Coalescence

Overview

Coalescence is the process by which Ordis followers link their minds together through the Glyph tattoo, forming The Gestalt network. It represents the pooling of consciousness that the Ordis readily embrace in exchange for collective benefits.

Function

Through Coalescence, Ordis members can:

• Link their minds to converse telepathically
• See through another’s eyes
• Share perceptions and knowledge
• Transmit emotions to support one another
• Pool their Alteration abilities for enhanced effects

Requirements

Coalescence requires:

• The Ordis Glyph tattoo as an interface
• Voluntary authorization from both parties
• Physical proximity (limited by distance)

Philosophy of Union

The Ordis tends to readily sacrifice individual privacy and autonomy for the many advantages offered by this pooling of consciousness. By linking through Coalescence, followers affirm that:

• Their individuality fades in favor of the collective
• Personal interests will never outweigh those of the organization
• The whole is greater than the sum of its parts

Collective Enhancement

The pooling of minds through Coalescence allows Alterers to deploy Heka abilities that a single individual would struggle to implement. This collective application of power makes the Ordis formidable in their manipulation of reality through written glyphs.

Social Benefits

Through perpetual Coalescence:

• Ordis followers are rarely lonely, remaining connected to others
• Emotions can be transmitted to reassure, support, encourage, or soothe
• Knowledge flows freely among all connected members
• Information exchange reaches unstoppable velocity

The Price of Severance

The deep integration created by Coalescence means that being cut off from The Gestalt constitutes a terrible tear for Ordis members. The disconnection is compounded by an exacerbated sense of longing, making isolation particularly painful for those accustomed to perpetual connection.