Vaconics
Vaconics
Remnants and constant reminders of the God of Destruction impact on the World of Vala. Vaconcis are cursed beings that are constantly fighting their destructive nature.
Physiology
Vaconic are seeds of the greater Vano that is a continuous threat to the world. A Vaconic typically appears larger and healthier than a creature of their background normally would but is otherwise indistinguishable from others of their race. In fact, aside from a subtle aura of unease or otherworldliness that they can project, the only distinguishing features a vaconic will possess will be there glowing uneasy eyes and the arcane mark employed to seal the power they contain. These qualities will become more pronounced with rage and can be passed down to offspring.
History
Vaconics were first used as a means to serve as anchors for the greater Vano’s grip on the world. It was later discovered that a host could channel a fraction of the God of Destruction’s power and many sought to weaponize Vaconics. It is unclear how much of their progenitor power a host can actually wield but it is clear that the level of hostility between the Vaconic and Vano directly impacts their ability to safely use their power.
Throughout history, nations prized and sought these Vaconics, often committing horrendous experimental acts to try and replicate them even. Vaconics are commonly thus referred to as the property of the state where they were born. In some areas of the world, they are usually made into weapons from birth and are designated so for their synergy with their inner beast or their inherent abilities to control and pacify them. Countries keep them like military secrets and they are not well treated in many societies, who call them cursed beings. In some parts of the world, Vaconics never know what true love or compassion is and further isolate themselves.
Society
Most Vaconics grow up in normal society and are usually kept close to people in power or those loyal to them to keep an eye on them; it is not uncommon for a Vaconic to be raised as part of a military. Whatever the case, a wise leader will go to great lengths to ensure a Vaconic is raised in a way to foster the Vaconic’s loyalty. However, due to the great power and potential danger to society that a typical Vaconic can pose should they lose control, they are generally feared and tend to become isolated from their people. Even the wisest and most dedicated leaders struggle to endear their people to a Vaconic and less diligent leaders often find themselves with a dysfunctional Vaconic of questionable loyalty (if they haven't wandered off entirely). Sadly, it is not uncommon for a Vacnoic to suffer severe abuse or other discrimination in their youth and become volatile, unpredictable, and extremely dangerous as a result.
In rare cases, hosts of entities of religious significance and are raised in monasteries or other places of seclusion. These Vaconics are seen as objects of worship; generally as a prophet or some kind of avatar or incarnation of the being they hold or a power that being is associated with. These Vaconics can vary greatly in temperament. Some are humble and spend their lives working to further some greater good. Others... well, with the right cult and the right culture, you can produce almost anything. Two things they all have in common though are a deep-seated wanderlust and a skewed worldview. They have spent so much time couped up and revered that they simply cannot wait to get out into the wider world. The trick is, the wider world is a very different place and they are rarely prepared for life away from the cult that raised them.
Warlocks
Warlocks are Vaconics that have control of their Vaconic Magic. Vaconics have the potential to control their destructive power, but require intense training and sheer willpower in order to properly wield it. Whenever a Vaconic draws out a certain amount of there power, Vano’s very own psyche will fuse along with it, which usually involves an inner struggle between them as the Vaconic delves deeper into their Vaconic Magic. If a Vaconic were to completely give into Vano’s influence, the seed will take root and Vano would be able to walk the World of Vala.
The 8
The 8 are the 8 strongest Vaconics. They are all splinters of the First Vaconic. Within Vaconic history, the First Vaconic is considered to be the God of the Vaconic race. The 8 make up different aspects of the First Vaconic: Mind of God, Eyes of God, Voice of God, Soul of God, Spirit of God, Shell of God, Hands of God, and the Heart of God.