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Aerbax has been a character in Asheron's Call since [[The Rise of the New Singularity]], the 2nd story arc. It started out as one of the rogue [[Virindi]] that had gained individuality. <ref name=OrbClarity>2001/04 [[A Reign of Stone]] - [[Orb of Clarity]]</ref> After splitting from the [[Directive]] and gradually began to realizing its own independence, it was one of the more important members of the [[New Directive]], and responsible for many experiments on Derethian creatures.<ref name=PackAerbax>2008/05 [[Introductions]] - [[Pack Aerbax]]</ref> | Aerbax has been a character in Asheron's Call since [[The Rise of the New Singularity]], the 2nd story arc. It started out as one of the rogue [[Virindi]] that had gained individuality. <ref name=OrbClarity>2001/04 [[A Reign of Stone]] - [[Orb of Clarity]]</ref> After splitting from the [[Directive]] and gradually began to realizing its own independence, it was one of the more important members of the [[New Directive]] <ref>2003/05 [[Discoveries]] - [[A Note From Aerbax]]</ref>, and responsible for many experiments on Derethian creatures.<ref name=PackAerbax>2008/05 [[Introductions]] - [[Pack Aerbax]]</ref><ref name=Destructions>2003/01 [[The Slumbering Giant]] - [[Destructions and Beginnings]]</ref> <ref name=EnergySource>2003/01 [[The Slumbering Giant]] - [[Energy Source]]</ref> | ||
Aerbax was | === Early Experimentations === | ||
In its earlier days Aerbax was responsible for the Virindi augmentation of many creatures and the creation of new servant beings. Most notable of its creations were the [[Doll]]s and [[Marionette]]s {{Specific Citation Needed}} and the experiments on the [[Tumerok]], resulting in the [[Hea Tumerok]]<ref name=Destructions/> <ref name=EnergySource/>. | |||
Aerbax was also the creator [[Oolutanga, the Tusker King|Oolutanga]]<ref name=Destructions/>, the augmented Tusker, and [[Martine]]<ref>2001/02 - [[Lonely in the World]] - [[Facilitation]]</ref><ref name="A Journal by Martine">2002/02 - [[Fever Dreams]] - [[A Journal by Martine]]</ref><ref name="Pack Martine">2004/11 - [[On Bended Knee]] - Pack Martine</ref> <ref name=Destructions/><ref>2003/01 [[The Slumbering Giant]] - [[Failure]]</ref>. Both experiments escaped and became major characters in Dereth. He might also be responsible for the alteration of [[Harker]]<ref>2003/07 [[Harker's Orders]]</ref>, one of the first [[Simulacrum]] experiments. | |||
=== Experiments on Caul === | |||
Its research culminated in the discovery of a [[Kemeroi]], one of the great evil beings hidden deep within the world, which further twisted it towards Shadow and destruction.<ref name=PackAerbax/> | Its research culminated in the discovery of a [[Kemeroi]], one of the great evil beings hidden deep within the world, which further twisted it towards Shadow and destruction.<ref name=PackAerbax/> | ||
When the [[New Singularity]] was defeated Aerbax found a way to rejoin the [[Quiddity]] without losing its individuality. | When the [[New Singularity]] was defeated Aerbax found a way to rejoin the [[Quiddity]] without losing its individuality.<ref name=Destructions/> In this role, it was responsible for the shaping of [[Caul]],though it was still secretly persecuting its own goals, amongst it the defeat of the "Light Child", i.e. [[Asheron]]. <ref name=Destructions/><ref name=EnergySource/> | ||
At some point later, Aerbax discovered an “Energy Source” which it used to augment creatures and Virindi to new strengths, such as the [[Virindi Profatrix]].<ref name=Destructions/> <ref name=EnergySource/> | |||
Aerbax had a companion at the Energy Source which it called its Mirror.<ref name=Destructions/> It was later revealed that Aerbax’s Mirror was [[Ler Rhan]], and the Energy Source was a [[Kemeroi]]. For some time Aerbax and Ler Rhan were rather inactive, with their only major activities on Dereth being the creation of the creatures which now populate the [[Valley of Death]] and the alteration of the once Virindi stronghold of the [[Singularity Caul]] into a place twisted by Shadow.<ref name=Destructions/> | |||
Aerbax used three [[Power Forges]] to "harness the power of the Inner Eye".<ref>2004/12 [[The Calm]] - [[Inner Sea Directives]]</ref> | |||
=== Prodigal Children === | |||
After the defeat of [[Grael]], Aerbax returned to the story, featured as the major villain in the [[Favored Sons]] story arc. Aerbax hatched a plot to dominate the creatures of Auberean by crafting prodigal versions of several selected different races.<ref name=PackAerbax/> To obtain this goal, it planned to use its new knowledge to create "Prodigal"<ref>2007/10 [[Masked Memories]] - [[Announcements - 2007/10 - Masked Memories#Rollout Article|Rollout Article]]</ref> creatures. | |||
