(A Guide to Understanding the World of Nocturne Protocol)
Nox Aeterna: A sprawling, neon-drenched city where crime, corruption, and the supernatural collide beneath the surface of daily life.
The Watchers: A secretive cult-like organization pulling strings from the shadows, involved in ancient rituals and conspiracies.
Demonic Breach: A rift between the human world and the demon realm, causing strange entities and events to leak into Nox Aeterna.
Succubi/Demons: Supernatural beings that feed on human desires and fears, often blending seduction and horror in their interactions.
The Mask: A cursed artifact that plays a key role in the power balance of the city, connected to past tragedies and hidden truths.
Bastion Protocol: A defensive system enacted by the city's elite forces when supernatural threats cross into dangerous territory.
Artifacts: Items imbued with demonic or mystical power, each with unique and often dangerous effects.
The Cathedral: An ancient structure in the heart of Nox Aeterna, hiding dark secrets and serving as a pivotal location in the plot.
Detective Division 9: Asher Blackwood's former unit, specialized in handling "unusual" cases that the regular police avoid.
Human Corruption: The gradual moral and physical decay caused by repeated contact with demonic forces or forbidden artifacts.
Pleasure Cults: Underground groups that worship demons in exchange for power, often blending erotic rituals with dark magic.
Crimson Serpent: A symbol frequently seen in cult graffiti and stained glass, hinting at an ancient force tied to the city's curse.
City-Level Threat: A classification in Nox Aeterna for supernatural events capable of endangering entire districts or the city at large.
Neon Wards: Protective barriers powered by technology and occult symbols, designed to repel minor demonic forces.
Succubus Incidents: Publicly downplayed cases involving disappearances and strange behavior spikes, suspected to involve demonic activity.
Echoes: Residual supernatural energy left behind after major incidents, sometimes leading to minor creepy phenomena.
G-Strings & Lace (Fan Term): A humorous nickname among readers and citizens for incidents involving succubi or erotic demonic encounters.
Psychological Hellfire: A term used by certain characters to describe the mental breakdown and hallucinations caused by prolonged exposure to the occult.
This field guide will grow as more truths are uncovered in future chapters. Recruits are advised to stay alert, stay sarcastic, and stay alive.