HTG Reference Guide (Up to Chapter 180)

Dear Patrons,

As per your request, here is a basic reference guide for HTG. I will be adding to it and making it into a more presentable guide eventually. For now though, I hope it helps.

Respectfully,

Godric

HTG Reference Guide (As of Chapter 180)

1. Deities & Divine Beings

• Thane: The highest god of the Theocratic Imperium.

• Krotha (The Night Mother): The primary Goddess of the Nine, sister to Leora. She is one of the Nine entities that retained their sense of being  while imprisoned in the Cursed Edict (Dashkatul) and seeks to make Kalon her "Nether Blade."

• Leora (The Day Mother): The Goddess of Hope, sister to Krotha. She is the patron goddess of Luna, Solara, and Dargo, and is actively manipulating events to free her sister and Zarae.

• Amara (The Dusk Mother): The Goddess of Death and twin sister of Kuwathi. She is revealed to be Kalon’s aunt.

• Kuwathi (The Dawn Mother): The most commonly worshiped Goddess among the Kuwathi people. She was once the ruling Goddess of their pantheon. Disappeared millennia ago. She is stated to be Kalon’s mother, earning him the moniker, Child of the Dawn.

• Zarae (The Horned Woman): The Goddess of Destiny, imprisoned in the Cursed Edict. She appears to Kalon in dreams, has a form identical to Luna (but with pure white hair, silver eyes, and horns). Her intentions are still a mystery.

• Ravena: The patron goddess of House Ravena (Luna's house).

• Helenius: The patron god of House Helenius (Adonius's house).

• Balencia: The disgraced patron goddess of Inquisitor Victoria.

• Hempki: The Kuwathi God of the Forge, patron god of the Yul Clan.

• Yama: The patron goddess of the Dredak Syndicate (pirates/mercenaries).

• Amon: The spirit of the last Kuwathi Emperor, also imprisoned in the Cursed Edict as one of the Nine Demons. He acts as an ally to Kalon against Krotha.

• The Nine: The nine "demons" (including Krotha and Amon) imprisoned within the Cursed Edict. They name Kalon their "Champion of the Abyss."

2. Key Characters

Protagonists & Allies

• Kalon: (Protagonist) (Currently in the 5th Netheric Bound) A runeless Kuwathi Ulima (orphan) from Naro City. He is the son of the Goddess Kuwathi, a "Spark Bearer," and bonded to the Cursed Edict (Dashkatul). He seeks to free his people and bring balance to the galaxy.

• Lunara (Luna): (Protagonist) The Heir Apparent of House Ravena. A powerful bounder (currently in the 5th boundary) and disciple of the Goddess Leora. She meets Kalon on Ora and becomes his primary love interest.

• Arrum: (Kuwathi / Yul Clan) Kalon's "Kada" (bonded brother) and most loyal companion. A skilled warrior who was in love with Isola before she died by Adona(Riza)’s hand.

• Solara (Sola): (House Draconis) The Heir Apparent of House Draconis. A powerful bounder, also a disciple of Leora. She sponsors Kalon in the Grand Hunt and believed she was prophesied to be the vessel for Zarae. Now she believes that Luna is.

• Kotina: (House Ravena) A Knight Commander of House Ravena and Luna's formidable mentor. She is an Arasha.

• Dargo: (Disciple of Leora) An ancient (7th Etheric bound) and powerful warrior who serves as Kalon's "Keeper" in the Grand Hunt. He is the former disciple of Artemius, the Sage, also known as Tavjac of the Mordow.

• Artemius (The Sage / Tavjac Mordow): (Unaffiliated)(9th Etheric Bound) Kalon's and Arrum's childhood mentor. He is revealed to be Luna's grandfather and Dargo's master. He appears as the blue-skinned, wide-hatted "Tavjac of the Mordow." His appearance can changed due to his Legacy.

• Fennec (Archie): (Kuwathi / House Ravena) A skilled Kuwathi spy and infiltrator working for House Ravena, assigned to assist Luna during her hunt for her grandfather on planet Ora.

• Haki & Daki: (Kuwathi) Two Ulima brothers Kalon saves from Netheric sickness and, later, Mallock's facility. They become his first "sworn allies" after Arrum.

• Ralia & Salia: (Arasha) Twin sisters who work for Fennec. Ralia (serious) pairs with Haki; Salia (playful) pairs with Daki.

• Korra: (Kuwathi) A "seer" who worships Amara. She is Yuri's cousin and allies with Kalon and Luna.

• Yuri: (Kuwathi / Yul Clan) He is Nekam’s closest ally.

• Yekka: (Kuwathi / House Ravena) Lunara's kind and protective lifelong caretaker.

• Arkon: (House Ravena) The Primus (leader) of House Ravena and Luna's father. A powerful (7th bound suspected, yet not confrimed) warrior.

• Claude and Becca: (House Tiana) Close friends of Solara.

Antagonists & Rivals

• Adonius: (House Helenius) The sadistic Interim Governor of Ora and the primary architect of the Grand Hunt and its atrocities. Killed by Kalon after he shattered his Edict.

• Mallock (Cotras): (Talum Merchant Federation) An Arasha sadist who buys Kalon, tortures him for months, and turns Kuwathi into "dogs." Killed by Kalon.

