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|image      = Manathary.png
|image      = Manathary.png
|races      = All, barring [[Yanar]] and [[Slizzar]].
|races      = All, barring [[Yanar]] and [[Slizzar]].
|classification = [[Magus]]
|contraction = Manathar Ritual
|contraction = Manathar Ritual
|mortality  = N/A
|mortality  = N/A
|origins    = [[Arken Vessel]]
|origins    = [[Arken Vessel]]
|nicknames = *Demons (Derogatory)
|symptoms = N/A
*Pridelings (Endearing)
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*Confused [[Maraya]] (Emperor)


|distinction =
The Manathar are not a [[Race]] or traditional [[Affliction]] per se, but rather an evolved form of any Race that previously, accepted the Ritual of the Mentor. The first to fulfill the ritual of the Mentor were the [[Kathar]] loyalists of the [[Dread Empire]], who after an intervention from an [[Arken]], saw the need to evolve their people, disillusioned with the place of the Kathar in the world. The Manathar would later expand to the other NelfinRaces, as the ritual was compatible with any Nelfin species, and even to half bloods who chose to accept the philosophy of the Manathar, however in recent times it has expanded even past that, allowing [[Ailor]] and various other Races to be included.
|eye = Gold, black or dark grey sclera.
|hair = Varied based on Legion
|skin =


'''OOC Note It is currently not possible to make new Manathar characters, as they are in the process of being phased out through an IC progression. If you currently have a Manathar character, they can still be played as a Manathar, but new ones cannot be made.'''




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The Manathar are not a [[Race]] per se, but rather an evolved form of any [[Nelfin]] Race that previously, accepted the Ritual of the Mentor. The first to fulfill the ritual of the Mentor were the [[Kathar]] loyalists of the [[Dread Empire]], who after an intervention from an [[Arken]], saw the need to evolve their people, disillusioned with the place of the Kathar in the world. The Manathar would later expand to the other Nelfin Races, as the ritual was compatible with any Nelfin species, and even to half bloods who chose to accept the philosophy of the Manathar, however in recent times it has expanded even past that, allowing [[Ailor]] and various other Races to be included.


==Becoming a Manathar==
==Becoming a Manathar==
Manathar is not a Race that can be played by a new character. Rather, Manathar is an in-roleplay character development that occurs only on a pre-existing character. As of recent times, the Manathar have lost most of their prior connections to the Mentor, and instead exist only by their own guidance, with the Praetor being the only leading figure left. Presently, there is only one known method of conversion with the temple previously used to convert Manathar being no more, being conversion at the direct hands of the Praetor. It is said that unlike in the past, the change is supposedly reversible, no longer being a permanent process to undergo.  
Manathar are created from the powers and influence of the Pride Arken. As of recent times, the Manathar have lost most of their prior connections to the Mentor, and instead exist only by their own guidance, with the Praetor being the only leading figure left, but even it is something that many Manathar ignore. Presently, there is only one known method of conversion with the temple previously used to convert Manathar being no more, being conversion via a nondescript ritual to Pride. It is said that unlike in the past, the change is supposedly reversible, no longer being a permanent process to undergo.
*Any Character can become a Manathar, whether through backstory, or an off-screen ritual.
*Upon becoming Manathar, all [[Abilities]] appropriate for that type of Manathar are instantly learned and activated where applicable.
*Upon becoming Manathar, all [[Abilities]] appropriate for that type of Manathar are instantly learned and activated where applicable.
*Despite being an [[Affliction]], Manatharism cannot be cleansed or cured by normal methods, and can only be removed by the Praetor, or other higher powers, such as Arken.
*Despite being an [[Affliction]], Manatharism cannot be cleansed or cured by normal methods, and can only be removed by the Red Spire, Cleansing, or a Higher Power (such as Arken).
*Manathar lose all racial abilities upon being converted to a Manathar, which are immediately swapped out by the Manathar Legion Abilities, and Base Abilities.
*Manathar lose all racial abilities upon being converted to a Manathar, which are immediately swapped out by the Manathar Legion Abilities, and Base Abilities.
*Manathar can only possess one Legion, which is chosen upon being converted.
*Manathar can only possess one Legion, which is chosen upon being converted.
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Manathar come in a variety of appearances based on their individual legions. Each Legion has its own unique characteristics, however, all possess the traits of horns, a tail, and golden irises with dark grey eye or black whites. Silven Manathar are distinguished by the red limbal ring around their irises, being the only exception to that shared similarity. Upon becoming a Manathar, they innately inherit any prior traits, racial bonuses, or racial caps, however, are capable of accessing a one-time change upon conversion to alter their appearance to whatever they feel suits them most, within the limits of their prior Race. These changes cannot render them unrecognizable and are an irreversible one-time adjustment, including features such as height, sex, hair color, or body shape. Once a Manathar has accessed these changes, they cannot do so again.
Manathar come in a variety of appearances based on their individual legions. Each Legion has its own unique characteristics, however, all possess the traits of horns, a tail, and golden irises with dark grey eye or black whites. Silven Manathar are distinguished by the red limbal ring around their irises, being the only exception to that shared similarity. Upon becoming a Manathar, they innately inherit any prior traits, racial bonuses, or racial caps, however, are capable of accessing a one-time change upon conversion to alter their appearance to whatever they feel suits them most, within the limits of their prior Race. These changes cannot render them unrecognizable and are an irreversible one-time adjustment, including features such as height, sex, hair color, or body shape. Once a Manathar has accessed these changes, they cannot do so again.
   
