The Veiled Repository

Overview

The Veiled Repository is a clandestine organization within the world of Teralt, dedicated to protecting the profound secret of Teralt's Worldsoul, Andromeda, and the mysterious appearance of the Gaeans on Teralt.
The Veiled Repository was founded with the mission to safeguard the knowledge of Andromeda, the child of Gaea, and the existence of the Gaeans, whose appearances on Teralt invariably bring chaos and change. The secret also includes the existence of the Aethanaeum, an ethereal library containing universal knowledge. Members of the Veiled Repository are sworn to silence, rigorously trained to protect and, if necessary, suppress this knowledge from the world.

The Secret

• Andromeda: Teralt's Worldsoul, known as Andromeda, is a powerful being, the child of Gaea, the mightiest of the Worldsouls.
• Gaeans: The Gaeans, the human children of Gaea, often appear on Teralt due to the existence of the Aethanaeum, and their presence invariably leads to chaos and transformation.
• Aethanaeum: An ethereal library that holds everything known in the universe, its doors mysteriously appear on both Earth and Teralt, allowing individuals to enter and learn.

Structure

The structure of the Veiled Repository revolves around the Keeper and the Custodians:

• Keeper: The primary guardian of the entire secret, elected after the death of the previous Keeper.
• Custodians: The direct subordinates of the Keeper, guardians entrusted with portions of the secret.

Upon the election of a new Keeper, each Custodian must meet individually with the newly elected Keeper and convey their portion of the secret, ensuring continuity and integrity.

Headquarters

The headquarters of the Veiled Repository is hidden, housing vast archives related to Andromeda, the Gaeans, and the Aethanaeum.

Activities

The Repository's activities include preservation, research, surveillance, and intervention to safeguard the secret.

Membership

Membership is selective, with recruits undergoing extensive training and swearing an oath of secrecy.

Controversies and Criticisms

The existence and mission of the Veiled Repository are subjects of debate, with some arguing that withholding such knowledge is undemocratic.

Legacy

The Veiled Repository continues its mission, symbolizing the complex relationship between knowledge, power, and secrecy in Teralt, and stands as a reminder of the lengths some will go to protect their world from perceived threats. The secrets they guard are entwined with the very fabric of Teralt's existence, and the organization's commitment to its mission is as unyielding as the mysteries they protect.

Type

Secret, Brotherhood