Spiritwarden Conclave

The Spiritwarden Conclave is a secretive and powerful organization within the Four Realms, dedicated to maintaining the balance between life and death, protecting the innocent, and combating the growing threat of Phantoms. Members of the Conclave are ascended mortals who have undergone a dangerous ritual to gain immortal bodies, wielding unique powers derived from primal spirit magic. They are both revered and feared, operating in secrecy while clashing with gods, Phantoms, and oppressive regimes.

Structure

The Spiritwarden Conclave is organized into ten teams, or platoons, each consisting of ten to thirty-one members. Each platoon is led by a Commandante and a Tenente, supported by three Ufficiale. These teams are assigned specific regions or missions by the Conclave's central council.
The council is composed of the elven Commandantes of each team, with the Head Commandante serving as the overall leader. Acting as a twelfth team, the council oversees operations, strategies, and the Conclave's long-term goals.
In addition to the structured teams, there are the Estraneo, Spiritwardens who operate outside the chain of command. Recognizable by their black coats, Estraneo are often exiles or lone wolves who act independently, either by choice or due to past transgressions. Despite their outsider status, their efforts in combating Phantoms are acknowledged and valued.

Powers and Abilities

Spiritwardens gain their immortality through the consumption of Spiritwater, a potent mixture of a mortal Spiritwarden’s essence and compressed spirit mana. This transformation is highly risky, with only a 20% success rate. Though they are unaging, Spiritwardens remain mortal in the sense that wounds, spells, or other mortal injuries can still kill them.
Their unique abilities stem from Spiritarts, a form of magic that exists outside the realms of arcane, occult, or divine influences. Spiritarts are ranked from 1 to 100 and are powered by the wielder’s spirit energy. These abilities allow Spiritwardens to:

Channel Spirit Power: Manifest attacks, objects, or barriers by drawing on their inner spirit.
Transmutation: Some learn to convert their spirit energy to cast traditional spells.

Destroy Creatures or Objects: Create destructive elemental attacks from their spirit-power

Sword Souls

Each Spiritwarden wields a unique weapon housing a Sword Soul.

These souls are reflections of the wielder’s lineage or inner essence. Sword Souls can:

• Unlock innate abilities tied to their past lives.
• Evolve into an awakened state, strengthening their bond with the wielder.
• Achieve an Ultima Awakening, a rare and powerful transformation requiring decades of mastery.

Spiritwardens also possess heightened spiritual senses, allowing them to detect spirits, Phantoms, and spiritual energy. Advanced practitioners can use their spirit power to enhance physical movement, propelling themselves forward or overwhelming foes with spiritual pressure.

Recruitment and Training

Potential Spiritwardens are identified by their high spiritual awareness or latent magical power. Recruits undergo rigorous training at one of the Conclave’s hidden outposts, facing trials that determine their roles and ranks within the organization.
Ranks are earned through strength, skill, and intellect. Commandantes are required to have unlocked the Ultima Awakening of their Sword Soul, while lower ranks are judged on their strategy, combat prowess, and ability to wield Spiritarts effectively.

Culture and Beliefs

The Spiritwarden Conclave views itself as a protector of the innocent and a guardian of balance. Members interpret this duty differently: some see it as a sacred responsibility, others as a necessary burden, and a few as an exhilarating challenge. Despite these differences, loyalty to the Conclave and its mission remains paramount.
Ceremonies and traditions include:

• Rites of Ascension: The dangerous ritual of consuming Spiritwater to achieve immortality.
• Sword Soul Bonding: A deeply personal process where a Spiritwarden forms a connection with their weapon’s spirit.
• Cleansing Rituals: Ceremonies to purify Phantoms and guide lost spirits to their rightful afterlife.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Spiritwardens are tasked with:

• Cleansing Phantoms: Turning Phantoms to stone and releasing their trapped spirits in sanctified temples.
• Maintaining Balance: Preventing the creation of Phantomsnsuring the realms’ equilibrium.
• Opposing Tyranny: Intervening against corrupt governments and oppressive regimes.
• Clashing with Gods: Defying celestial rulers to protect mortal freedom.

Public Perception

The Spiritwarden Conclave is shrouded in mystery. Most mortals consider them myths, while those aware of their existence view them with a mix of reverence and fear. In the past, they were openly revered, but their rebellion against the gods and secrecy have relegated them to legend.

Enemies and Threats

The Conclave faces numerous adversaries:

• Phantoms: Malevolent spirits that consume the living.
• Brotherhood of Eden: A faction devoted to divine magics, opposing the Conclave.
• Tafalorn: A group of ancient spellcasters using simular spiritmagic who opposed them.
• Dissenters: Spiritwardens who secretly follow gods or harbor conflicting beliefs.
• Estraneo Rebels: Rogue groups of Estraneo who defy the Conclave’s principles.

Assets and Resources

The Conclave operates from hidden sanctuaries and bases scattered across the realms. They utilize magical transportation and rely on primal and spirit magic for their technology and weapons. Their arsenal includes Spiritart-based tools and magi-tech innovations.

History

The Spiritwarden Conclave was founded to combat the rise of Phantoms emerging from the Void Sands. Over centuries, their mission expanded to confront all threats to the realms’ balance, including the gods themselves.
Their rebellion against the gods led to internal strife, corruption, and betrayal. After a period of intense reform, the Conclave purged its ranks and emerged stronger, rededicating itself to its mission. Today, they continue their struggle in secrecy, embodying resilience, courage, and an unwavering commitment to justice.

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Founding Date

522 BTC

Alternative Names

Spirit-Reapers, Deathguard

Demonym

Spirit Fighter