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Celestial Arcane

10 Divine Rings

Part 2 - Revelation

"Where am I? Who am I?" were the first words of the summoned entity, while the Holy Knights mourned their commander. This invocation possessed both the body and the name of the Archangel, but it had none of his glory and dedication. It was the usurper, summoned without knowing the details, to defend an uncertain future, without the power of Arcane himself. They stared at him, circling around, as one observes a wild beast in a cage. And as the man sought answers from those around him, the wings on his back began to twitch, contract, and then fall to the ground, detaching from the individual who felt a deep anguish. Turning to the sole presence in this grand hall, seeking comfort and explanation, he saw nothing but contempt and regrets.


"My brothers, let's silence our doubts. This is Celestial Arcane. Pay homage to his sacrifice and help him," said Aramis, who had been observing the scene silently.


- Aramis, look for yourself. Whoever he is, he is not one of us. The wings have fallen off him!
- She's right, Aramis. How can we accept his sacrifice if it's just a human replacing him?
- I agree with Alea. This world is heading to its doom, and all for a human?


Under the reprimands of his brothers and sisters, Aramis approached the man and placed his hand on his shoulder:

"I apologize for this situation. I understand your fear. You find yourself in an unknown place surrounded by unknown people. Do you remember anything?"
- I... Who... Where am I...
- Let me explain. You are in the sanctuary of the Holy Knights, in the human city of Asteria. Those you see, and myself, are the armed defenders of humanity. Our goal is to protect humanity and defeat the Demons that assail us.
- The city of Asteria...
- You must have many questions, and we will try to answer them. First, you were summoned through the soul of the Archangel, our commander, so that you could aid our kingdom. His name was Celestial Arcane. We will call you that.
- Summoned? Celestial Arcane?
- Does that name mean anything to you? Aramis wondered.
- No... I have no memory. I don't know who you are, who I am, where I am...
- It doesn't matter. We will take the time it needs. See for yourself in this mirror. You are human. The original wings of Celestial Arcane fell off when you woke up.
- You all have wings. You are great warriors.
- Yes, we are the Holy Knights. My brothers and sisters are at your disposal.
- They are staring at me.
- Understand them. We just witnessed the sacrifice of our commander to summon you. Only he knew the truth about you. We have to trust him, trust you, but it will take time. Do you understand?
- I understand. A stranger stands before you in the body of your commander.
- Maybe this will help you recover your memory. We know nothing about your origins, but there may be answers within you.


As Aramis approached his comrades to ask them to respect the words of the Archangel and support his sacrifice for a nobler cause, he imposed his command and asked everyone to follow his orders, just as they followed Arcane's earlier. While they teased together and raised their swords one above the other as an oath of allegiance, the summoned one started screaming, collapsing to the ground while holding his head and screaming in madness, begging for something to come out of his body and head.


Rushing to his side, the knights tried to lift him and find out what was happening, but a hurricane rose around Arcane, pushing the knights against the marble columns of the hall.


- Aramis! What's happening!
- Hold your positions! Do not attack!
- Elea! What are you doing! Stay in position! Aramis exclaimed under the continuous storm that pounded them.
- If Arcane has invoked Evil, it is our duty to annihilate it!
- Elea! No! We don't know what's happening! We know nothing about him!


Approaching Arcane, Elea raised her sword and prepared to stab him with the tip, but plunged into the gaze of her target, he looked back at her while a light petrified her in place. She was violently thrown back again, and the storm intensified like a tornado in the heart of the sanctuary.


When the storm subsided a few seconds later, a completely different scene played out before the astonished gaze of the knights.


In the heart of the mind, inaudible, the entity addresses the soul that inhabits it:
"So this is it, Celestial? Since you summoned me, it's up to me to accomplish our goal."


Arcane Revelation


Standing before the Holy Knights, fully satisfied with the resurrection, he addressed the assembly with a deep voice and a slow rhythm, punctuated by his deep breaths:

- Holy Knights, my name is Arcane. Please excuse our friend Celestial's ignorance. Archangels cannot remember their past lives.
- You have wings again... Elea exclaimed, kneeling on the ground.
- Of course, Celestial was no longer one of you, so he lost them.
- Celestial? Aren't you Celestial Arcane, our Archangel? Aramis asked, not understanding the situation.
- Celestial Arcane? So that's what he called himself! Ah, that's amusing.
- What does that mean? Daïme asked.
- Wings and an invocation relic. Who are you? Aramis asked, stepping toward the unknown.
- Like Celestial, I am the Archangel Arcane. The realm of the Saints is now under the protection of another Archangel.