One of its experiments was on a young Olthoi Queen, captured by the [[Tanada]]. <ref>2007/03 [[Ancient Enemies]] - [[Directives]]</ref><ref>2007/03 [[Ancient Enemies]] - [[Tanada House of Water Quest#Lore & Dialog]]</ref> The results of its experiments are the [[Paradox-touched Olthoi]]<ref>2007/08 [[Corrupted Sovereigns]] - [[Announcements - 2007/08 - Corrupted Sovereigns#Teaser|Teaser]]</ref> and the [[Paradox-touched Olthoi Queen]] | |||
Aerbax's shadow has now been sundered | To obtain subjects for its experiments, sentient beings were kidnapped throughout Dereth. This included a [[Hea Tumerok]], a [[Banderling]], a [[Drudge]], an [[Isparian]] and [[Claude the Archmage]].<ref>2007/03 [[Ancient Enemies]] - [[Missing Persons Investigation]]</ref> | ||
An experiment to alter a [[Hea Tumerok]] further<ref>2007/11 [[Children of the Prodigal Lord]] - [[Letter to Nomea]]</ref> did not have the desired result, since the altered Tumerok kept a mind of his own and had no desire to meet, let alone unite or enslave, his brethren. Nor did he care to wage any kind of war, by arms, sorcery, or guile, against humankind.<ref>2007/11 [[Children of the Prodigal Lord]] - [[Aerbax's Prodigal Tumerok#Lore & Dialog]]</ref><ref>2007/11 [[Children of the Prodigal Lord]] - [[Announcements - 2007/11 - Children of the Prodigal Lord#Teaser|Teaser]]</ref> | |||
Another of its actions was the alteration of Lugians into Shadow [[Lugian]]s <ref>2007/11 [[Children of the Prodigal Lord]] - [[Hidden Note]]</ref> and therefore, indirectly, the kidnapping of [[Balor]].<ref>2005/02 [[Infiltration]] - [[Coda]]</ref> | |||
=== Quiddity Seeds === | |||
After being defeated by the Isparians and the failure of his prodigal experiments, Aerbax tried to erase the memories of important events from the mind of the Isparians in an attempt to break their spirits and make them more easily controlled, such as the memory of the defeat of the [[Olthoi Queen]] <ref>2008/01 [[Recollections]] - [[Black Death Catacombs Quiddity Seed Quest#Lore & Dialog]]</ref> <ref>2008/01 [[Recollections]] - [[Execution Log of Strathelar Modification]]</ref>, of the triumph against [[Bael'Zharon]] <ref>2008/01 [[Recollections]] - [[Ithaenc Quiddity Seed Quest#Lore & Dialog]]</ref>, and of [[Asheron]] saving the [[Empyrean]]s from the [[Olthoi]].<ref>2008/01 [[Recollections]] - [[Knorr Quiddity Seed Quest#Lore & Dialog]]</ref> He was finally defeated at his [[Aerbax's Citadel {POI}|Citadel]] in the center of the [[Obsidian Plains]] during a one-time event.<ref>2008/02 [[The Beast With Many Heads]] - [[2008/02 - Aerbax's Defeat]]</ref> though his Shadow remains.<ref>2008/02 [[The Beast With Many Heads]] - [[Aerbax's Citadel#Lore & Dialog]]</ref> | |||
=== Aftermath === | |||
Aerbax's shadow has now been sundered, but Aerbax still exists and may one day again attempt to guide the course of history from afar.<ref name=PackAerbax/> | |||
== Related Pages == | == Related Pages == | ||
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=== Lore Articles === | === Lore Articles === | ||
* [[ | * [[Virindi Lore]] | ||
* [[ | * [[New Directive]] | ||
=== Texts === | === Texts === | ||
{{Item Table | {{Item Table | ||
| A Note From Aerbax | | A Note From Aerbax | ||
| Destructions and Beginnings | | Destructions and Beginnings | ||
| Directives | | Directives | ||
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| Execution Log of Strathelar Modification | | Execution Log of Strathelar Modification | ||
| Failure | | Failure | ||
| Harker's Orders | | Harker's Orders | ||
| Inner Sea Directive | | Inner Sea Directive | ||
| Instructions (Monouga Feeding Pit) | | Instructions (Monouga Feeding Pit) | ||
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* [[Aerbax's Prodigal Tumerok]] | * [[Aerbax's Prodigal Tumerok]] | ||
* [[Aerbax's Prodigal Tusker]] | * [[Aerbax's Prodigal Tusker]] | ||
* [[Black Death Catacombs Quiddity Seed Quest]] | |||
* [[Ithaenc Quiddity Seed Quest]] | |||
* [[Knorr Quiddity Seed Quest]] | |||
* [[Power Forges]] | |||
=== NPCs === | === NPCs === |
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Aerbax has been a character in Asheron's Call since The Rise of the New Singularity, the 2nd story arc. It started out as one of the rogue Virindi that had gained individuality. [1] After splitting from the Directive and gradually began to realizing its own independence, it was one of the more important members of the New Directive [2], and responsible for many experiments on Derethian creatures.[3][4] [5]
