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Several theories have been discussed by other characters earlier in the story. | Several theories have been discussed by other characters earlier in the story. | ||
{{Transient icon|Shuichi}} proposes that the App is designed to unify all 24 mythologies, Tokyo in addition to the other worlds connected to it. Through this process, he believes that a whole new world will be brought into existence once a world wins and establishes themselves as the highest ranking world.<ref name="ch3">[[Main Quest:Chapter 3|Chapter 3: Berserkers - Ikebukuro Colosseum]]</ref><sup>13</sup> Later, characters discuss that its purpose is to consolidate which world's System should hold absolute sway over the other worlds, a war between Systems.<ref name="ch9">[[Release Campaign:Main Quest Chapter 9|Chapter 9: Crafters - Karmic Engine]]</ref><sup>3</sup> | {{Transient icon|Shuichi}} proposes that the App is designed to unify all 24 mythologies, Tokyo in addition to the other worlds connected to it. Through this process, he believes that a whole new world will be brought into existence once a world wins and establishes themselves as the highest ranking world.<ref name="ch3">[[Main Quest:Chapter 3|Chapter 3: Berserkers - Ikebukuro Colosseum]]</ref><sup>13</sup> Later, characters discuss that its purpose is to consolidate which world's System should hold absolute sway over the other worlds, a war between Systems.<ref name="ch9">[[Release Campaign:Main Quest Chapter 9|Chapter 9: The Crafters - Karmic Engine]]</ref><sup>3</sup> | ||
==Game Elements== | ==Game Elements== | ||
===The App=== | ===The App=== | ||
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SUMMONS, more commonly referred to as the App, is a supernatural smartphone application that hosts the Game. It handles various aspects of it, such as acting as a medium for summoning to take place,<ref name="ch2">[[Main Quest:Chapter 3|Chapter 2: Clash of the Sacred Artifacts -Shinjuku Cataclysm-]]</ref><sup>1</sup> ranking users in a hierarchy,<ref name="ch2"></ref><sup>14</sup> creating guilds, among other integral features. | SUMMONS, more commonly referred to as the App, is a supernatural smartphone application that hosts the Game. It handles various aspects of it, such as acting as a medium for summoning to take place,<ref name="ch2">[[Main Quest:Chapter 3|Chapter 2: Clash of the Sacred Artifacts -Shinjuku Cataclysm-]]</ref><sup>1</sup> ranking users in a hierarchy,<ref name="ch2"></ref><sup>14</sup> creating guilds, among other integral features. | ||
===Exceptions=== | |||
''Main article: [[Exception]]'' | |||
Exceptions are individuals who have been removed from Tokyo and sealed into the Plane of Nihility because the power they wield can potentially cause issues for the Game.<ref name="yog">[[Dungeon Quest/Yog-Sothoth|Yog-Sothoth's Memory]]</ref><sup>8</sup><ref name="yog ar">{{AR Equip|en name=Shard of the Abyssal Gatekeeper}} Research File</ref> Because of this, Exceptions are an extremely valuable tool to players of the Game if used properly because they allow a person to surpass the fate determined by their Role and Rule. However, this is a double-edged sword, and improper use of them can be harmful, such as {{Transient icon|Shiro}}'s brief possession by {{Transient icon|Yog-Sothoth}}'s memories.<ref name="ch8">[[Event Quest:Main Quest 8 Chapter Release Campaign|Chapter 8: Genociders - Beyond the Overlapping Ends]]</ref><sup>27</sup> | |||
{{Transient icon|Tsukuyomi}} claims that the organizers of the Game have no interest in loops that fail to produce Exceptions.<ref name="yog"></ref><sup>8</sup> | |||
===Guilds=== | ===Guilds=== | ||
''Main article: [[Guild]]'' | ''Main article: [[Guild]]'' | ||
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''Main article: [[Loop]]'' | ''Main article: [[Loop]]'' | ||
The Game has started and ended several times because it is set up to loop by the App. When a Game ends, the environment within Tokyo's [[walls]] is reset and the Game begins anew. Memories of all individuals are lost, with the exception of individuals who have formed a connection outside of Tokyo, as well as individuals with [[Sacred Artifact]]s that act as [[pillar]]s. | The Game has started and ended several times because it is set up to loop by the App. When a Game ends, the environment within Tokyo's [[walls]] is reset and the Game begins anew. Memories of all individuals are lost, with the exception of individuals who have formed a connection outside of Tokyo, as well as individuals with [[Sacred Artifact]]s that act as [[pillar]]s. | ||
===Master Rule=== | |||
