✾Highest Ranking: #73 in Adventure: 12/07/17✾
✾Highest Ranking: #514 in Fantasy: 11/30/17✾
After humans nearly went extinct at the end of the thirtieth century - and almost took Earth along with them, they were devastated. Fearful.
Alone.
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This is where I'll be adding terms imperative to the story so that everyone can reference them if they need a refresher. As the story progresses I'll add more terms, but I will also ensure that none of them are spoilers. Feel free to comment any terms you would like to see added!
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Vita: A name bestowed upon Earth after humans almost destroyed it hundreds of years ago.
Quintessence: The fifth element created from a combination of the four natural elements, air, fire, vita, and water. Its color varies, dependent upon the elemental percentages of its host.
Quintessent User: A being who can wield their quintessence as an extension of themselves.
Ephemerals: Those who possess quintessence, but are unable to utilize it.
Light Heathens: Guildsmen belonging to the most powerful majority of Quintessent Users on Vita. Quintessent Users with an affinity for restorative enchantments and defensive charms. Their quintessence favors water and vita.
Nightmares: Guildsmen belonging to the most powerful minority of Quintessent Users on Vita. Quintessent Users cursed with passing down a tainted quintessence that gives life to their worst fears. Their curse is tracked by a series of cracks, that upon reaching their hearts, releases the parasite within them to consume their souls. Their quintessence favors fire and air.
Taints: The personification of a Nightmare's worst fear. They come in every heinous form imaginable.
Quintology: The study of quintessence.
Quintologist: Individuals who utilize science to further their knowledge of quintessence.
Quindroids: Androids crafted to be indistinguishable from humans. They are Ephemerals powered by quintessence and capable of emotion.
Quintessent Engineer:Doctor of quindroids.
Quintosis: A chronic illness caused by one's inability to control their quintessence. The energy rejects its host and seeks escape, injuring its host in the process.
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