   
The Manathar additionally gain other changes to their appearances through the effects of their chosen Legion, which once chosen, is permanent.
The Manathar additionally gain other changes to their appearances through the effects of their chosen Legion, which once chosen, is permanent.  
The Manathar additionally gain other changes to their appearances through the effects of their chosen Legion, which once chosen, is permanent.  
===Apostle===
===Apostle===
The Apostle Legion possess the most stereotypically demonic appearance among the Manathar, trademarked by their vibrantly colored skin, ranging from coppers, bronzes, and other warm metallic shades, to crimson red and burnt orange hues. Their horns take on a more ridged appearance, typically more curled and broad in contrast to the Cardinal or Lector, and usually of a tint matching of their skin tone, or colored black at the ends. Their tail can range anywhere from a thinner, more imp-like appearance, or one that’s thicker and stronger in build. The tail can be either fur-tipped or ended with a spaded tip, colored the same as their skin, or transitioning into a black gradient.  
[[File:ManatharA.png|250px|thumb|right|The Apostle Legion skin tone palette.]]
The Apostle Legion are the most archetypally demonic Manathar in appearance, possessing the most vibrant skin tones, ranging from warm metallic shades like bronze and copper, to hues of crimson and burnt orange. Apostle Legion horns are curled and ridged and are more broadly set than the horns of other Legions. Their tails vary in size, and are either spaded or tipped with fur, gradienting into black.  
===Cardinal===
===Cardinal===
The Cardinal Legion, bar some stand-out features, appear the most normal out of the Manathar. Their skin tones usually fall within that of Ailor ranges, appearing anywhere from as pale as a Lesarra, to as dark as a Suvial. Their horns have a far more delicate quality to them in contrast to the Apostle, appearing long and sharp, and smooth in texture, bar for the slight texturing of scales over the surface of the horns. Their tail is similarly thin and wispy, having a simple tipped end, with the same scale texturing of the horns. The skin running down their lower arms also follows a darker gradient, their fingertips ending in a dark, inky black, with naturally sharp nails. Within their locks dwell sentient snakes that coil beneath layers of hair, however, incapable of causing much harm, and are merely there for show. They can be painlessly severed and will grow back over time after removal.  
[[File:ManatharC.png|250px|thumb|right|The Cardinal Legion skin tone palette.]]
The Cardinal Legion are visually the least-affected Legion. Their skin tones range from as pale as Lesarra to as dark as the Suvial; uniquely, the extremities of the Cardinals, such as their hands, are inky black, gradienting back into their normal skin colors. Cardinal horns are typically straight, smooth, and delicate, and their tails are thin and delicate; both of these are textured as if scaled. Uniquely, Cardinal Manathar possess a pair of snakes that sprout from their lower scalp. These snakes are sentient, but cannot cause harm, and can be painlessly removed and will grow back over the course of a week.  
===Lector===
===Lector===
The Lector Legion, with a complexion that resembles a night sky, bears one of the more unique appearances of the Manathar Legions. Their skin ranges anywhere from a vibrant violet, to a deep indigo blue. The style of their horns and tail resemble that of the Cardinal more than it does the Apostle, in that they appear more thin and delicate in shape, however, unlike the Cardinal, it is not uncommon for a Lector to have multiple crown-like sets of horns, in contrast to the other Legions, which tend to only have two.
[[File:ManatharL.png|250px|thumb|right|The Lector Legion skin tone palette.]]
 
