Anaxa/Lore

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Character Introduction

The Grove of Epiphany, where knowledge flourishes and philosophers are born.
Yet here stands Anaxagoras the blasphemer, the Chrysos Heir who challenges the Coreflame of Reason. He is questioned: Would you defy the prophecy even if you must bear infamy, and insist on driving the thorns of doubt into the Sacred Tree of wisdom?
——"Ridiculous. In a world full of lies, I am the only truth."

Character Stories

Character Details

The Grove of Epiphany, where knowledge flourishes and philosophers are born.
Yet here stands Anaxagoras the blasphemer, the Chrysos Heir who challenges the Coreflame of Reason. He is questioned: Would you defy the prophecy even if you must bear infamy, and insist on driving the thorns of doubt into the Sacred Tree of wisdom?
——"Ridiculous. In a world full of lies, I am the only truth."

Character Story: Part I

• Unlocked at Character Level 20

"Ah, you were born in a remote city-state. Your parents departed early, leaving only your older sister by your side, barely supporting the family on the meager income she earned from taming animals.
You have been reclusive and isolated since childhood. While your peers frolicked on the grassy fields, you would hide alone in the shadows of trees and pick up fallen leaves from the ground.

'Why do the dromases not fly toward the sky?'
You look upon the dromas that grew up alongside you, mumbling to yourself.
'Maybe because this dromas used to be a nerd in its past life too!'
You've heard these words spoken all too often, but you never understood why it was used as a form of mockery.

'If the gods are omnipotent, why do they fear death?'
In the temple where sacred teachings are recited, the very things deemed unquestionable inevitably stir your doubts.
'Out, Anaxagoras!'
The furious priest often throws you out of the temple.

Your sister never blamed you. Instead, she carved out a portion of her meager income to buy the books and tools you longed for.
Screws, heavy pliers, delicate scales... At home, you tinkered with these instruments, utterly immersed in the joy of creation.
At five years old, you were endlessly curious about life: A mechanical bird that sang on its own, a dromas incubator, artificial flowers that stayed forever vibrant — you boldly declared you'd become the most knowledgeable person in the world. Tsk, tsk. How rare it is for a child's grand boasts to be taken seriously by their family.

Later, she heard from passing merchants that there was an academy called the Grove of Epiphany, a sacred place devoted to the pursuit of wisdom. You secretly memorized that name, thinking that if you could one day go there with your sister, life wouldn't be so hard.
Later still, she finally managed to raise enough travel funds and asked a merchant friend to give you a ride so you could go study at the Grove.
Halfway along the journey, upon hearing that the black tide had struck, you hurriedly rushed back — the sight of that corroded ruin was truly unbearable to behold... Proud as you are, you even found yourself kneeling on the ground. You weren't praying to the gods, were you..."

"Stop flipping through my mind, you naughty Titan."
The man snapped out of his reverie, and an emotion — indeterminable if it was either rage or sorrow — flickered in his right eye.

Character Story: Part II

• Unlocked at Character Level 40

Number: 13
Subject: Chrysos Heir's Golden Blood Experiment
Materials: My blood
Records: After purifying the fluid, it resembles liquid gold, and reveals a seed-shaped structure under the microscope. Fainted thrice while obtaining blood.
...
Number: 55
Subject: Dissecting the soul of Titan creations
Materials: Three dying ██████ ███████ Titan creations, mercury potion, Antila flower extract
Records: Experimental subject abruptly went berserk upon dissecting to the core. Fortunately, only I was severely injured, it did not harm anyone else. Subsequently, the alchemy equipment have been refined. The pedigree chart of the souls of ██████ ███████ Titan is nearing completion.
...
Number: 144
Subject: Attempt at the metaphase of the soul fusion
Materials: A soul flame donated by a scholar, Titan creations
Records: ████████, my dearest friend, according to your last wishes, your body has been transformed into a flame that incinerates punishment, and your soul has turned into a cornerstone for analyzing Titans.
...
*The last page of scribbled comments*:
It's been years since this had happened, the frigidness of death still stirs in my left eye, but I can see "souls" of humans. That boiling heat is enough to fill the void.

