Disciples of Keter

Disciples of Keter

Infopriest

Infopriests are commanding figures in Keter's religion: they research scripture, speak to the androids below them, and lead pilgrimages across Ein Soph.

They hang text-laden banners off of themselves, and wear complex headdresses with Keter's symbols carved onto them.

Infopriest's Altars are made of androids welded together at the head: Infopriests ride them as they stagger to their destinations. To be a part of an Altar is a privilege granted only to the most pious.

Originally from Dungeon of Signs.

Stylite

Stylites are wandering philosophers, striding across Ein Soph on long, bladed legs. Geometric symbols stream across their faces as they speak in Enochian; Keter's artificial language, seeded with an uncountable variety of infohazards. More well-known Stylites are followed by fawning acolytes, recording their master's meditative ramblings.

In combat, Stylites are frail, but fast: unfolding their knife-like legs to stand above their foes and tear into them with constant attacks. Even while fighting, they continue their ravings; the infohazards in their speech burrowing into their opponent's minds as fighting continues.

Even a victory against a Stylite can leave horrible scars in the body and mind.

Manifestation

Manifestations are representations of Keter: holograms appearing as a tall flaming figure screaming warnings and threats. Around Manifestations, the ship appears to come alive - doors close as people walk through them, gravity turns and twists violently, and oxygen is ripped out of rooms.

Manifestations cannot be attacked directly: the projector creating it must be disabled.

Manifestations were originally a safety measure: Keter had to appear through them to warn people before he started directly controlling parts of the ship.