The Lector Legion appear more similar to Sihndar, with skin tones that range from deep indigo violet to dark indigo blue. Much like the Apostle Legion, Lector tails vary in size and shape; unlike the Apostles, however, Lector horns are straight and smooth, delicate. The Lector are the single Legion that can bear more than one set of horns, with some bearing crown-like arrays of thin, pointed horns.  
==Summary of Abilities==
All Abilities are listed in detail on the [[Ability List]] Page. Additional rules applied to those Abilities are recorded in the table below. Aesthetics for Abilities may be dictated by the players, as long as the Ability Name is mentioned in the Emote, which is mandatory for Ability use. The following Abilities are what is considered a Racial Ability Set. All Manathar have access to the Base Abilities at all times, and can only access the abilities of their chosen Legion.
====Base Kit====
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center; background-color:#c0c0c0;"
! Ability Name
! Ability Type
! Ability Range
! Ability Description
|-
| style="background-color:#ff6b88;" | Legion Body 1
| Constant Passive
| Self
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Legion Body 1 | The Manathar loses all access to their prior racial kit, and can no longer be afflicted. They are bound to one Legion, which is chosen upon transformation and cannot be altered from thereon. They possess horns which can be altered in size and shape, however, cannot be removed. The Manathar’s skin upon transformation shifts from its usual hue, becoming whatever color fits within their chosen Legion. The Manathar can change their skin color at will, as long as it remains within the palette of their Legion.
 
}}
|-
| style="background-color:#ff6b88;" | Arcane Mastery 1
| Magic Spell
| Emote Distance
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Arcane Mastery 1 | The user is able to control aesthetic Arcane functions, such as letting a broom brush the floor by itself, letting dishes wash themselves, opening curtains with the wave of a hand, lighting candles with the flick of a finger, opening (unlocked) doors with the flick of a wrist and more. None of these functions may be involved in Combat Roleplay, but there is no limit to the amount that may be running at any given time, and there is no cooldown.
}}
|-
| style="background-color:#ff6b88;" | Eye Mutation 1
| Constant Passive
| Self
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Eye Mutation 1 | The eye of the User is changed in some way, either by changing the eye whites, or the iris, or the pupil. Eye Mutation I cannot be hidden or obscured by any Ability or Mutation except by a higher Eye Mutation (2, 3). Color rules are recorded on the Ability itself.
}}
|-
| style="background-color:#ff6b88;" | Afflicted Life 1
| Constant Passive
| Self
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Afflicted Life 1 | From the moment that the Character is affected by the Affliction, their body ceases to age, and their Racial max-age no longer applies. If the Character is cured, they will age to their appropriate age within 2 weeks. If they are re-infected, their body will age backwards to when it was first affected by the Affliction. If the person has already lived past their Racial Max age, they die at the end of the 2 week period instead. For Characters using this Ability older than 150 years in total, a 150 Year Old Special Permission is required.
 
}}
|-
| style="background-color:#ff6b88;" | Body Tail 1
| Constant Passive
| Self
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip:  Body Tail 1 | The user possesses a single prehensile tail which can be used in both Combat Roleplay and to hold items or people. This tail has half the strength of the arm, meaning that all actions derive 50% of the Proficiency Points or the Physical Stat of the user when using the tail.
 
