Dark By Default -1 Codex: System Overview

NOTE that this auxiliary chapter is intended to extrapolate and recap the 'Ethereal Paradigm', a system that controls the 3rd realm called 'NÆthervale' and thus, contains 'SPOILERS.

If by far, you want your reading experience smooth and flawless, then you should read the FIRST TWO VOLUMES, before you can read this, clean of doubt. On the other hand, if you're a m.a.s.o.c.h.i.s.tic Nimrod who likes to bend the rules for no reason at all, I'm gonna have to disqualify you...And remember, disqualification means? Right...DEATH!

[IT IS RECOMMENDED FOR YOU TO READ THE PRECEEDING CHAPTERS AND VOLUMES, AND JUST COME HERE IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SYSTEM.[

Furthermore, I would like to remind, that the information inscribed in this chapter is NOT Final. Some things will be added along with the upcoming updates.

-Hermes (The Magistrate's Messenger)

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This chapter contains information in accordance with:

Excursus. The Warfare of Fates

I. Persona Interface (PI)

II. Sentient Contender Count (SCC)

III. Herrschers in Contract

IV. Ethereal Paradigm

V. Monster Cla.s.sification

VI. Relic Cla.s.sification

VII. Divine Hierarchy

VIII. The Four Realms

IX. Synthesized Angels

Excursus ✠ The Warfare of Fates (SPOILER) (Explained on the SEQUELS and as well as on the other preceding chapters)

A Divine Decree for War from the 'Highest Majesty' where deities are mandated to choose a human vessel for their own, which they will call as their 'Herrscher' (A human who will bear their will as a divinity and will be subjected to their overwhelming powers)

It would take place in the Third Realm, 'NÆthervale', where unlike earth, has a surreal system that the deities emblazoned as the "Ethereal Paradigm."

The deity who triumphs in this war will decide the ultimate fate of humanity and the human gets to have a wish of his own accord.

I ✠ PERSONA INTERFACE (PI) (Explained in Chapters 51 and 52)

An interface/platform prebuilt in the Ethereal Paradigm that shows the partic.i.p.ants', Herrschers' and NÆthervalians'; 1] Profile, 2] Re: Characterization Database 3] General Information.

It contains the most basic information that can be kept hidden, depending on the user.

1] PROFILE

Name

Cla.s.sification

Affiliate

Crusade Pa.s.s

Two Kill Counts ( the 'Killed Partic.i.p.ants and 'Killed Herrschers')

2] Re: Characterization Database

Paradigm Name:

Type:

Definition:

Paradigm s.h.i.+ft:

Limit:

Consequence:

Usage Violation:

3] GENERAL INFORMATION

Shows stable updates on Sentient Contender Count, Herrscher Count and showcases announcements from the G.o.ddess Athena.

II ✠ SENTIENT CONTENDER COUNT (Spoiler).....

SCC. A live count, daily accomplished by the magistrates' appointed game master/emcee, G.o.ddess Athena, which pertains to the remaining partic.i.p.ants, alive, well and still striving in the warfare.

Current SCC= 345, 457 - (has been decreased GREATLY)

III ✠ HERRSCHERS IN CONTRACT (HEAVY SPOILERS)...

These listed below are the a.s.sured Herrschers currently on the warfare, confirmed to be alive and well. This list is dynamic and can CHANGE ANYTIME, as the warfare continues and as we meet new characters which have agreed to form an alliance with a Deity, thereby having an 'Insignia' somewhere on their body, a symbol of the contract. If the Herrscher will have an '(x)' mark after their name, it signifies the Herrscher has been ELIMINATED.

1]Name: Jaiden Axcel Cendrillon

Deity: Dea Lacrimosa

2]Name: Celes Reignsworth

Deity: Deus Ex Machina

3]Name: Zen Wolfenschtein

Deity: Midas

4]Name: Alexandra Ludenburgh

Deity: Athena (To be Confirmed)

5]Name: ???

