Court of The Equivalent
We Bring Balance
The Court of the Equivalent is the Ascendant court of Seres Luminare and holds the greatest military power of any of the courts under Fate. Dedicated to maintain the natural balance of all Worldly planes & construct the systems which allow for it to be upkept, The Equivalent are masters of unity & sapience, a coalition of councils & courts which span countless worlds, the court grooms each into a opus of many species working to grant the Ascension of the whole. The founders of the greatest institutions in existence, The Equivalent are driven by a deep seated dedication to their modus & their Patronage by Luminare.The Many, The Proud
Obsessed with the natural-ordained balance which has been crafted across their worlds by Seres, The Equivalent are just a plural as their worlds, a vast collection of proud races which stand against any who threaten their work with ceaseless self-sacrifice & zeal. Campaignists of the greatest repute, the court is capable of unleashing a tide of conquest few can muster the will to overcome, commanding legions which have spent their eternity in conflict with the greatest threats to Fate & the structures of equivalency. Calling their numbers from the utopia worlds which they construct, The Equivalent have held their domain since their emergence into the Arcane, faltering to none but Fate themself.Obsessive & Masterful
Zealous in their whole, The Equivalent are tied to their patron through Obosses & Iustitiis / iūstitiīs, carrying out her work with a distinct & careful hand. Always searching for the perfect way to affect their magnum opus, the court dedicates the largest part of their assets to experimentation & research of the natural laws of the world, working within the system crafted by Fate since time immemorial. Having such a strong Bond to their patron, The Equivalent work by their combined Willpower, calling great acts of Magic forth on a Worldly scale, bringing their mastery of magic with them even into the most unfated of spheres.Strike Down the Krows
Driven by deep-set obsessions with the natural order, The Equivalent demonize The Court of Shrouds & all they touch. Rivals to the goddess & enemies of balance, The Krows Voraciously consume, centralizing power under their Influence & upsetting the carefully manufactured equivalency which the court works so hard to maintain. Never having posed a major threat, the Ascension of The New Krow has invigorated the courts' rivalry into outright Feud - one which poses an existential threat to both.Your Mysteries Will Be Seen
Empowered by Luminance, the Council of Luminants serves as the greatest force for Insight into The Greater Shroud. Tasked with the Unveiling of the Mysterium surrounding The New Krow's Memories & the secrets of his court, they lead the expeditions which serve in the race to secure informational symmetry against their court's greatest foe.A Methodical War
Even the obsession of The Equivalent is not immune to the pull of Authority, and the slow campaign against The Krows carries a new threat around each corner, seeing the shroud cover more and more worlds with each age. The Voracious nature of their enemy dictates a slow, creeping war that sees even the most willful stolen away by the sway of Influence. Far from the attrition that smaller courts have suffered while under siege, The Court of The Equivalent faces a new challenge to their tenets - challenged by an enemy which will scrape itself to the bone to see its jaws close upon their heart.Structure
The Court of the Equivalent follows a meritocratic structure & caste system, employing a similar system across all their spheres. Each branch finds themselves compelled by an obsession to maintain the order of the whole, compelled by their strong Bonds to Seres Luminare to follow their prescribed path.
The Arch Matron of Balance
Seres Luminare herself, the goddess Luminare sits at the head of The Equivalent, a counterweight of unprecedented order, she maintains the obsession of her court through sheer Willpower. An infallible Campaignist & Matriarch of a thousand species, the Arch Matron is second only to Fate themself - summoning life to countless worlds, grooming the Fruit into Fated over timeless periods. Countless of the Ascendant call their ancestry back to the Arch Matron of The Equivalent, thousands seeking out their Fate through her Patronage. All matters of the The Equivalent serve her through her followers' boundless obsession with her mission.The Adjudication
The Adjudication is a council of The Equivalent effectively named for its role as the ultimate arbiter on all matters of balance. Comprised of no more and no fewer than fifty-three of the Greater Arcana which serve the Arch Matron and one seat which is granted to a representative of the opposition - a member of the arcana selected to represent the interests of those who oppose the Arch Matron. All matters which are not decided by the lower courts, councils & compellations of the mission fall before The Adjudication & are decided by their will.The Council of Luminants
The Council of Luminants serve as the hand of the Arch Matron in all matters of education, investigation & experimentation - compelled by their obsession to uncover & disseminate Memories for the purposes of their court's greater mission, The Council of Luminants are the keepers of public knowledge. Leveraging a great deal of power over Lux / Luminance, the council both leads expeditions into The Veil & works to Unveil the information shrouded in Secrecy throughout existence.The Council of Fruit