}}
|-
| style="background-color:#ff6b88;" | Body Scripture 1
| Body Alters
| Self
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Body Scripture 1 | Grants the user the ability to manifest a form of Scripture in any quantity anywhere on their body, which appear like tattoos of glowing lines. Color rules are recorded on the Ability itself. The color will never glow enough to produce light in a dark room.
}}
|-
|}
 
====Apostle====
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center; background-color:#c0c0c0;"
! Ability Name
! Ability Type
! Ability Range
! Ability Description
|-
| style="background-color:#ff6b88;" | Body Claws 1
| Body Alters
| Self
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Body Claws 1 | The Character can retract or manifest sharp claws that ignore any type of armor that is not plate-tier, and can tear up even chainmail and cured leather. These claws utilize Unarmed Proficiency for combat, but cannot be used in conjunction with any Melee or Ranged Weapons, and must be fully retracted to wield them.
}}
|-
| style="background-color:#ff6b88;" | Armor Flux 1
| Trigger Passive
| Self
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Armor Flux 1 | The user has a constant proportional Armor effect. This proportional armor inverts the amount of armor worn by the individual and optimizes mobility and agility. Simpler put, the less armor the user is wearing, the stronger their skin and body becomes. Wearing only a set of pants and shirt is the equivalent of their skin being as strong as Plate Armor, where-as wearing a set of actual Plate-armor causes the body to be as strong as if they were only wearing a set of pants and shirt (though they are of course still wearing armor). The protection effect is only skin deep, and blunt force trauma still translates like normal, as well as Artifacts of any make.
}}
|-
| style="background-color:#ff6b88;" | Magic Sight 1
| Toggle Passive
| Self
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip:  Magic Sight 1 | The user is able to activate this Ability, causing their eyes to glow an intense solid color. While active, the user is Immune to any Ability or Mundane based Darkness or Blindness. They can even see through blindfolds and Ability-created substances covering their eyes, and if any of these effects was applied before the Ability was Toggled on, the effects are removed. This Ability has no Cooldown and can be Toggled on and off as many times as the user pleases.
}}
|-
| style="background-color:#ff6b88;" | Super Self 1
| Constant Passive
| Self
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Super Self 1 | Upon being physically harmed by any Mundane Attack or Ability, or upon hitting another person with any of these, the Character triggers a battle-state. When battle-state is activated, anyone within 2 blocks of the person is knocked over, while the person’s appearance may change with a wide variety of non-identity altering aesthetics including but not limited to: steaming skin, flaming eyes, electrified hair, increased vascularity, darkening of the eyes and sockets, shreddings skin, colored glow, and other visuals of rage and battle. While Super Self is active, the Character gains +5 Physical Stat.
}}
|-
| style="background-color:#ff6b88;" | Super Self 4
| Constant Passive
| Self
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Super Self 4 | The Character is immune to any Alchemy, Mundane Techniques or Abilities that would cause a loss or gain, change, exchange or transferral of Proficiency Points or Physical Stat, both positively and negatively.
}}
|}
====Cardinal====
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center; background-color:#c0c0c0;"
! Ability Name
! Ability Type
! Ability Range
! Ability Description
|-
| style="background-color:#ff6b88;" | Omniaware 1
| Constant Passive
| Self
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Omniaware 1 | The user cannot be taken by surprise from behind, below, the sides, above or from far away. If any (Mundane) attack or harming Ability is used on them, a sixth sense will trigger making them aware of an attack that would otherwise take them by surprise. This does not grant additional dodging or avoiding mechanisms or guarantees, so standard Combat Roleplay Logic must still apply to dictate whether or not the user would be able to fairly block or avoid an incoming attack. This Ability purely gives the knowledge of such an incoming attack.
}}
|-
| style="background-color:#ff6b88;" | Mind Wall 1
| Toggle Passive
| Self
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Mind Wall 1 | The Character has Target Illusion immunity, and can perceive that a Target Illusion is being used on them. They may turn on or off this Illusion at will from their perception.
}}
|-
| style="background-color:#ff6b88;" | Mind Wall 2
| Toggle Passive
| Self
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Mind Wall 2 | The Character has Control Power immunity (except Exorcism 1 & 2, and Peace Reign 1), and can perceive that a Control Power is being used on them. They may turn on or off this Control Power at will from their mind.
}}
|-
| style="background-color:#ff6b88;" | Battle Sense 1
| Control Power
| Emote Distance
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip:  Battle Sense 1 | The user may activate this Control Power on anyone in range, attaching to them like a Mobile Channel. While it is maintained, the user may choose one of the target’s Melee Combat Proficiencies and increase it by +5 Proficiency Points that may break the Cap for Proficiency. The user may only move at walking speed, must have the target within viewing distance, and the user may also not be attacked themselves. Knocking over or otherwise removing the focus from the user on the target cancels the effect. Additionally, the user gains the Constant Passive Omniaware 1 while this Ability remains active. While Battle Sense 1 is active, the user may not use other Abilities.
}}
|-
| style="background-color:#ff6b88;" | Power Curse 3
| Target Curse
| Emote Distance
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Power Curse 3  | The user can cast Power Curse 3 once per hour on a single individual. When affected, the Target’s left or right arm (depending on the choice of the user) becomes constricted by some form of constraint. This constraint lasts for 30 seconds, and completely disables the use of that limb for the duration as it remains rigid and unmoveable. After the 30 seconds are over, the limb is usable again and the constraints melt away.
}}
|-
| style="background-color:#ff6b88;" | Shrewd Insight 1
| Control Power
| Emote Distance
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip:  Shrewd Insight 1 | When conversing with a person, the user can, once a day, detect the true disposition of a person towards them. This may be done either by detecting how much the target likes or dislikes the user, or by more specifically detecting how they perceive the user. This may need to be updated from time to time, as people change their minds about others all the time. A character with at least 10 Proficiency Points in Theatre Arts is immune to this Ability. They simply send back blank results.
}}
|}
====Lector====
 