The Master Rule, also referred to as majority rule, is the powering force behind the Game. It functions under a very simple clause: Whatever the majority believes in the end wins and becomes truth. Reality is shaped by majority rule, and no world is excempt from this. Majority vote determines the course of the world along with other things, and the majority always places above the minority in a hierarchy, thus being "above" them. As a consequence, the beliefs of the minority, those who do not fit within the majority, have never been accepted.<ref name="ch9"></ref><sup>21</sup><ref name="canaan">[[Event Quest:Raiders of the Lost Isle 2: The Promised Undersea City|Canaan - The Promised Land]]</ref><sup>11</sup><ref name="ch13">[[Release Campaign:Main Quest Chapter 13|Chapter 13: Invaders ~Undivine Destruction~]]</ref><sup>2</sup> | |||
====''Faith''==== | |||
Faith is what gives the Master Rule its power and ability to function within the parameters of reality. {{Transient icon|Azathoth}} sees faith and belief as nothing but words and can be interchanged with other terms such as memories, information, and light. [[The Walls|Walls]] only exist to trap faith in, whether it be the walls of a Battle Zone or the walls surrounding Tokyo.<ref name="ch9"></ref><sup>21</sup> Faith is not a literal substance that can be seen or held, but can be viewed as a manifestation of the collective beliefs of the masses. | |||
===Goal and Win Condition=== | ===Goal and Win Condition=== | ||
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On a greater scale, since the final objective of the Game is to find the most ideal path for humanity, one can also claim victory by achieving this as well. This is most evident with the various Plans of the [[The Game#The Three Geniuses|Three Geniuses]], the [[Guild#Guild Masters|guild masters]] of the Three True Guilds. Each of their plans follow a theory about the ideal step humanity should take for their next evolution.<ref name="ch9"></ref><sup>1</sup> | On a greater scale, since the final objective of the Game is to find the most ideal path for humanity, one can also claim victory by achieving this as well. This is most evident with the various Plans of the [[The Game#The Three Geniuses|Three Geniuses]], the [[Guild#Guild Masters|guild masters]] of the Three True Guilds. Each of their plans follow a theory about the ideal step humanity should take for their next evolution.<ref name="ch9"></ref><sup>1</sup> | ||
Azathoth claims that, for the Protagonist to win the Game themselves and stop the loops, they must overcome the Master Rule.<ref name="ch9"></ref><sup>21</sup> | |||
==Persons of Interest== | ==Persons of Interest== | ||
===World Representatives=== | ===World Representatives=== | ||
''Main article: [[Representative|World Representative]]'' | ''Main article: [[Representative|World Representative]]'' | ||
Despite there being many guilds and App users among Tokyo, only the 23 World Representatives are considered to be | Despite there being many guilds and App users among Tokyo, only the 23 World Representatives are considered to be the Game's actual players.<ref name="ch13"></ref><sup>13</sup> 21 of them equally split into three True [[Guild]]s and the remaining 2 in the [[Genociders]], they represent and fight for in proxy for their own worlds, Systems, and seek to obtain the Trophy. While they may be paired together, they all hold their own agendas and continually fight each other through the endless loops, rarely letting down their guard. | ||
According to {{Transient icon|Fuxi}}, the Representatives see the Game as simply nothing more than a game, a brief moment of escapist without consequence. Compared to the responsibilities they wield, the game was nothing more than a diversion. Any unforeseen or ill-fated occurrence could be easily reset and they could even win the Trophy and see a soul whom they had thought was gone forever. However, after Fuxi revealed the existence of an unranked 24th soul within them, the Trophy has now become a threat to the existence of their own worlds, becoming the enemy of the world once again.<ref name="ch12">[[Release Campaign:Main Quest Chapter 12|Chapter 12: Invaders ~Overture~ The Game of Revolution]]</ref><sup>22</sup> | |||
The two Representatives not in the Three True Guilds, {{Transient icon|Surtr}} and Azathoth, are always the first Representatives to lose due to the world and System they represent being frail and flawed in some way.<ref name="ch9"></ref><sup>2</sup><ref name="ch8"></ref><sup>27</sup> | |||
====''Breke''==== | |||
===The Trophy=== | ===The Trophy=== | ||
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Boundless Tail is the Protagonist's main Sacred Artifact that holds the memories of its past bearers, namely of the exiles. It was created in the world of [[Takamagahara]] and was the sword of the exile [[Exile#Takamagahara|Susano-o]] who slew the giant serpent Orochi, severing its jurisdiction and reign of power. | Boundless Tail is the Protagonist's main Sacred Artifact that holds the memories of its past bearers, namely of the exiles. It was created in the world of [[Takamagahara]] and was the sword of the exile [[Exile#Takamagahara|Susano-o]] who slew the giant serpent Orochi, severing its jurisdiction and reign of power. | ||