Deity: Ches.h.i.+re Cat

IV ✠ ETHEREAL PARADIGM...

Unlike Earth which incorporates the 'Reality System' where supernatural occurrences are almost all banned, and the connection between a deity and a man is limited, this system is the complete opposite. It is a surreal system currently installed in NÆthervale, a ma.s.sive realm thrice the size of Earth which hosts the eon's Warfare of Fates. It incorporates a virtual-like environment for the contenders' grandeur, where monsters are killed for grinding and experience, Relics of discrepant origin are equipped, where you can create your own faction alongside others with shared-goals... except, their life is at CONSTANT STAKE. (WAS EXPLAINED ON THE FIRST 30 CHAPTERS)

1] CONTENDER'S INTERFACE

Health Points [HP]: Hidden

Magical Points [MP]: Hidden

Stamina [STA]: Hidden

Experience Points [EXP]: Hidden

Level: Hidden

Physical Attributes [PA]: Hidden

Magical Attributes [MA]: Hidden

2] b.e.s.t.i.a.l INTERFACE

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Name:

LVL:

HP:

MP:

Type:

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All are shown, before engagement. After the first damage has been inflicted on the monster, no matter the type, it will again be HIDDEN.

3] ROLES

This solely lies on the liking or the finesse of a contender. If by far he/she wants to have more than 1 role, THEY DEFINITELY CAN. What Is listed below are Ethereal Paradigm's major roles and each contender is NOT limited to just one...

A] Mage

B] Fighter

C] a.s.sa.s.sin

D] Warlock

E] Paladin

F] Fortress

G] Fulcrum

H] Berserker

I] Dual Blade

(Will be Explained thoroughly as the Warfare of Fates continues)

V ✠ MONSTER CLa.s.sIFICATION (By Elemental Attribute)

1] Salamander - Fire

2] Sylaphe - Nature

3] Oried - Wind

4] Undine - Water

5] Siren - Ice

6] Dyrad - Earth

7] Gnome - Ghost

8] Dakini - None-elemental

VI ✠ Relic Cla.s.sification

1] Damage Weapons...

A. Dagger

B, Blade

C. Sword

D. Mace

E. Hammer

F. Greatsword

G. Spear

H. Chain

I. Scythe

J. Archer

K. Scepter

(Each can be customized at will)

2] Defensive weapon/equipment...

A. Armor

B. Greaves (Boot)

C. s.h.i.+eld

D. Headgear

E. Gauntlet

(Each can be customized at will)

3] Relic and Item Tier

A. Prevalent

B. Rare

C. Prototype

D. Mythical

E. Sacred

F. Arcana

(Extrapolated in the next updates)

VII ✠ DIVINE HIERARCHY (In Ascending Order, SPOILER)...

1] Lesser Deities

A. Spirit Deities

B. Quasi-Deities

C. Relic Wardens

D. Mythic Deities

E. Archangels

2] Higher Deities

F. Magistrates

3] Creation Deities

G. Primordial

H. Highest

VIII ✠ The Four Realms

1] Heavenly Realm / Nirvana

2] Earth

3] NÆthervale

4] Tartarus / Gehenna

(There is also the 2nd type of realm. "MINOR REALMS", although it's a bit intricate. It's a realm designed by a deity to fit their own liking. A realm for themselves alone.)

IX ✠ The 12 Synthesized Angels (MAJOR SPOILERS FOR CHAPTER 72)

1] Calypso (Harvest)

2] Hitchc.o.c.k (Glamour)

3] Vale (Valor)

4] Beowulf (Order)

5] D' Artagnan (Fort.i.tude)

6] Daedalus (Amends)

7] Longinus (Temperament)

8] Sartre (Wisdom

9] D' Nostradamus (Insight)

10] Tsukuyomi (Remark)

11] Kurenai (Heal)

12] Bismark (Benediction)