Cassius

Cassius is a primary antagonist in the first and third Acts of The Rift Maker. Cassius is an entity that beckons attention no matter where he is or what he's doing. Presenting himself initially as a "comet spirit," the true nature of Cassius' being cannot be determined. His ability at first appears innocuous enough, readily showing a capacity to spawn miniature versions of himself to act as mindless drones. However, the scope of this ability is later revealed to be beyond what was previously perceived, being able to defy the laws of physics and generate matter out of absolute nothingness.
== History ==
Cassius is an entity who fancies himself as a "comet spirit," a being of fortune and splendor who appears before those of great importance. However, though the great expanse of the cosmos holds a wealth of alien species and races, comet spirits simply do not exist. Thus, Cassius' true nature is completely unknown. His motives and origins are shrouded in mystery, veiled even further behind a manic and aggressive personality. However, the menacing aura that wafts in his presence is unmistakable.
From what has been displayed, Cassius' desires revolve almost entirely around the expansion of his Wonderwall. While his powers are certainly beyond the scope of this dimension, Cassius himself is still a being that lives within it. This limitation naturally puts him at odds with beings who have abilities that contest his own. This fact alone is largely why he hasn't enacted his plan for expansion; Cassius' personality doesn't vibe well with troubling himself with enemies. However, in the event that all potential competition gets beat out, Cassius would be free to do anything he desires, and reality as we know it would be swiftly commandeered by a being who wishes to challenge his creation.
== Abilities ==
=== Wonderwall ===
Cassius' abilities initially appear unimpressive, at least given the context of his true capabilities. He is able to generate a seemingly infinite amount of miniature copies of himself, affectionately referred to as "comet sprites." The comet sprites follow whatever Cassius demands, and offer their service without question. While the comet sprites initially appear to have individual minds of their own, often squabbling about with airheaded and dimwitted personalities, the comet sprites themselves are later revealed to be a form of "simulated life." In truth, the comet sprites aren't actually living things; they are essentially just clumps of spacedust created and puppeteered directly by Cassius, almost like a hivemind. The illusion of life is simply the result of Cassius' own idiosyncrasies.
However, as mentioned before, clone generation is simply a small facet of what Cassius is capable of. His true ability comes in the form of the Wonderwall, a bright cascade of colors that represents a special space of Cassius' own design. Within the Wonderwall, Cassius is able to create literally anything he desires at the palm of his hands. For example, Cassius was able to create an entire planet for the sole purpose of hosting a battle royale. There is no limit to the size and scope of what Cassius can create, which paired with the inherent danger of violating the laws of matter conservation makes Wonderwall a catastrophic weapon on a universal scale. However, Wonderwall's presence is negated in the face of abilities that also warp space to some degree. This limiting factor prevents Cassius from going completely uncontested with his abilities, which in turn protects reality as we know it.
Although Cassius is able to create just about anything, there is one aspect of the universe he actually has yet to conquer; the soul. As mentioned before, the comet sprites aren't alive, simply being controlled by Cassius' whim. Though he has tried on multiple occasions to create life, there is only only recorded case where his efforts went successful (although the definition of success in this instance is subjective). However, in the event that he learns the secrets of the soul, no dimensional barrier, no matter how persistent, could rival him ever again.
== Trivia ==
* Cassius has the awesome face lol
* Cassius probably plays Fortnite.
* Cassius wishes he had feet.
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