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En-Ai

I have finally figured it out! I now know what the Eye does.   It's far more straightforward than you think and much different than you understand.
— Grima's Log, Experiment No. 120
  En-Ai, also known as the All-Sides-Seeing Eye, is a divine artifact created by Essa in order to spread her influence over - what is now known as - the mortal realm. It was first embedded in the left eye-socket of her golem during the . It has since traded countless hands before reaching Grimalkin's Laboratory, upon which it transformed into the infamous Cat's Flask.  

Origin - Essa's Wish

  En-Ai is first mentioned in Broken Promise. The religious text describes the goddess Essa's contribution to ending the Endless Immortal War. Supposedly, she was the first of the Ten Supreme Gods to want a peaceful and swift end to the war. So, in a moment of clarity, she created her golem, Centi Nella. Her faithful creation was subsequently tasked with protecting the human race, even at the cost of confronting the other gods.   Essa's love for Nella is presented as that of a parent for their child. More than that, however, she was concerned her daughter would grow to resent the humans for their constant atrocities. To prevent that, Essa took out one of her eyes and embedded it in the golem.  
"In this world of the blind, I grant you sight."
~ Broken Promise 12:14
  Never thought I'd quote a bible, but I'm ashamed to admit the answer has always been in front of us.
— Grima's Log, Experiment No. 120
En-Ai
En-Ai by Bonus Action
Item type
Unique Artifact
Current Location
Dimensions
Roughly that of a human eye
Possession
Centi Nella ∞ ~ 0
(nameless thief) 0 ~ 7
Jell 'The Child' 7 ~ 89
'Children of Avava' 89 ~ 267
(unknown) 267 ~ 537
General Lesta 537
Grimalkin 537 ~ ???
Current Form
The Cat's Flask

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Cover image: En-Ai Cover by rikia

Comments

Author's Notes

Huge thank you to Bonus Action for the illustration of the eye! I was honored to be selected as one of the winners of this challenge.


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Apr 10, 2021 10:24 by Tim de Roos

Just saw this on the featured article and seeing my own art and your special thanks here in the notes is super heartwarming! It was my pleasure :)

Apr 11, 2021 03:26 by O4

I am delighted to host your art in my world! Thank you.

Apr 10, 2021 10:33 by TC

Can't believe I never liked (or commented) on this article!! Guess I'll drop my two cents now :p this is an incredibly creepy item, I'm absolutely fascinated by it! The journal log you wrote is just fantastic, it really helps give out just enough info that we have an idea of whats happening, while heightening the scary factor by like 10 or something.

Creator of Arda Almayed
Apr 11, 2021 03:28 by O4

Thank you for your continuous support :))