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ANIMA DEPRIVED (wip)





Characters:

01. Shenza: The Secluded One



The Secluded One: The nameless wanderer that wakes from their slumber in The Ashen Cloister upon being summoned by the Faceless Ascetics receives the epithet of Shenza, or Bloodless Vessel. As the result of an Anima Shard fused into their body, Shenza holds some sense of self, though the persona they relate to speaks from ages past and is no longer in the flesh.



Shenza's body has inbuilt Soul Cavities, sockets intended for collected souls to connect to the Anima Core. The knowledge hidden in the tomes of the Grimoires of the Fallen is needed to create a Sigil Slab, which acts as a key to process the souls of those defeated by the Anima weapons and cast them as spiritual energy to enhance their weilder's capabilities.



The Secluded One receives their name from being bound to a White Vessel, an inanimate, artificial body used to summon souls from the dead. Though they possess only vague memories, a faded voice from within brings images from past lives. Only the bursting energy of the Anima Shard has brought a spark of life onto Shenza, who will from then strive to recover their true self. While engaged in this journey of self discovery, Shenza will take a shape that relates to the memory of their soul. Which of the twelve paths will they take? Which one holds their true identity?



Items:

01. The Anima (Core and Shards)



The Anima Core is the artificial heart that contains the Anima Shards of the Bloodless Vessels. In other words, it houses the soul that provides Shenza with a sense of self and consciousness, and gain a connection to a past life. That's the power of the Anima. Therefore, its role is vital not only in building its host's individuality, but also in honing their inner strength and skills. Within it, existence shines, faint yet unwavering.



02. Effigies



Effigies are handcrafted representations of classical Havnilian archetypes, thus their variety in shape. They also come in different materials that can be imbued with a myriad of properties. Eyrin from the Dusk People, being the sole bearer of the ancient Elarin tradition, is the only remaining inhabitant of Dustview able to forge these effigies, given the proper materials and tools. However, be aware that only the right wielder can use each of them to their full capacity.



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Marco González - Fantasy Artist