The Holy Knights were reassured that a new Archangel could have been summoned, but Aramis worried that this new commander bore the same name as Celestial Arcane, except for possessing an unknown Ring.


In the heart of the mind, inaudible, the entity addresses the souls that inhabits it:
"Thank you, Arcane, for hiding our twinned existence. I had forgotten what transfer amnesia was like. It must have shocked them."
"I didn't do it for you. Taking my name all this time, it was obvious they wouldn't leave me alone if they thought you were still somewhere. And if they believe I am an Archangel, just as you made them believe, they will obey."
"I promised you once that I knew where to find our Rings if you agreed to let me take over. "
"I suppose you failed, Celestial, or else I wouldn't be here."
"Not entirely. The answers to our questions are right here, between these realms. But I joined the camp of the Holy Knights to help me in this quest. Then we were overwhelmed by the constant attacks of the Demons. I couldn't advance in my research anymore. But I never had more than a quarter of your power."
"What do you expect from me exactly? Are you trying to prevent me from accomplishing what I've been sleeping for centuries? "
"No, Arcane, I summoned you because I love the people I protect, but I don't have the strength to protect them any longer. Would you accept to protect them in my place, protect them from the Evil that befalls here? "

Invocation

The 10 Power Rings

"Celestial Arcane, a Holy Knight of the human kingdom, sacrificed himself in the heart of a fallen, war-torn, and miserable world. Are you ready to reclaim what is rightfully yours?

Story Skills
Before the Invocation

How to Prepare?

Who is going to invoke me?

The Saints, the elite knights of humanity, have little hope against the evil hordes of the Demons. Only with the help of an ancient and dangerous invocation are they willing to risk everything to save their world from corruption and evil. The sacrifice of the Celestial Arcane knight will serve as your vessel.

What is Good and Evil?

Only you can choose and define what is Good and Evil. Humans, like Demons, bear their share of responsibilities. It's up to you to evolve in a torn world and discover the realm worth saving, appreciating the repercussions. You can also choose not to save either.

Multiple choices?

Throughout the adventure, you will be able to make decisions that will immediately influence your environment and skills. Broadly, your choices will impact the environment's responsiveness to your presence and the fate of entire civilizations.

Will I become a God?

You will discover the origin of the 10 Divine Rings during the adventure. The more you possess, the more powerful you become. No doubt that even Gods would tremble before your power.

What happens if I keep the corruption?

Repeatedly, you will have the choice to corrupt or purify your Rings. This choice has an impact on the world and your interactions with it, as well as within your skills. The corruption has been defined as such by the Saints, but you alone will choose whether to consider it as such or not.

Can I play as a woman or a man? And what perspective?

It depends on the entity that invokes you. If it's a male Holy Knight, you will be a man. If it's a woman, you will be a woman. This choice is yours at the beginning of the game. To fully grasp the power you acquire, a third-person perspective (Third Person Shooter) seems the most suitable. It also allows for better environmental management.

Destructible environment?

Yes and no. For purely structural reasons, not everything will be destructible, as it could pose problems with narrative logic. However, considering the omnipotence you will acquire, enemy bodies will be dismemberable, materials can break, destroy, even some structures.

Is there RPG equipment?

In addition to the Rings, the player can obtain Artifacts, Rings, Crystals, Bracelets, and Wing upgrades. The use of armor or weapons is not planned at this time. Skill points are also not planned for the moment, but various statistics would allow for the improvement of equipment and skills, similar to Forspoken.

What types of environments will I discover?

Although an open world seems most conducive to the satisfaction and experimentation of an entity with divine powers, it is crucial to respect a logic between opposing forces. The environment will reflect the worlds of humans and demons. These are the realms affected by confrontation choices. However, there will be other species reminiscent of heroic-fantasy lore. There may also be portals to reach places not directly on the same dimensional plane.

Are there bosses?

In terms of lore, both humans and demons can be your enemies in turn or at the same time. The best units of humans are the Holy Knights. Those of demons are the Demon Kings. For many of the Rings, these enemies possess them, granting them powerful abilities and making them difficult to defeat. Abilities that you will acquire. There are also many different types of enemies, reflecting various mythologies.