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Welcome agents, As members of the Osnádúrid Intelligence Bureau (OIB), it is our job to safeguard the interests of the Osnádúrid Federation throughout the 7 worlds of the Áraile. Our director, councilor Uailqal, has assigned the following case to you. Make our people proud.

In this file we will be discussing Operation Tré, the investigation of Cégha academy and its headmaster, councilor Scaevol. As you may be aware it is the most decorated academy within the Federation, all affluent families consider it an honor to have their children trained there. This mix of prestige and talent makes it a very delicate and dangerous investigation. However over the past several years all graduates from the academy have joined private institutions rather than official government bodies, this cannot be ignored any longer. The purpose of our investigation is to gather any incriminating evidence on councilor Scaevol, his faculty, graduates and current students.

It has been determined by councilor Uailqal that this mission’s ground work will be undertaken by a single agent; Agent Íochtarán [MC]. Due to the nature of this mission there will be limited opportunity to provide oversight or support. This will be their first true test in executing a solo mission, thankfully they are expendable so if the mission is compromised we have preauthorized clearance to eliminate them to ensure their silence.

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Idk how accurate I got this doodle of The Metal Creature™️ Yiling Wu, but she intrigues me.

May I inquire some fun facts about her? 🤔😌

You absolutely may, but first both sketches are absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing! Now onto some “fun” and some additional historical facts about the little gremlin:

Additional historical facts:

She was born into a poor family on Roinrac. Her interest in electronics and technology began from her time in a local arcade where the elderly couple who ran it let her take apart and rebuild their machines. She attended one of the most prestigious universities on Roinrac a year early (when she was 17) for both mechanical engineering and material science. She met Robert in her 3rd year when he was desperate to find someone who could help him analyze some Grítál, this is how she found out about the supernatural. He refused her offer to join the Plistad as he felt guilty about getting her involved. Her initial design for Robert’s armor is what is still used by other government agents on Roinrac. She met Eleni and Sinilau a year ago, as she was assigned to be one of their guides when they visited Roinrac.

Fun facts: She claims her favorite food is egg drop soup, but it’s actually the funnel cakes served at the arcade. She fidgets constantly, her hands always need to be occupied with something, typically playing some handheld video game. She has no preferred genre of music, a song just needs to tickle the right part of her brain and she will play it on repeat for weeks. Her sleep schedule is in shambles, she’ll often pull all nighters without realizing it and simply fall asleep among the pieces of her projects rather than in her bed.

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Character Introduction: Uailqal

Name: Councilor Uailqal Age: 46 Height: 5’8” Gender: Female Species: Nephilim Elemental Affinity: Ice Allegiance: The OIB

Bio: Director Uailqal was born to one of the most prominent Nephilim families, she could have lived a comfortable life riding her family's name toward a cushy government career. Instead, the day she turned 22 she chose to join the OIB as a field agent, nobly sacrificing all the comforts she grew up with in order to serve the people. Her exemplary service record ensured that she quickly rose through the ranks, rapidly becoming a key figure within the bureau. The only blight on her record was when [MC] was discovered, while every other member including the previous director agreed that they should be disposed of, Uailqal vehemently argued that there could be some use for them. Eventually her request to oversee [MC]’s training personally was granted, though she was given a short leash in doing so. However, things changed 7 years ago when the previous director was arrested for tampering with evidence and treason, and given Uailqal’s outstanding record and previous willingness to stand up to the previous director she was the natural choice to become the new director.

Physical Description: Councilor Uailqal is lean and athletic. Despite her role as director no longer requiring fieldwork, she hasn't lost a step, she still trains as though her life depends on it. Her cold blue eyes are often enough to stop a new recruit in their tracks. Her severe tone may frighten most and her serious expression makes her appear as though she were a statue carved from marble, the only imperfections being her missing right ear and the absent ring and pinky fingers on her left hand. She remains consistent day in and day out, always keeping her platinum blonde hair in the same tight, neat bun.

