Monoian

*For more information, see Morus VI, Meitokondri, and Inanian Gods.*

## Monoians

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**Change Log**: 19/09/23

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## Synopsis

The dominant race of Inanis, the Monoians are a custom race special to Ikigai. A hunter species who predate most life in the cosmos, Monoians reside nearly exclusively on Morus VI — although in recent years this has changed in instances such as their High Inquisitor Meitokondri and their distant relative Dissonance.

## Appearance

Monoians are physically similar in build to the likes of Saiyans. They are tall, humanoid and thus bipedal, feature dense musculature and bodily strength. Beyond those however, Monoians are strikingly different from almost any race.

They sport grey skin, various shades of hair ranging from pigments of White and Black to Auburn and even rarely Gold. Most Monoians sport horns which lay in varied formations upon their heads, though typically reside attached to the forehead. They also sport numerous abnormal features; Monoians have numerous sets of bug-like eyes which are layered in sets of two, large feathered wings which can protrude or retract from or into their backs, and most commonly of all possess several sets of arms.

Most Monoians are not bound to keep all their additional limbs, eyes or wings. Due to their vicious lifestyle and gladiatorial culture, Monoians frequently lose any number of these things, and it is not uncommon for retired Monoians to be such due to a loss of all their limbs, not age.

## Types

### Aimsirspawn

Gladiators, Hunters and Swordsmen, the Aimsirspawn are the militia force of the Monoian civilizations.

Led by the *"High Inquisitor of Bloodshed"*, Meitokondri, the Aimsirspawn are the members of the Monoian people directly descended from Aimsir, God of Blood and Storm. Due to their ancestry, the Aimsirspawn are highly religious and ritualistic, praying to Aimsir through means of duelling, hunts and slaughter. Their methods are seen as *"bestial"* when compared to other factions; despite this, they're highly respected for their work and contributions to Morus as a whole.

The Aimsirspawn feature a special tournament of sorts which is annually hosted amongst all Monoian peoples; the *"Black Blade Ballet"*, which sees contestants taking up traditional arms in colosseum-esc fashion. Victors of these tournaments are titled either Incubus or Succubus, former male and latter female, with the best known example being Meitokondri herself; a long-time champion who spent much of her youth in the tournament grounds.

### Ridirespawn

Knights, Sentinels and Doctors, the Ridirespawn are the more traditional guardians of Monoian civilizations.

Led by an unknown *"High Inquisitor of the Inferno"*, the Aimsirspawn are members of the Monoian peoples who descend from Ridire, God of Soul and Flame. Similarly to the Aimsirspawn, the Ridirespawn are highly religious and ceremonial in their persona and practises, although are far less extravagant and brutal in their ways. They hold a similar level of dignity and respect amongst factions of Morus, given most settlements enlist Ridirespawn Knights as protectors of their keeps.

Rather than a form of tourney, the Ridirespawn perform an annual ritual in respects to their forefather Ridire. Known as the *"Dance of Soul and Flame"*, the ritual sees several high-ranking Ridirespawn flanked by their lower-ranking brethren offering blood to an enormous chalice which is, in tale, offered to Ridire as thanks for his *"Divine-given Protection"* unto them.

### Ceirdspawn

Craftsmen, Mechanics and Explorers, the Ceirdspawn are the industrialists of Monoian civlizations.

Led by an unknown *"High Inquisitor of the Tempest"*, the Ceirdspawn are descendants to Ceird, Goddess of Design and Thunder. Unlike their brethren, the Ceirdspawn are not highly religious, although appreciate their ancestor for their way of life and their mere existence. Much of their culture is built on mechanics and industrialism — two things the ancient Ceird was believed to temper herself — which led to immense technological advancement on Morus which alienated it from other worlds in its star system.

