Lore: The Tether
„Aren't you an impatient one? Your thirst for knowledge will either be your doom or your salvation... Listen carefully, my child. For the Tether is a force that holds all under its sway in shared consciousness. The creatures under its influence traded their autonomy for greater unity and coordination. But the Tether was not always as powerful as it is now...“
Long ago, in the ancient times when the Alpha Creator roamed the Void and Oblivion was nothing more than a ruthless hunting ground, one little organism slowly became aware of its own power. This organism could feel the creatures around it and connect with them on a subconscious level. At first, it used its newfound ability to protect itself. Its connection to the other beings allowed it to deter predators, giving this insignificant organism the edge it needed to survive.
As the organism evolved, it realised it can create a network by tethering to others. Initially, this was a mechanism to survive. The Tether saw the strength in numbers, and in such a harsh and unforgiving environment, every single advantage counts. First, this tethering was limited to creatures of similar power, but as the collective grew, so did the Tether's powers. It started assimilating others, and eventually, it even evolved enough to develop awareness. But not all was good for the growing organism. While it did become more powerful, it was not omnipotent. In time, it reached more and more beings, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that not all of them were willing to join its ever-growing ranks. If the creature doesn't want to be a part of its group, it will resist, and eventually, it will become a threat to the collective. So the organism soon realised that it shouldn't force the tether onto others, but rather reach out to as many beings as it can and assimilate only those willing to join its collective.
As the collective grew and the organism evolved, the Tether shared part of its power with the Overminds, beings it personally picked from its ranks to be its delegates, the extended hand of its power. Soon, the Tether became an integral part of Oblivion life, trading the autonomy of the individuals for greater unity and better coordination.
„Today, the Tether is a force that originates from the Overminds. However, those who are deemed worthy and powerful enough are granted the option to disconnect themselves from the collective Tether, gaining not just complete freedom but a fraction of Tether's powers so they can more efficiently command and coordinate nearby Oblivions. Yet not all who are offered such an honour agrees to it...“
Long ago, in the ancient times when the Alpha Creator roamed the Void and Oblivion was nothing more than a ruthless hunting ground, one little organism slowly became aware of its own power. This organism could feel the creatures around it and connect with them on a subconscious level. At first, it used its newfound ability to protect itself. Its connection to the other beings allowed it to deter predators, giving this insignificant organism the edge it needed to survive.
As the organism evolved, it realised it can create a network by tethering to others. Initially, this was a mechanism to survive. The Tether saw the strength in numbers, and in such a harsh and unforgiving environment, every single advantage counts. First, this tethering was limited to creatures of similar power, but as the collective grew, so did the Tether's powers. It started assimilating others, and eventually, it even evolved enough to develop awareness. But not all was good for the growing organism. While it did become more powerful, it was not omnipotent. In time, it reached more and more beings, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that not all of them were willing to join its ever-growing ranks. If the creature doesn't want to be a part of its group, it will resist, and eventually, it will become a threat to the collective. So the organism soon realised that it shouldn't force the tether onto others, but rather reach out to as many beings as it can and assimilate only those willing to join its collective.
As the collective grew and the organism evolved, the Tether shared part of its power with the Overminds, beings it personally picked from its ranks to be its delegates, the extended hand of its power. Soon, the Tether became an integral part of Oblivion life, trading the autonomy of the individuals for greater unity and better coordination.
„Today, the Tether is a force that originates from the Overminds. However, those who are deemed worthy and powerful enough are granted the option to disconnect themselves from the collective Tether, gaining not just complete freedom but a fraction of Tether's powers so they can more efficiently command and coordinate nearby Oblivions. Yet not all who are offered such an honour agrees to it...“
