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'''''Full Article: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fv1eIKbbHg5a0k_1RzrIYQyJfp59qdrJSzyIwIhUyV8/edit?usp=sharing Judges of Tehom: The Superhuman Few]''''' | '''''Full Article: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fv1eIKbbHg5a0k_1RzrIYQyJfp59qdrJSzyIwIhUyV8/edit?usp=sharing Judges of Tehom: The Superhuman Few]''''' | ||
− | The powers of the Few are incredibly diverse, both in their capabilities (super strength, flying, casting spells, etc.) and their origin (some of the Few are born with their traits, some train, some are altered, etc.). Some do not even have inherent powers, but rather wield items of power | + | The powers of the Few are incredibly diverse, both in their capabilities (super strength, flying, casting spells, etc.) and their origin (some of the Few are born with their traits, some train, some are altered, etc.). Some do not even have inherent powers, but rather wield items of power. The most unifying characteristic of being of the Few is that fate twists around them in improbable and implausible ways. Coincidence seems to constantly conspire in the lives of the Few. They survive the impossible, meet one another by random accident, etc. These coincidences are not always beneficial, and they are not necessarily harmful. Happenstance seems to conspire to ensure the Few have “kleos,” actions & experiences that inspire awe in others. |
− | The Tehomin are aware of these | + | The Tehomin are aware of these oddities, and have tried to study the nature of the Few as best they can. This phenomenon of non-random events has been the core concern for the philosophies and religions of Tehom since the Abandonment. While consensus is extremely limited, people are aware of this mysterious force they refer to as '''the Tide's Eye''' influencing humanity. Many view it as a benevolent force, while many others worry that it does not have humanity's well-being as its primary interest. |
− | + | There are very few hard and fast rules on the powers of the Few. However, some general comments can be made. The first question regarding any member of the Few is whether or not they are part of a '''Legacy''', hereditary bloodlines of power. In terms of Marvel Comics, think of Legacies and grants and mutants. If one of the Few is not a legacy, they are a '''Founder''', as they may found a new legacy, and their children may have powers. '''The Endowed''' are born a member of the Few, despite having no ancestry of superpowers. There are other ways to have superpowers, including being transformed by some mystical or superscientific process ("'''the Formed'''"), wielding an item of power ("'''Keepers'''"), or even in rare circumstances diligent training ("'''the Works'''"). | |
− | + | There are several common terms for the types of roles the Few occupy within Tehomin society. '''Archons''' are the leaders of Tehomin society. Where their authority comes from is secondary: Archons may be attached to business ventures, government agencies, or even organized religions (the lines between these categories are less distinct on Tehom than in our society). Generally speaking, the majority of the population use the terms "Archon" and "the Few" interchangeably, as there is an assumption that the Few are in leadership positions. The Few who are not Archons could have other roles to play, such as becoming mercenaries, criminals, madmen, or technical experts. | |
=Tehomin Society and Kleocracy= | =Tehomin Society and Kleocracy= |