You may skip this section if you prefer; it provides background information about the world, the story, and a huge info dump about the main character.

  (Note to self: I might look back at this just to keep things straight and avoid making something up when it’s already been established.)

  The Origins of Thasevis

  Thasevis was created by the First Patron, who shaped the world alone. To ease his loneliness, he crafted the Second Patron from his own blood. Together, they brought forth the 12 Patrons. Under their guidance, the world flourished—untouched by humanity.

  Curious about life, the Patrons eventually created humans. But humanity, driven by greed, sent the world spiraling into disarray. Disgusted, the Patrons wiped the ste clean, destroying all and purging Thasevis completely.

  To prevent further chaos, they created the Saint(ess)—a divine soul, forever reborn to maintain bance. Wherever the Saint appeared, harmony followed.

  In their 34th life, the Saint prevented a catastrophic war, saving the world from certain ruin.

  Impressed, the Patrons offered the Saint a wish. But the Saint grew ambitious—greedy even—and sought power not just over the world, but over the Patrons themselves.

  So the Patrons created a second Saint. One alone could no longer carry the burden.

  This second Saint would be different: raised in the heavens, kept pure and untouched by mortal vice, until it was time to descend and restore bance.

  Sometimes, the second Saint would remain above longer—watching, waiting, growing stronger—until the world truly needed them.

  But with each descent, they lost pieces of their past. Each rebirth made them colder, more detached from their purpose.

  Now, people call this second Saint the False Saint.

  The world no longer knows which Saint is truly righteous. Trust has fractured, shaped more by fear, desire, and manipution than truth. And without unity, bance is harder than ever to recim.

  A prophecy foretells that one day, the two Saints will meet in final battle. One will fall, the other will rise—and the fate of Thasevis will be decided: renewal or ruin.

  The 12 Patrons of Thasevis

  The 12 Patrons are divine siblings, each governing a distinct domain:

  Saturn (Time)

  Uranus (Foresight)

  Neptune (Secrets)

  Mars (War)

  Venus the True (Love)

  Venus the Lost (Desire)

  Mercury the Wise (Knowledge)

  Mercury the Wild (Chaos)

  The Moon (Dreams)

  Sol (Light)

  Hades (Death)

  Though there are only 11 names, the dual aspects of Venus and Mercury bring the total to 12.

  Each Patron influences mortals based on the time and moment of their birth—kind of like zodiac signs, but with divine consequences.

  Currency & Money

  The most widely used currency is the Royal Tenge.

  Tenge comes in both coin and bill form, each embossed with the symbol of a Patron. They’re minted from various materials: copper for low denominations, silver and gold for standard use, and rare enchanted alloys—or even ptinum—for the highest values.

  Conversion example:

  1 Silver Tenge = 100 Copper Tenge

  1 Gold Tenge = 10 Silver Tenge

  1 Enchanted Tenge (rare) = 100 Gold Tenge

  Let’s say Niraura has 50 copper Tenge, but the vendor is selling slices of Mammoth Pot Pie at 2 silver Tenge each. That’s 200 copper Tenge per slice.

  So… she’s out of luck. With only 50 copper Tenge, she can’t even afford a bite, that sad part is that— It was rotten, not fresh pie.

  See how messed up the economy is?

  Clothing

  In Thasevis, clothing isn’t just fashion—it’s a reflection of one’s soul and alignment with the divine.

  Society is deeply religious, and modesty isn’t always about covering skin. It’s about symbolism, reverence, and knowing your pce in the eyes of the gods.

  Take Niraura, for example. She was imprisoned for dressing immodestly. What was she wearing?

  A) A revealing, tightly fitted dress that exposed her shoulders and legs.

  B) A simple tunic, but it was stained and torned.

  C) An eborate ceremonial gown adorned with the symbols of a banned Patron.

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  If you guessed A or B it's wrong. The answer is C.

  While showing skin isn’t inherently frowned upon (Venus herself is often depicted in statues with bare shoulders or legs), wearing symbols of Banned Patrons is another matter entirely.

  It’s not about exposure or how clean its presented —it’s about intent.

  Niraura’s gown was seen as a provocation, a direct challenge to religious authority. And in Thasevis, that’s more scandalous than any bare thigh or ripped, dirty tunic.

  Language and Communication

  In Thasevis, manners are sacred. Every gesture carries weight.

  To greet an elder:

  Press your thumb against the back of your hand, fingers curled.

  It feels awkward—and for outsiders, painful—but Thasevians are born with unusually flexible joints. A gift from Saturn, Patron of Time. Bending without breaking.

  To greet a noble:

  Lower your gaze.

  Touch your fingers to your temple.

  Sweep your hand outward, fingers angled down.

  Say, “By your will, may the light find me.”

  This honors Sol, and recognizes the noble as a reflection of divine order.

  Mess it up? Expect repercussions.

  Niraura once bowed to a duke with the wrong hand. Result? A guard knocked her ft. Another time, she forgot the words—and the room went silent. Sometimes silence is deadlier than violence.

  (Note: This character is cannon in the story, Will appear ter as a background character.)