The Protagonist is able to call upon | The Protagonist is able to call upon Susanoo's memories to wield his Rule of Rending along the other exile's Rules of Rending, thus being able to sever anything from anywhere at any time. This means that all the Rules and memories from various wielders holding the same Role have all been stuffed inside Boundless Tail, fragments of multiple blades being forged into one. As a result of the information overload, the Protagonist's mind broke, resulting in the loss of all their memories.<ref name="ch6">[[Event Quest:Main Quest:Chapter 6 Release Campaign|Chapter 6: Tycoons - Tower of Tyranny]]</ref><sup>22</sup> | ||
Like other Sacred Artifacts, Boundless Tail is a safety measure meant to carry and safely use the dangerous Rules held within. However, unlike other Sacred Artifacts, Boundless Tail has two layers of safety measures. One being Boundless Tail itself, and the other likely being the memories attached to Lil' Salomon.<ref name="ch9"></ref><sup>17</sup> This is done to ensure that the Rules within the Sword do not go berserk so easily. | Like other Sacred Artifacts, Boundless Tail is a safety measure meant to carry and safely use the dangerous Rules held within. However, unlike other Sacred Artifacts, Boundless Tail has two layers of safety measures. One being Boundless Tail itself, and the other likely being the memories attached to Lil' Salomon.<ref name="ch9"></ref><sup>17</sup> This is done to ensure that the Rules within the Sword do not go berserk so easily. | ||
After the Protagonist summoned Lil' Salomon into a Battle Zone during their fight with {{Transient icon|Musashi}}, Boundless Tail would break, resulting in the Rules bursting out and them turning into an Exception momentarily. However, the Sword was never physically broken, as per the rules of the App, it would go back to normal once the [[SUMMONS#Battle Zones|Battle Zone]] was closed. Rather, Boundless Tail was filled with something new in addition to the already existing 23 memories of various exiles. This led to the Sword's capacity to be exceeded, resulting in it trying to break out of its shell and be reborn into a new, larger form. This was achieved by using [[Sacred Artifact#Dark Matter|dark matter]].<ref name="ch9"></ref><sup>7 14 15 17</sup> | After the Protagonist summoned Lil' Salomon into a Battle Zone during their fight with {{Transient icon|Musashi}}, Boundless Tail would break, resulting in the Rules bursting out and them turning into an Exception momentarily. However, the Sword was never physically broken, as per the rules of the App, it would go back to normal once the [[SUMMONS#Battle Zones|Battle Zone]] was closed. Rather, Boundless Tail was filled with something new in addition to the already existing 23 memories of various exiles. This led to the Sword's capacity to be exceeded, resulting in it trying to break out of its shell and be reborn into a new, larger form. This was achieved by using [[Sacred Artifact#Dark Matter|dark matter]].<ref name="ch9"></ref><sup>7 14 15 17</sup> | ||
===='' | ====''Ars Almadel Salomonis''==== | ||
{{Transient icon|Lil' Salomon}} is a familiar created by {{Transient icon|Mononobe}} to act as the Protagonist's guide, though he claims to be a guide for new App users.<ref name="salomon">{{AR Equip|en name=Support of Apprentice Familiar}} Research File</ref> | Ars Almadel Salomonis, {{Transient icon|Lil' Salomon}} for short,<ref name="ch9"></ref><sup>20 23</sup> is a familiar created by {{Transient icon|Mononobe}} to act as the Protagonist's guide, though he claims to be a guide for new App users.<ref name="salomon">{{AR Equip|en name=Support of Apprentice Familiar}} Research File</ref> As he considers himself a tool for the Game, he believes it isn't possible for him to disobey his creators.<ref name="nightglows"></ref><sup>13</sup> | ||
Mononobe gave Salomon the Ring he wears on his horns, warning him to never take it off or else he would become undone. He describes Salomon as a wyrm, the loneliest of demons who represent the scarcest of minorities in the world. He refers to Mononobe as Father and sees the Protagonist as his Master and being just like him—a lonely wyrm. Despite being older than them, Mononobe told Salomon that he should serve the Protagonist until he figured out what he wanted to do for himself.<ref name="ch9"></ref><sup>23</sup> | |||
