Realistic or Modern Mythic Universe [Lore]

[M.J. Saulnier]

ANCIENT LORE

In the beginning, there were only two.
Twin brothers and deities of the cosmos.

Hyperion represented energy, light, and creation.

Kronos represented matter, darkness, and destruction.​

Spoiler: Hyperion

"You'll destroy it all, brother. Left alone and in the darkness you created." -Hyperion

Spoiler: Kronos

Zeus: "What did you do, father?"
Kronos: "What he couldn't. I ended it."

If I found the right person, I could let someone play him to take some of that burden off of me when the shit hits the fan.

The Rise of Kronos​

The proverbial waltz was never-ending. A constant upkeep of the celestial balance between good and evil, light and dark, matter and energy. This conflict is ingrained into every fiber of the universe. Constantly the struggle between light and dark. The cycle was relentless, lasting eons upon eons, before a restless Kronos grew impatient.

Seeking a resolution; some semblance of closure, let alone freedom, Kronos succumbed to the darkness and violence that consumes his very existence. He took staff in hand, taking Hyperion by surprise, and struck him down.

Kronos' Conquest​

Free from the bonds of his brother and duty, Kronos set forth, destroying planets one after another.

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None could resist his might, until he discovered Tartarus and its indigenous Pyrophyte population of warriors. Who fought so hard in resistance that Kronos chose to enslave them using the promise of conquest and glory.

Spoiler: Harbingers

Known as Pyrophytes prior to being enslaved by Kronos. He deploys them like cannon fodder to do his leg work.

"Pyrophyte no more. You shall be known as my Harbingers of death and despair." -Kronos

The Children of Kronos
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Over thousands of years, the decision to murder Hyperion began to weigh on Kronos. He somehow felt incomplete, restless still. He discovered a young, vibrant planet in a tiny, unspectacular corner of the cosmos… Earth.

Kronos began an experimental chapter of his existence. He birthed two sons, Zeus and Hades. Lesser deities birthed by the Pyrophyte Empress’ eldest daughter, despite the human appearance Kronos had designed.

Spoiler: Zeus

Modern

"The future rests in these tiny hands, little God Slayer." -Zeus

Writer needed to handle his character.

Spoiler: Hades

Modern

"My sweet, naive child...let me show you how it's done." -Kronos

Writer needed to handle his character.

The twins were told the story of their father and uncle, and tasked with a job similar to that which he and his brother shared, so long ago. They were to maintain the scales of good and evil on Earth.

For tens of thousands of years they watched over, sometimes even ruled over the planet and its young species, the threat of Kronos ever looming overhead...

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[M.J. Saulnier]

MODERN DAY​

The lore of old has been forgotten.
Zeus, Hades, fictional characters in old Greek stories and Disney cartoons...​

Hope For The Future

Burdened by the darkness that consumes Kronos, Zeus has implemented a contingency plan...
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Spoiler: Athena

"The future rests in these tiny hands, little God Slayer." -Zeus

BTW I'm well aware that is She-ra. It bothers me too, but it's the best general reference I could find.

Citadel City, NY​

Citadel City, New York is the largest, most technologically advanced city in the world. Rich with metahumans, and crime for them to fight. Whilst it is the primary location at present, more are welcome.

Spoiler: Citadel City

Open to development. Provides a fixed location to make characters more accessible, and will be the primary location of the confrontation with Kronos, and it will pretty much take everyone to stop him.

Temples of Shadow and Light
(WIP)​

In ancient Asia, two temples were formed in dedication to light, and darkness. They both trained warriors to carry out the will of their cause and masters.

Spoiler: Temple of Light

Founded in ancient China sometime between the Han and Tang dynasties. The Temple of Light represents the protection of innocent life, the prevention of violence, and the spread of virtue among humankind.

The Temple of Light has modern outposts and agents all around the world, including Citadel City.

Highly trained in the arts of wushu, judo, and qiang (spear/staff). Some are metas, some are not.

I had been playing with a character concept for the Light Temple Master. A meta with the gift of genetic immortality.

Spoiler: Temple of Shadow

Founded in ancient Japan sometime in the 11th century. They developed the shinobi code and techniques prior to spreading it via their agents throughout feudal Japan. They represent the use of violence to control ones own destiny. They teach unconditional loyalty to the temple.

The Temple of Shadow has modern outposts and agents all around the world, including Citadel City.

Highly trained in the arts of shinobi, kenjutsu, and jujitsu. Some are metas, some are not.

Both temples are highly secretive. The Shadow being the more brazen of the two.