The Ceirdspawn do not have any tournaments nor rituals, although contribute to their other kin's practises. The grounds at which the *Black Blade Ballet* are settled were designed by the Ceirdspawn with numerous machines for operation, and the chalice and its transport systems used in the *Dance of Soul and Flame* were likewise made by the Ceirdspawn.

### High Inquisitors

Heading each faction, the *"High Inquisitor"* is the individual who leads an entire sect of Monoians, and typically is the strongest, eldest, or wisest of that group. Typically earning their title through trial, varying forms of trial being taken up throughout the ages, the High Inquisitors earn status through effort and prestige rather than right. There are three major High Inquisitors on Morus:

1. **High Inquisitor of Bloodshed**: Leader of the Aimsirspawn; title earnt by Trial by Combat. Current holder is Meitokondri, or Ana.
2. **High Inquisitor of the Inferno**: Leader of the Ridirespawn; title earnt by taking on Four Trials of Soul, Body, Mind and Blade. Current holder is unknown.
3. **High Inquisitor of the Tempest**: Leader of the Ceirdspawn; title passed onto the wisest of all. Current holder is unknown.

### Councils

The high councils who operate directly beneath their respective High Inquisitor, taking their places in absences. Given absolute authority short of controlling the High Inquisitor's actions, and typically even affect their respective Inquisitor's deeds through their suggestions and approaches.

1. **Sanguine Council**: Council of the Aimsirspawn; consists of fourteen members. Currently leads Morus in the wake of the War.
2. **Silver Council**: Council of the Ridirespawn; consists of twenty-six members, split into two sects for balance. Works with the Sanguine Council to ensure fair treatment of the remainder of Monoians post-War.

## Transformations

### Venator

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Monoians are naturals at using manipulating their Blood, given the ability was what led to their very creation. By using their finesse with Blood Manipulation, Monoians can achieve a transformation with superficial comparisons to the Kaiōken, although its use and power output are drastically different, and it is entirely exclusive to Monoians. Despite this they share a downside.

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*Notice*: Although typically requiring Blood Magic, any Monoian can utilise the ability of Venator and its improved state. This is the biproduct of the Monoians' unnatural blood's properties and their bodily control. This form is the limit of this natural 'Blood Control' however.

1. **Multiplier**: *2*× to *50*×
2. **Drawbacks**: Extensive use, or use of Higher multipliers, can cause muscle fatigue and self-injury.
3. **Requirements**: Power Level of *250,000*.

### Venator: Stage Two

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Through extensive use and focus paired with training, Monoians can achieve higher control of their blood and, with it, higher power. By having such great power that your Blood itself is adapting to your new acclimations, achieving an odd tint of Gold like Ichor, you can achieve a transformation which shares similar pigments, and similarly great strength.

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1. **Multiplier**: *100*×
2. **Drawbacks**: Extensive use, or use of Higher multipliers, can cause muscle fatigue and self-injury, *though it is less than before*.
3. **Requirements**: Power Level of *12,000,000* and train with Venator for *15* posts, whilst also training your Blood Magic for *5*.

### Monochromania

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By training the body further to endure greater power, a Monoian achieves a state of power which, outside of routes from Descension or Ascension, serves as their apex. At this point, a Monoian is posed the option to either Grow into Godhood or Fall into Monsterhood. Now, they possess the power needed.

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1. **Multiplier**: *300*×
2. **Requirements**: Power Level of *80,000,000* and train with Venator: Stage Two for *30* posts.

## Ascension and Descension Transformations

Uniquely, although superficially similarly to the Saiyans' forms, Monoian possess two routes of progression past Monochromania: First, they can continue down the path of mortal transformations, becoming more and more the monsters associated with their kind and the artificial hunters which bore their existence. Second, they can utilise Godly possession and power to ascend beyond their mortalities, achieving a rank similar to the prolific idea of Demi-Gods. Which is up to a Monoian, and one can technically go for both, although doing so is highly tedious.

### Ascension

#### Divine Awakening

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With the introduction of God Ki, Monoians can mutate their transformative abilities to further heights and achieve a power beyond even that of their strongest of peers. A simple, yet powerful beginning.

