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Aglaia
「『The Weaver of Golden Threads』 Aglaia, You who caress the silken webs of the sacred city, lend your ear to the voice of destiny.」
Weltanschauung
Once upon a time, the Titans were born from the spark dropped by the gods, creating humanity and the Emporios, and thus they enjoyed an age of golden prosperity. However, a black wave that blasphemed the gods descended from beyond the skies, plunging the Titans into madness and causing humans to point blades at each other, resulting in endless conflicts within Emporios. Thus, eternal night and strife continued for a millennium.
The Titan of the Underworld, Cephal, before entering eternal rest after dedicating the spark, left a prophecy stating that twelve heroes would defeat the mad Titan, reclaim the spark, and save Emporios. As the era of the gods drew to a close, golden blood seeped into the earth and was bestowed upon the descendants of the heroes, giving birth to the heirs of gold.
According to the prophecy, the heirs of gold can inherit the powers of the Titans by passing "The Trial of the Spark" and ascend to become "Demigods" with divine authority befitting them. However, all the heirs of gold, excluding Phainon, possess flaws. Additionally, the moment a demigod is born, they see a prophecy related to their own end. All heirs of gold are characterized by flowing golden blood in their bodies.
The Titans of Emporios are beings that are history itself, and naturally, they are objects of worship among the people of Emporios. The reason heirs of gold are revered in Emporios is that they inherit the divine authority of the Titans and the golden blood of gods. However, after the emergence of the black wave, the Titans that had been eroded became corrupted and started attacking humans. Ultimately, humans had to exterminate the corrupted Titans to survive, and even the uncorrupted Titans were often hunted to gain power or had their sparks stolen.
Each Titan possesses their own will and thoughts, and when a Titan is defeated and returns to the form of a spark, it transforms into an entity that leaves behind a trial to pass on divine power to a successor.
Destined Titans:
Janus: The Gate of Many Ways. The Titan of Passage. The first Titan. In charge of doors, barriers, prophecies, and communication networks. Represents January among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Trivio.
Talanton: The Scale of Justice. The Titan of Laws. Symbolizing and governing all conceptual contracts, balance, and laws. The second among the three fated Titan sisters. Represents February among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Keridra.
Oronix: The Veil of Eternal Night. The Titan of Time. Governing time, past, present, future, and the night sky. The youngest among the three sisters. Represents March among the twelve zodiac signs.
Titan of Pillars:
Giorios: The Foundation of the Rock. The Titan of Earth. Governing land, the earth, agriculture, minerals, and crafts. Represents April among the twelve zodiac signs.
Pagusa: The Cup of Abundance. The Titan of the Sea. Governing water, fishing, drinks, dance, joy, and festivals. Represents May among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Hisilens.
Aquila: The Eye of Tides. The Titan of the Sky. Governing daylight and light. Anything involving the outside is burned, regardless of good or evil. Represents June among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Hiakin.
Titan of Creation:
Cephal: The Throne of the World. The Titan of the Underworld. The leader of all Titans. The Titan of thrones, humanity, and freedom. Created humanity and protects the last bastion of mankind, Okma, and the artificial sun. Represents July among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Phainon.
Serseis: The Branch of Division. The Titan of Reason. Governing thought, agriculture, plants, and wisdom. Represents August among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Anaxa.
Nestia: The Cocoon of Gold. The Titan of Romance. Governing love, marriage, fate, and fabric, and is married to Serseis. Represents September among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Aglaia.
Titan of Disaster:
Nikador: The Spear of Divine Punishment. The Titan of Conflict. Symbolizing all combative attributes such as war, training, and protection. Represents October among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Maide.
Thanatos: The Hand of Darkness. The Titan of Death. Guides the dead when disasters like those of Nikador's wars end. Represents November among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Kastoris.
Zagreus: The Coin of Change. The Titan of Schemes. Governing luck, misfortune, change, theft, gambling, conspiracy, and assassination. Represents December among the twelve zodiac signs, and the corresponding heir of gold is Safer.
