Turtle Cult

## Summary:

The Turtle Following is a loosely organized group with one main objective; provide aid to Turtle-Turtle——the reason why generally depends on the collective rank which one is categorized as. It was originally only a thing referred to as a joke, but as Turtle-Turtle and his closest companions woke up to their nature as Catalysts, he realized that he desperately needed an actual following.

> Luckily enough, since he is the only one in thousands upon thousands of years to be able to interact with the power of the Shell, there were a good amount of people already willing to help him. All of the core members are his personally beloved friends, though he still has great affection and goodwill towards those in his group who he doesn’t know intricately, as well as those who only support him for his connection with the Shell.
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This following doesn’t have a concrete hierarchy\*, nor does it base itself on socioeconomics, politics, or conflict, unlike every other group in the world of Catalysts. Anyone can be considered a member if they provide assistance to Turtle-Turtle on his journeys, which is both a strength and a glaring flaw. The Turtle Following doesn’t pride itself on stability; even the inner members haven’t established any bases, hideouts, or just staying-places in general.

## Social hierarchy

This is a description of the social hierarchy commonly followed by supporters of Turtle-Turtle and/or the Shell.

### 1- Turtle:

He is essentially treated as the de facto leader of the group, due to the purpose and reason of its existence being for his aid.

### 2- Kagaya:

Slang often used by Catalysts who have adapted to their circumstances of life; “Kagaya” means ‘close friend,’ ‘best friend,’ ‘soulmate,’ and the like. They are treated with very high respect, since they all have considerable bonds with Turtle-Turtle and, by proxy, the Shell. They are respected enough to be able to exile members from Turtle-Turtle’s Following without much question, unless posed by Turtle himself.

### 3- Kiriya:

Slang often used by Catalysts who have adapted to their circumstances of life; “Kiriya” means ‘guard,’ ‘secret-keeper,’ ‘trusted one,’ ‘honored one,’ and the like. They are treated with an esteemed level of respect, since Turtle-Turtle often confides in them for advice——whether it be advice on how to win in a fight or how to open a can of soda. They have enough influence to be able to detain people they deem as suspicious and guide them to a Kagaya, or Turtle himself, regardless of the time.

### 4- First Generation:

These people are usually referred to as “the first generation” due to their early contribution to Turtle-Turtle’s Following. They are treated with a great deal of respect due to their bravery and determination.

### 5- Server boosters:

They are much valued supporters of Turtle-Turtle, although the majority of them are uber-rich CEOs or Chairmen who have an effective monopoly in the place in which they reside. They are greeted with a great deal of respect due to their direct contributions to the Following.

### 6- Third Gen:

These people are relatively new to Turtle-Turtle’s Following, most of them only being a member because they heard of the various exploits which Turtle has under his belt now.

Fourth gen: People who joined since 25th august, no much information is gathered since they are pretty much new to the cult