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Character Introduction: Scaevol

Name: Headmaster Councilor Scaevol Age: 474 Height: 6’2” Gender: Male Species: Dryad Elemental Affinity: Wood Allegiance: Cégha Academy

Bio: Councilor Scaevol is one of the oldest members of the council, but also the newest. Most council members come from long-standing dynastic lines, however, he earned his seat through the prestige gained from founding and running Cégha academy. He is one of the few Dryads who have left the Matron Mother’s protection on Fiáfair, wanting instead to explore the rest of the Áraile. It was only after he explored all he could that he became willing to settle down, but knowing he would never be accepted back on Fiáfair he founded the academy in hopes that it would inspire and provide the tools for others to explore themselves.

Physical Description: Councilor Scaevol seems far past his prime, his hunched posture and thinning, fading dark green hair and his washed green complexion are evidence of his age. Despite this he remains remarkably spry when he wishes to be, his cloudy green eyes light up when he is faced with something new. Yet most days he remains still and stiff watching his students as they train under his chosen instructors, berating them just as frequently as his students when they make a mistake, lamenting his inability to do it himself.

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Character introduction: Robert

Name: Robert Cinqué Age: 22 Height: 6’1” Gender: Male Species: Human Elemental Affinity: Earth Allegiance: Plistad

Bio: Robert is one of the most infamous hunters within the Saohan. He is the right hand and muscle for Malika, the leader of the Plistad, one of the most organized hunter organizations. The Plistad typically operate out of Socáir, and unlike most long-standing hunter groups they openly oppose the OIB directly. Seemingly unafraid of being targeted by our agents and mercenaries, he has frustrated the OIB time and time again due to his ability to avoid conflict until they can engage us in a favorable location. While Malika is the leader, Robert is the real threat and reason for the Plistad’s recent success so capturing him is considered a higher priority.

Physical Description: Robert is powerfully built, his tireless campaign against our forces has honed his body to be a well-oiled machine. His umber skin bears the evidence of each fight, he keeps his curly hair cropped short and his fierce amber eyes are always alert. Most concerning of all is that he wears less and less Grítál armor every time we encounter him, while it is not impossible for a human to learn to use Anó-Amuigh without it most are old sages, many of whom can only sustain small amounts. Few learn to handle the volume he already displays, and there have only ever been legends of those that have learned so much at his age.

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Character Introduction: Yiling

Name: Yiling Wu Age: 24 Height: 5’3” Gender: Female Species: Human Elemental Affinity: Metal Allegiance: Hunter for the human government on Roinrac

Bio: Do not allow her cheerful, inquisitive nature to fool you, this woman is dangerous. While many human hunters now use armor made from Grítál in an effort to keep up with us Osnádúrid, very few know how the process works and fewer still know how to create it. Yiling is unique even among them, her creations surpass any that have come before, by all accounts she is a genius. Fortunately due to several successful negotiations she has agreed to not share her technology with anyone, including her superiors. Still, despite our reservations, she must be considered a one-woman army and a threat of the highest order, engaging her in combat is not only ill-advised but will be considered treason as it would break our treaty with the humans of Roinrac.

Physical Description: Yiling is a small, slight figure, she has unnaturally heterochromic eyes, with one being a light amber and the other a mechanical silver and gold. Her unkempt, dyed burgundy hair falls freely to her shoulders framing her soft beige complexion. She is typically seen wearing her custom suit of advanced power armor. However, be advised that even if she is spotted wearing civilian clothing or her government issued suit, her armor is never far and can be deployed far more rapidly than one would expect.

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I imagine this is at least partially intentional, since it's not the type of organization to be very forthcoming, but I'm not entirely sure what the OIB actually *does*?

Hello thank you for the very good question. It is true that the OIB is very secretive about what they do, but I should expand more on what they are supposed to do, at least in an official context.

They are the intelligence branch of the Osnádúrid government, there are several additional branches within the bureau and each is mostly kept separated from the others, though all report directly to councilor Uailqal. Their primary directive is to find and closely monitor all potential threats to the Osnádúrid peoples whether internal or external.

Externally the bureau is always closely monitoring the actions of other factions, ensuring the government is informed in advance of any brewing alliances or conflicts. They are responsible for the safety of ambassadors and their entourage when engaging with other factions, as well as constantly monitoring treaty and agreement compliance.

Internally they maintain a watchful eye over individuals or groups that could threaten stability, conduct counter-espionage, and oversee the use and distribution of controlled materials. They are also in charge of performing background checks of people working in sensitive positions, as well as carefully monitoring changelings to ensure they are following the unique laws regarding their transformations.