Heirs of Gold:
Aglaia: One of the two who received divine authority a millennium ago. The wealthiest in Okma. A blonde beauty. Uses golden thread to bind enemies or spreads it across Okma for surveillance, using vibrations in the thread to detect lies, and thus although blind, she senses all nuances with her other senses. As a demigod, she is gradually losing her humanity.
Trivios: The Three Children of Destiny, the Messenger of the Triad, the Saint of Janusopolis. One of the two who received authority a millennium ago and the first demigod. Became divided into numerous personalities and avatars. Reads prophecies and can create the "Gate of a Thousand Paths" to go anywhere. Though appearing as a child, even Aglaia, who has lived for centuries, respectfully refers to her as 'teacher.' Each personality shares thoughts, emotions, and sensory organs. Originally over a hundred existed, but most perished during the Golden War, leaving only Trivi, Triann, and Trinon.
Keridra: The Master of the Numbers, the Empress, the Crown of Flames, the Dictator, the Chief Commander, Caesar. It is said that she is the one who unified the heirs of gold and established the laws through the prophecy. Currently, her whereabouts are unknown.
Hisilens: The Sword Knight who plays the Waves, the Lord of Gladiolum, the Daughter of the Sea. Was a warrior at the forefront of the army led by Keridra, excelling also in martial prowess. Until her disappearance, she was the commander of the knights of Okma.
Safer: The cat burglar who loves money and valuables. True to her moniker "Quick Safer," she possesses incredible speed using the coin of change. Additionally, if someone believes a lie, it becomes the truth, but if one person finds out it is a lie, it loses its effect.
Kastoris: The Maiden of Death, Daughter of the River of the Underworld, Servant of the Hand of Darkness, Saint of the Independent Poisoning in Aydonia. Has the power to kill a living creature just by touch.
Anaxa: A man with long sea green hair. A blasphemer against the gods. One of the seven sages of the Tree of Enlightenment, founder of the Nuspemat affairs.
Hiakin: A girl with pink twin tails. Healer of Light, Priest who divides the dawn and dusk, Heir of the Sky. Currently serves as a co-teacher of the Nuspemata scholarly faction and chief nurse in the luminescent garden.
Phainon: The nameless hero, the savior. A polite and cheerful young man with white hair. Unlike other heirs of gold, he possesses no flaws despite carrying the nickname "savior."
Maide: A muscular youth with blonde hair. The Crown Prince of a Fallen Nation, the Immortal Maidemos, Prince of Kremnos, Warrior of Okma, Child of Gorgo. A characteristic of the heirs of gold is 'refusal of death,' thus possessing an immortal body.
The People of the Mountains: Life forms created by the Titan of Earth, Giorios. Blue giants with faces covered in helmets. The tribe to which the Great Commander Kaltorus belongs. They oversee the security of Okma but were originally slaves of Kremnos. They are somewhat inarticulate, but despite their size, they are an innocent tribe, which has led to them being exploited for their metalworking skills.
Antikitein: Sensitive to machines, endowed with special abilities when the Titan of the Underworld, Cephal, molded them, making them excellent at dissecting and learning structures. Currently, it seems few remain affiliated with the Senate.
Dromas: A gigantic purple organism reminiscent of a Brachiosaurus. Utilized as transport and food in Emporios. Generally moves slowly and has a mild temperament. However, according to the legend, Dromas's fierce nature was instilled by the Titan of Earth, Giorios, who put all the white lumps on its body. Its staple food is dried red dirt crystals, essentially just dirt. It has no poison, but certainly wouldn't be edible for humans.
Chimera: A small animal reminiscent of a cat. Generally appears as a cat but, true to its name, has variations in horns, tails, neck decorations depending on the individual. Found everywhere in Okma, it has a cute cry. Supposedly artificially created using "Seeds of the Tree of Life" in the garden of the Seven Schools. Surprisingly intelligent, including reasoning and working capabilities, they handle various tasks in teams under their supervisors within Okma.
