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mistaken_for_monsterThe Knights of the Guiding Hand
A secret society - the Knights of the Guiding Hand are dedicated to a better world. While they have a militant arm, they often rely on third parties or proxies - moreso should these outsiders be tied to some greater destiny - by using the Sidereal Tapestry they search for heroes and aid them in their quests to prevent the threats that endanger the world. The Knights operate out of the Bastion - a fortress deeply entrenched within a mountainous region.
The Sidereal Tapestry
An ancient artifact hidden in the depths of the Bastion. The Sidereal Tapestry has been used by the Knights time and again to avert disasters and protect the world great evils - though there is only so much they can protect. A select group of scholars and prophets would study what secrets the Tapestry held and do their best to reveal what prophecies lay within it. The predictions of the Tapestry have always been flawless and without mistake.
Sergei Solovyov
Volya's Uncle via his mother's side and formerly a member of the OMON - the russian equivalent of Riot Police/SWAT. Sergei now runs a small shop in the hometown and lives a quiet life with his nephew... though he does keep a few things from his younger days in his home - just in case. Despite never having been a parent - he managed to raise his nephew well enough - firmly - but not stifling him.
Volya is essentially the only family Sergei has left. Sergei did his best to try to find out what had happened to his nephew, but his every attempt was met by his old friends and contacts telling him 'Don't ask... I'm sorry but its for your own good.' or some variation thereof. Sergei does his best to occupy himself with his work and prays ferverently that his nephew is safe.
Sir Nathaniel de Sayard
A member of the Knights - the nominal leader of the lesser warriors of their militant arm. He did not achieve his rank because of skill, nor bloodline - but because he truly cared for what happened to the people under his command, as well as non-combatants. His empathy and strong sense of right and wrong gained him the respect and trust of his soldiers.
Nathaniel is severely uncomfortable with the idea of killing a child - even if it is for the greater good. Volya's constant avoidance of fighting have left Nathaniel questioning on if Volya really is a threat.
(SPOILERS)
As time and time again Volya proves himself to not be the threat that they were all warned about by the Tapestry, Nathaniel begins to question the nobility of Zeig's intentions. Moreso as Lilica is merely let off with a chastisement of her performance rather than being severely punished for what was more or less mindraping a young boy. By hook and crook he discovers the true plans that Zeig had crafted - and was soon forced to act as the leader of the knights took Sophia's son hostage and all but dragged Volya away in chains for his eventual execution.
Nathaniel is the one who alerts the heroes to what was to happen. It was he who allowed them passage into the bastion and did his best to keep their path clear. And when it comes to battle within their machines it is he who calls Zeig out for his crimes and schemes.
(END SPOILERS)
Lilica
Lilica was the right hand of a great evil that was slain by a hero guided by the knights. Lost, frightened and confused after her master's fall, she was offered a place among the Knights in an attempt to redeem her. Outwardly she would seem to be a little standoffish, but others believed her to be a success. It was anything but. She was still as dark and evil and violent and seductive as ever, a fact that Zeig knew but refused to tell anyone else, sometimes he needed someone with a lack of morals or the same burning conviction of the Knights... he needed a monster when a man was not necessary and Lilica - Leader of the Black Garden - was all but pleased to be that monster.
Percival
The Knight's greatest warrior. Percival is an honorable warrior - calm, restrained and ever polite. He dislikes having to endanger his allies and often prefers to battle alone. He is loyal to the Guiding Hand to a fault and is its current leader's sworn brother. He often follows without question, keeping his reservations to himself and doing his best to ensure that those hesitant to follow along the path set before them know that it has to be done.
Seraphina
Percival's 'second', Seraphina believes that it is the duty of those who have power to protect those without it. In contrast to Percival, she is fiery warrior who often goes all out right from the start and believes that battles are best ended in a single strike. While Percival follows without question, Seraphina will often voice her opinions on the actions taken by the knights whenever she pleases.
(SPOILERS IN WHITE)
Neither Percival nor Seraphina know of Zeig's ultimate motivations, simply believing that he is dedicated to upholding the duty of the knights. However Seraphina begins to question this more and more as Zeig becomes more and more antagonistic towards the heroes. Both step into line after Volya accidentally renders David comatose and they do not question Zeig any further until partway through the Dirge of Fate finale - in which Zeig finally shows his true colors. Unfortunately - because of Seraphina's constant questioning previously - Zeig had prepared to do away with the pair when necessary planting charges that would utterly brutalize them in their machines. And to make matters worse - the Angelic Guard are all in Zeig's control.
(END SPOILERS)
Zeig
The leader of the knights - recently come into power but well respected. He does what he must for a greater good. With the latest revelation from the Tapestry, it was on his orders that Volya be hunted down to the ends of the Earth to prevent the end of all. He is Percival's sworn brother, and uses this as leverage in order to have the Greatest of the Knights follow more... difficult orders.
