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'''Chthonic''', also known as '''Chthonian'''<sup><ref group="note">''Chthonic'' or ''chthonian'' is a word derived from the Greek ''khthon'' (earth) and means 'relating to the underworld; from beneath the earth'.</ref></sup> or the '''White Cloud''', is a strange entity that was first encountered by the [[Beloved Dust]] at [[Contrition's Figure]]. Physically, it resembles a white cloud. | '''Chthonic''', also known as '''Chthonian'''<sup><ref group="note">''Chthonic'' or ''chthonian'' is a word derived from the Greek ''khthon'' (earth) and means 'relating to the underworld; from beneath the earth'.</ref></sup> or the '''White Cloud''', is a strange entity that was first encountered by the [[Beloved Dust]] at [[Contrition's Figure]]. Physically, it resembles a white cloud. According to both Memorious' Library<sup><ref>"Looking To Land," episode description</ref></sup> and the Rapid Evening<sup><ref>"[[The Sound of Strings]],"] 1:13</ref></sup>, Chthonian was first noticed soon after the death of Gumption, which corresponds with Austin's statement, at the time of Gumption's death, that the explosion created "puffy white clouds."<sup><ref>"[[The Last Divine]]", 1:43:25</ref></sup> | ||
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Little is known about the so-called "white cloud" entity, which was first detected in the Mirage minutes within the death of the divine Gumption. Debate about the identity, motives, and origin of the being run throughout the fleet, but early attempts to probe the white cloud have returned conflicting reports—when they return anything at all. Perhaps the only high-value information confirmed about the entity at the time of this entry is that it exists in a state of cross-state quantum entanglement, allowing it to maintain simultaneous presence in both physical space and the digital environment. Empyrean has marked this entity for further high priority study. Experts should report to the Perch in Seance.”
Chthonic, also known as Chthonian[note 1] or the White Cloud, is a strange entity that was first encountered by the Beloved Dust at Contrition's Figure. Physically, it resembles a white cloud. According to both Memorious' Library[1] and the Rapid Evening[2], Chthonian was first noticed soon after the death of Gumption, which corresponds with Austin's statement, at the time of Gumption's death, that the explosion created "puffy white clouds."[3]
Behavior
It appeared to be copying the cells of the inmates at Contrition's Figure into the Mesh city for some reason. While speaking with Tender, it requested that she take it with her; when she accidentally allowed it to do so, it seemed pleased.
It seems able to use the emotions of people in some way.
Instead of talking, it communicates digitally in a conceptual fashion or (when played by Art Martinez-Tebbel) through images.
Origin
In Episode 25, it was revealed that Chthonic was in fact the remnants of the Divine Empyrean, which, in despair at the death of Gumption, left its mechanical body for an existence somewhat more like that of Volition's. Its excerpt ⸢Blooming⸣ worries why the Divine is no longer communicating with her.
Notes
- ↑ Chthonic or chthonian is a word derived from the Greek khthon (earth) and means 'relating to the underworld; from beneath the earth'.
References
- ↑ "Looking To Land," episode description
- ↑ "The Sound of Strings,"] 1:13
- ↑ "The Last Divine", 1:43:25