Escape Artist

An **Escape Artist** is an individual skilled at manipulating karma. They earn their name from their unparalleled ability to dodge payback and perform complex karmastry, pushing the art to new heights.

## History

### Origins

Karmastry was first developed X years ago in Fortuna

These early masters of karmastry were held in the hghest esteem, and were at odds with the Karmastry users of Mu.

### Modern Day

In the modern day, Escape Artists have become mainstream and commercialized to the point where there are entire television and movie series about them.

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Once a title of prestige, the increasing commercialization of karmastry in recent years has transformed Escape Artists into beloved superstars, idolized for their impressive abilities, captivating style, and unbridled confidence. However, a vocal minority of traditionalists critique their showmanship and profit-driven motivations, longing for a return to a purer form of the art.
True Escape Artists are a rare breed and require extensive training to master karmastry. These elite individuals attend one of several major karmastry academies located in Fortuna, such as prestigious Wolfgang Academy in Andromeda, the nation’s capital. Similar academies also exist in other countries across the world. Only those who have completed rigorous training and proven their expertise can become official Escape Artists, recognized by the government and revered by society.

## Torus

Escape Artists use a special device called a torus to siphon karma from the environment around them. The torus is a ring-shaped object that acts like a magnet, drawing in karma so that it can be harnessed and controlled. Once the karma is inside the torus, the Escape Artist can use their own willpower to shape it into a specific form of karmastry. They then expel the karma back into the world to perform their feats of incredible power. Without a torus, karmastry is almost impossible to control, and the user risks being overwhelmed by the sheer amount of karma they try to manipulate.

## Skills

Escape Artists are highly respected for their incredible ability to create self-contained worlds called flux destinies, whether working alone or in collaboration with other talented individuals.

Their mastery of karmastry allows them to tap into the very fabric of the universe and channel karma energy into complex and detailed fictional worlds. These worlds can range from simple and whimsical to highly complex and sophisticated, with each Escape Artist bringing their own unique perspective and skills to the creation process.

It is a testament to their dedication and talent that flux destinies have become such an integral part of modern society, with many individuals and organizations relying on them for a variety of purposes.

It's important to differentiate between karmastry performed by Escape Artists within a flux destiny and in the real world. Within a flux destiny, Escape Artists can use their powers to their full extent, limited only by the amount of karma available within that self-contained world. This is because they don't have to worry about payback from the Great Machine, unlike when using karmastry in the real world where payback is always a risk.

## Known Escape Artists

* Hugo Wandschneider
* Marco Mendoza