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🖤 Enemy Faction

The Three Houses​

1. House K’hos-wica (Chaos Magic)​

  • Nature: House K’hos-wica embodies chaos, destruction, and the unraveling of all order.
  • Magic:
    • Derived from chaos theory, their magic manipulates deterministic chaos to create devastating and unpredictable results.
    • A single spell cast by their practitioners can spiral into countless outcomes, often catastrophic.
    • Known for its ability to exploit the butterfly effect, their magic can turn minor actions into world-shaking consequences.
  • Role in Schadencell:
    • The antagonistic force in the story, spreading despair and disorder across the realms.
    • Their practitioners, known as Weavers of Chaos, aim to dissolve the natural laws of the universe and enslave all under their chaotic dominion.
    • Their influence is tied to the Circle of Chaos, led by the fearsome Miss Anthropy.
  • Themes: Evil, unpredictability, eldritch horror, and the corruption of creation itself.

2. House Sanctus Aurum (Order Magic)​

  • Nature: A remnant of an ancient golden age, House Sanctus Aurum represents order, justice, and physical and magical mastery.
  • Magic:
    • Focuses on creating balance and stability through protective and counter spells.
    • Practitioners excel in combat, blending defensive wards with physical prowess.
    • Despite their noble ideals, some members can become overzealous, veering into tyranny.
  • Role in Schadencell:
    • This House once stood as the main force against House K’hos-wica, but centuries of conflict have nearly driven them to extinction.
    • The player character descends from this House, providing a personal connection to the fight against chaos.
  • Themes: Justice, resilience, and the struggle to preserve order.

3. House Kaeterna (Equilibrium Magic)​

  • Nature: The secretive House Kaeterna is a forgotten society dedicated to countering chaos and maintaining equilibrium.
  • Magic:
    • Known for The Eye, a mystical ability that allows practitioners to see and manipulate the outcomes of chaos spells.
    • Their spells disrupt chaotic energies, neutralizing the effects of House K’hos-wica’s magic.
  • Role in Schadencell:
    • A hidden force in the narrative, revealed to be the true protagonist faction.
    • While less popular than House Sanctus Aurum, their specialized techniques are vital for combating chaos.
  • Themes: Balance, wisdom, and the strength to stand against overwhelming odds.

House K’hos-wica: The Enemy of Schadencell​

House K’hos-wica’s malevolent influence permeates every corner of Schadencell, leaving devastation in its wake. Their practices are not merely destructive—they are an affront to existence itself.

Why They Are the Enemy​

  1. Corruption and Cruelty:

    • Practitioners delight in sowing discord and misery, twisting minds and civilizations alike.
    • The House is responsible for unleashing the chaos that plagues Schadencell, leading to widespread destruction and despair.

  2. Unpredictable Power:

    • Their chaotic magic defies logic and reason, making them an unpredictable and terrifying force.
    • Their spells wreak havoc not just on their targets but on reality itself.

  3. Miss Anthropy and the Circle of Chaos:

    • Led by the deified witch Miss Anthropy, House K’hos-wica operates through the Circle of Chaos.
    • This elite coven amplifies the House’s influence, spreading destruction and despair across the realms.

The Conflict​

The battle between these Houses defines the central narrative of Schadencell:

  • House Sanctus Aurum represents the last bastion of hope, standing as a shield against chaos.
  • House Kaeterna operates in secrecy, the unseen hand working to unravel the chaos from within.
  • House K’hos-wica, pure evil and chaos incarnate, seeks to unmake the very fabric of reality.