Guardians of Moral Authority

## What are the 'Guardians of Moral Authority'?

The Guardians of Moral Authority is a faction that is composed of 14 Guardians. Half of them assigned to SIN positions, and the other hald to VIRTUOUS positions.

Each Guardian holds a fragment from the Goddesses of Affliction & Radiance, making them the KEYS to unlocking the Gates of Aeterna to meet them. Each Guardian have distinct personality features in which sticks to their moral concept. Therefore, it wouldn't be a surprise if they don't perfectly stick to that. But because they originate from the internal fragments of the Goddesses' memories, they took form of the individuals that the Goddesses' had interacted with in their past from a previous world they used to be in.

## Guardians of Moral Authority

*Please note that these are merely just their titles. As such, each and every Guardian goes by a codename to mask themselves from being identified easily. There is no consequences once they find out who you are though.* *But if you address the activity and origins of the world about the Goddesses, said Guardian that addresses confidential information will be punished by mortality or the excessive cursed burden from the Goddess of Radiance will punish you.*

## What is their purpose in the Diverged Solstice world?

The origin of the division of images of the Goddesses is unknown, and it's impossible to determine which image belongs to which Goddess. Though, it is also a fact that these forms of the Guardians also have their own sense of independence and will, allowing them to choose a life of their own. The Guardians also have the role to also wreak havoc *(mainly from the SIN side of things...though, it doesn't mean that the VIRTUOUS side of things can do this as well for the sake of JUSTICE)*.

Some damage the is dealt with the Moral Authorities may be intentional to push the main cast and plot forward, while other times...it's not really necessary, just giving more work and side tasks for the main cast to complete instead of focusing on their main objective...

### 'Keys' to the Gates of Aeterna

There are 14 locks that guard the Gates of Aeterna. Each lock can be unlocked by a key held by all of the Guardians. These keys are necessary for individuals to meet the Goddess of Radiance and the Goddess of Affliction. However, obtaining these keys requires negotiating, defeating, or killing the Guardian holding it, depending on their particular circumstances.

## Tasks Given by the 'Onlooker'

The Onlooker is a higher power *(higher than the Goddesses)* that addresses current events of the timeline, therefore, also has the ability to create phenomena intervention if things do not go according to plan or are just outright nonsense.

The Onlooker gives the Guardians a couple of options or scenarios to choose or vote from. The Guardians are then required to choose or vote their options BLINDLY on the scenario without being influenced by the opinions of other fellow Guardians. This process is not typical of a traditional conference room where rational decisions are made through discussion and collaboration.

In the end, it's all based on the beliefs that these independent Guardians have chosen.

### Voting Results

The Guardians also have the authority to vote either in favor or against a proposed event. If the majority of the Guardians vote "YES", then the event will take place at a predetermined time. Conversely, if the majority of the Guardians vote "NO", then the event will not occur. The answers aren't shared and will remain anonymous. Only the day of said event happens or not will give them their answer.

## Can't Tasks also be given by the Goddesses as well?

No.

The Goddesses of Affliction and Radiance do not hold any power or influence over the parties involved in the simulation. These divine beings can only observe and witness the events as they unfold, while the Guardians are responsible for initiating and controlling them.