Neverborn (Hellfire)

## Overview

The Neverborn are immortal supernatural beings that dwell in the Outer Realms.

## Ancestries

Every Neverborn is bound to an Outer Realm and their respective Archon; in which they are reborn should they Essence be destroyed. In the Outer Realms the geography is one with its inhabitants mental state and perspective on the world; and since every Neverborn shapes their own pocket realm their position in the cosmic spheres depends on their ideas. For that reason every Ancestry consists of three inner philosophies which also determine their descend and act as subfactions.

* **Heccan-** are Neverborn of shadows and the Void. They are clostest to the eather between worlds, the constant from which all existence originates; and devote their eternal life to understanding its metaphysical machinations. While others fear the void and its destructive powers, the Heccan embrace it and are able to become one with its aspects. They are driven by an alien curiosity for the central secrets of the universe and seek to transcend the confinments of material and immaterial existence; unlike the Aphelius which idealise it. Both to mortals and Neverborn alike the Heccan appear strange, utterly alien and entirely detached from any earthly concerns.
	+ **Warlocks-** persue knowledge above anything else, seeking to understand the true nature of the cosmos and gain controll over it. They are among the most powerful and wicket sorcerers the Neverborn brougth fourth.
	+ **Listeners-** see the world as a webwork of concealing shadows and blinding insight, seeking to become one with the illusions that obscure the worlds truth to fully understand it. They are infamous spies and infiltrators.
	+ **Deathbringers-** seek to understand the nature of souls and their relation to death; being able to sense a spirits weaknesses and the best way to cut it loose from its physical host; an ability that turns them into dreaded assassins.

* **Aphelius-** are Neverborn of celestial alignment and primordial creation. Most of them have shifted their gaze off the lives and fates of mortals; instead being concerned with cosmic order and the Great War. Aphelius have united themselves with the Akashas malevolent aspect and are able to controll its material creations. These Neverborn can bend the elements, shift the weather and call upon the might of the stars to fufill their will. They are constantly invested to shield the world from non-Neverbornic influences. Both to mortals and other Neverborn the Aphelius appear distant and almost alien in nature; as if their minds resided in highers spheres of existence.
	+ **Oracles-** Among the Aphelius those known as Oracles entirely devote themselves to studying and connecting invisible patterns in their direct and larger enviroment; using them the accuratly predict the future and induce themselves with celestial visions.
	+ **Theurgists-** Theurigists have gained the greatest magical and esotheric controll over the material and spiritual world; seeking to reunite them and achieve omnipotence through returning the world back into its original state.
	+ **Determinists-** Have the greatest understanding of the cosmos and seek to divide and categorise every part of it as a means of controll; creating a complex system from which fate aswell as any correlation can be determined. They seek wisdom in the stars and celestials movements; allowing them to extrapolate these signs onto reality.

