Inscrutable Codex

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**The Inscrutable Codex** stands as one of Tormentia's most enigmatic and sought-after artifacts. Renowned for its indestructible pages and cryptic content, the codex is believed to be a repository of potent and forbidden knowledge. Beyond its esoteric writings, the codex holds particular significance for its instructions on the Ritual of Malicious Desires, a potent and dangerous rite intertwined with the nefarious being Mephiston. While many see the codex as a key to unparalleled power, others view it as a cursed object, bringing misfortune and devastation in its wake. Adding to its mystique, the codex was dismantled in the **20th of June 326 SC**, scattering its unyielding pages across the vast landscapes of Tormentia. This saga of power, betrayal, and mystery ensures the Inscrutable Codex an eternal place in the annals of Tormentian lore.

## History

### Origin

The Inscrutable Codex's inception can be traced back to the renowned scholar William Shawell of Blackroost. In a tragic series of events, a desperate Shawell, seeking to reclaim his lost son from the clutches of the Realm of Shadows, found himself cursed with overwhelming knowledge by the Mephiston. The weight of this infinite insight drove Shawell to the precipice of madness. During his descent into lunacy, he painstakingly penned down the arcane and forbidden knowledge onto the pages of what would come to be known as the Inscrutable Codex. However, sensing the potential dangers and darkness within its content, Shawell refrained from invoking the Ritual of Malicious Desires. Instead, he chose to conceal the book underground, hoping to protect the world from its treacherous allure.

### Other owners

#### Wanda Macwrath (**14th of May 276 SC** - **23th of April 280 SC**)

The notorious bandit leader Aaron Silversmith and his gang, the Thunder Direwolves, orchestrated an ambush on a caravan belonging Wesley Talon. In the aftermath of their raid, Aaron discovered the elusive codex amidst the spoils. The same night after the robbery his was betrayed and almost killed by his second in command, Wanda Macwrath who then assumed control of Thunder Direwolves. Recognizing the potential power and value of the tome, she took it into her possession, guarding its secrets jealously. The codex would remain with Wanda for an extended period, fortifying her status and power within the criminal underworld.

#### Aaron Silversmith and Priscilla Ironclad (**23th of April 280 SC** - **24th of June 312 SC**)

On **23th of April 280 SC** Aaron Silversmith embarked on a mission of vengeance. Engaging in a covert operation, Aaron infiltrated the Thunder Direwolves' camp, methodically eliminating each member until he faced Wanda Macwrath in a climactic confrontation. With her demise, Aaron took possession of the codex. The implications of the codex's power weighed heavily on him, and after discussions with his wife, they resolved that the world must be shielded from its potential malevolence. With a sense of responsibility, the couple discreetly concealed the Inscrutable Codex, ensuring its dangerous knowledge would remain hidden from those who might misuse it.

#### Sylas Ironclad

Sylas Ironclad, grandson of Aaron and Priscilla, in a fit of vengeance, sought out the concealed codex. Utilizing its arcane instructions, he became the inaugural lunarfiend, introducing a new and terrifying force into the world. However, his newfound power was short-lived. Upon reverting to his human form, a fearful and enraged mob, aware of the dangers he posed, converged upon him, ending his life swiftly. Recognizing the indomitable nature of the codex's pages, the crowd opted for a different strategy to neutralize its threat. They disassembled the codex, distributing its indestructible pages throughout Tormentia, hoping to diminish the chance of its reconstitution and subsequent misuse.