Senate: A prestigious political organization in Emporios. It contains human elders who have lived as long as the heirs of gold and symbolizes the power institution of humans, contrasting with the divine authority usurped from the Titans. Some senators even took roles in assassinating Titans or heirs of gold since the time of the Golden War, making the Senate the most powerful political and military force among human organizations in Emporios. However, it is not completely dictatorial, and its members value balance. Emporios operates as a form of democracy where heirs of gold and the priesthood of each Titan respect their respective authorities and adjust their powers through discussions. Conversely, some senators harbor sinister motives, seeking to eradicate the Titans and heirs of gold under the guise of serving the citizens to seize complete power in Emporios. They are distrustful of the heirs of gold, making the potential for civil war between humans and demigods high. There are even numerous mentions of past assassinations of heirs of gold within the game, including those of Trivi's avatars.
The Black Wave: The source of disaster in Emporios. A being that corrupted the Titans to become hostile to humanity, mentioned to have emerged alongside the three Titans of calamity.
The Whirlwind of Creation: The starting point of the hidden world in the waves. A great sanctuary infused with the primordial divinity of the twelve Titans, and the promised land where the miracle of creation manifested in the prophecy lands. It is here that the heirs of gold inherit the fire.
Okma: A city-state that follows the "Titan of the Underworld." It serves Cephal, who protects the world. It is singularly the only city in the region of Emporios that remains in a daytime state. Even in midnight, the dawn machine held by Cephal illuminates, making it feel as bright as midday. Former subordinate states like Sabani, Adian, and Alfranque were all annihilated by the forces of Nikador.
Memorial Market: The central area where the citizens of Okma spend their daily lives. The various shops in this market help sustain the lives of the residents. Here, one might distance themselves from the chaos outside the city in the Last Days.
Memorial Celestial Palace: A massive bathhouse blessed by Pagusa. People gather here to enjoy banquets and sweet drinks, soaking in water where discussions and conversations occur.
Cliff of Dawn: The place closest to Cephal's Holy Relic. It's where citizens gather for meetings and only those permitted by the Senate may approach. The spark of Cephal is kept in a spark box here without being sacrificed. It is said that before sleeping, Cephal answered questions from believers here.
Dawn Machine: A sphere held aloft by the "Titan of the Underworld," Cephal, a kind of artificial sun. It eternally illuminates the sky of Okma.
Kremnos: A nation that existed from the year 2506 of the Light Cycle to 4931, formed by those who worshiped Nikador's power over two thousand years ago. Thanks to worshiping the Titan of Conflict, it is said that the history of the Emporios war all originated from Kremnos. Maide was the Crown Prince of this place.
Janusopolis: A city-state that worships the "Titan of Passage." It houses Janus, who guides the way, and the Titans governing fate. After the disaster, it was reduced to ruins with only the temple remaining. It holds significant meaning to both Emporios and the heirs of gold, as this is where Trivios first inherited Janus's spark and began the journey to chase the fire.
Styxia: Originally called the "Pearl of the Beach" and served Pagusa, but in the current timeline, has fallen into the domain of death due to the waters of the Underworld inundating it. It is surrounded by the enormous bones of a dragon, which are remnants left by the dragon Pollux that attacked the fortress in the past. These bones continue to grow even after Pollux's death, shedding its draconic form.
Eye of Tides: A floating city where the descendants of the Sky once lived. Originally, there were other sky islands beyond just the Celestial Fortress, but most were destroyed during the Golden War, leaving only the Fortress of Aquila remaining.
Aydonia: A region that worships the Titan of Death, Thanatos. It is said to be snowing all day. Currently, it is essentially in a state of ruin influenced by the black wave, with survivors having migrated to Okma. Kastoris used to be the independent poisoning saint of Aydonia.
Doros: A city-state rumored to be inhabited by thieves. Safer is known to originate from this city.
