The Order of Blood
Scattered throughout the continent are those who forsake the gifts and power of the soul in favor of pursuing the path of blood. While most magic on Dremora derives from the soul (the great gift from The One), Blood Witches derive their power through the flow and connections of blood; through the power and influence of Primus One, the Being of Blood and the origin of the Sea of Neverending Crimson Red. To uncover the power that lies within blood, one must first abandon their soul and forsake any claim to an afterlife. Instead, those who swear by Blood will travel, upon their passing, to the Sea of Crimson Red: a nebula-like expanse of blood that serves as a peaceful existence within the heart of the blood-bound hive mind. Over time, each individual becomes one with the sea, a collective source of memories, experiences, and knowledge to be shared by all – drifting through every drop of blood.
Where the horizon would be, swirls of red and crimson cosmos take over. Vague shapes composed of blood rise and fall, drift and swim. A constant ebb and flow... unity, peace, serenity... baptized in blood one final time.
Ascension by Blood
Not all are called to join the Order of Blood, but all are welcome to join covens as they desired. Only a few can ascend to divinity by blood. Individuals who have failed to access their soul's potential, but have a drive to uncover alternate means to unlock it are prime candidates to become a Blood Witch. Ascension requires the potential witch to give up their soul, forfeiting all benefits associated with it. In exchange, the power sealed in blood is unlocked via consumation of Primus One's blood. This blood baptism initiates the new witch into the extensive network of witches and sworn.
On Blood Sworn
In ancient history, Blood Witches took a Blood Sworn. Individuals who were prime candidates to become a Blood Sworn were loyal to the Sea of Crimson Red, had some proclivity to magic or martial prowess, and a fiercely strong connection to a Blood Witch. While Blood Witches mastered their unique blood-given skills, crafts, and magic, Blood Sworned honed their abilities for combat, should it ever be needed. Once they pledged, they were sworn to serve and protect their Blood Witch... until their death. This practice has been reinstated with the renewel of the Order.
Current Blood Witches and Blood Sworn
Once, in the distant past, there were over a hundred pairs of Blood Witches and Blood Sworn. Having learned from the mistakes of the past, the core of the Order of Blood – the Pantheon of Blood, one might say – has been restricted in number, despite its potential to continuously branch out into an expansive, all-consuming hive network. The current Pantheon of Blood includes the following Blood Witches and their associated Blood Sworn:
- Ghilani Avhenan (Primus One) – the First Blood Witch, Being of Blood, and Tether to the blood network, served by Lux Briar the 1st and Marethari
- Diviner Two – Blood Witch of divination, prophecy, and fate, served by...
- Savant Three – Blood Witch of skills, ability, and talent, served by...
- Auntie Four – Blood Witch of alchemy, brews, and potions, served by...
- Bella Five – Blood Witch of ink, tattoos, and body art, served by...
- Sister Six – Blood Witch of rituals, recipes, and hoarding, served by Declan the 6th
- Matron Seven – Blood Witch of the anvil, blacksmithing, and the forge, served by...
- Mistress Eight – Blood Witch of binding, sealing, and entrapment, served by Vendetta.
- Nana Nine (Nina Elis) – Blood Witch of enhancement, physical prowess, and improvement, served by Altan (Elis) the 9th
- And so on...
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Religious, Pantheon
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