The Fateless
To be Fateless means that a person's future is not set. While most of the peoples who live in The Cosmos live the same lives over and over again, The Fateless are unpredictable wildcards. Their choices can greatly affect the The Serpent and Shadows War.
Embracing their Fatelessness can be a journey of self-discovery, as they learn to make choices based on their own values rather than external expectations. Fateless people can embark on personal quests or heroic journeys to help them find their own path.
Many Fateless people pressure themselves to prove their own worth and demonstrate that their choices do matter. The pressure to be heroes who serve The Dreamer can be overwhelming and lead to high expectations from others.
Some Fateless individuals are tempted to embrace villainy, they serve The Shadow Demons. The lure of power and control over their destiny leads them down darker paths.
Fateless are not to be confused with Avatars, who are directly controlled by entities beyond this reality. An Avatar has no free will, they exist only to serve as a vessel for the gods, those who use The Great Machine.
An Identity Crisis
Those without a predetermined Fate may question their purpose. They may struggle to find their place in a world where most people are guided by destiny. Denial of one's status as a Fateless is a reasonable reaction for some.Embracing their Fatelessness can be a journey of self-discovery, as they learn to make choices based on their own values rather than external expectations. Fateless people can embark on personal quests or heroic journeys to help them find their own path.
Moral Dilemmas and Temptation
Fateless individuals constantly grapple with moral dilemmas. Their choices are not preordained and their decisions could have significant consequences for themselves and others. They bear a level of self-responsibility that others due not.Many Fateless people pressure themselves to prove their own worth and demonstrate that their choices do matter. The pressure to be heroes who serve The Dreamer can be overwhelming and lead to high expectations from others.
Some Fateless individuals are tempted to embrace villainy, they serve The Shadow Demons. The lure of power and control over their destiny leads them down darker paths.
The Simulationists' Perspective
Those who have the keyword: Fateless, are tested by The Great Machine. While they may have free will, everything about the environment and the people around them can be manipulated to record their reactions.Fateless are not to be confused with Avatars, who are directly controlled by entities beyond this reality. An Avatar has no free will, they exist only to serve as a vessel for the gods, those who use The Great Machine.
Being fateless sounds rather stressful, though equally I don't think I'd like to have no choice over my fate. It's interesting how much they can affect the world around them.
I'm excited to see Marcus grow to accept his responsibility. He's got to move out of victim mentality and forge a path forward. He's definitely in a stressful situation all around.