Perhaps tomorrow, perhaps next year, or perhaps in the next instant—
I'll be accused and arrested. There will always be people who want me to lower my head and keep me silent.

But sister, I'll always remember that I met you for the last time here. You didn't say anything.
But that was enough, I know I did the right thing.
Over the past decade, it has always been so—
"Failure is a stepping stone to success."

— Anaxa's parapsychology experiment log. The original copy has already been destroyed.

Character Story: Part III

• Unlocked at Character Level 60

"Sages of the Grove:

Regarding how some scholars accuse me of the three great sins, 'academic defamation,' 'corrupting youths,' and 'religious heresy,' I don't intend to entertain their cheap tricks, nor will I bother defending myself. However, considering how this might allow everyone to better understand my research, I'll briefly explain it.

According to them, I committed the sin of academic defamation when I publicly disparaged the classic research of Titan studies and parapsychology, claiming them to be 'a black tide of the academic world.' Answer me this: Was my evaluation incorrect? A study about whether Titans can stand on the head of a pin, and a study that posits the nature of souls as water. They persist until this day because of certain authorities. How is that any different from a mental black tide?

I studied in the Grove since I was a child, and thoroughly understand that the revolution of ideas can only be achieved through criticism and suspicion. I encourage students to challenge my authority, and this is what they claim to be 'corrupting youths.' Take Phainon and Castorice, for example. When they first began their studies, they were clueless about how to think and what logic is. Look at them now. They can render me speechless sometimes! If this is what it means to 'corrupt' youths, I cannot imagine what they regard as 'correct education.'

As such, some individuals accuse me of having excessively close ties with the Flame-Chasing Chrysos Heirs, claiming that my theories help them seize the Coreflames. Indeed, I once consulted Tribios about lost history, and both of my most brilliant students happen to be Chrysos Heirs as well. And what of it?

I am also what they call a Chrysos Heir, but I've never had blind faith in prophecies. If gods are truly the purest and most eternal beings that have ascended above the mortal world, then listen well: The world only has one god, and that is indestructible "truth"!
Only disciples of truth can continue on this path. The authorities who proclaim themselves to be sages fear the fall of god.

You suggested that both parties take a step back to deescalate the situation... My apologies, but I don't intend to do that. On the contrary, I would like to give a word of advice to those who wish to accuse me—

The future world will understand me, and all of you who raise accusations against me should be more afraid than me when I await my verdict!"

— An improvised speech by Anaxa, during a meeting of the sages

Character Story: Part IV

• Unlocked at Character Level 80

"Even up till today, I still disagree with that bizarre Flame-Chase Journey. However, there is one statement that left a deep impression — Losses are a constant on the Flame-Chase journey.

I never believed that the Chrysos Heirs shared the same destiny, but I am undoubtedly also on the path of losses.
Yet, I have not lost enough... In comparison to what I pursue, I have not lost enough to fulfill the law of equivalent exchange.

After I had proposed the theory that the nature of souls of Titans and humans are no different, and that souls are constructed from seeds of wisdom, I have been waiting for a chance to prove it once and for all...
Now, the opportunity has presented itself! It came rather unexpectedly, but also right on time.
Today, I can finally make up for the regret, akin to a calamity, from numerous years ago.

I gained inspiration from death, and should repay as such.
My body shall become the vessel to forge the Coreflames of gods, and my soul shall become the chains that force the gods to bow. That will become the ultimate evidence for my theory!

I am incredibly happy now.
I once smiled like this, when I first created a mechanical bird that could fly in the sky. My hands once trembled like this, when I developed a new life through incubation.

My future students, if you see these words, it proves that my endeavor has failed at the final step, falling just before the break of dawn.
Use my results to the fullest extent, and make me the subject of your research! Step over my body and take the torch from my hands. Use me as the firewood to ignite the flames that will bring light to the truth!
Do not fear blasphemy—
It is already a sin to transcend the gods, so what if you become a god!"

