Purson

In the post Lost-Light world of Hora Lucerna, Purson is a powerful and mysterious Arcana known as the Demon of Secrets and the Keeper of Hidden Truths. Purson embodies the pursuit and guardianship of concealed knowledge, granting his followers the ability to uncover hidden truths and communicate with the spiritual realm. However, his gifts come with the dangerous cost of the bearer becoming increasingly paranoid and obsessed with secrets. Purson’s influence is deeply felt, affecting the Arcana, the Possessed, and the mortal realm with his enigmatic and elusive presence.

Purson as an Arcana

Domain and Abilities

• Domain: Secrets, hidden knowledge, divination, and spiritual communication.
• Powers: Purson grants his followers the ability to uncover hidden truths, divine secrets, and communicate with spirits. His gifts come with the perilous cost of the bearer becoming increasingly paranoid and obsessed with secrets.

Gifts and Pacts

• Uncovering Hidden Truths: Followers gain the ability to uncover hidden knowledge and secrets, revealing things that others wish to remain concealed.
• Divination and Spiritual Communication: Purson’s followers can perform divination to foresee future events and communicate with spirits, gaining insights from the otherworldly realm.
• Paranoia and Obsession: His gifts come with the dangerous cost of the bearer becoming increasingly paranoid and obsessed with uncovering secrets, often leading to isolation and madness.

Influence on the Possessed

Partially Possessed by Purson

• Seeker of Secrets: Partially possessed individuals who channel Purson’s ability to uncover hidden truths. They can reveal concealed knowledge but struggle with growing paranoia and a sense of isolation from others.
• Spirit Mediums: Those who gain the ability to perform divination and communicate with spirits. They can gain insights from the spiritual realm but face the constant danger of becoming obsessed with their discoveries and losing touch with the present.

Fully Possessed by Purson

• Hidden Truth Keepers: Fully possessed followers who act as Purson’s agents of secrets and divination. They wield immense power to uncover and guard hidden truths, often serving as advisers and spies. Their identities are nearly consumed by their obsession with secrets, making them enigmatic and solitary figures.
• Lords/Ladies of Secrets: Elite followers who have fully embraced Purson’s gifts, becoming his most trusted and powerful servants. They have near-absolute control over hidden knowledge and spiritual communication, leading groups of lesser possessed in their quest for secrets and truths.

Purson’s Role in the World

Demon of Secrets and Keeper of Hidden Truths Purson’s presence in Hora Lucerna is a constant reminder of the power and danger of hidden knowledge. His followers perform intricate rituals and harness the power of divination in his honor, seeking to uncover and guard secrets through their mystical abilities. Purson represents the elusive and enigmatic nature of concealed truths.

Catalyst for Discovery and Obsession Purson acts as a catalyst for both discovery and obsession in the post-Godfall world. His influence leads to the formation of secretive orders and cults that seek to uncover the mysteries of the universe. He seeks to create a world where knowledge is both revered and feared, and where secrets hold immense power.

Opposition to Transparency and Simplicity Purson stands in direct opposition to forces that promote transparency and simplicity. His followers often clash with factions that value openness and straightforwardness, using their powers to uncover and guard secrets, undermining societal trust and cohesion.

Purson’s Impact

Cultural Influence Purson’s legend and influence permeate the culture of Hora Lucerna. Stories of his mastery of secrets and divination are told with both awe and caution. Many are drawn to his promise of hidden knowledge and spiritual insight, despite the risks of becoming consumed by their own paranoia. He represents the ultimate challenge to those who seek to wield the power of secrets responsibly.

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