Factions

Sovereign monarchy of Arcadia. Ruled by Queen Zāhria Léopatra (descendant of the Sumerians), leader of the Great Expansion and the expulsion of Sūrians. Hosts the Titānian Trials every decade — an outlet for scouting and recruiting Anointed and high-Sati individuals — and operates the elite Queen's Pride (Titans) order.

Cult of psychōt followers worshiping a fallen Asura patron (the patron's specific identity is documented in the corresponding hidden character row). Originally formed in Naraka and spread to celestial and terrestrial realms. True leaders behind the Republic of Vīsum (figurehead-controlled). First entered Titānia c. 666 BCE through an Ishtar Gate from Naraka in the Northeast; spread influence throughout Northeastern Arcadia, eventually placing allies and members in powerful positions; incited the c. 596 BCE revolution that seceded Vīsum. Members include Sumedha (False Prophet), Sumitra (Enchantress / Miss Dasa), Takeshi (Heretic), Kriśtian (escaped) and others. Operations in Naraka use the Heretic's Sati to invoke corrupted Narakans into terrestrial realms.

Oldest proto-sūrian civilization. Survivors of Jap̄ eth's conquest. Ancestors claimed an abandoned Sumerian village containing monasteries and temples. Maintains strict isolation per treaty with Zāhria. Custodians of ancient archives detailing Sūrian-to-Mārtya evolution.

Ruling monarchy of the sūrian empire Heliōs. Throne presided over by Ivān of The Light, Mārtya leader of the Sūrians and descendant of Jap̄ eth (the progenitor of the Mārtya). Successor pending: Ivān's estranged son Constantîne Mahā II is the sole heir.

Monks studying the way of The Cosmology. Pious. Reside on the Sumer Islands; tend the temples and monasteries left from Sumerian times.

Council formed in the Pure Realm by 48 Celestial Buddhas and Devas from multiple realms to observe and maintain balance in the natural distribution of Sati. Founded and presided over by the Pure Realm's primary Celestial Buddha (cross-reference the hidden character row for his name). Eons of consciousness erode the Sati of numerous members, resulting in development of new cosmological attachments — to Sati itself.

Elite order of select fighters and sages within Arcadia. Members ("Titans") are recruited by Queen Zāhria after catching her attention during the Titānian Trials. Notable members include Jōn Darc (the Executioner) and Ānanda (former Titan). Discernible via the Lion's Insignia worn on the left shoulder.

Northern kingdom of Pal 'En. Known for powerful sages and Samadhi techniques. Ruled by Śuddhodana (father of Sid and bastard father of Zahira). Possesses generational sages — Channa Kolita is a former Shakyamuni (Great Sage), Sid is the next. Attacked by mercenaries c. 554 BCE (the patron behind the attack remains unidentified to the protagonists); the king is mortally wounded and tells Sid of Zahira's lineage before dying.

Ruling sūrian polity of Sōl. Capital Valhallā. Ruled by Cyrus the Great until his execution by Ivān; succeeded by his son Vladimir, who is set on avenging his father and reclaiming Heliōs and the broader continent. Stages periodic coups on Heliōs.

Southern kingdom of Pal 'En. Humble fishing society and pacifist state. Capital Portmore. Provides majority of fishing and agriculture exports to the continent.