Ignis

In the post Lost-Light world of Hora Lucerna, Ignis, known as the Lord of Fire, is a powerful and fearsome Arcana. Ignis embodies the primal force of fire, granting his followers the ability to wield pyrokinesis and resistance to heat. However, his gifts come with the perilous risk of the bearer being consumed by the very flames they command. Ignis's influence is profound, affecting the Arcana, the Possessed, and the mortal realm with his fiery and relentless presence.

Ignis as an Arcana

Domain and Abilities

• Domain: Fire, heat, destruction, and rebirth.
• Powers: Ignis grants his followers control over fire (pyrokinesis) and resistance to extreme heat. His gifts come with the inherent danger of the bearer being consumed by uncontrollable flames.

Gifts and Pacts

• Pyrokinesis: Followers gain the ability to generate and control fire, using it as a powerful weapon and tool for destruction and creation.
• Heat Resistance: Ignis’s followers are granted resistance to extreme heat and flames, allowing them to withstand and walk through fire without harm.
• Risk of Consumption: His gifts come with the perilous risk of the bearer being consumed by the flames they wield, leading to potential self-destruction.

Influence on the Possessed

Partially Possessed by Ignis

• Flamebearers: Partially possessed individuals who channel Ignis’s control over fire. They can generate and manipulate flames but must constantly guard against being consumed by their own power.
• Heat Wardens: Those who gain resistance to extreme heat, becoming nearly invulnerable to fire. However, their intense connection to Ignis’s flames can lead to uncontrollable outbursts of fire.

Fully Possessed by Ignis

• Inferno Knights: Fully possessed followers who act as Ignis’s agents of fire. They wield immense pyrokinesis and are almost completely resistant to heat, but their bodies and souls are at constant risk of being consumed by the flames.
• Lords/Ladies of Flame: Elite followers who have fully embraced Ignis’s gifts, becoming his most trusted and powerful servants. They have near-absolute control over fire and lead groups of lesser possessed in fiery campaigns and rituals.

Ignis’s Role in the World

Lord of Fire Ignis’s presence in Hora Lucerna is a powerful and destructive force, representing both the destructive and creative aspects of fire. His followers perform intense rituals and wield flames in his honor, seeking to harness his power and use it for both destruction and rebirth. Ignis represents the untamed and relentless power of fire.

Catalyst for Destruction and Rebirth Ignis acts as a catalyst for both destruction and rebirth in the post-Godfall world. His influence leads to great conflagrations that can destroy but also to new beginnings rising from the ashes. He seeks to create a world where the power of fire is revered and its dual nature understood.

Opposition to Cold and Stagnation Ignis stands in direct opposition to forces that promote cold and stagnation. His followers often clash with factions that embody these elements, using their fiery powers to bring warmth, change, and dynamism to the world.

Ignis’s Impact

Cultural Influence Ignis’s legend and influence permeate the culture of Hora Lucerna. Stories of his fiery wrath and transformative power are told with both fear and admiration. Many are drawn to his promise of power and rebirth, despite the inherent risks of being consumed by the flames. He represents the ultimate challenge to those who seek to wield the power of fire responsibly.

Strategic Alliances Ignis forms strategic alliances with other Arcana and powerful entities to further his goals. These alliances are often based on mutual respect for strength and the transformative power of fire, but they are also marked by the inherent danger of his volatile nature. Despite this, they significantly impact the power dynamics in the world.