Skiana: A small island located on the outskirts of Emporios. Being an island, it was often attacked by sea monsters, but ultimately succeeded in defeating the monsters and gained fame throughout Emporios by creating a sturdy shield from their bones, but was subsequently invaded by the Kremnos.
Elysai Edes: The hometown of Phainon. A small village where the past Kirene also resided. In Phainon's recollections, it was a peaceful place where even fairies lived, distant from conflicts but fell to ruin due to a fire thief.
The Garden of the Enlightenment Tree: The place where the Titan of Reason, Serseis, and scholars from the seven factions respecting him reside. Buildings are constructed around the sacred tree as a foundation. The paths of the tree garden are said to be very complicated. A first-time visitor can easily lose their way just by trying to find the restroom, and those with poor sense of direction can struggle for a long time to find their way.
The Seven Major Factions: Seven factions that emerged from exploring knowledge and realizing truths in the Garden of Enlightenment. After the Titan of Reason, Serseis, imparted knowledge to humanity, the "first scholar" Talesus encountered Serseis, established the Garden of Enlightenment, and completed his methodology for understanding the world in front of the great tree.
Nuspemata: Founded by Anaxa. A faction that carries on the soul theory of the "first scholar" Talesus. Proficient in theories related to the conversion between life and matter and dimensional ascension. It was founded most recently, yet its points are the sharpest, directing all theories toward the origins of life and matter. Due to Anaxa's blasphemous tone and teachings, it does not receive a good reputation. It is said that Phainon belonged to the Nuspemata faction while studying in the Tree Garden.
Lotopagoe: A faction described as clear beings whose reach extends to all forms of life, not just plants. Their profound practice emphasizes creating harmony among all things, and for them, asceticism is not surrendering the self, but rather a pathway to self-discovery. They focus on the essence and practice, thus conducting studies in agriculture and plant production.
Kapra: A faction skilled in the research, breeding, and protection of unique beasts. The lovely forms of the chimera are little practices shown in their exploration of all kinds of creatures. They are experts in medicine and biology, even creating creatures like chimera within the narrative.
Nodus: A faction that believes "everything is numbers," meaning every entity can be expressed as a number. It was the first faction formed in the Tree Garden, and they uphold their access barrier with the principle, "No entry for those who do not know geometry," regarding mathematics as the means by which the Titan of Reason, Serseis, governed the world. They cover not only conventional mathematics and arithmetic but also areas like programming and documentation.
HelCorito: A faction pursuing the ultimate goal. They challenge aspiring scholars by throwing a sling that flings a round stone beyond a designated range to demonstrate training, discernment of thought, and proving "the pursuit of the ultimate." In simple terms, they emphasize exercise and sports.
Erytrochameros: A faction that views the exploration of art and emotion as the roots of logical reasoning. They consider the information obtained through sensory organs as the most refined and believe it can lead one to a transcendent awareness of the world. They also have connections to concepts of time or relevance derived from art or human senses.
Beschreibung
In the holy city illuminated by the dawn, the weaver caresses the golden thread, weaving destiny. "The Weaver of Golden Thread" Aglaia, the golden descendant who carries the spark of "Romance," must gather the heroes of the world and lead them on a long journey once again. —To defeat the gods and return the fire of the deities, granting rebirth to the despairing Emphorios.
She is the lord of Okama, a tall woman with pale skin, short golden hair, and turquoise eyes. She has a mysterious and soft image with a gentle attitude toward others, yet displays a cool and resolute demeanor when necessary. It is said that her heart has frozen for Okama from the beginning, and in exchange for inheriting the divine power, she is gradually losing her humanity.
The aspect that oddly contrasts with her title of romance seems to reflect the relationship she shares with the divinity she inherited, the Divine Nystia of Romance, and her companion Serxsis. The personality of Aglaia also balances romance and rationality. Her speech and metaphors, along with her assistant, the fashion designer, reveal a romantic and elegant side, yet as she loses her humanity, she appears somewhat cold and rational.