The Council of Fruit oversee the matter of maintaining the balance between the sapient species of any Worldly plane & the Flora & Fauna of its spheres. Leveraging their mastery of Iustitiis / iūstitiīs, the Council of Fruit grooms worlds into balanced utopias, each perfected into an opus at peace with the arcane & in equal with their spheres.The Court of Spheres
The Court of Spheres provide the unity required to maintain equity between all the Ascendant spheres of the Worldly planes. Counts & Countesses of the thousands of worlds under their domain, the Greater Arcana of the court sees to it that order is maintained between the gods & forces which comprise the entirety of their Arch Matron's grand scheme. Carrying out the tasks & bearing the will of the Arch Matron, The Court of Spheres sees to it that every piece of the machine she has constructed is in it's preordained place.The Hands of Order
The Hands of Order are Campaignists & Blademasters of the court, carrying out the wars required to maintain balance against all opposition. Bringing to bear the weight of the court which they serve, The Hands are carried by an overwhelming Willpower & Obsession to the cause of their greater mission. Commanders of untold legions & countless Legendary champions of nearly every plane under Fate, The Hands pull the Strands of an army unmatched by any other.The Chamber / The Unitas
The Chamber enact the diplomacy & spread Obsession for the goddess wherever they go, tasked with both maintaining faith in the system among the court & earning the willful service of worlds through their Companionship. The Unitas are charming deities with immense capability for Weaving themselves into even the most hardened of hearts & worlds & often act as Speakers who bring the will of the Arch Matron to root itself deep within those to whom they bring her word.Culture
The Court of The Equivalent are deeply obsessed with the mission of their Patron & cherish infallible faith in her methods. Generosity, to the point of munificence, is common among the most dedicated to the faith, giving away all but what they need & liberally patronizing those who seek to further their Fate. Excess, disloyalty to the cause & lust for Influence or Authority are all deeply despised within the court, and often leads to exile.
Public Agenda
The court actively pushes the interests of Seres Luminare, driven by their Bonds through Obosses & Iustitiis. Furthering the personal perfect identity that their deity strives for, The Equivalent pushes against all things in an attempt to carve Luminare into the perfect Shape:
- No single thing is wasted.
- Opposition & force must be equal.
- All Worldly planes must be in balance with their spheres.
- All things must be at peace with the Arcane.
- All Fated things must achieve sapience.
- All Memories must be made public knowledge - eventually.
- All Strands must lead to the Arch Matron.
- No Premonition granted may cause a lust for Influence or Authority.
Assets
The Court of The Equivalent survives as the greatest arcane court in existence, capable of calling upon the resources of tens of thousands of worlds united to their singular cause to maintain the balance. Rivalled only by Fate themself in terms of amasses The Equivalent are, however, limited by the prescription that they may exploit only that which is necessary.
Demography and Population
The population of the Equivalent are equally divided among all worlds, and families regularly find themselves circulated through all planes in their entire territory as the needs of the whole change. In this way, the balance is always maintained, where those who serve a specific purpose exist in a state of constant change through the ebb & flow of forces internal & external.
Mythology & Lore
The Court of The Equivalent speak of a future where the utopia worlds of their creation span all Fate & their Arch Matron becomes a perfect entity capable of leading all sapient species into Ascension to sit next to Fate. This perfect future can only be obtained if certain needs are met:
- Seres Luminare must be crafted into the perfect entity, capable of weaving her obsession through the heart of any being.
- All Strands must lead back to Seres Luminare.
- The New Krow must be replaced.
- Fate must not be angered.
- The Arcane must be at peace.
- All forces must be in balance.
Worship
Worship to the Arch Matron is given by way of the Ritual of Praise offered to Seres Luminare.
Political Influence & Intrigue
The Court of The Equivalent almost entirely enact their political actions through The Unitas of The Chamber, relying on their Companionship to sow obsession of their faith into the most resistant of Souls. The allure of the perfect future which is offered by way of their Premonitions often serves as a lure that brings others into the arms of the Arch Matron.
Keepers of Order
Type
Court System
Alternative Names
The Equivalent, The Balance, The Luminarii
Training Level
Elite
Veterancy Level
Decorated/Honored
Demonym
Luminarii
Leader
Leader Title
Government System
Meritocracy
Power Structure
Unitary state
Economic System
Gift economy
Currency
The Luminarii conduct their transactions largely through a gift economy which cherishes the Memories created & offered in the act of gift exchange.
Deities
Divines
Neighboring Nations
Notable Members
Rivals in Feud
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