The Waking Earth Lexicon O-R
The Waking Earth Lexicon provides brief definitions of names, doctrines, beings, and metaphysical terms used throughout the Saga. For fuller examinations, follow the links to related Cyclepedia entries. O_________________________________________________________________________________ Oaths—Spiritually binding promises made between souls. Oaths create karmic entanglement and override personal will across lifetimes. They are weaker than Vows or Covenants, but still potent […]
The Waking Earth Lexicon U-Z
The Waking Earth Lexicon provides brief definitions of names, doctrines, beings, and metaphysical terms used throughout the Saga. For fuller examinations, follow the links to related Cyclepedia entries. U_________________________________________________________________________________ Unbound—To reach the end of return. Not through denial, but through profound understanding. Under The Cycle this state marks a soul’s transcendent reintegration: a moment when […]
The Waking Earth Lexicon S-T
The Waking Earth Lexicon provides brief definitions of names, doctrines, beings, and metaphysical terms used throughout the Saga. For fuller examinations, follow the links to related Cyclepedia entries. S__________________________________________________________________________________ Sagely Realms—These realms arise from the refinement of virtue, clarity, and intention. Unlike the Common Realms, they are not formed by delusion but by insight. Entry […]
The Waking Earth Lexicon K-N
The Waking Earth Lexicon provides brief definitions of names, doctrines, beings, and metaphysical terms used throughout the Saga. For fuller examinations, follow the links to related Cyclepedia entries. K_________________________________________________________________________________ Karmic Load—See Weight. Refers specifically to the total density of unresolved karma. Kunoichi—A female shinobi trained in espionage, stealth, and psychological manipulation. Kunoichi specializes in disguise, […]
The Waking Earth Lexicon F-J
The Waking Earth Lexicon provides brief definitions of names, doctrines, beings, and metaphysical terms used throughout the Saga. For fuller examinations, follow the links to related Cyclepedia entries. F__________________________________________________________________________________ Fiend—A being formed when delusion overwhelms the human soul—when reality itself is rejected, rewritten, or consumed by false meaning. Fiends are driven primarily by distorted perception: […]
The Waking Earth Lexicon A–E
The Waking Earth Lexicon provides brief definitions of names, doctrines, beings, and metaphysical terms used throughout the Saga. For fuller examinations, follow the links to related Cyclepedia entries. A_________________________________________________________________________________ Abaddhah—The only soul who moves Unbound. Neither ascended nor fallen, the Abaddhah has severed all karmic bindings without dissolving into formlessness. He retains full memory of […]
Para Vidya 400-02: Lady Wildmere and Animal Current
Core Definition Lady Wildmere is an ancient sovereign of the Animal Current, older than the present structure of the Three Poison Kings. She is not a Poison Queen, nor a claimant to one of the Poison Thrones. Her authority belongs to a deeper layer of the Cycle: the pre-human root of appetite, fear, mating, territory, […]
Para Vidya 400-01: The Poison Kings and Their Role
Core Definition The Poison Kings are sovereigns of karmic distortion. Each rules one of the Three Poisons as it manifests through human and post-human consciousness: greed, hatred and delusion. They are not simple embodiments of their poisons. The Incubus King does not need to appear deluded. The Ghost King does not need to appear crudely […]