As the leader of the knights the Angelic Guard as well as Percival and Seraphina answer only to him - and in addition to that Zeig also has his own Personal Guards - while not on the level of the Angelic Guard, they are far higher above the rest of the knights.
(SPOILERS IN WHITE)
By laying his eyes upon the tapestry, Zeig had removed his presence from the weave. No man can no their future, nor can others carry word to them of it. It was not Volya's defeat that would save the world, but that of Zeig and the beast he planned on creating. By removing himself from the Tapestry - it spoke that Volya would bring about the ruin of the world - but the translation itself was flawed as it never stated why.
The truth is... he would bring its end if he were to fail.
(END SPOILERS)
Aloysius
The Head Prophet of the Knights - Aloysius is the man who finalizes the translations and interpretations of what information has been gleaned from the Tapestry. More than often he is hard-headed and refuses to believe that any other outcome other than what has been destined to happen will occur.
(SPOILERS)
Aloysius knows the truth behind both Zeig and Volya. However the outcome that Zeig proposes to bring suits the old man perfectly. By devastating the world and bringing it to heel there would be no more need to intervene in the matters of others. No more would they have to rely on the actions of third parties - they could simply slay those who pose a threat to their dominion in their beds.
The truest justice is one that can be exacted without interference after all.
(END SPOILERS)
David
A son of one of the Knights... and the person who was formerly Volya's best friend. David had the best of intentions when he led the knights to his friend - despite trying to believe that what he did was the right thing, regret still haunted him. David joined the knights after Volya's first escape - training hard and doing everything he could to help avert the coming end. David is a nervous, regret filled wreck trying to push past self doubt and recriminations in order to do what he believes is right - even if it means having to end the life of a person who may as well have been his brother.
Additionally, with every appearance David makes the Defender he uses seems to become more ornate and bears more and more equipment.
(SPOILERS IN WHITE)
David also happens to be the a part of the real threat that the prophecy was speaking of - after being rendered comatose by Volya on the night of a Lunar Eclipse, David was placed into a machine created by the knights - a semi-sentient machine of immeasurable power and potential. The machine was in fact created in the same manner as Interitus was. Whereas Interitus needed time to grow and was still young, the Lux Diei was fully formed upon creation. Whereas the Interitus was flawed in appearance, the Lux Diei was flawed in 'soul'. It was created with the sole purpose of destroying 'evil'. And with David only barely recovered from his traumatic experience, the Lux Diei could easily slave its pilot to its sole function - of destroying everything it saw as 'evil' at the behest of the only 'pure' human: Zeig.
(END SPOILERS)
A secret society - the Knights of the Guiding Hand are dedicated to a better world. While they have a militant arm, they often rely on third parties or proxies - moreso should these outsiders be tied to some greater destiny - by using the Sidereal Tapestry they search for heroes and aid them in their quests to prevent the threats that endanger the world. The Knights operate out of the Bastion - a fortress deeply entrenched within a mountainous region.
The Sidereal Tapestry
An ancient artifact hidden in the depths of the Bastion. The Sidereal Tapestry has been used by the Knights time and again to avert disasters and protect the world great evils - though there is only so much they can protect. A select group of scholars and prophets would study what secrets the Tapestry held and do their best to reveal what prophecies lay within it. The predictions of the Tapestry have always been flawless and without mistake.
Sergei Solovyov
Volya's Uncle via his mother's side and formerly a member of the OMON - the russian equivalent of Riot Police/SWAT. Sergei now runs a small shop in the hometown and lives a quiet life with his nephew... though he does keep a few things from his younger days in his home - just in case. Despite never having been a parent - he managed to raise his nephew well enough - firmly - but not stifling him.
Volya is essentially the only family Sergei has left. Sergei did his best to try to find out what had happened to his nephew, but his every attempt was met by his old friends and contacts telling him 'Don't ask... I'm sorry but its for your own good.' or some variation thereof. Sergei does his best to occupy himself with his work and prays ferverently that his nephew is safe.
Sir Nathaniel de Sayard
A member of the Knights - the nominal leader of the lesser warriors of their militant arm. He did not achieve his rank because of skill, nor bloodline - but because he truly cared for what happened to the people under his command, as well as non-combatants. His empathy and strong sense of right and wrong gained him the respect and trust of his soldiers.
Nathaniel is severely uncomfortable with the idea of killing a child - even if it is for the greater good. Volya's constant avoidance of fighting have left Nathaniel questioning on if Volya really is a threat.
(SPOILERS)
As time and time again Volya proves himself to not be the threat that they were all warned about by the Tapestry, Nathaniel begins to question the nobility of Zeig's intentions. Moreso as Lilica is merely let off with a chastisement of her performance rather than being severely punished for what was more or less mindraping a young boy. By hook and crook he discovers the true plans that Zeig had crafted - and was soon forced to act as the leader of the knights took Sophia's son hostage and all but dragged Volya away in chains for his eventual execution.
