[ This chapter serves as the World Compendium of Avarn,a brief record of it powers and mysteries. It exists to help readers understand the foundation of the story, the Sangura, and their Bloodlines. Some of the information revealed here may contain mild spoilers for future events, as many of these information will gradually unfold throughout the story itself. Read it as a guide not a prophecy. The deeper you journey into Ashen Blade, the clearer these mysteries will become ]
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● Vis : Vis is the purest form of life energy, the invisible force that flows through every living being in Avarn. It is the breath of the world, the pulse of creation that connects blood, spirit and will.
When a Sangura awakens their Bloodline, their Vis Core ignites, allowing them to consciously manipulate this energy for combat,healing, and evolution.
●The Fundamental Rule :
Everything in Avarn, consumes and releases Vis.
Sangura channel Vis to use Bloodline Aspects, strengthen their bodies and fight Daemons.
Daemons devour Vis to sustain themselves, feeding on corrupted or dying Vis [ Negative Vis ].
● How It Functions.
●Circulation : It flows through special channels called Veinlines, branching through the body like an invisible vascular system.
●Storage : The Vis Core, located near the heart, acts as a reservoir.
●Usage : When. Sangura channels Vis, it enhances their physical attributes or fuels Bloodline powers.
●Depletion : If Vis runs out completely, the user suffers Vis Collapse – paralysis, unconsciousness or even death.
●Combat And Vis Techniques
1. Vis Control : Regulating flow inside the body ( enhancement, agility,power)
2. Vis Projectjon : Releasing Vis externally ( blades,blasts or aura fields)
3. Vis Resonance : Harmonizing with environment,objects or another Sangura's energy for advanced synergy attacks.
● The Sangura :
Sangura are those who have awakened the latent potential within their blood, a dormant power passed down through generations, or born spontaneously within the rarest few.
When a person awakens as a Sangura,their very essence change. Their bodies becomes capable of channeling Vis, the fundamental life energy of Avarn – an invisible current that flows through all living things, from the beating hearts of men to the roots of ancient mountains.
Through Vis, Sangura can manifest abilities tied to their Bloodline Origin : fire that obeys their will, shadows that move like limbs or flesh that hardens like steel.
But awakening comes with burden. The stronger the Bloodline the greater its hunger, for power, control, for survival.
And few can withstand the strain of their own ancestry.
Thus, Sangura are seen as both saviors and disasters, worshipped as heroes,feared as monsters.
● The Bloodlines :
Every Sangura's power stems from their Bloodlines but not all Bloodlines are equal.
Long ago,in the Old Age, there were Five Original Bloodlines – divine in nature, born from the first humans who transcended mortality to seal away the Great Abomination.
When those ancients died, their essence lived on through their descendants. Each Bloodline became the foundation of a Clan, carrying unique traits and powers that define them even now.
Through centuries, diluted branches and new Bloodlines emerged, some inherited, others mutated but the Five Originals remain unrivaled, their heirs standing at the peak of Sangura lineage.
● Hierarchy Of Bloodlines :
Rank :
1. Original Bloodlines
2. Higher Bloodlines
3. Lesser Bloodlines
4. Awakened Bloodlines
5. Artificial Bloodlines
Each Bloodline grants unique gift,called Aspects, which defines a Sangura abilities. One may manipulate flames, another may command shadows but all rely on Vis as their source.
● So What Are Aspects?
Aspects are basically the manifested abilities or powers that comes from a Sangura's Bloodline.
Think of it like this :
Bloodline = Source ( the ancient heritage or genetic potential )
Aspect = Expression ( how that Bloodline powers manifest in reality ).
So in short:
Bloodlines are the inherited divine or ancestral power running in the veins.
Aspects are the unique abilities or powers derived from a specific Bloodline.
● The Samsara Realm.
The Samsara Realm is a mysterious dimension between life and death,known as The Trial Beyond Mortality. When a member of the Vaelis Nightshade Clan dies, their soul does not move on immediately, instead, it is drawn into this realm,where they must face trials crafted from their fears, regrets, and unresolved karma.
