Altered Lore

Scribes

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Scribes

Overview

Scribes are the Alterers of the Ordis faction. They practice The Heka, a distinctive alteration style that relies on the evocation of concepts through the written word.

Abilities and Practice

Scribes are able to rewrite the laws of nature, whether temporarily or permanently. To accomplish this, they use Glyphs, which they apply to the world to manipulate it as they see fit.

Philosophical Foundation

For Scribes, words and language contain the very idea of the concept they represent. What they write comes to life because the written word embodies the essence of reality itself. This belief forms the core of their practice of The Heka.

Methods

Scribes work by:

  • Creating and inscribing Glyphs
  • Applying written symbols to objects, locations, or entities
  • Temporarily or permanently altering natural laws
  • Manifesting concepts through the power of writing

Enhancement Through Coalescence

When Scribes connect through Coalescence and The Gestalt network, the pooling of minds allows them to deploy Alteration abilities that a single individual would struggle to implement. This collective application of The Heka amplifies their power to reshape reality through written symbols.

Role in The Sanctum

Within The Sanctum, the labyrinthine library at the top of The Monolith, Scribes serve dual functions:

Recording Knowledge

In the scriptoria, Scribes are tasked with recording new discoveries and recent accounts on paper or parchment, working in almost religious silence. They are responsible for:

  • Documenting new findings
  • Preserving knowledge for future generations
  • Maintaining the vast repository of human understanding
  • Creating permanent records of Asgarthan history and discoveries

Technological Adaptation

Some Scribes work with Kelon-powered presses installed by the Axiom to facilitate their work, though some complain about the hum of these machines disrupting the solemn tranquility of the place. This represents the ongoing tension between traditional methods and technological advancement within the Ordis.

Requirements

To become a Scribe, one must:

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