She does not use her eyes as sensory organs nor does she see the world through light. In other words, she is blind. Perhaps due to this, her eyes lack focus and always appear relaxed. However, since she senses everything with her other senses, she claims there are no inconveniences in her daily life. She became blind at a very young age.
She is considered an official beauty. It is said that citizens of Okama, as well as opposition factions, acknowledge her beauty. Furthermore, according to Cypher, she even has the nickname "The Most Beautiful Woman of Okama."
Along with her beauty, her sense of fashion is also exceptional, and she runs a side job in costume making as a hobby. The outfit that Phinon, who seems to have no fashion sense, is currently wearing was tailored directly by Aglaia .
She manipulates golden thread freely, using it to bind enemies, hang threads across Okama for surveillance, and detecting lies through the vibrations of the thread, among various other uses.
She is the wealthiest in Okama. Besides inheriting substantial assets, she has also accumulated wealth over her long life, engages in various side businesses, and most importantly, the revenue from the use of the online network is significant. Especially in the latter case, even those who envied her wealth could not give up on the online network and quietly backed down.
In the past, she was the daughter of a noble family, but her family was exterminated due to the calamity of the black wave, and while other formerly friendly nobles offered no help, she fell into despair until one maid brought a broken loom and asked her to make clothes. When Aglaia tried to mock the maid, she was at a loss for words upon seeing the maid's face, scarred all over from defending herself, and blinded. Upon hearing the maid say she could no longer see but wanted to wear the clothes made by the lady, Aglaia broke free from despair and began weaving again. Since then, this maid has always served Aglaia , and on one occasion at a banquet, upon overhearing someone gossiping that the ugly maid made her beautiful face pale, Aglaia responded by showcasing the maid as a model for her new collection at the center of the banquet hall.
As her place of residence is a bathhouse, she loves baths. She sometimes messages Avery at lightning speed, asking if they would like to visit a special bathhouse with her. She notes that she cannot go three times a day due to her busy schedule but will go at least once. Additionally, it seems she tends to be quite talkative when sending messages.
Years later, Aglaia unexpectedly discovered the clothes she had made during her girlhood. The softness flowing like silk stirred her heart, which had long been calm.
The family serving "Nystia" for generations had learned the art of "beauty" from a young age, and the portraits of the masters watched over their descendants from the honor wall of their private bathhouse.
Anyone who enters this place falls silent, and Aglaia walked lightly even while receiving the intense gaze of the masters.
"Painting is discredited by falsehood, music by abstraction, sculpture by weight, and theater by the mundane..."
The elder displayed a perplexed expression. The youthful voice permitted no rebuttal.
"Laya, is there anything more beautiful than those?"
Aglaia stepped out of the bath and danced on her toes toward the mirror. Her long golden hair flowed like a waterfall.
"No."
Before the shimmering mirror, golden eyes captivated countless gazes—
"I will surely—find something far more beautiful than those."
"For such a simple reason..." As the warmth of the clothes touched her fingertips, memories revived. Aglaia would playfully climb the wooden garden and often drift into imagination while in the bathhouse. Just to pick a single golden leaf, to capture a splash of inspiration.
Aglaia jumped across rooftops and scanned the fields, aiming to replicate the freedom of the gentle breeze and the distant scent of flowers.
Time passed, and the loom did not stop. Aglaia 's creations poured forth without pause, repeatedly causing a sensation throughout Okama.
Aglaia visited the temple wearing her favorite outfit. But Aglaia still pondered, "Is this beauty?"
The priestess of "Nystia," already aged with dimming eyesight, still witnessed the radiance of the girl penetrating through her encroaching darkness.
"Laya, once you inherit the title of 'The Weaver of Golden Thread,' you will surely create works that even the gods will envy."
"Though this dress and you in it are incredibly beautiful...this is not ‘Beauty.’"
"But...beauty and loveliness aren't the same thing?"
"You still do not understand...not understanding is a good thing. Yes, it is a good thing..."
