Bael

In the post Lost-Light world of Hora Lucerna, Bael, also known as a Prince of Hell, is a cunning and elusive Arcana. Bael embodies invisibility, enhanced cunning, and deception. As a powerful demon, he appeals to those who seek to move unseen, manipulate others, and achieve their goals through stealth and guile. His influence permeates the shadows, affecting the Arcana, the Possessed, and the mortal realm with his shrewd and deceptive presence.

Bael as an Arcana

Domain and Abilities

• Domain: Invisibility, cunning, deception, and shadows.
• Powers: Bael grants his followers the power of invisibility, enhanced intelligence, and unparalleled cunning. His gifts come with the cost of a growing detachment from reality and a reliance on deceit.

Gifts and Pacts

• Invisibility: Followers gain the ability to become invisible at will, moving unseen and unheard through their environment.
• Enhanced Cunning: Bael’s followers are granted heightened intelligence and strategic thinking, allowing them to outsmart and manipulate others.
• Deception and Stealth: His gifts include mastery of deception and stealth, making his followers adept spies, assassins, and manipulators.

Influence on the Possessed

Partially Possessed by Bael

• Shadow Walkers: Partially possessed individuals who channel Bael’s power of invisibility. They can become invisible for short periods, using their enhanced cunning to navigate through dangerous situations and gather information.
• Deceivers: Those who gain enhanced intelligence and mastery of deception. They are skilled manipulators, able to influence others and orchestrate complex schemes, but they often struggle with a detachment from reality and an overreliance on lies.

Fully Possessed by Bael

• Invisible Assassins: Fully possessed followers who act as Bael’s agents of deception and death. They are invisible, cunning, and lethal, often serving as spies and enforcers for Bael’s will.
• Masters of Shadows: Elite followers who have fully embraced Bael’s gifts, becoming his most trusted and powerful servants. They wield near-absolute control over invisibility and cunning, leading groups of lesser possessed in complex and covert operations.

Bael’s Role in the World

Prince of Deception Bael’s presence in Hora Lucerna is a constant reminder of the power of invisibility and cunning. His followers perform secret rituals and carry out covert missions in his honor, seeking to harness his power and achieve their goals through stealth and deception. Bael represents the unseen and the shrewd, moving in the shadows to influence events and outcomes.

Catalyst for Covert Operations Bael acts as a catalyst for covert operations and espionage in the post-Godfall world. His influence leads to the formation of secret societies, spy networks, and assassin guilds that operate behind the scenes. He seeks to create a world where the power of the unseen and the cunning is paramount.

Opposition and Manipulation Bael stands in opposition to those who seek to impose transparency and control. His followers often clash with factions that value honesty and straightforwardness, using their powers of deception and stealth to undermine and manipulate their enemies.

Bael’s Impact

Cultural Influence Bael’s legend and influence permeate the culture of Hora Lucerna. Stories of his invisibility and cunning are told with both fear and admiration. Many are drawn to his promise of unseen power and strategic brilliance, despite the risks of detachment and deceit. He represents the ultimate challenge to those who seek to control and expose the unknown.

Strategic Alliances Bael forms strategic alliances with other Arcana and powerful entities to further his goals. These alliances are often based on mutual benefit and shared interests in deception and covert operations but are also marked by underlying mistrust. Despite this, they significantly impact the power dynamics in the world.