Early Experimentations
In its earlier days Aerbax was responsible for the Virindi augmentation of many creatures and the creation of new servant beings. Most notable of its creations were the Dolls and Marionettes [Citation Needed] and the experiments on the Tumerok, resulting in the Hea Tumerok[4] [5].
Aerbax was also the creator Oolutanga[4], the augmented Tusker, and Martine[6][7][8] [4][9]. Both experiments escaped and became major characters in Dereth. He might also be responsible for the alteration of Harker[10], one of the first Simulacrum experiments.
Experiments on Caul
Its research culminated in the discovery of a Kemeroi, one of the great evil beings hidden deep within the world, which further twisted it towards Shadow and destruction.[3]
When the New Singularity was defeated Aerbax found a way to rejoin the Quiddity without losing its individuality.[4] In this role, it was responsible for the shaping of Caul,though it was still secretly persecuting its own goals, amongst it the defeat of the "Light Child", i.e. Asheron. [4][5]
At some point later, Aerbax discovered an “Energy Source” which it used to augment creatures and Virindi to new strengths, such as the Virindi Profatrix.[4] [5] Aerbax had a companion at the Energy Source which it called its Mirror.[4] It was later revealed that Aerbax’s Mirror was Ler Rhan, and the Energy Source was a Kemeroi. For some time Aerbax and Ler Rhan were rather inactive, with their only major activities on Dereth being the creation of the creatures which now populate the Valley of Death and the alteration of the once Virindi stronghold of the Singularity Caul into a place twisted by Shadow.[4]
Aerbax used three Power Forges to "harness the power of the Inner Eye".[11]
Prodigal Children
After the defeat of Grael, Aerbax returned to the story, featured as the major villain in the Favored Sons story arc. Aerbax hatched a plot to dominate the creatures of Auberean by crafting prodigal versions of several selected different races.[3] To obtain this goal, it planned to use its new knowledge to create "Prodigal"[12] creatures.
One of its experiments was on a young Olthoi Queen, captured by the Tanada. [13][14] The results of its experiments are the Paradox-touched Olthoi[15] and the Paradox-touched Olthoi Queen
To obtain subjects for its experiments, sentient beings were kidnapped throughout Dereth. This included a Hea Tumerok, a Banderling, a Drudge, an Isparian and Claude the Archmage.[16]
An experiment to alter a Hea Tumerok further[17] did not have the desired result, since the altered Tumerok kept a mind of his own and had no desire to meet, let alone unite or enslave, his brethren. Nor did he care to wage any kind of war, by arms, sorcery, or guile, against humankind.[18][19]
Another of its actions was the alteration of Lugians into Shadow Lugians [20] and therefore, indirectly, the kidnapping of Balor.[21]
Quiddity Seeds
After being defeated by the Isparians and the failure of his prodigal experiments, Aerbax tried to erase the memories of important events from the mind of the Isparians in an attempt to break their spirits and make them more easily controlled, such as the memory of the defeat of the Olthoi Queen [22] [23], of the triumph against Bael'Zharon [24], and of Asheron saving the Empyreans from the Olthoi.[25] He was finally defeated at his [[Aerbax's Citadel {POI}|Citadel]] in the center of the Obsidian Plains during a one-time event.[26] though his Shadow remains.[27]
Aftermath
Aerbax's shadow has now been sundered, but Aerbax still exists and may one day again attempt to guide the course of history from afar.[3]
Related Pages
Appearances In Game
Lore Articles
Texts
File:A Note From Aerbax Icon.png A Note From Aerbax Destructions and Beginnings Directives Energy Source Execution Log of Strathelar Modification Failure Harker's Orders Inner Sea Directive Instructions (Monouga Feeding Pit) Letter to Nomea Monouga Experiment Log Observations and Instructions: Dojiro SangiFile:Observations: Harraag Icon.png Observations: Harraag Olthoi Experiment Log Orb of Clarity Parallax Auguries Personal Research Notes: TuskersFile:Piece of Paper Icon.png Piece of Paper Research Notes: "Children of Darkness" Research Notes: Mattekar Research Notes: Mosswart Rheaga's Journal Tanada House of Water Orders The Mirror Translated Black Water Watcher's Shard Translated Shadow Artifex Shard Translated Thief of Dreams Message Shard Tusker Experiment Orb
Characters
- Candeth Martine - Relationship (optional).
