Amaymon

In the post Lost-Light world of Hora Lucerna, Amaymon is a formidable and cunning Arcana known as the Lord of the East and the Demon of Deception. Amaymon embodies the power of illusion and manipulation, granting his followers the ability to deceive others and bend reality to their will. However, his gifts come with the dangerous cost of the bearer becoming increasingly detached from truth and reality, often losing themselves in their own deceptions. Amaymon’s influence is deeply felt, affecting the Arcana, the Possessed, and the mortal realm with his subtle and insidious presence.

Amaymon as an Arcana

Domain and Abilities

• Domain: Deception, illusion, manipulation, and the East.
• Powers: Amaymon grants his followers the ability to create illusions, manipulate perceptions, and deceive others. His gifts come with the perilous cost of the bearer becoming increasingly detached from truth and reality.

Gifts and Pacts

• Mastery of Illusion: Followers gain the ability to create convincing illusions, altering their appearance and surroundings to deceive others.
• Manipulation of Perceptions: Amaymon’s followers can manipulate the perceptions of others, making them see, hear, and believe things that are not real.
• Detachment from Reality: His gifts come with the dangerous cost of the bearer becoming increasingly detached from truth and reality, often losing themselves in their own deceptions.

Influence on the Possessed

Partially Possessed by Amaymon

• Illusionists: Partially possessed individuals who channel Amaymon’s power of illusion. They can create and manipulate illusions to deceive others but struggle with a growing detachment from reality, often unable to distinguish their own illusions from the truth.
• Perception Twisters: Those who gain the ability to manipulate perceptions. They can alter the senses of others, making them believe falsehoods, but they face the constant danger of losing touch with reality themselves.

Fully Possessed by Amaymon

• Deception Masters: Fully possessed followers who act as Amaymon’s agents of illusion and manipulation. They wield immense power over perceptions and reality, often serving as spies and infiltrators. Their identities are nearly consumed by their own deceptions, making them enigmatic and unpredictable figures.
• Lords/Ladies of Illusion: Elite followers who have fully embraced Amaymon’s gifts, becoming his most trusted and powerful servants. They have near-absolute control over illusion and manipulation, leading groups of lesser possessed in campaigns of deception and subterfuge.

Amaymon’s Role in the World

Lord of the East and Demon of Deception Amaymon’s presence in Hora Lucerna is a constant reminder of the power and danger of deception. His followers perform intricate rituals and harness the power of illusion in his honor, seeking to manipulate reality and maintain control through their deceptive abilities. Amaymon represents the subtle and insidious nature of manipulation and falsehood.

Catalyst for Subterfuge Amaymon acts as a catalyst for subterfuge and intrigue in the post-Godfall world. His influence leads to the formation of secretive factions and deceptive cults that operate in the shadows. He seeks to create a world where the power of deception is paramount, and truth is a rare and valuable commodity.

Opposition to Honesty and Transparency Amaymon stands in direct opposition to forces that promote honesty and transparency. His followers often clash with factions that value truth and openness, using their powers to obscure and deceive, undermining societal trust and cohesion.

Amaymon’s Impact

Cultural Influence Amaymon’s legend and influence permeate the culture of Hora Lucerna. Stories of his mastery of illusion and manipulation are told with both awe and caution. Many are drawn to his promise of power and control, despite the risks of becoming lost in their own deceptions. He represents the ultimate challenge to those who seek to wield the power of illusion responsibly.

Strategic Alliances Amaymon forms strategic alliances with other Arcana and powerful entities to further his goals. These alliances are often based on mutual respect for the power of deception and manipulation but are also marked by the inherent risks of losing touch with reality. Despite this, they significantly impact the power dynamics in the world.