— One of the echoes in Anaxa's memories after the Grove had fallen, which vanished because nobody discovered it

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See You at the End		The Hunt

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Character Stories

Character	Stories
Aglaea	Character Story: Part IV
Castorice	Character Story: Part III
Cyrene	Character Story: Part II Character Story: Part III Character Story: Part IV
Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae	Character Story: Part II
Hyacine	Character Story: Part III Character Story: Part IV
Phainon	Character Story: Part II Character Story: Part III

Character Voice-Overs

Character	Voice-Overs
Aglaea	About Anaxa ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ I do not agree with the ideals of that blasphemer, but we are the same when it comes to the determination with which we seek our dreams. Added to Team With Anaxa ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ A common goal is enough to bring us together in this fight.
Castorice	About Anaxa ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ He had once told me that I should stay calm even when facing the dead, and not tell them of my inner sorrows. It was only later that I understood "practicing how to die" was the theme that defined his entire life. Added to Team With Anaxa ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Professor, what will you be teaching this time?
Cerydra	About Anaxa ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Dux Sagax was so excited to write about "how to manage a dromas's fur" that he wrote me a ten-thousand-word essay. The most effective recommendation in there was to "mix redsoil with fish oil." Thanks to him, my noble mount will no longer shed its fur all over my dress. Added to Team With Anaxa ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ You're not my opponent in this game, Dux Sagax. I look forward to working with you.
Cipher	About Anaxa ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ What did they call him? "A dromas draped in finery"? And he took it just like that? Leaving aside the question of the nickname-giver's own credentials, Anaxa is undoubtedly an impressive individual... Added to Team With Anaxa ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Prof Nax~ Truth may be valuable, but all's fair in war~
Cyrene	About Anaxa ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Hey, this way! I can do a "magic trick" too! Look closely, and don't blink... Ta-da! Here's a flower for you ♪ Added to Team With Anaxa ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ A-NA-XA-GO-RAS. Not a single syllable missing. Did I get that right?
Dan Heng • Permansor Terrae	About Anaxa ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ His style is completely different from that of ordinary teachers... If we had the chance to spend more time together, I'm sure we'd have plenty to talk about. Added to Team With Anaxa ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ If there are any mistakes or omissions, please point them out.
Evernight	About Anaxa ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ I've always wanted to ask him this question: "If a dromas and the truth of the world both fell into the sea, which one would you save first?"
Hyacine	About Anaxa ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Professor Anaxa refuses to outline key topics for exams, and insists on one-on-one oral tests! Students inevitably end up in my care every exam season due to mental exhaustion... Added to Team With Anaxa ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Professor Anaxa, it's time to put your theory into practice.
Hysilens	About Anaxa ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ That sage, agile like a green dolphin... His "performances" are awe-inspiring. Although, if they were accompanied by some music and deep-sea honey brew, they would surely be even more enchanting to all who listen. Added to Team With Anaxa ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ What wondrous plans do you have this time? I'm all ears.
March 7th	About Anaxa ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ I was, um, actually born with a fear of teachers... but he's the exception! Whenever I don't get a concept, he uses dromases as an analogy, and then I instantly get it! Added to Team With Anaxa ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ If I have questions later, could you please answer them?
Mydei	About Anaxa ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ I've heard more than a dozen sins attributed to him, but a certain good student from the Grove loves to talk about how wonderful that scholar is as a teacher... Anyone capable of leaving such an impression on him is likely someone I'd appreciate as well. Added to Team With Anaxa ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Your reputation precedes you. The ever-changing battlefield is also a place where knowledge comes in handy.
Phainon	About Anaxa ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ "The man cursed by Mnestia" — The professor often referred to me this way, and I took it in stride. After all, the courage to be unique is a virtue I learned from him. Added to Team With Anaxa ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ The battlefield is like a classroom. I look forward to your valuable insight.
Tribbie	About Anaxa ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Naxy talks about so much weird stuff every time I see him. His words make my head spin... But if he doesn't talk like that, then it kinda feels odd... Added to Team With Anaxa ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ Stop saying weird things!
Trailblazer	Added to Team With Anaxa ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ I look forward to your performance this time. ▶ ▶ ▶ ▶ I look forward to your performance this time.