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1. **Multiplier**: *600*×
2. **Drawbacks**: If achieved by ritual, the first usage of the transformation is limited to *10* posts, similar to Super Saiyan God.
3. **Requirements**: Power Level of *10,000,000,000* and perform a ritual involving five others, you being the sole recipient of God Ki. Otherwise, train with an Angel, God of Destruction, or on their world for *45* posts and have a Power Level of *150,000,000,000*.

#### Deific Genesis

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Through further training and evolution of oneself via godhood, the Monoian's body will mutate and acclimate to its newly-gained heights, enabling it to achieve even further transformation. By this point, outside of transformations only given by the Gods, this is the limit for a Monoian's godly powers. It stands as a testament to their capability to, despite needing Divine training, truly exceed in strength.

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1. **Multiplier**: *800*×
2. **Requirements**: Power Level of *600,000,000,000* and train with an Angel, God of Destruction, or on their world for *60* posts.

### Descension

#### Bestial Awakening

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By relying on oneself and the powers within, the essence of the fallen Gods which created one's kind, a Monoian can achieve similar heights to their Demigod brethren, all by themselves. With an unnatural rage and a great sense of bloodlust which bloats their conscience, a Monoian going this route sees more primal instincts take over their mind.

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Despite this, they're still quite enough aware to stop themselves from harming others unnecessarily. They will simply act more rashly and aggressively when in battle.

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1. **Multiplier**: *600*×
2. **Requirements**: Power Level of *150,000,000,000* and be put in a fight where further transformation is needed for oneself and their goals. *Reasoning will vary on situation*.

#### Omenborne

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By honing oneself, by controlling the power they possess and using it to its logical limitations, by wielding every ounce of blood and length of muscle, a Monoian can achieve their peak without godly intervention. This state sees a Monoian achieving a power unlike any other in their species, save for the godly cheaters whom used intervention as medium for power. This transformation serves as a means to gloat your success and triumph in yourself, not in your need for others.

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1. **Multiplier**: *800*×
2. **Requirements**: Power Level of *600,000,000,000* and train with Bestial Awakening for *60* posts.

## Rebirth Forms

Monoians also have the ability to perform Metamorphosis, of which aids them in receiving the utmost limits of their power without aid from the Gods. These forms are not tied to either path of Godhood or Primality, but instead are relative to the user themselves and what they are as a person.

### Demigod

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The penultimate power of a Monoian. You've achieved the greatest strength yet, surpassed what the Gods gave you or what you earnt in your descent into beasthood. You've become powerful enough that, in fairness, only those of godly powers can even pose you a true threat, or those who rely on gimmicks and trickery to work around. Safe to say, it is good to hold such powerful, although, it is incomplete.

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**This transformation's appearance varies on users.**

1. **Multiplier**: *900*×
2. **Requirements**: Power Level of *2,000,000,000,000*, have rebirthed *once* and achieved *all* forms from *either* route.

### Godly Terminus

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The peak of a Monoian. Without the inclusion of Ultra Instinct and Ultra Ego, you have become the most powerful you could ever be. No further training, No further transformations beyond those of the very Divine who you now stand by, and No further labour will see greater might than this. It is truly the power all strive for, yet only some ever see come to fruition.

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**This transformation's appearance varies on users.**

1. **Multiplier**: *1,000*×
2. **Requirements**: Power Level of *2,000,000,000,000*, have rebirthed *twice* and achieved *all* forms from *either* route.

## Trivia

1. Monoians were originally based on ideas from Team Cherry's Hollow Knight; despite this, this inspiration has mostly been lost as time has went on and their lore and morphology has been built further on.
2. The concept of Eochair and his creation as a 'God' was inspired by Rain World and its Iterators.
3. Monoians were the first Custom Race introduced *and* used long-term, as well as the first added to here, the Wiki.