Creation of the Archigós
The Archigós were forged in the aftermath of the Eclipse Epoch, a cosmic war that forever scarred the multiverse. This conflict pitted the Primordials—beings of raw elemental power—against the divine Celestials and fiendish legions. Though the Primordials wielded immense strength, their reliance on Elementals proved to be a critical weakness. Elementals, while powerful, lacked the discipline, adaptability, and strategic focus needed to combat the celestial precision and fiendish cunning.
In response, the Primordials combined their elemental essence with shards of cosmic willpower to create the Archigós. These beings embodied the unrelenting force of nature but were imbued with the intelligence and martial prowess to serve as soldiers, commanders, and enforcers of the Primordials' will. The Archigós were a synthesis of elemental fury and calculated warfare, making them far superior to the raw and untamed Elementals.
The Archigós were designed to fulfill several key roles within the Primordial hierarchy
Military Backbone
Archigós serve as the primary fighting force of the Primordials, organized into specialized legions based on their elemental affinity.
Elemental Manifestations
Each Archigós is a physical representation of its element, wielding its power to devastating effect. Fire Archigós bring infernos to the battlefield, while Ice Archigós create frozen wastelands.
Adaptable Warriors
Unlike their Elemental predecessors, Archigós possess the ability to adapt their tactics to counter the strategies of their enemies.
Protectors of Primordial Forges
Archigós are also guardians of the sacred Primordial Forges, the ancient sites where they and other elemental constructs are created.
The Archigós are part of a structured military hierarchy designed to ensure the Primordials' dominance
The Greater and Lesser Primordials oversee the grand strategies of their armies, issuing commands to the Eidolons.
Eidolons As the champions and generals of the Primordials, Eidolons lead the elemental legions and direct the Archigós in battle.
Espers Acting as lieutenants, the Espers enforce the Eidolons' commands, leading smaller detachments of Archigós and ensuring their loyalty and discipline.
Archigós The soldiers of the elemental armies, each trained and equipped for their specific battlefield role.
The Forges of Creation
The Archigós are crafted in the Primordial Forges, mystical and ancient sites where elemental and cosmic energies converge. Each Forge is tied to a specific element and overseen by the Primordials themselves or their appointed Eidolons. The process of creating an Archigós involves several key elements.
Elemental Binding
Drawing raw elemental power from the surrounding environment.
Cosmic Infusion
Infusing the elemental core with the will of the Primordials, granting the Archigós intelligence and purpose.
Weaponry and Form
Forging the Archigós' physical body and equipping it with weapons tailored to its role in battle.
Legendary Archigós
Throughout history, certain Archigós have achieved legendary status due to their feats in battle. These individuals are celebrated as paragons of their kind and serve as symbols of their element’s power
Blazefang, the Eternal Flame
Known for leading a decisive charge that incinerated a Celestial fortress.
Icewarden, the Glacier’s Edge
Famed for freezing an entire battlefield, trapping an enemy army in an eternal prison of ice.
Gravemaw, the Earthbreaker
Remembered for collapsing a mountain range to crush a fiendish horde.
Among the followers of the Primordials, Archigós are revered as divine warriors and manifestations of their patrons’ power. Shrines to legendary Archigós dot the elemental realms, and their stories are told as both inspiration and warnings. However, Archigós are also feared, for their elemental fury knows no boundaries, and their loyalty lies solely with their creators.
In the current era, the Archigós remain a cornerstone of the Primordials’ military strategy. While they no longer face the Celestials or Fiends in open war, the Archigós are deployed to defend the Primordials’ domains, retrieve lost relics, and enforce their will across the multiverse. Their presence on the battlefield is a sign that the Primordials' wrath has been unleashed, and their foes tremble at the sight of their elemental might.
Archigós in the Sorrow War
The Archigós play a pivotal role in the past conflict between the Primordials and the Elysium Empire during the Sorrow War. This war erupted after the Elysium Empire committed the ultimate atrocity—slaying the newborn Primordial known as The Child—to fuel their dwindling Magicite reserves. This act of sacrilege awakened the full wrath of the Primordials, who unleashed their armies, spearheaded by the Eikons, to bring retribution to the empire.
The Archigós embody the fury of the Primordials, waging war on the empire with elemental power and calculated precision. Unlike the chaotic destruction of Elementals, the Archigós’ assaults are targeted and relentless, designed to cripple the Elysium Empire’s infrastructure and morale.
The Legions
Fire Legions
Reduce imperial strongholds and factories to ash, targeting facilities producing Magicite and magitech weaponry.
Water Legions
Disrupt naval forces and flood key trade routes, isolating imperial cities.
Earth Legions
Collapse supply lines and fortifications, cutting off resources critical to the empire’s survival.
Air Legions
Strike from the skies, overwhelming imperial airships and destroying communication hubs.
Archigós are deployed in units led by Espers, ensuring each attack is coordinated and devastating. Their versatility allows them to adapt to the Elysium Empire’s advanced technology, countering their mechanized legions with overwhelming elemental force.
The Elysium Empire, while bereft of magic, has leveraged its technological superiority to counter the elemental might of the Primordials. Their Diis Ferreis war machines—massive constructs powered by Magicite—are specifically designed to combat the Eidolons and Titans themselves.
Magitech Adaptations
Imperial forces have developed elemental-resistant armor and weaponry, forcing the Archigós to adapt their strategies.
War Machines
The empire’s mechanical titans pose a direct challenge to the Archigós, creating battles of colossal scale.
Corruption Tactics
Imperial scientists have experimented with corrupting captured Archigós, creating unstable but deadly anti-Primordial weapons.
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