Power Ranking

## **Overview**

Various individuals and beings in the Apple Tree are ranked based on their level of power and knowledge of the universe that surrounds them, and the understanding of their natural ability.

## Ranking

#### Mortal

The common power level of a human. None or barely any magical knowledge, and their power is only based on physical prowess or noble birth. Examples include nearly every human on Earth, as Soyuz and Salyut were born mortal, orcish kind, goblin-kin, and many lesser animals. Along with some others.

#### Enhanced Mortal

A relatively strong and somewhat rare being which has a broad magical and physical knowledge and understanding, yet still lacks the capabilities of an Immortal being. Examples include many elvish races, dwarven and hobbit races, even some species of human/humanoids from other universes. Monika/Salyut was an enhanced mortal upon her death.

#### Immortal

A mortal that has gained immortality and has a somewhat understanding of magics and the universe. Often gaining immortality through deals with gods, being born with it, or even through their own studies. Examples include such species as lesser dragons, beasts, and lesser demon-kin. Some humans/humanoids are gifted immortality at birth and simply live with it. Very common among elvish children, mostly from selective breeding.

#### Angel

Immortals which possess strong abilities and commonly the ability of flight. They are seen as pawns in the wars of gods. Angels are not bound to by gods, but most are as some mortal cultures outcast them and try to belittle their prowess. As angels are used literally in some universes, some angels are born as literal angels (humanoid figures with wings). Some angels are depicted as incomprehensible in some universes, but their power is still the same ranking existentially. Examples include one of the Earths Dimensions where Christianity is the reigning belief and pantheon.

#### Archangel

An enhanced class of angels with strong magical power and/or knowledge of our existence. They are commonly considered demigods or servants of gods. But just like the angel class, they are not bound by the gods, and have free will of their behavior and actions.

#### God/Goddess

An extremely powerful class among the universal ranks which were born into their roles or grew into their power. Most gods have a special type of ability they are acquainted with, such as fire, the oceans and seas, lightning, agriculture, wine and emotions, childbirth, hunting, etc.

#### Arcus

An extremely powerful god which is classified by mortals as embodiments of things like mass creation and/or destruction or represent something that largely affects their given universe (Death, Winter, Night, Emotion). They are bound by no pantheon unless specifically connected to one, such as the Titans of Greece.

#### Primal

A special class of only five beings which are the literal personification of their subject; i.e. Life, Death, Natural, Unnatural, which usually possesses very powerful abilities and an extremely broad understanding of themselves and their existence. A Primal is considered the final judge and executioner of universal and rarely personal/mortal scale issues.

#### Demi-Deity

Very rare cases where a deity procreated with another being of any species. These beings are exceptionally gifted and talented in their deitic parents “craft”. Most do not have a corporal body. This ranking is ONLY for this specific scenario.

#### Deity

Beings of beginning. They are the personifications and/or boundless essence of a grand attribute to their specific existence. They are the very source of whatever they represent. Examples include Order, Time, Chaos, Space, Natural Phenomena, Gravity, Life, and even Fire.

#### Arch Being

A rare and special case for the power ranks, an extremely powerful being which has a natural gift that helps them navigate beyond their existence and have a virtually unending knowledge of their existence. This gift is either discovered at birth, or “unlocked” through traumatic events (extinction of their existence), forced evolution by a very large manner, and becoming powerful enough to find it on your own (has only been Arcus and up). This prowess is completely unique to the user until they die or cease to exist.