Ash Born

This article is about the Faidh. For more information on the deity, see The Ashen Born.

An Ash Born is a Faidh of Inanis. They are capable of harnessing the Void or any Elemi. They are born with combat prowess, intelligence and sometimes apathy.

Birth of an Ash Born

It is difficult to determine the actual birth rate of an Ash Born, but research conducted by the scholars in Strigea came up with the percentage of 0.000001% in a million due to the low number of the Faidh. Whether the numbers remain or not is dependable, but it puts the leaders in Frantumare at ease as they could attempt to pin point an Ash Born immediately should one is born. It is believed that the birth of an Ash Born is a sign of End Times. As a result, children that displays higher intelligence or combat prowess are immediately separated from their parents whether to conduct experiments on or executed.

What makes an Ash Born?

Not much has been discovered for the past centuries. Parents refused to consent experimentation on their children despite government decree, as the procedure brought deaths upon deaths on infants. It is unknown how can a parent bore an Ash Born, though several theories sprouted to seek the cause and eliminate it before a potential Harbinger of Death emerges. Physically, an Ash Born would appear with ashen white hair and deathly white skin. Their eyes would be red but their irises would vary from any shapes with sharp edges, such as triangles, diamonds or rectangular. Some would possess irises similar to a reptilian, but with an extra iris over it. This trait appeared only on one eye, however, usually on the left. An Ash Born's mental state is difficult to determine. Some may appear to have emotions like happiness and anger. Although there are cases of apathetic children, one cannot determine immediately if they are an Ash Born or a victim of abuse.

Powers and Abilities

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The accounts of an Ash Born's ability is recorded in the Book of Ashes, which is located in Spectre. Much of their abilities are recorded based on observation and countless of experiments conducted by other kingdoms and nations. Hence, it is difficult to determine the true extend of their abilities. The common ability an Ash Born displays is the manipulation of Darkness. This is recorded by a scientist in Kholodno Federation and the Faidh is enlisted as the Chief of Espionage for the nation as they are able to blend into the shadows. In The Holy City of Qadena, rumors circulated of the Sultana being an Ashen Born due to her ability to perform "miracles". If a person is sick, the Sultana's touch will instantly heal them. If an item is missing, it will return to its spot with a wave of her hand. Though she would not admit, it is believed that she has been manipulating Time. To what extend of this power is immeasurable, but it puts a toll on the Sultana due to her being sick most of the time.

Ash Born's Pseudo-Immortality

A glaring ability/flaw an Ash Born possess is their Immortality. They can die of old age but they cannot be killed no matter the method(s). You can reduce an Ash Born into dust and they will return to their previous state as if nothing happened. However, they can still feel pain. This phenomenon is considered Pseudo due to Ash Born CAN die but not permanently.

Alternative Naming

Harbinger of Death

First Holder

The Ashen Born

Current Holders