* **Ediakara**- are Neverborn of harmony and growing life. They are very much spirits of nature, driven by their passion for all living things. The Ediakara are deeply invested in controlling and improving lesser lifeforms, desiring the mortal world to become a garden of divine beauty and eternal continuity. They generally embrace a naturalistic and even primitivistic philosophy; believing modern humanity to have forsaken nature and their place in it; desiring to bring them back to an older way of life. The Ediakara appear empathic and kind-hearted, displaying a clear desire to make life better for those around them; but also an aggressive passion with which they persue and defend their goals.
	+ **Harmonists**- seek to achieve a conncetion with their natural surroundings and lead all life back into a state of harmony and unity; allowing the world to grow and evolve within its own speed instead of facilitating radical change.
	+ **Hegemons-** wish to guide humanity back to its roots, reestablishing its old hierachies and allegiance to nature. Hegemones are leaders in action; teaching others how to best interact with nature and how to controll its growth and evolution.
	+ **Restorators-** have devoted themselves to heal the worlds wounds and banish the corruption and pollution that infests it in its modern state; acting as the Ediakaras greatest sorcerers and champions.
* **Ghula-** are Neverborn of decay and pestilence. They wield the most dreaded and destructive powers, being able to bring their enemies low with spells of plague, curses or pure rot. Where the Ediakara represent pure life and stagnation, the Ghula embody change and regrowth that inevitably follows the death of every living thing. There exist many types and philosophies of decay-Neverborn but all persue their goals with uttermost dedication and resolve. Despite their often horrific appereance and esthetic; the Ghula display an honest care the world and its inhabintants; and Ghula are only ones that do not suffer from the types of over-inflated egos other immortals develop. The Ghula often appear cynical, cruel and overly direct; but they also display honesty, humor and a calming poise no matter the circumstances.
	+ **Forsaken-** revel in the forbidden and disgusting; seeking to lead humanity to its true self as repulsive and strange as it may be. They deliberatly parody the conceptualisation of evil to lead the mortals they guide to impactful self-revelations.
	+ **Harbingers-** view the world as a rotting corpus, eternally shifting between fugacious systems; but wish to move beyond that and transform the world into a greater state.
	+ **Corruptors-** worship decay as a form of creating new life, seeking to bring the worlds salvation through accalerating and enhancing the process through sorcery and power.
* **Aureal**- are Neverborn of celestial order and divine justice. More than any other they are concerned with mortals and their actions; most strongly embodying the idea that lesser minds need to be lead and controlled to make the best of their lifes. They wield power over the human mind and spirit, being able command their will and uplift their Faith. Aurealare not only divine leaders but also justicars, monitoring the actions of others to bring down reward or punishment. Aurealappear charismatic and easily inspire admiration in others, but their is also a grim resolve and stubbornness in their actions.
	+ **Shepherds-** are by far the most invested on the fate humanity, seeking to aid every human to achieve their fullest potential and find their place in the world. They are arbiters of mercy, growth and divine salvation.
	+ **Exalted-** are focussed on the application of power and hierachy, believing that every being should strive to become their own greatest version and amass the authority necessairy to lead the world into a better future; themselvey above anyone else.
	+ **Justicars-** are the arbiters of justice and judgement; acting as judges, punishers and executioners of sinners; acting as the warrior arm of the Aureal.

* **Incubi-** are Neverborn of passion and desire. They have more than any other Ancestry shaped the image of the modern demon- as cruel and inhuman seducers and punishers; although there is much more to them and their goals. Incubi hold power over human emotions, being able to encourage and enhance them and use a humans own desires. Despite the common perception they do not exclusivly define themselves over lust and seduction, but all emotions and desires. They believe that ones desires, as complex and obscure they may be, are what should lead every sentient being and they radically fight anything that would chain or supress them. The Incubi often appear overly dramatic, emotional or aggressive, but they can also be passionate, exuberant and highly empathetic.
	+ **Liberators-** are the most ardent believers in the power of the human spirit; seeking to liberate and move forward humanity with a burning passion.
	+ **Inspirators**- seek to gain deeper understanding of the interplay between emotion and conciousness; being determined to explore and understand the human and Neverborn nature to its fullest.
	+ **Hedonists-** believe that morality is only dictated by desire and that every being should strive for radical self-actualisation and power; facilitating deliverance through conflict.

