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'''The Five Afflictions''' are strange, amoral beings which cause destruction on [[Palisade (planet)|Palisade]]. Their precise origin and purpose is unknown. However, they are known to have resided on the planet for thousands of years, long enough to have interacted with the [[New Earth Hegemony]], and later the [[Divine Free States]] and [[Principality of Kesh]]. Each has pawns (minions) of its own, and has a unique negative effect | '''The Five Afflictions''' are strange, amoral beings which cause destruction on [[Palisade (planet)|Palisade]]. Their precise origin and purpose is unknown. However, they are known to have resided on the planet for thousands of years, long enough to have interacted with the [[New Earth Hegemony]], and later the [[Divine Free States]] and [[Principality of Kesh]]. Each has pawns (minions) of its own, and has a unique negative effect. | ||
Their current auto-antonym names appear to come from the Afflictions themselves. Austin stated that Cleave, for example, "has called itself, or people have dreamt the name" Cleave.<ref name=":0">[[PALISADE 03: Today Is a Monday]]</ref> | Their current auto-antonym names appear to come from the Afflictions themselves. Austin stated that Cleave, for example, "has called itself, or people have dreamt the name" Cleave.<ref name=":0">[[PALISADE 03: Today Is a Monday]]</ref> | ||
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== Refrain == | == Refrain == | ||
Also known as '''Yesterday's Reprise''' (by the NEH) or the '''Ghastly Chorus''' (by the ancestors of the Divine Principality). "An abandoned theater which appears as if from nowhere. Upon the stage, a spectral projection of a | Also known as '''Yesterday's Reprise''' (by the NEH) or the '''Ghastly Chorus''' (by the ancestors of the Divine Principality). "An abandoned theater which appears as if from nowhere. Upon the stage, a spectral projection of a person that no one knows."<ref>[[PALISADE 07: The Canvas of Dreams Pt. 2]], dossier</ref> | ||
Refrain is an undead archive of snapshots of the consciousnesses of members of the Divine Fleet from thousands of years ago, prior to its collapse. Inside the theater, electronic ghosts wearing garments from the Divine Fleet mill about. Its effect causes electronics to break and rust over, although Refrain seems to have some control over whether this happens. The spokesperson changes each time, but is never someone that the viewer could have known. In "[[PALISADE 07: The Canvas of Dreams Pt. 2|The Canvas of Dreams Pt. 2]]", the speaker was [[Lattice]]. | |||
Refrain opposes the Principality and the other forces that have tried to conquer Palisade over the millennia, but has not been convinced to support the [[Cause (PALISADE)|Cause]], as they don't think it will succeed.<ref>[[PALISADE 07: The Canvas of Dreams Pt. 2]]</ref> | |||
== Ravel == | == Ravel == | ||
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== Cleave == | == Cleave == | ||
Also known as '''Whetstone's Opposite''' (by the NEH) or the '''Sanguine Hatchet''' (by the ancestors of the Divine Principality). One of Cleave's pawns is seen in "[[PALISADE 01: Into the World Pt. 1|Into the World]]", and is basically "what if a dragon was made of knives".<ref>[[PALISADE 01: Into the World Pt. 1]]</ref> It | Also known as '''Whetstone's Opposite''' (by the NEH) or the '''Sanguine Hatchet''' (by the ancestors of the Divine Principality). One of Cleave's pawns is seen in "[[PALISADE 01: Into the World Pt. 1|Into the World]]", and is basically "what if a dragon was made of knives".<ref>[[PALISADE 01: Into the World Pt. 1]]</ref> It and its minions impede communication using voiced, signed or written language. | ||
Cleave will strike at anyone, regardless of their factional allegiance, and doesn't care much about collateral damage. It is a kaiju, not a savior or heroic figure, though it sometimes interferes with the Principality's aims. | |||
== Oversight == | == Oversight == | ||
Revision as of 14:04, 21 April 2023
The Five Afflictions are strange, amoral beings which cause destruction on Palisade. Their precise origin and purpose is unknown. However, they are known to have resided on the planet for thousands of years, long enough to have interacted with the New Earth Hegemony, and later the Divine Free States and Principality of Kesh. Each has pawns (minions) of its own, and has a unique negative effect.
Their current auto-antonym names appear to come from the Afflictions themselves. Austin stated that Cleave, for example, "has called itself, or people have dreamt the name" Cleave.[1]
Dust
Also known as Pride's Mirror (by the NEH) or the Looking Glass (by the ancestors of the Divine Principality). "What if a mummy could be a mech, shawled and wrapped and deteriorating."[1]
Refrain
Also known as Yesterday's Reprise (by the NEH) or the Ghastly Chorus (by the ancestors of the Divine Principality). "An abandoned theater which appears as if from nowhere. Upon the stage, a spectral projection of a person that no one knows."[2]
Refrain is an undead archive of snapshots of the consciousnesses of members of the Divine Fleet from thousands of years ago, prior to its collapse. Inside the theater, electronic ghosts wearing garments from the Divine Fleet mill about. Its effect causes electronics to break and rust over, although Refrain seems to have some control over whether this happens. The spokesperson changes each time, but is never someone that the viewer could have known. In "The Canvas of Dreams Pt. 2", the speaker was Lattice.
Refrain opposes the Principality and the other forces that have tried to conquer Palisade over the millennia, but has not been convinced to support the Cause, as they don't think it will succeed.[3]
Ravel
Also known as Labyrinth's Thread (by the NEH) or the Hedge Maze (by the ancestors of the Divine Principality). "Looks like a massive, loose brain neuron prowling the hills and valleys".[1]
Cleave
Also known as Whetstone's Opposite (by the NEH) or the Sanguine Hatchet (by the ancestors of the Divine Principality). One of Cleave's pawns is seen in "Into the World", and is basically "what if a dragon was made of knives".[4] It and its minions impede communication using voiced, signed or written language.
Cleave will strike at anyone, regardless of their factional allegiance, and doesn't care much about collateral damage. It is a kaiju, not a savior or heroic figure, though it sometimes interferes with the Principality's aims.
Oversight
Also known as Hell's Facade (by the NEH) or the Empty Garden (by the ancestors of the Divine Principality). "A slowly moving statue whose features are always fluctuating under a stone shroud."[1]