Only by conquering these trials can a Nightshade return to the physical world,stronger and more attuned to their Bloodline. Those who fail remain trapped in the Samsara Realm until they succeed or fade into eternal oblivion.
♧ Daemons
Daemons are the corrupted remnants of souls and beast born from the hatred, fear and resentment that seep through the cracks of Avarn reality. They are the children of the Abomination, an ancient being sealed away by the Five Original Bloodlines. Every act of suffering,every drop of blood spilled in anger feeds the Abomination prison and weakens the seal.
Daemons differ in form and intelligence :
● Some are mindless beasts, only drawn to slaughter.
● Others are cunning horrors, capable of mimicry,deception and Corrupted or Negative Vis manipulation.
● The oldest among them,known as Daemon Lords, command an entire legion.
When Daemons are killed,their essence returns to the Abomination, meaning every battle against them is a temporary victory not true annihilation.
● Vis Core
The Vis Core is the spiritual and energetic center of every Sangura, the wellspring where all Vis ( life energy ) is refined, condensed,and circulated through the body.
Think of it as the heart of a Sangura's existence, located at the center of the chest or slightly below the navel depending on Bloodline. It governs not only their strength,but their lifespan,vitality and even emotional stability.
When one awakens their Bloodline, a dormant Vis Seed inside the body ignites and begins to evolve into Vis Core. From that moment onwards,the Sangura's life becomes a process of feeding, strengthening and purifying this core.
● Vis Core Formation Stages
Every Sangura's growth revolves around the evolution of their Vis Core. Each stages changes the appearance and nature of the Core, from a fragile spark to a burning star.
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Vis Seed
Flickering Core
Condensed Core
Radiant Core
Crystalline Core
Ethereal Core
Aether Core
Mythic Core
Zenith Core
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● Corrupted Cores
Exposure to Daemon Essence, Negative Vis or Forbidden Vis practices can twists a Vis Core, transforming it into a Corrupted Core.
Once corrupted, the Sangura begins to lose humanity,their Core bleeds dark mist and Vis becomes parasitic,feeding on life.
Corrupted Sangura are called Fallen,and are hunted mercilessly by the Inquisitor Hall. Even a High Lord cannot be spared if their Core shows corruption, because a single Fallen can birth hundreds of new Daemons if left unchecked.
◇ Common Terminologies
● Vis : The raw energy of life that powers all Sangura abilities. It flows like spiritual blood.
● Bloodline : The inherited divine essence that grants unique Aspects and powers.
● Aspect : The manifested ability or expression of one's Bloodline. Each Sangura has different Aspects.
● Sangura : Individuals who have awakened their Bloodline and can manipulate Vis.
● Bane : A " Death Mark " of the Vaelis Nightshade Clan, gained each time they conquer death.
● Daemon Corruption : The infection of Negative Vis through prolonged contact with Daemonic Essence.
● Inquisitors : Elite Sangura sworn to defend Avarn from Daemons, organized under the Inquisitor Hall.
● Sangura Ranks
All Sangura measure their strength by control of Vis, evolution of the Vis Core and Bloodline Aspects.
There are Nine Core Ranks, each separated by enormous power gaps.
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Initiate
Adept
Exemplar
Ascendant
Virtuoso
Archon
Aether
Mythic
Zenith
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● Daemon Ranks
Daemons also have ranks,mirroring the Sangura,but their growth depends on consumed souls,blood or resentment not training.
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Wretch
Ghoul
Ravager
Reaver
Archfiend
Tyrant
Overlord
Highlord
Daemon Lord / Pillar
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● The Inquisitor Hall
Formed in the aftermath of the First Daemon War, the Inquisitor Hall serves as the world's bulwark against corruption and Daemons. It is both military order and religious sanctuar, a place where Sangura from every land who wants to join are trained, disciplined and judged.
The Hall governs every sanctioned hunts, Vis research ans Bloodline regulation, it is both law and executioner.
■ Inquisitor Hall Ranks
Acolyte
Inquisitor
Adjudicator
Executor
Archon
High Lord
Grand Inquisitor