Quests
- Aerbax's Citadel
- Monouga Laboratory
- Aerbax's Prodigal Banderling
- Aerbax's Prodigal Drudge
- Aerbax's Prodigal Harbinger
- Aerbax's Prodigal Human
- Aerbax's Prodigal Lugian
- Aerbax's Prodigal Mosswart
- Aerbax's Prodigal Olthoi
- Aerbax's Prodigal Shadow
- Aerbax's Prodigal Tumerok
- Aerbax's Prodigal Tusker
- Black Death Catacombs Quiddity Seed Quest
- Ithaenc Quiddity Seed Quest
- Knorr Quiddity Seed Quest
- Power Forges
NPCs
- Oolutanga - Escaped result of early augmentation experiments
Creatures
- Aerbax's Apprentice - replaced Aerbax in Aerbax Laboratory (Haven)
- Dolls
- Marionettes
- Martine
- Mudmouth
Locations
Items
Pack Aerbax Aerbax's Defeat Bracelet of Dark Essence Orb of Clarity Aerbax's Valley Aerbax Pack Doll Orders
Images
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Aerbax
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Aerbax's Shadow
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Pack Aerbax
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Magically Sealed Dais in Aerbax's Holding, probably an early depiction of Aerbax. Notice the Quiddity Orb and the Assault Orb the statue is holding.
References
- ↑ 2001/04 A Reign of Stone - Orb of Clarity
- ↑ 2003/05 Discoveries - A Note From Aerbax
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 2008/05 Introductions - Pack Aerbax
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 2003/01 The Slumbering Giant - Destructions and Beginnings
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 2003/01 The Slumbering Giant - Energy Source
- ↑ 2001/02 - Lonely in the World - Facilitation
- ↑ 2002/02 - Fever Dreams - A Journal by Martine
- ↑ 2004/11 - On Bended Knee - Pack Martine
- ↑ 2003/01 The Slumbering Giant - Failure
- ↑ 2003/07 Harker's Orders
- ↑ 2004/12 The Calm - Inner Sea Directives
- ↑ 2007/10 Masked Memories - Rollout Article
- ↑ 2007/03 Ancient Enemies - Directives
- ↑ 2007/03 Ancient Enemies - Tanada House of Water Quest#Lore & Dialog
- ↑ 2007/08 Corrupted Sovereigns - Teaser
- ↑ 2007/03 Ancient Enemies - Missing Persons Investigation
- ↑ 2007/11 Children of the Prodigal Lord - Letter to Nomea
- ↑ 2007/11 Children of the Prodigal Lord - Aerbax's Prodigal Tumerok#Lore & Dialog
- ↑ 2007/11 Children of the Prodigal Lord - Teaser
- ↑ 2007/11 Children of the Prodigal Lord - Hidden Note
- ↑ 2005/02 Infiltration - Coda
- ↑ 2008/01 Recollections - Black Death Catacombs Quiddity Seed Quest#Lore & Dialog
- ↑ 2008/01 Recollections - Execution Log of Strathelar Modification
- ↑ 2008/01 Recollections - Ithaenc Quiddity Seed Quest#Lore & Dialog
- ↑ 2008/01 Recollections - Knorr Quiddity Seed Quest#Lore & Dialog
- ↑ 2008/02 The Beast With Many Heads - 2008/02 - Aerbax's Defeat
- ↑ 2008/02 The Beast With Many Heads - Aerbax's Citadel#Lore & Dialog