The Order of Egeria
Nothing is impossible
Pink & Silver | Chimera | Macungee, Wincor
Egeria in History
Arising from the primordial swamps of eastern Wincor, the Order of Egeria became exceptionally adept at using the environment for survival, concocting balms and potions out of the peat bog. With little arable land and a constantly changing biome, they were very good at using ingenuity to survive. Life there was not hard, just different. So too, were they. Supremely flexible in mind and body, the order quickly became known as the land’s preeminent alchemists, exported to the cities and courts of far away lands to ply their trade. They were known to give their elixirs to the needy for free, and change very little for their services. For them, the pride was in the work.
Egeria Today
The Order of Egeria is well known throughout the land to be the home of the pre-eminent alchemists, tinkerers, and non-magical experimenters. When new things need to be created, investigated, or even destroyed the Order of Egeria is called upon to send support. The largest gathering of Egerians is in the eastern half of Wincor, though members are generally inquisitive and often found gathering new and interesting supplies from all over Chalameria.
The Chimera: Mercurial Patron of Transformation
The Chimera, a creature of boundless metamorphosis and duality, stands as a potent symbol within the Order of Egeria, a faction aligned with those who seek to transmute themselves and the world around them. Revered as the patron of Alchemists, Misfits, and Artists, the Chimera embodies the eternal dance between chaos and control, creativity and consumption.
Its essence is defined by an insatiable hunger, devouring all that it encounters—knowledge, power, material wealth, and even the hearts of those who court its favor. Yet, this voracity is counterbalanced by the Chimera's equally profound ability to embrace hibernation, slipping into a state of complete inertia to rejuvenate and transform. This rhythm, this oscillation between Gluttony and Temperance, is the beating heart of its power, known as the Boon of the Chimera.
The Chimera’s allegiance is fickle. It is neither good nor evil but instead reflects the nature of those who wield its power. It challenges its followers to strike a balance between indulgence and restraint, knowing that both excess and abstinence have their costs. The Chimera's ever-changing nature serves as both a warning and a promise. Whether it becomes a destroyer or a muse depends entirely on those who dare to court its favor.
In the lands of Chalameria, the delicate balance of the Chimera's Boon has been shattered. The people, consumed by their insatiable hunger for knowledge, resources, and power, have tipped the scales to the side of Gluttony. This descent into vice has corrupted the Chimera's gift, twisting its blessings and reducing their potency.
The all-encompassing desire to hoard and control has left Chalamerians blind to the cost of their greed. They devour not only the treasures of the world but also their own potential for harmony and growth. The Chimera, now reflecting the people's vices, grows restless, its chaotic energy no longer tempered by restraint.
Impact on the Boon of the Chimera
For the upcoming January event, the Chimera's blessings have been diminished as a result of this imbalance:
Reduced Boons: Instead of the original 2x per Logistics Period (LP) for Resist Poison and Evade, all participants will now only receive 1 use per LP for Resist Poison or Evade—a stark reminder of the price of unchecked gluttony.
Exceptions: Only those who purchased boons during the donation drive will retain the full power of 2x per LP Resist Poison and Evade, as their commitment reflects a willingness to share and support the community.