His true identity is that of a construct of the Protagonist's memories cut away from them and given form. {{Transient icon|Musashi}} calls him a part of the Protagonist that had been cut off. He has also been described to be a Dragon, a shadow of a Dragon, a representative of the 23 dragon tails within the Protagonist's Boundless Tail, as well as a Sword.<ref name="ch9"></ref><sup>5 7 14 15</sup> | His true identity is that of a construct of the Protagonist's memories cut away from them and given form. {{Transient icon|Musashi}} calls him a part of the Protagonist that had been cut off. He has also been described to be a Dragon, a shadow of a Dragon, a representative of the 23 dragon tails within the Protagonist's Boundless Tail, a demon, a wyrm, as well as a Sword.<ref name="ch9"></ref><sup>5 7 14 15 23</sup> | ||
{{Transient icon|Hephaestus}} calls him a draconic Exception residing inside Boundless Tail, a Rule that escaped its System with no vessel to house it. He believes that Lil' Salomon is stable and not berserk unlike other Exceptions because parts of the Protagonist's memory were taken from Boundless Tail and attached onto the berserk Rule.<ref name="ch9"></ref><sup>17</sup> | {{Transient icon|Hephaestus}} calls him a draconic Exception residing inside Boundless Tail, a Rule that escaped its System with no vessel to house it. He believes that Lil' Salomon is stable and not berserk unlike other Exceptions because parts of the Protagonist's memory were taken from Boundless Tail and attached onto the berserk Rule.<ref name="ch9"></ref><sup>17</sup> | ||
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Curren believes that constant use of Double Dragon is dangerous to the Protagonist. | Curren believes that constant use of Double Dragon is dangerous to the Protagonist. | ||
====''The Ring''==== | ====''The Ring of Solomon''==== | ||
The Ring of Solomon the Wise is a Sacred Artifact gifted to the Protagonist by Mononobe after reuniting with Lil' Salomon at the end of [[Release Campaign:Main Quest Chapter 9|Chapter 9]]. A copy of it also exists on Lil' Salomon's horn. {{Transient icon|Mephistopheles}} notably has infernal fire on the same horn where the Ring would be. The Ring is enscribed with a hexagram pattern.<ref name="ch9"></ref><sup>23 24</sup> | |||
The Ring puts any angel, demon, or even the mightiest of wyrms under its control. It was able to bind 72 demons, also referred to as losers, from other worlds into the frame of one demon, one vessel. Those tasks are simply a few of the many miracles the Ring is capable of as the Ring holds a Rule that is extremely compatible with the Game. If the Ring were to fall into the hands of anyone who is able to wield its power, it would become a horrific weapon in the context of the war in Tokyo. As a safety measure, the Ring had been stored in a place where no World Representatives could reach it. | |||
The price of wielding the Ring and its Rule is that the owner must never relinquish it. If the owner were to break that rule, they would meet a terrible fate. | |||
{{Transient icon|Michael}} had originally given the Ring to King Solomon in the past, who would relinquish the Ring to someone else, banishing himself from the world.<ref name="ch9"></ref><sup>23</sup> | |||
====''The 24th Soul''==== | ====''The 24th Soul''==== | ||
However, due to the reveal in Chapter 12 that one of the souls inside the Protagonist (heavily implied to be '''the player''' themselves) is actually '''not''' constrained by the hierarchy imposed upon them, making it possible for them to defy the Representatives and their rules. This reveal has since changed the goal of some Representatives into eliminating the Protagonist and removing said factor them, fearing that this will change the outcome of the game and possibly ending it for good. | However, due to the reveal in Chapter 12 that one of the souls inside the Protagonist (heavily implied to be '''the player''' themselves) is actually '''not''' constrained by the hierarchy imposed upon them, making it possible for them to defy the Representatives and their rules. This reveal has since changed the goal of some Representatives into eliminating the Protagonist and removing said factor them, fearing that this will change the outcome of the game and possibly ending it for good. | ||
===Observers=== | ===Observers=== | ||
Observers are those in charge who are always watching the movements of the Game's players. They aim to see what had and had not changed through the course of the Game. | |||
Despite being charged with observing the Game, even they themselves will find themselves unable to tolerate the infinite loops and drop out from their position. This is not a danger to the Game however, as there are substitutes who will take their place in the next loop.<ref name="ch13"></ref><sup>13</sup> | |||
====''The Three Geniuses''==== | ====''The Three Geniuses''==== | ||
* Plan A: Assimilation | * Plan A: Assimilation | ||