Zykos

**Zykos** : the state of balance between essences.

### **History**

The Zykos order formed officially in 6AS. Who exactly started the order is not remembered or written down, but many believe the students of Perifas Apamanok had an influence in their formation. What is known, however, is their reason for forming. The Zykos opposed the polarisation of the Amathi and Exosi, speaking outright against their actions. The Zykos's founding members forswore a future where one would wipe the other out if unchecked, and made the decision to watch over their brothers and sisters and protect both sides from destruction.

Slowly the group grew into an order and developed their own culture and ways of living. They expanded their beliefs and philosophies into a book to ensure the order continued on to watch, think and act.

### **Philosophy:**

The Zykos philosophy is focused on the individual and in particular their state of mind. They are aware of how important a deep understanding is of what essence does to them, and why both are important parts of life. The Zykos do not forbid any action or thought, but instead work for a healthy balance between instincts, urges and discipline.

They manipulate their essence stasis for certain tasks, but live mostly in Zykos. Living in Zykos, involves the constant process of letting or absorbing essence into their specific containers (Wellknives for Hands, Wellcaps for Minds and Wellstraps for Eyes).

They keep Amathos and Exosos balanced in their bodies.

**RELIC** - The Yarns

The yarns, when full, radiate essence so intensely, that they affect their surroundings for many kilometers. The Zykos kept the Yarns to balance their home, and as a source for meditation.

The Zykos Order regard researcher Perifas Apamantok as the founder of essence, and as such, hold researchers in great esteem.

### **Roles in the Zykos Order**

The Order maintains three named positions to achieve their aims.

#### **EYES**

The Order's Eyes watch movements of both the Amathi and the Exosi, to report on the current climate. They send reports to the Minds in Duurwood forest.

The Eyes access their wells from two orbs embedded in a strap on their belt.

#### **MINDS**

The Minds debate the morality of motions, and think about the current state of the world. They are the 'leaders' of the Zykos Order and make the big decisions. They study essence and themselves to better understand and pass on new knowledge.

They form actions and pass them onto the Hands. Access their wells from two orbs embedded in a hat.

#### **HANDS**

Hands of the Zykos are trained fighters who can Cast both amathos and exosos. They have wellknives - where they can access their orbs.

Hands take orders from the Minds and act them out.

They constantly drain essence to keep balanced, storing it in their wells. This is different to Limbosis, where by there is no essence in the body.

#### **Cultural beliefs:**

The Zykos have no stance on drugs and substances, pleasure houses or fowl language and behaviour as long as they are handled in balanced amounts.

##### **Currency**

The Zykos forbid currency, for it is impossible to balance. Goods obtained are shared through the people, and looting is permitted provided what is taken is only what one needs.

##### **Sayings**

"Zykos be with me"

"But I’ll be unbalanced if you haven’t the urge to face it anyway"