However, as you can probably guess from the briefing in the introduction, how strictly they adhere to their official duties is another matter entirely.

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Character introduction: Renaer

Name: Renaer Age: 25 Height: 5’10” Gender: Fluid Species: Changeling Elemental Affinity: Air Allegiance: Smuggler and Informant for the OIB

Bio: Like all Changelings, Renaer is viewed with suspicion by most of our society, though in this case it is well deserved. Ever since they were a child growing up on the fringes of polite society without a family to take care of them, they took care of themselves. What started as petty theft quickly became the foundations of a rather impressive smuggling empire. They proved exceptionally good at moving goods between the Saohan. We became involved as their ambition led them to foolishly attempt to expand their enterprise to the holy world Naocthe, something we could not allow. Instead of punishing them we chose to let them remain free so long as they agreed to become one of our informants.

Physical Description: Renaer as a changeling was born with a natural ability to use Claochlaím allowing them to alter their physical appearance at will. However they are required by law to maintain one form at a time and may only change if granted approval by the OIB, though permitted to change sex freely so long as they maintain similar features between each. Currently they have a lean toned physique, tan bronzed skin and cool grey eyes. They carefully maintain and style their golden blond hair which either falls in soft, gentle waves to the hips in their female form, or is cut short and neat in their male form.

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Character introduction: Fuyuki

Name: Fuyuki Ríochoku Age: 22 Height: 5’6” Gender: Non-Binary Species: Kitsune Elemental Affinity: Ice Allegiance: Their father

Bio: Born to a prominent noble family, Fuyuki has been a rather polarizing figure within the elite of our society due to their unconventional lifestyle and apathetic demeanor. Though due to their father’s protection and influence, conversations regarding them have remained quiet whispers rather than full-blown scandal. This is perfect for us, if placed in the same squad as MC, they would draw plenty of unwanted attention, leaving MC to operate with fewer eyes on them. They may have no desire to join the Cégha academy and the headmaster and his faculty are even less willing to accept them, however that is not an issue, we have the means to ensure they are accepted anyway.

Physical Description: Fuyuki's presence is unassuming, they are slender and willowy, their snow white skin carries no blush or warmth, they seem almost ethereal. Soft platinum hair frames their expressionless face with disinterested violet eyes that observe the world passively. They have no marks or blemishes and their hands are soft with no calluses, evidence of the rather comfortable life they have lived up to this point.

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Character introduction: Sinilau

Name: Sinilau Kalegún Age: 23 Height: 6’6” Gender: Male Species: Drakaina Elemental Affinity: Water Allegiance: Kalegún Family

Bio: Sinilau is a member of the prideful Kalegún family who rule over the Oileábht islands on Búnaobh. He is far less aggressive than many of his kin and chose to join Cégha academy last year to avoid the constant infighting that plagues his family. His gentler demeanor would typically not be accepted within the academy, however his exceptional skills as a healer were far too valuable for the headmaster to ignore. For our purposes he will do nicely, since he is entering his second term he will be expected to mentor a pair of new students. His apparent lack of zeal would generally warrant investigation, however we can use this to our advantage, as he should be far less likely to scrutinize MC's origins than any other mentor would.

Physical Description: Like all Drakaina, Sinilau has a full muscular frame. His thick, curly black hair is neatly tied back into a short ponytail away from his broad expressive face. He has visible geometric styled tattoos across his arms and chest standing out on his warm brown skin. He typically wears a soft, gentle smile but there is a faint sadness hidden within the depths of his bright sapphire eyes.

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Character introduction: Eleni

Name: Eleni Fochóir Age: 24 Height: 6’3” Gender: Female Species: Nephilim Elemental Affinity: Fire Allegiance: Cégha Academy

Bio: Despite being born to one of the least influential Nephilim families Eleni would normally be afforded only polite, quiet respect. She, however, defied normal expectations, her unwavering devotion to her training even from a young age earned her the attention of the headmaster, councilor Scaevol himself. He declared her a prodigy and guaranteed her a place in the academy as soon as she became of age and personally paid off her family's debts. His faith was not unfounded, since joining the academy she has proven to be one of, if not its most promising students in decades, now in her third year she serves as the head student with full authority over the rest of the student body.