Nathaniel is the one who alerts the heroes to what was to happen. It was he who allowed them passage into the bastion and did his best to keep their path clear. And when it comes to battle within their machines it is he who calls Zeig out for his crimes and schemes.
(END SPOILERS)
Lilica
Lilica was the right hand of a great evil that was slain by a hero guided by the knights. Lost, frightened and confused after her master's fall, she was offered a place among the Knights in an attempt to redeem her. Outwardly she would seem to be a little standoffish, but others believed her to be a success. It was anything but. She was still as dark and evil and violent and seductive as ever, a fact that Zeig knew but refused to tell anyone else, sometimes he needed someone with a lack of morals or the same burning conviction of the Knights... he needed a monster when a man was not necessary and Lilica - Leader of the Black Garden - was all but pleased to be that monster.
Percival
The Knight's greatest warrior. Percival is an honorable warrior - calm, restrained and ever polite. He dislikes having to endanger his allies and often prefers to battle alone. He is loyal to the Guiding Hand to a fault and is its current leader's sworn brother. He often follows without question, keeping his reservations to himself and doing his best to ensure that those hesitant to follow along the path set before them know that it has to be done.
Seraphina
Percival's 'second', Seraphina believes that it is the duty of those who have power to protect those without it. In contrast to Percival, she is fiery warrior who often goes all out right from the start and believes that battles are best ended in a single strike. While Percival follows without question, Seraphina will often voice her opinions on the actions taken by the knights whenever she pleases.
(SPOILERS IN WHITE)
Neither Percival nor Seraphina know of Zeig's ultimate motivations, simply believing that he is dedicated to upholding the duty of the knights. However Seraphina begins to question this more and more as Zeig becomes more and more antagonistic towards the heroes. Both step into line after Volya accidentally renders David comatose and they do not question Zeig any further until partway through the Dirge of Fate finale - in which Zeig finally shows his true colors. Unfortunately - because of Seraphina's constant questioning previously - Zeig had prepared to do away with the pair when necessary planting charges that would utterly brutalize them in their machines. And to make matters worse - the Angelic Guard are all in Zeig's control.
(END SPOILERS)
Zeig
The leader of the knights - recently come into power but well respected. He does what he must for a greater good. With the latest revelation from the Tapestry, it was on his orders that Volya be hunted down to the ends of the Earth to prevent the end of all. He is Percival's sworn brother, and uses this as leverage in order to have the Greatest of the Knights follow more... difficult orders.
As the leader of the knights the Angelic Guard as well as Percival and Seraphina answer only to him - and in addition to that Zeig also has his own Personal Guards - while not on the level of the Angelic Guard, they are far higher above the rest of the knights.
(SPOILERS IN WHITE)
By laying his eyes upon the tapestry, Zeig had removed his presence from the weave. No man can no their future, nor can others carry word to them of it. It was not Volya's defeat that would save the world, but that of Zeig and the beast he planned on creating. By removing himself from the Tapestry - it spoke that Volya would bring about the ruin of the world - but the translation itself was flawed as it never stated why.
The truth is... he would bring its end if he were to fail.
(END SPOILERS)
Aloysius
The Head Prophet of the Knights - Aloysius is the man who finalizes the translations and interpretations of what information has been gleaned from the Tapestry. More than often he is hard-headed and refuses to believe that any other outcome other than what has been destined to happen will occur.
(SPOILERS)
Aloysius knows the truth behind both Zeig and Volya. However the outcome that Zeig proposes to bring suits the old man perfectly. By devastating the world and bringing it to heel there would be no more need to intervene in the matters of others. No more would they have to rely on the actions of third parties - they could simply slay those who pose a threat to their dominion in their beds.
The truest justice is one that can be exacted without interference after all.
(END SPOILERS)
David
A son of one of the Knights... and the person who was formerly Volya's best friend. David had the best of intentions when he led the knights to his friend - despite trying to believe that what he did was the right thing, regret still haunted him. David joined the knights after Volya's first escape - training hard and doing everything he could to help avert the coming end. David is a nervous, regret filled wreck trying to push past self doubt and recriminations in order to do what he believes is right - even if it means having to end the life of a person who may as well have been his brother.
Additionally, with every appearance David makes the Defender he uses seems to become more ornate and bears more and more equipment.
(SPOILERS IN WHITE)
David also happens to be the a part of the real threat that the prophecy was speaking of - after being rendered comatose by Volya on the night of a Lunar Eclipse, David was placed into a machine created by the knights - a semi-sentient machine of immeasurable power and potential. The machine was in fact created in the same manner as Interitus was. Whereas Interitus needed time to grow and was still young, the Lux Diei was fully formed upon creation. Whereas the Interitus was flawed in appearance, the Lux Diei was flawed in 'soul'. It was created with the sole purpose of destroying 'evil'. And with David only barely recovered from his traumatic experience, the Lux Diei could easily slave its pilot to its sole function - of destroying everything it saw as 'evil' at the behest of the only 'pure' human: Zeig.
(END SPOILERS)
