Classifications (Mages & Weapon Users)
Even Blessed and Demons can train in conventional combat or magic, leading to hybrid classifications.
Mages
Elemental Practitioner → Elemental Apprentice → Elemental Scholar → [Element] Adept→ [Element] Master → [Element] Guardian → Conjurer of [Element] → Archmage of [Element] → [Element] Incarnate → Lord of [Element] → God of [Element]
Specializations: Elemental, Essence-based, or hybrid.
Weapon Users
Practitioner → Novice→ Intermediate → Advanced → Expert → Master → Grandmaster → Sage → Ascended → Diety
Styles: Swordsman, Archer, Spearman, etc.
(Note: These are subclasses—a Blessed or Demon can also be an Archmage or Grandmaster Swordsman.)
Corruption & Redemption
Blessed → Demon: Succumbing to intense negative emotions leads to demonic transformation.
Demon → Blessed: Extremely rare; requires purification of corruption and mastery of Essence.