Time flowed fleetingly, and the garments designed by Aglaia became as numerous as stars in the sky.
But for some reason, those lavish and expansive wardrobes contained shabby pieces of clothing. In a land rife with conflict, young soldiers would depart clad in clean garments, yet return with battle gear turned into shrouds, or sometimes even return with only the fabric scraps. When no one would visit, Aglaia collected these scraps.
Aglaia had once torn her resplendent garments in a fit of rage. The corrupted and extravagant nobles have no right to flaunt the clothes made by Aglaia —even if Aglaia herself was once such a figure.
And... those little garments too.
Over the years, they grew alongside Aglaia , imparting the songs of the past and future to her.
—Only after witnessing countless horrors did Aglaia recognize the weight of those innocent words.
"As the tailor of Okama, sharing the same position,"
"But I must pay the price for trying to save the world..."
"Like the masters did?"
"Like 'we' did."
In the most conspicuous place hung a modest priestess's skirt. Aglaia frequently took it out to wash and brush off the dust to remember her promise to the gods.
"Please forgive me. It's for the sake of the most beautiful work in the human realm..."
Long ago, when she grasped the spark, Aglaia had seen a beautiful scene she had never witnessed in the darkness—
In that golden future, there would be no conflict or death anymore.
They called it a journey of "Chasing Fire" and a journey of "Losing."
Aglaia vaguely felt that something precious was fading away from her, but she had no time to worry, as the person walking before her was experiencing a loss more painful than her own.
"I'll leave this to you, Aglaia."
"Do well."
"See you next time!"
Each time Aglaia parted, she could not understand why everyone said such things.
What remained for Aglaia was only the faint music emanating from the depths of the ocean, footprints disappearing with the wind on the earth, and an unresolved great nation.
"How could such a fragile thread bear the weight of destiny?"
Though only the "fashion designer" was with Aglaia , the once resplendent wardrobe was now empty.
As the noble lady entered the battleground of politics, the Senate was divided in opinion. Amid the ridicule of those around her, Aglaia began to devise a plan.
The golden thread at her fingertips crafted a type of net across Okama, with underprivileged classes lurking in the city everywhere, ensuring that even the smallest breath could not evade her eyes and ears.
The golden thread sharpened, marked by the first touch of blood as the smell of it stained.
Today, the blessed loom spins continuously, and countless fashion designers flutter in the air, yet no one knows why they dance or why they stopped.
"Fashion designer, head to the square. A guest from afar has arrived..."
This scene seemed to repeat numerous times. In the past, Aglaia approached others; now, people approached her.
At that moment, a young man clad in silver and white armor stood there. His youthful face was marred by hatred and fatigue.
A girl wearing a purple skirt remained silent, wherever she walked was mixed with cold death and a deep floral scent.
And though the cat-like thief had vanished from Okama, she still regarded it as an absurd joke.
The warm girl, like a faint light, had healed her wounds.
And there were the foreign crown prince and the arrogant scholar—
"If one thread is not enough, let us fill the sky with thousands of strands..."
Aglaia searched and pulled the threads of different destinies, weaving them into a strong net that would blanket Titan’s spark, igniting anew in a new world.
"The golden descendants will weave a shining future together."
While waiting, Aglaia approached the window and gazed down at the bustling city of Okama.
"Fashion designer, brew me a warm cup of tea."
Though Aglaia felt a slight chill, her heart no longer quaked with past sadness.
The ethereal golden thread extended from Aglaia 's fingertips, pulsing with the heartbeat of the city-state, the sound of wind, and rain, all thrumming as if nurturing the beat of new life—like the inspiration born of the god of romance——
Aglaia gazed for a long time before finally putting away the magnificent garments she had crafted as a girl.
"Even if by the end, I can only wear the coat of a cow..."
It is said that all worshippers of "Nystia" devote their lives to bestowing upon the gods what they consider the "most beautiful" work.
Aglaia has long since ceased making lovely garments.
However, she has never once stopped weaving destiny.
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