Lore IntroductionLore Introduction Hihi! I'm mostly known as Asher, but I also go by Leviticus, Bones (preferred), or Dino. Godsveins also works :-) Since I'm joining a new platform, I wanted to do a bit of an introduction, that way you guys aren't lost and I don't have to upload absolutely everything (including old art that no longer represents me or the stories). Messenger of the Swan This is the story that I mostly upload art for; it's the catchall for the universes that take place in the Swan Timeloop. The Swan Timeloop was created as a punishment for Satan and his cabinet, which included other dissenting angels of God (as far as that universe is concerned). Jagger Kaiser bears the sins of Lucifer , Jared Wheeler bears the sins of Gabriel , and Jamie Ramirez bears the sins of Michael . Messenger NOTE: This is canonically the first and longest universe in the timeloop (Each timeline/universe ends when Jagger dies). Jared Wheeler and his band, Devil's Tattoo, are finally starting to gain recognition in their town of Vireohaven, Washington (USA). After getting small tastes of fame, Jared craves more. Jared... isn't the smartest, though, and after hearing about people selling their soul to the devil, he attempts the same. The demon that he summons takes control of his body, per the contract Jared signed, which sends his soul to an alternate reality called The Distortion. His bandmates (Jamie, Gus, Cody, & Tyler) have to figure out how to get him out of it. Footnote I'll post more information about the other stories if I post more about them here, but I don't wanna make this post too long! Thank you for reading!!headphones~ [☆] Shinka System [☆] ~☆ Shinka is a dormant power sealed within all beings, awakened only by those with sentience, with rare exception; Shinka has two dominant halves, two sides of a coin. ~ [☆] Positive Shinka and Negative Shinka. [☆]~Positive Shinka is easier to control, but ultimately weaker, awakening in those with a pure heart, or at least somebody willing to fight for a better future. Negative Shinka on the other hand is far harder to control, but exponentially more powerful, awakening in those whose actions are utterly selfish, or those who intend only to take. ~ [☆] Elusive Shinka Types [☆] ~There are three types of Shinka which elude most beings, though there are rare circumstances they can be tapped into. These types include; Divine Shinka is a form of Shinka unique only to those with holy standing and/or power in Heaven, such as Gods and Angels. Unholy Shinka is a form of Shinka unique only to those who hold significant power in Hell, including only Devils and Archdemons. Neutral Shinka a form of Shinka unique only to those whose blood specially allows for its usage, specific only to the Goddess of Balance; Themis, and the Ikami Bloodline. ~ [☆] Shinka Traits [☆]~In some cases, a person's Shinka can be mutated to carry 1 of 6 Traits, sacrificing one end of their Shinka in exchange for greatly empowering another. Forceful Shinka | Extremely Potent at the cost of Control.Manipulative Shinka | Easy to Control at the cost of Potency.Guardian Shinka | Extreme Defensive capability at the cost of Offense.Warrior Shinka | Extreme Offensive capability at the cost of Defense.Swarm Shinka | Heightened Shinka Release at the loss of Residual Shinka.Cycle Shinka | Longer Residual Shinka at the cost of limited Shinka Release.