Physical Description: Eleni cuts a rather imposing figure, her powerful frame is evidence that her training has not slowed down since her youth. Raven hair cascades to her mid back framing her tanned, faintly freckled face, a deep scar runs from the right corner of her mouth down to her throat. Her silver eyes seem to burn directly through your soul.

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Character introduction: MC

Name: MC Age: 20 Height: ??? Gender: Female/Male (There will be a point in the game where the MC can choose to transition and/or use new pronouns.) Species: Nephalem - A Hybrid Nephilim/Cambion Elemental Affinity: Lightning Allegiance: OIB (Osnádúrid Intelligence Bureau)

Bio: Found in the smoldering ruins of a hostel nestled in a remote mountain range on Roinrac by OIB agents. It quickly became clear that they had mixed heritage, not only was their Nephilim heritage tainted, it was mixed with that of a Cambion. Many called for the immediate execution of such an abomination, however at the urging of councilor Uailqal they were instead selected for special training under her supervision. For the past 14 years MC has been molded to be a secret weapon for the OIB. Despite their raw power we must ensure that MC remains both subservient and useful to the OIB, otherwise they must be terminated.

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Definitions

This is a glossary for all the definitions that will be used throughout the story. This will be found within the IF as well so any feedback on how this is presented would be greatly appreciated, thank you!

Ríochtha: Are the realms where life and all known things exist.

Folínne: The infinite inhospitable void that separates the Ríochtha.

Draíocht: A chaotic powerful energy that cycles within each Ríochtha constantly passing through everything, it is the only thing known capable of passing through the Folínne.

Áraile: The name of the Ríochtha where we reside.

Saohan: Refers to the 7 known worlds that make up Áraile.

Curgaire: Exists within all living beings, it is what protects us from the Draíocht constantly passing through us. It does this by converting it into Nádúrahm (seen below) which is stable and usable.

Nádúrahm: Stabilized Draíocht, can be categorized into 8 types, these are referred to as an individual's affinity; Air, Fire, Earth, Water, Ice, Lightning, Metal and Wood.

Ísleath: The process where Nádúrahm will decay over time turning into Draíocht.

Osnádúrid: Are beings with a natural affinity for their Curgaire and possess the innate ability to generate and store Nádúrahm within themselves. For example; Nephilim, Drakaina and Kitsune.

Gnáthiad: Are beings who are not naturally aware of Curgaire and do not store or generate Nádúrahm within themselves. The only truly notable race among them are humans.

Anó: Are the 2 disciplines for harnessing Nádúrahm:

Anó-Istigh: The power from within, is to use your own stored power, this is the easiest and safest method that all Osnádúrid innately understand.

Anó-Amuigh: The power from without, relies on external sources to convert to Nádúrahm, these sources could be the Nádúrahm from other people/environment, or even riskier and far more difficult from the raw Draíocht all around you.

Ceardaíocht: The 6 principal techniques for using Nádúrahm, they are listed below.

Feicim: Used to heighten your senses to the point where you can perceive the flow of Draíocht in the environment or the circulation of Nádúrahm through someone's body.

Scaoileadh: Releases concentrated Nádúrahm from your body, typically in the form of an attack.

Méadaíonn: Enhances your body, granting increased physical abilities and durability.

Dáilim: Transfers Nádúrahm, the effects vary from healing wounds to enchanting weapons.

Claochlaím: A powerful transformation where a Osnádúrids allows their Nádúrahm to flow uninterrupted restructuring their body temporarily. (ie. a Drakaina may become a drake, wyrm or dragon)

Anomíom: the pinnacle of Ceardaíocht, its effects vary wildly between users. It is the ultimate expression of one's soul, very few have ever learned this and fewer still mastered it.

Curnaí: Are a series of chants that can be performed to improve focus when using techniques.

Snáithe: A special thread woven with pure Nádúrahm, it can be woven into any material greatly increasing its ability to retain enchantments.

Grítál: A metal with a dangerous unique property, it activates on contact with any living being forcefully conducting raw Draíocht through them. This process is so intense that even Gnáthiad will become hyper aware of their Curgaire and Nádúrahm. This is incredibly taxing on the body; prolonged exposure may be fatal.

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