The Reliquiae

The Reliquiae formed as a breakaway faction from the Atharim, founded in secret by Eliot Languex and Helena Asquith after growing disillusioned with the Atharim’s policy of extermination and the public announcement of the Ascendancy that magic was real and the Atharim exist to erradicate them. Publicly fronted by Nox Durante, the Reliquiae argue that channelers—those capable of manipulating the fundamental forces of reality—are not monsters or threats to humanity, but a natural part of its evolution. Their name, meaning “the remnants,” reflects their belief that survival in the modern world depends on adaptation, not annihilation, and echoes the meaning of The Atharim.

Operating primarily out of Moscow, the Reliquiae promote coexistence and control rather than fear and secrecy. They established the Tribual, a neutral review board that evaluates all suspected channelers and supernatural beings before any judgment or containment is authorized. The guiding principle is simple: if a being possesses reason, it deserves choice. Only non-sentient or irreversibly corrupted creatures are destroyed on sight.

The Reliquiae’s methods blur the line between scientific ethics and moral rebellion. They study the supernatural, monitor those under supervision, and maintain secure facilities for containment. To the Atharim, they are traitors; to their followers, they are the next step in human progress—guardians of knowledge standing between extinction and understanding.

Heirarchy

The Reliquiae operate under a concise but deliberately obscured hierarchy. At the top is the Praeceptor, the hidden leadership embodied by founders Eliot Languex and Helena Asquith, who shape doctrine and policy from the shadows. Beneath them sits the Tribual, conceived as the governing and ethical body that balances public interest, governmental law, and Atharim tradition. The outward face of the organization is Nox Durante, the intermediary between the Ascendancy and the Praeceptor. Though not a true leader, he serves as the public voice of the Reliquiae—an emblem of transparency who delivers what he is instructed, embodying the faction’s ideals through visibility rather than authority..

The Tribunal

The Tribual is the cornerstone of the Reliquiae’s reformist vision—a planned council of judgment meant to replace execution with evaluation. Designed to ensure that no being, human or otherwise, is condemned without understanding, the Tribual will consist of three voices: a representative of the people to speak for humanity’s fears and hopes, a man or woman of law appointed by the Ascendancy to uphold civil authority, and an Atharim lore keeper to provide historical and esoteric context on the creature or channeler in question. Together, they will decide whether an individual poses a threat, can be contained safely, or should be offered mentorship under Reliquiae supervision.

• People’s Representative: None at Present
• Government Representative: None at Present
• Atharim Representative: None at Present

The Threat Index

The Reliquiae Threat Index is the foundation of their containment and rehabilitation policy, defining how individuals exhibiting channeling or nonhuman traits are classified and managed. This four-tier system replaces the Atharim’s single-minded kill-on-sight approach with a structured assessment of capability, stability, and intent—recognizing that danger is a spectrum, not a certainty.

Level 1: Educable — These individuals display channeling ability but no signs of instability or aggression. They are permitted to live freely under observation and must attend a certified Reliquiae educational program or partner institution. The goal is self-awareness and control, ensuring they understand their abilities and the consequences of misuse. Level 1s are often seen as the proof that coexistence is possible, and many later serve as mentors or instructors within the system.

Level 2: Volatile or Uncooperative — Subjects at this level resist instruction or exhibit unpredictable, violent, or morally compromised behavior. They are confined to secure facilities where training combines psychological conditioning with physical restraint, sometimes involving controversial methods of dampening or suppressing channeling ability. These processes—while effective—are criticized even within the Reliquiae for their inhumanity, a necessary compromise between control and compassion.

Level 3: Contained and Sedated — Considered too unstable for rehabilitation but not irredeemable, these subjects are kept in long-term containment under sedation to prevent harm. Monthly evaluations determine if cognitive and emotional recovery might be possible, allowing reassignment to Level 2 for reconditioning. Their continued existence serves as both a moral burden and a reminder of the Reliquiae’s restraint: even dangerous beings are given a chance at redemption.

Level 4: Uncontrollable — Those whose abilities or nature pose catastrophic risk to human life are marked for immediate termination. These are entities that cannot be reasoned with or contained—living weapons or entities whose power threatens the balance between worlds. To the Reliquiae, the act of elimination is not execution, but mercy—for both the creature and those it endangers.

Entities with Reason

• Channelers formerly called gods or godlings
• Sentient
• Furia
• Fawn
• Siren
• Naga
• High Functioning Rougarou
• Prophet
• Wolfkin
• Singers
• Ogier
• Phoenix

Educational Facilities

• The Monkey King’s School of the Mystical Arts

Containment Facilities

• The Almaz

Detention Centers

• The Facility
• The Baccarat Mansion

The Public Campaign

The Reliquiae’s public campaign is built around the persona of Nox Durante, carefully curated to present a figure both relatable and extraordinary. Eliot Languex has leveraged Nox’s rise as an “everyman” Atharim—someone who appears grounded, approachable, and human, yet unmistakably capable of extraordinary feats. Nox’s philosophy of “I’m one of you, but I can do more” forms the cornerstone of the campaign, positioning him as a bridge between ordinary people and the hidden world of channelers, monsters, and the Reliquiae’s work.

The campaign draws on Nox’s visibility in popular culture and social spheres: performances at Kallisti, the House of Burlesque, his fights at the Almaz and documented operations clearing the underground tunnels of Moscow. These acts are framed not as violence but as service—protecting citizens from the aftermath of Vaia Plus’s monstrosities while demonstrating courage, skill, and moral clarity. Each act feeds the narrative of Nox as a protector who walks among humanity, sharing in its struggles while quietly managing threats beyond the public eye.

Beyond spectacle, the campaign emphasizes Nox’s philanthropic work. He collaborates with Second Chances and The Orphan Project to provide housing, stability, and care for displaced refugees rescued from monster-ridden tunnels. The Reliquiae highlight his provision of free physical and mental health care, particularly specialized treatment for trauma induced by encounters with monsters or channelers. Through this dual lens of heroism and humanitarianism, Eliot presents Nox—and by extension the Reliquiae—not as a secretive cabal of hunters, but as a transparent, socially responsible movement striving to coexist with a dangerous world while protecting those who cannot protect themselves.