### Earthbound

* **Astrals-** As the oldest and rarest of Earthbound the Astrals are bound to physical phenomenon of any kind. It can be a geological formation like a mountain range, a cloud formation, an ocean current or something abstract like sound or light. These Earthbound are fascinated with the physics of the material world, which are so very different from the Outer Realms, and have chosen to embody them. There are few of them left and most of them exist in increadibly abstract and constantly shifting forms.
* **Old Fea** have bound themselves to natural world and all its living elements, being the most naturalistic of the Earthbound. Most of them possess areas like forests, swamps, lakes and river deltas or other places untouched by civilisation. All of them have bonded themselves to the local flora and fauna, nuturing and reshaping themselves and drawing power from their growth. Old Fea often appear strange and dormant to a human, often living through endless repeating cycles.
* **Inferi**- As perhabs the first Earthbound to directly interact with humans, the Inferi have devoted themselves to the study of death in all its forms. They are involved in the passing and lingering of souls, following and often interrupting their passing through the Veil and into the afterlife aswell as the anatomy and decompostion of dead flesh. Inferi have created their realms hidden under old churches, crypts, cementeries and forgotten battlefields. There they obstruct and catch the souls of the dead aswell as animate and possess their remains to walk among the living. Some Inferi exist in more abstract forms, possessing lingering death itself and silently moving throug the bodies of the dying and doomed.
* **Atrivects** are by far the most connected to human culture and creation. They bound themselves to the early most soceities and grew among the shadows of great works of architecture, craftsmanship and art. To this day Atrivects possess neighborhoods and old cities, silently whispering of its legacy and purpose. Some Atrivects have tied themselves to human communities, being worshipped as House Gods and offering patronage and advise to their wards. Others have bound themselves to great works of old time, invisibly inhabiting ancient buildinds and catacombs buried under modern cities like Rome or Mexico City.
* **Voxx**, as the youngest of Earthbound, have bound themselves to technology and modern innovation. While they possess anything from electrical lines, engines, computer networks and infrastructure; they are mostly associated with the internet. They have burried their realms in the Deepweb, being partially accessable through old serverdomains and convoluted networks of links. The Voxx are by far the most erratic of the Earthbound, constantly reshaping themselves after the ever advancing currents of social media, entertainment and virtual reality. Due to their connection and controll over all kinds of technology, Voxx are also the most sought after Earthbound to place in their service.

## Classification

Conjurers have tried to categorise and classify the Neverborn since centuries. In the last 500 years the classification as listed in Numedes *Lexica Demonica* has been commonly acccepted. It teaches that every Neverborn has a class that defines their power, and a sphere that defines their birthplace and associated, The Classes are;

* **First Class:** *The highest class a celestial being can achieve; these Neverborn are the Archons are created and became the Outer Realms; each of them having turned into a Grand Realm. There exist only six of these Archons and their powers are unimaginable.*
* **Second Class:** *Often considered gods by cultists or lesser Neverborn those of the Sixth Class have evolved beyond a singular form, having turned into realms, regions or living organisms of incredibly size in the Outer Realms. Nothing about them is human-like and they are entirely unable to comprehend the mindsets of lesser spirits.* These include **Absolutes** (Angels) and **Ascended** (Demons).
* **Third Class:** *These Neverborn are on the cusp of celestial power while still existing in a physical or metaphysical form and a singular entity. This class is the highest one ever recorded to enter the mortal world; altough only at rare occasions with terrible consequences for its inhabitants.* These include: **Divine Lords** (Angels); **Infernal Ancients** (Demons); **Lords of Ruin** (Inferi); **Nympth Courtiers** (Fae)
* **Fourth Class:** *While considerably stronger these Neverborn are fairly similar to the Third Class. They possess a deeper understanding and connection to the supernatural truth of the realms which in turn alienates them more from human motives.* These include: **Seraphs** (Angels); **Incarnates** (Demons); **Harbingers** (Inferi); **Faun** (Fae)
* **Fifth Class:** *These are what most Conjurers imagine when they hear Neverborn. They possess mindsets and emotions somewhat comperable to humans and have developed complex philosophies and motives over the centuries. They are fairly powerful but still able to comprehend mortal concepts and passions. They are also the weakest Neverborn to possess their personal realm within the Outer Realms, gathering their own souls and powers.* These include: **Angels**; **Demons; Fae; Inferi**
* **Sixth Class:** *While these Neverborn are capable of understanding human mannerism and pass within the right Host; they are much weaker than other Neverborn aswell as lead by a much simpler mindset. While Higher Neverborn are lead by complex motives and emotional histories; the Second Class has simple desires instilled by the Realm they are bound to.* These include: **Cherubs** (Angels); **Follets** (Demons); **Hungers** (Inferi)
* **Seventh Class:** *These Neverborn have an almost animalistic mind; being unable to communicate with words or understand more complex concepts. While most Conjurers describe them as supernatural animals; in truth they are elemental incarnations of their respective regions which makes their mannerisms unintelligible to mortals.* These include: **Avis** (Angels); **Hellhounds** (Demons); **Death-Mares** (Inferi); **Dryads** (Fae)