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center; background-color:#c0c0c0;"
! Ability Name
! Ability Type
! Ability Range
! Ability Description
|-
| style="background-color:#ff6b88;" | Void Storage 1
| Void Spell
| Self
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Void Storage 1 | The Character has a pocket dimension called the Maw of the Void, in which they can store items up to a closet’s worth of space. The Maw opens up next to them, where they must physically put things in/take them out. Things inside do not rot or decay or experience time, and a single person can be trapped or hidden in the Maw for up to 10 minutes, after which they will be ejected (but not items). A person can only be placed inside of the Maw if the creator physically puts them there like any other tangible object they would be storing, and only if they are fully restrained and incapacitated (or willing). The same person can only be trapped once in the Maw every 24 hours.
}}
|-
| style="background-color:#ff6b88;" | Exorcism 3
| Control Power
| Direct Touch
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Exorcism 3 | The User can instantly Cancel any single Target Curse, Target Illusion, or Magic Spell currently affecting someone by touching them. This Ability only Cancels the most recently used Ability. Additionally, the Target cannot be affected by the same Target Curse, Target Illusion, or Magic Spell again for the next minute. This Ability cannot be used on Self. This Ability can only be used once every 10 minutes.
}}
|-
| style="background-color:#ff6b88;" | Honed Skill 1
| Constant Passive
| Self
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Honed Skill 1 | Choose Metallurgy, Arcanology, or Linguistics. If at least 3 points are invested in the chosen Proficiency, choose a single 3 Proficiency costing “Pack” for free additionally. This Pack does not contribute to the maximum Packs possible for this Proficiency at max Point investment. If none of these are chosen, nothing is gained.
}}
|-
| style="background-color:#ff6b88;" | Inth Gift 3
| Constant Passive
| Self
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Inth Gift 3 | The user has a perfect recall memory through a Memory Phylactery. This is not a physical object, but more a metaphysical abstract concept that causes the user to be immune to any memory alteration, or any Ability that would otherwise make them forget memories, or have them stored elsewhere, altered, added, or diminished. If any memory is forgotten, the user needs simply call upon the Memory Phylactery to restore the memory in full detail. Any Memory Sense I used on the user will result in more clear and perfect imagery than for anyone else.
}}
|-
| style="background-color:#ff6b88;" | Sorcery Skill 2
| Constant Passive
| Self
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Sorcery Skill 2 | The Character may choose 2 Sorcery Abilities for free from any Category. This Ability can only trigger once, and if this Ability is somehow removed from the owner, the chosen Sorcery Ability is lost. This Ability also does not count as “purchasing” Sorcery Abilities for Sorcery Skill 1, or any other Abilities that require “purchasing” sorcery, so these Abilities do not stack.
}}
|-
| style="background-color:#ff6b88;" | Memory Sense 2
| Target Illusion
| Emote Distance
| Grants the user {{#simple-tooltip: Memory Sense 2 | The Character is able to project a ghostly and holographic image of their memories out into the world around them. The user can rotate, zoom in and out, and make minor aesthetic changes to the holographic memory as they wish. If the user does not fully remember parts of the memory, it will appear fake or blurry. Fake or implanted memories will appear as real, but the user cannot create fake memories themselves. This ability has no cooldown.
}}
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Manathar is a compound name. Much like other Nelfin Races, the name ending in “ar” indicates that they are the children of old and the elder Race, while “Manath” means the ones born of Magic, thus the name means “The elder Race born of Magic” in [[Middle Altalar]].
*Manathar is a compound name. Much like other Nelfin Races, the name ending in “ar” indicates that they are the children of old and the elder Race, while “Manath” means the ones born of Magic, thus the name means “The elder Race born of Magic” in [[Allorn Altalar]].
*Manathar generally despise the usage of physical weapons. This is mostly because their mutations have made them above the use of weapons.  
*Manathar generally despise the usage of physical weapons. This is mostly because their mutations have made them above the use of weapons.  
*Knowledge on the Manathar is not part of any [[Proficiency]], and has to be found entirely IC, because it is a very recent in-roleplay thing that happened to a few characters.  
*Knowledge on the Manathar is not part of any [[Proficiency]], and has to be found entirely IC, because it is a very recent in-roleplay thing that happened to a few characters.  
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*The most common nick-name for Manathar are "Demons," while anyone who wishes to affectionally refer to them will call them "Pridelings." The Regalian Emperor personally coined the insult "Confused [[Maraya]]."
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Manathar
Manathary.png
Afflictions
Affected Races All, barring Yanar and Slizzar.
Contraction Manathar Ritual
Mortality Rate N/A
Origins Arken Vessel
Symptoms N/A

