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History torn from an old book...

Hey this may not be exactly what you’re looking for ... it's a history more so of the spheres ... that lead into the art. It's also all from Lotus' side. There were a few things that Folko did on his end to create the art that Lotus changed. Here’s my side.

Chimeric Spheres – Sense Datoken

The search for the Chimeric Spheres basically started when Black-Lotus and Synteny began their research with the last remaining members of the Entropy Coalition. While the two did whatever possible to pry information from these old masters of creation and destruction, the Chimeric Spheres were one of the only pieces of information they were allowed to learn. In theory the Spheres themselves were the answer the EC was looking for against the eight tyrants of the Dream City. The information was given slowly, and in small pieces so that the two DreamSeers could digest the information. As always the Coalition was wary to disclose anything that could possibly be used against them.

The ingredients were simple, however not so easy to obtain. One must be accepted into the Houses of the City themselves and then manipulate the new DreamSoul that was applied to their avatars. The very crests that allowed a Dreamer to enter specific areas, that created bonds of the mind, and allowed the sacred skills of the House to be used, was melted and reformed into a pool of DreamSoul and Insight. The manipulations that were needed required the hands of the Smiths of old. Through long and tedious studies the two became ready. From there the very energy of the House was transformed into a Talisman that could be used when needed.

So the two set out, manipulating the different Houses so that they could obtain the treasured spheres with the only knowledge that whatever they would be used for, would be to aid the great Shadow. The hardships certainly became obvious when those they were trying to eventually protect or serve became their biggest obstacles. However any knowledge to anyone else would have meant all of their work up to then would have been lost. The Mentors of the EC were very specific about their presence never being known at least until they were away from the City. So with their teeth clenched they managed to continue on their quest.

A few months pass by. Almost all of the spheres have been collected. When things seemed to be looking up the two Masters of entropy vanished. There was no word from their mentors for quite some time. However the two DreamSeers had a feeling that they were being watched nevertheless. Due to the fact that no one knew their plans and what they were obtaining with each House, they were seen to be nothing more then faithless scum. It seemed the last two spheres would be impossible to obtain. However their training, experience, and want to prove their faith to the Shadow, allowed them the strength to finally obtain the complete ring of Chimeric Spheres.

Synteny and Black-Lotus appeared to be lost. They have obtained the highly coveted Spheres, but had no real idea what power they had. What was even worse was that they didn't know what they could do with such power and how to prove themselves worthy with it.

Meanwhile the City is in chaos. The Caudal rift was closed due to the actions taken by Kaer Gerroz, and the Dark Mare Foulmoth was working endlessly on his own experiments with the plane portals and the Protectors of Radiance. To gather information Black-Lotus reformed an ancient DreamSeer Guild called the Insomniacs. However at this time she allowed any and all Dreamers that could prove able to increase her knowledge of the Dream. Foulmoth managed to gather enough energy to start evoking the once dreaded art of Chaos Vortex. This caused the Ruler of the Union of the Covenant, Folko to seek out Black-Lotus and work on a defensive art against such tactics. The two of them began to meddle with many different arts, however found that by blending the arts of Bequeath and Soul Shield that the Dreamers would gain the ability to not only prevent Chaos Vortex from being evoked at all, but any of the chaos charged arts in existence. The newly improved art of Soul Shield was evoked and used once and was successful. Almost immediately after the two Dreamers were weakened dramatically and found that their arts were lost to them.

This miscalculation caused the two Dreamers to work against each other so that they could place the blame of their failure. Eventually the portals of Caudal became unlocked. Many strange things began to take place. Also word from the Radiance suggested that the Dark Mare may have found a way to create his own entrance at their doorstep. The Union's Ruler began to work hard on a way to track this nuisance even above the protection of Mind Blank.

Folko sensing that his work was almost complete made a non-official challenge to Black-Lotus within the walls of Calenture Threshold. He stated that nothing she could do would change the course of events and the work he has already completed using the Union's prime to power his art. Already worried over the chance that this new creation would be used against Marzera the two were quick to get to work. After many dreams of work and experimenting Synteny came up with the plans to create the Crown of Nexus. The Crown was simple in design. A large golden band that allowed a second band to rotate within it's middle. The revolving band had eight notches that allowed the Spheres to rest easily within it. When placed on Marzera the center band would spin using her avatar's energy and mixing with the strength of the Spheres would cause a large barrier of chaos emissions. This barrier would allow the wearer to remain un-locatable even with the new mechanics of Folko's skill.

The time had come to place the Crown upon the head of Marzera. Eagerly they watched as a smile slowly crept across her face. The Crown worked far better then either of them could have expected, so much so that the energy that formed caused the Crown to shatter, the remaining pieces landing nearby Black-Lotus. As they watched in a mix of emotions the shattered gold began to melt into a dark inky substance. The ooze sprang to life and charged the very avatar of Black-Lotus entering with ease through her legs. The powerful Scion PAMSWEETS did all that she could to protect Black-Lotus however the speed and ferocity of the chaos was unmatched. The chaos began to become extremely unstable and tore through the pupils of the Dreamer's eyes, expanding and clinging to the very DreamState.

The Chimeric Spheres barely intact fell into the palms of Synteny who saw the need to make sure they didn't fall into the wrong hands. It was after long studies that the two understood what the Spheres were truly meant for. The Dream that Folko was going to publicly create and display his art had come. Synteny waited in a state of deep meditation knowing that there was a great chance that Black-Lotus would not be able to control the strength alone. The City received an invitation that night to witness the changing of oaths and the new skill the Union had in store for Underlight. Ruler Folko, accompanied by his Co-ruler Triste began to use the strength in their Prime. As the energy began to gather around the room, Black-Lotus received a signal from Synteny that the time was now to begin countering their work. Swiftly she threw her arms into the air allowing the Chimeric Spheres to rotate freely within her palms. The gathered chaos formed a barrier that started to tear the Dreamsoul in the Celebration hall apart. Forces only comparable to Razor winds slammed into the spectators, all the while Synteny's prayers kept Lotus at bay. Almost as quick as it began it was over. Black-Lotus stood lifeless before the congregation. Folko frantically fumbled with his Insight attempting to evoke his creation. A grin managed to break across the face of Black-Lotus, showing that their mission was a success. Shouts and insults poured from Folko's mouth as he realized that the art of Sense Dark Mare was now Sense Datoken. Marzera was to be safe for now at least, against any that who would seek to do her harm.

-Lotus