Paimon

In the post Lost-Light world of Hora Lucerna, Paimon is a powerful and enigmatic Arcana known as the King of Knowledge and the Lord of Arcane Secrets. Paimon embodies the pursuit of wisdom and mastery over the arcane arts, granting his followers profound knowledge and magical abilities. However, his gifts come with the dangerous cost of the bearer becoming obsessed with secrets and losing their grip on reality. Paimon’s influence is deeply felt, affecting the Arcana, the Possessed, and the mortal realm with his profound and mysterious presence.

Paimon as an Arcana

Domain and Abilities

• Domain: Knowledge, wisdom, magic, and secrets.
• Powers: Paimon grants his followers profound knowledge and mastery over arcane arts, allowing them to wield powerful magic and uncover hidden truths. His gifts come with the perilous cost of the bearer becoming obsessed with secrets and losing touch with reality.

Gifts and Pacts

• Profound Knowledge: Followers gain access to vast reserves of knowledge, understanding complex concepts and uncovering hidden truths.
• Mastery over Arcane Arts: Paimon’s followers can wield powerful magic, casting spells and performing rituals that manipulate the fabric of reality.
• Obsession with Secrets: His gifts come with the dangerous cost of the bearer becoming increasingly obsessed with uncovering secrets, leading to a loss of grip on reality and a descent into madness.

Influence on the Possessed

Partially Possessed by Paimon

• Arcane Scholars: Partially possessed individuals who channel Paimon’s profound knowledge. They gain deep understanding and insight but struggle with an overwhelming obsession with uncovering every secret, often losing touch with reality.
• Spellweavers: Those who gain mastery over arcane arts. They can cast powerful spells and perform intricate rituals, but they face the constant danger of becoming consumed by their pursuit of magical perfection and hidden knowledge.

Fully Possessed by Paimon

• Wisdom Keepers: Fully possessed followers who act as Paimon’s agents of knowledge and magic. They wield immense power over the arcane and have access to vast reserves of wisdom. Their identities are nearly consumed by their obsession with secrets, making them enigmatic and often unpredictable figures.
• Lords/Ladies of Secrets: Elite followers who have fully embraced Paimon’s gifts, becoming his most trusted and powerful servants. They have near-absolute control over arcane magic and lead groups of lesser possessed in their quest for knowledge and mastery.

Paimon’s Role in the World

King of Knowledge and Lord of Arcane Secrets Paimon’s presence in Hora Lucerna is a constant reminder of the power and danger of knowledge. His followers perform complex rituals and delve into ancient texts in his honor, seeking to uncover hidden truths and wield powerful magic. Paimon represents the pursuit of wisdom and the peril of becoming lost in the quest for secrets.

Catalyst for Enlightenment and Madness Paimon acts as a catalyst for both enlightenment and madness in the post-Godfall world. His influence leads to the formation of scholarly orders and arcane cults that seek to uncover the mysteries of the universe. He seeks to create a world where knowledge is revered and feared in equal measure.

Opposition to Ignorance and Simplicity Paimon stands in direct opposition to forces that promote ignorance and simplicity. His followers often clash with factions that value straightforwardness and shun complex knowledge, using their powers to unveil hidden truths and challenge simplistic views.

Paimon’s Impact

Cultural Influence Paimon’s legend and influence permeate the culture of Hora Lucerna. Stories of his wisdom and mastery of magic are told with both awe and caution. Many are drawn to his promise of profound knowledge and magical power, despite the risks of obsession and madness. He represents the ultimate challenge to those who seek to wield the power of knowledge responsibly.

Strategic Alliances Paimon forms strategic alliances with other Arcana and powerful entities to further his goals. These alliances are often based on mutual respect for the pursuit of knowledge and mastery of magic but are also marked by the inherent risks of obsession. Despite this, they significantly impact the power dynamics in the world.