The Manathar are not a Race or traditional Affliction per se, but rather an evolved form of any Race that previously, accepted the Ritual of the Mentor. The first to fulfill the ritual of the Mentor were the Kathar loyalists of the Dread Empire, who after an intervention from an Arken, saw the need to evolve their people, disillusioned with the place of the Kathar in the world. The Manathar would later expand to the other NelfinRaces, as the ritual was compatible with any Nelfin species, and even to half bloods who chose to accept the philosophy of the Manathar, however in recent times it has expanded even past that, allowing Ailor and various other Races to be included.

OOC Note It is currently not possible to make new Manathar characters, as they are in the process of being phased out through an IC progression. If you currently have a Manathar character, they can still be played as a Manathar, but new ones cannot be made.


Becoming a Manathar

Manathar are created from the powers and influence of the Pride Arken. As of recent times, the Manathar have lost most of their prior connections to the Mentor, and instead exist only by their own guidance, with the Praetor being the only leading figure left, but even it is something that many Manathar ignore. Presently, there is only one known method of conversion with the temple previously used to convert Manathar being no more, being conversion via a nondescript ritual to Pride. It is said that unlike in the past, the change is supposedly reversible, no longer being a permanent process to undergo.

  • Any Character can become a Manathar, whether through backstory, or an off-screen ritual.
  • Upon becoming Manathar, all Abilities appropriate for that type of Manathar are instantly learned and activated where applicable.
  • Despite being an Affliction, Manatharism cannot be cleansed or cured by normal methods, and can only be removed by the Red Spire, Cleansing, or a Higher Power (such as Arken).
  • Manathar lose all racial abilities upon being converted to a Manathar, which are immediately swapped out by the Manathar Legion Abilities, and Base Abilities.
  • Manathar can only possess one Legion, which is chosen upon being converted.
  • Upon becoming Manathar, anything that was previously Exist, is immediately converted to Void, such as Silvenism, Sorcery, Magic, or any other Exist sourced Abilities.

Manathar Philosophy

The Manathar have a life Philosophy that acts like a Religion but is not exactly a religion. There is freedom for the Manathar to maintain a religion besides their Philosophy which is called the Xenophane, a philosophy that while not required, is highly suggested when taking the path of a Manathar. While in prior times rejecting the Xenophane would immediately incur being outcasted by the Praetor, it now exists more as a guideline the Manathar can follow at will.. A Manathar can exist whilst straying from the Xenophane philosophy, but becoming one in a state of disregard for the philosophy in the first place, would not usually lead to being converted regardless. The Xenophane includes the following tenets:

The Apostle Legion often end up being considered living Demons by the everyday citizenry of Aloria given their horned appearance, a trait commonly believed to denote the demonic powers of the Void.
  • Not to reject the self, or any aspect of the self, whether that be one’s identity as a Manathar, or whatever came before it, albeit with the knowledge one has evolved from their prior form in life. To not allow anyone to degrade or devalue the Manathar, or the philosophy the Manathar follow, even if it is not closely followed by one’s self. To stay true to their identity, to not seek to hide it, and to wear their Abilities and identity with pride.
  • Not to put any other figure above one’s self, whether in the form of worship, or self-doubt. To put one’s effort only towards the improvement of the self, rather than to waste effort putting it in another who would not benefit your growth in the long-term. This does not infer that the Manathar are incapable of respect, nor should enact ignorance to the power of a stronger being, but to not subjugate themselves beneath another thoughtlessly.
  • Not to see good and evil as immovable moral pillars, but rather as flexible concepts that can be moved around. Never to deem any action as inherently good or evil, but rather to examine them from an unbiased position in terms of their outcomes, not the intentions.
  • Not to give away advantages or power for free, and not to allow others to lord over one’s self unless there is an express transactional advantage. The Praetor must be respected as a representative, but not as a ruler.

Manathar Appearance and Legions

Manathar come in a variety of appearances based on their individual legions. Each Legion has its own unique characteristics, however, all possess the traits of horns, a tail, and golden irises with dark grey eye or black whites. Silven Manathar are distinguished by the red limbal ring around their irises, being the only exception to that shared similarity. Upon becoming a Manathar, they innately inherit any prior traits, racial bonuses, or racial caps, however, are capable of accessing a one-time change upon conversion to alter their appearance to whatever they feel suits them most, within the limits of their prior Race. These changes cannot render them unrecognizable and are an irreversible one-time adjustment, including features such as height, sex, hair color, or body shape. Once a Manathar has accessed these changes, they cannot do so again.

The Manathar additionally gain other changes to their appearances through the effects of their chosen Legion, which once chosen, is permanent. The Manathar additionally gain other changes to their appearances through the effects of their chosen Legion, which once chosen, is permanent.

Apostle

The Apostle Legion skin tone palette.

The Apostle Legion are the most archetypally demonic Manathar in appearance, possessing the most vibrant skin tones, ranging from warm metallic shades like bronze and copper, to hues of crimson and burnt orange. Apostle Legion horns are curled and ridged and are more broadly set than the horns of other Legions. Their tails vary in size, and are either spaded or tipped with fur, gradienting into black.

Cardinal

The Cardinal Legion skin tone palette.

The Cardinal Legion are visually the least-affected Legion. Their skin tones range from as pale as Lesarra to as dark as the Suvial; uniquely, the extremities of the Cardinals, such as their hands, are inky black, gradienting back into their normal skin colors. Cardinal horns are typically straight, smooth, and delicate, and their tails are thin and delicate; both of these are textured as if scaled. Uniquely, Cardinal Manathar possess a pair of snakes that sprout from their lower scalp. These snakes are sentient, but cannot cause harm, and can be painlessly removed and will grow back over the course of a week.

Lector

The Lector Legion skin tone palette.

The Lector Legion appear more similar to Sihndar, with skin tones that range from deep indigo violet to dark indigo blue. Much like the Apostle Legion, Lector tails vary in size and shape; unlike the Apostles, however, Lector horns are straight and smooth, delicate. The Lector are the single Legion that can bear more than one set of horns, with some bearing crown-like arrays of thin, pointed horns.

Trivia

  • Manathar is a compound name. Much like other Nelfin Races, the name ending in “ar” indicates that they are the children of old and the elder Race, while “Manath” means the ones born of Magic, thus the name means “The elder Race born of Magic” in Allorn Altalar.
  • Manathar generally despise the usage of physical weapons. This is mostly because their mutations have made them above the use of weapons.
  • Knowledge on the Manathar is not part of any Proficiency, and has to be found entirely IC, because it is a very recent in-roleplay thing that happened to a few characters.
  • The most common nick-name for Manathar are "Demons," while anyone who wishes to affectionally refer to them will call them "Pridelings." The Regalian Emperor personally coined the insult "Confused Maraya."

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Writers MonMarty, Lumiess
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Last Editor Birdsfoot violet on 05/2/2022.

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