• Victoria: (Theocratic Imperium) An Inquisitor who serves as Luna's cruel and manipulative superior during her trials. Her secret affiliation is currently unknown.

• Adona (Riza): (Talum Merchant Federation / Kuwathi) The "Warden" of the Grand Hunt, revealed to be the grown-up Riza from the journal. She was forced to serve House Helenius and kill Isola.

• Nekam: (Kuwathi / Yul Clan) Kalon's former tribe chief who sold him to the Arasha. He is Arrum's uncle and father to Nevari and Neeba.

• Nevari: (Kuwathi / Yul Clan) Kalon's first love interest, she did not speak against his being sold, and betrays him again by revealing his location to the guards during the grand hunt.

• Henek: (Kuwathi / Yul Clan) Kalon's original rival, who stabs and kills him (before his resurrection). He later seeks forgiveness and carves the "T'Akor" message.

• Dallus: (House Draconis) Solara's cousin and the former heir. He is killed by Luna.

• Helos: (House Helenius) The Primus of House Helenius and father of Adonius.

• Draken: (House Draconis) The Primus of House Draconis and Solara's superior.

• Betran (Cotras): The Arasha merchant (Mallock's cousin) who bought Kalon from Nekam. Killed by Kalon.

3. Factions & Major Groups

• Theocratic Imperium: The dominant, god-worshiping galactic government that rules over most of the known galaxy.

• Talum Merchant Federation: A powerful vassal of the Imperium that governs the D-447 solar system (Planet Ora).

• Republic of Hekate: A separate, powerful government (Luna's home) that values merit and has officially outlawed slavery.

• Gallec Empire: A rival government to the Republic (Solara's home), known for its rigid hierarchy and political scheming.

• House Ravena: Luna's noble house, a prominent power within the Republic of Hekate.

• House Draconis: Solara's noble house, one of the most powerful in the Gallec Empire.

• House Helenius: The noble house of Adonius and Helos, which governs D-447 and other systems for the Federation.

• Yul Clan: Kalon's home Kuwathi clan in Naro City.

4. Races / Peoples

• Kuwathi: The native people of Planet Ora and many other worlds that are subjugated by the Imperium. Treated as the lowest caste ("gloweyes”), they are enslaved and forced to fight in the "Grand Hunt" once their zones become barren of Etherium and usable supplies from the salvage of old ships that crashed during the fall of the Kuwathi empire.

• Alverian: The dominant, pointed-eared "Master" race of the Theocratic Imperium.

• Arasha: The caste of "common" citizens ranked between Alverians and Kuwathi.

• Dwartha (Dwarthen): A race renowned for their craftsmanship, especially metallurgy and engineering. According to the Sage (Artemius), the Dwartha were the ones who originally built the masters' flying cities.

5. Planets & Regions

• Planet Ora (D-447 System): A Kuwathi homeworld. A frigid, barren planet with high levels of Netheric Maka. Governed by the Talum Merchant Federation (House Helenius).

• Naro City: Kalon's home city, located beneath the surface of Ora.

• Tarvashal: A major Arasha city on Ora, known for its extensive markets.

• Orarak City: The floating capital city of Ora, where the Grand Hunt is held.

• Ravena Minor (D-2,946 System): Luna's homeworld, located within the Republic of Hekate and controlled by House Ravena.

• Gallec Prime (F-926 System): Solara's homeworld, located within the Gallec Empire and controlled by House Draconis.

• Adrius Prime: A major Theocratic Imperium planet, the site of the Knight Commander trials.

• Erosia (D-928 System): A desolate desert planet where Luna is sent to train for the 5th boundary.

• Dashkatul: The Kuwathi name for the Cursed Edict, meaning "Fate's Prison."

6. Known Boundaries

• First Boundary: Finding the Spiritual Realm (or Realm of Dreams) and tethering one's will to it.

• Second Boundary: The heart becomes a conduit for the soul's power. This makes the control of Mana more visceral and allows for a more seamless flow of mana between the runes of a runed individual.

• Third Boundary: Blood infuses Mana from the heart throughout the body, improving and strengthening organs. This results in more efficient breathing, increased resistance to poisons and illnesses, and exponentially faster healing time.

• Fourth Boundary: Mana begins to improve the physical structure of the body, increasing bone density, tendon strength, and muscle capabilities.

• Fifth Boundary – Elemental Resonance: This is the first step of external power projection, where a user’s soul resonates with a fundamental element or concept. This allows for intuitive, passive influence over that element.

• Sixth Boundary – Elemental Control: Moving beyond passive resonance to active and forceful manipulation of an element. A user at this level could command gales of wind, or shape stone and fire. This is a more refined and potent external control.

• Seventh Boundary – Matter Manipulation: The ability to influence physical matter at a molecular level. This would be a higher order of control than simply moving an element. A user could potentially increase the density of an object to make it stronger, change its state (e.g., turning water to ice instantly), or repair complex machinery with a touch so long as they understand the fundamentals behind it.

• Eighth Boundary – Energy Transmutation: The power to convert and manipulate pure energy. A user could absorb kinetic energy from a blow, convert stored Mana directly into plasma or electricity without a weapon, or create shields of pure force.

• Ninth Boundary: Unknown.