General Anxiety
The Shadow of Impending Doom
In the labyrinthine corridors of the Dreamweave, where the walls are woven from the threads of hopes and fears, a shadow stirs. It is not a shadow cast by any light; rather, it is a darkness that devours illumination, a Void that swallows even the faintest glimmer of hope. This is the realm of General Anxiety, the Master of Dread, the highest-ranking officer in the Legion of Nightmares.
He manifests not with a bang, but with a whisper—a soft, insidious murmur that slithers into the minds of dreamers and Dreamweavers alike. His form is nebulous, a swirling vortex of darkness that defies description. Eyes, like twin abysses, appear within the vortex, absorbing all light and hope. Those who meet his gaze feel an overwhelming sense of impending doom, as if the very fabric of their reality is unraveling.
General Anxiety is not one for grand gestures or dramatic confrontations. His power lies in subtlety, in the insidious doubt that creeps into your mind when all seems well, in the nagging thought that awakens you from a peaceful slumber. He weaves Dreamstorms from the threads of these fears, dark tempests that sweep across the Dreamweave, leaving a trail of dread in their wake.
Yet, even in his malevolence, General Anxiety is a paradox. He embodies the chaos and discord that characterize the Legion of Nightmares, often undermining his own schemes through internal strife. But make no mistake, his presence is always felt. Even when he retreats into the shadowy recesses of the Dreamweave, his aura lingers, a palpable cloud of dread that serves as a grim reminder of the delicate balance between dreams and nightmares.
Thus, General Anxiety remains an enigmatic figure, a manifestation of the darker aspects of Consciousness, forever challenging the Dreamweavers and threatening the fragile equilibrium of the Dreamweave.
Physical Description
Special abilities
In the ever-changing landscape of the Dreamweave, where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur, General Anxiety stands as a master manipulator of emotional climates. His abilities are not just special; they are terrifyingly unique, leaving an indelible mark on the minds and souls of those who encounter him.
Emotional Climate Manipulation
General Anxiety possesses the uncanny ability to manipulate the emotional climate of the Dreamweave. With a mere thought, he can instill a sense of impending doom that pervades the realm, affecting both the dreamers and the Dreamweavers. This ability allows him to create Dreamstorms, tempests of dread that unsettle even the most steadfast souls. The storms are not just metaphorical; they manifest as swirling vortexes of darkness, each tendril imbued with paralyzing fear.Dreamstorm Conjuration
A specialized form of Emotional Climate Manipulation, Dreamstorm Conjuration allows General Anxiety to manifest physical storms within the Dreamweave. These storms are not made of rain or wind but are composed of pure dread. They are capable of altering the very fabric of the Dreamweave, leaving areas of emotional desolation in their wake. The storms serve as breeding grounds for Nightmare Beasts, creatures born from the darkest corners of the mind.Aura of Dread
General Anxiety emanates an Aura of Dread that precedes his manifestation. This aura serves as both a warning and a weapon, as it begins to affect the emotional states of those in proximity before he even appears. The aura is so potent that it can cause Dream Residue, lingering feelings of dread that remain even after one has awakened from the Dreamweave.Psychological Warfare
Perhaps the most terrifying of all his abilities is his mastery of psychological warfare. General Anxiety can delve into the minds of dreamers, sowing seeds of doubt, fear, and paranoia. He can amplify existing anxieties, making them insurmountable obstacles in the minds of his victims. This ability is not just confined to the Dreamweave; the scars he leaves are often carried into the waking world, affecting the lives of those he torments.Mental characteristics
Personal history
The origins of General Anxiety are as elusive as the entity itself, a shadowy figure whose very existence defies comprehension. Born from either the collective Consciousness of the multiverse or as a twisted Devil from Avernus, his past is a tapestry of speculation and myth. What is known, however, is that his malevolent influence has been felt across the Dreamweave for as long as the realm's oldest records stretch back.
