The Void

## Explanation of Concept

The Void, or *Klissori* in Void speech, is a dimension of blackness, tentacles, and disappointment. The inhabitants of the Void are also black, and tentacly. The Void is formed by many islands floating over an endless abyss that seemingly go on forever. The very center island, that is also the largest, houses the *Vray'di*'s palace, as well as the main portal to Seeden Prime. The Void was corrupted and melded by the Time Gazer to suit his needs. He was eventually ousted by a higher power, so he elected to put in place a puppet ruler in the form of Equinox.

## The *Klise*

These are the tentacle monsters that inhabit the Void. All are made of black, writhing tentacles. Some have disproportionately large eyes or teeth, while most are just tentacles. They are classified into Zealots, Fiends, Colossi, and hybrids.

### Zealots

Zealots are the only true sentient Void creature. They are tall, lanky, humanoids with no features other than limbs and body. Despite this, they can still hear, see, and speak.

### Fiends

These little buggers are like dogs to the Zealots, and they have minor intelligence. Fiends are small, spherical Void creatures with a large mouth of sharp teeth that encompass most of their form. They are the primary attack force of the Void, and generally don't survive the assault.

### Colossi

The Void Colossus is a hulking brute of a *Klise* that are formed when Zealots are infused with large amounts of Voidic energy. They grow to the size of average sized houses, with their arms gaining most of their bulk. Normal Colossi usually are employed as defensive fall back lines, as they can take a large amount of punishment before going down.

### Hybrids

#### Overseers

Overseers are specialized Zealots that are used as hubs for the camera like properties of the Watchers. They lose a good bit a mass and become much more slender. An odd headdress like protrusion comes from the base of their presumed neck.

#### Watchers

These are specialized Fiends that have grown to be the size of an African pygmy hedgehog. Instead of teeth, they have one big eye. They are essentially moving security cameras controlled by an Overseer.

#### Seekers

Seekers are a type of Fiend that cannot live outside a host for very long. They look more like Zealots than traditional Fiends, and even more like stereotypical ghosts. They fly through the air at high speeds letting out shrieking noises all the way. They explode on contact with something, so are used as homing missiles by Void Gazers.

#### Gazers

Gazers are Colossi that have mutated to form a giant eye in the middle of their headless form. The Gazers house hundreds of Seekers that they direct with an invisible targeting laser that comes from the eye. Gazers very rarely leave the Void, as they are quite rare, but if they do, you know that they are protecting something precious to the *Vray'di.* Do not attempt to fight a Gazer, not only will they swing their colossal arms at you and shoot homing missiles at you, but they will alert all *Klise* in the area. And even the *Vray'di* himself. If this happens... Run.

#### Continent Eaters

These terrifying creatures are part Colossus, part dragon, all danger. These massive beasts live far away from the other *Klise* as the sheer size of them creates a gravitational field. A Continent Eater can, true to their name, eat most continents' surface land mass in three bites. There are only five Continent Eaters, one of which is far smaller than the others. This small one goes to the knees of the others, but is still taller than all buildings on Seeden Prime, being about four Eiffel Towers tall. Only the smallest of the Continent Eaters have left the Void, the others are too dangerous to be employed.

## The Purification

As Reginald, his family, and the acolytes lived in the Void it changed. The Void feeds on emotions, dreams, and memories; as it fed on more positive emotions it began to change. The Void creatures began to change.

The Void grew plant life from the barren rock. The Riven trees came back from extinction. The sky, while still grey, grew brighter.

The Void creatures changed for the better. Instead of dreadful tentacle monsters, they became beings of pure light. Also, most their tentacle based abilities were replaced with huge lasers. They still screech though; just now it's accompanied by lasers.

## The Void Acolytes

These are people from the mortal plane who have decided to swear their unwavering loyalty to the *Vray'di* and become as close to a Void Zealot as possible. They live the rest of their lives in service to him and the rest of the Void royalty. If noticed by their king, they can undergo the process of becoming a Void Lich, to eternally serve the *Vray'di.*

 The Void Acolytes must learn and speak *Klis'adno* and follow the tenets of the Void, but are allowed to create families and relationships among themselves. After careful consideration, Reginald decided that they may not return to their families on holidays. As on of the tenets is that they must sever all mortal connections.

## Opre Plii'zil, The Void Battle Maids

What good ruler doesn't have battle maids? These individuals were created by the Time Gazer as normal servants, but were melded by the Void over time. Reginald unearthed them during his expedition into the Void's outer reaches, and they have been serving him since. All of them are five feet and ten inches tall, have red eyes, pale skin, and long, dark hair. They are distinguished by the type of bow or ribbon in their hair and the weapon they wield.

### The Void Battle Maids

Absuk - The head maid, specializes in nursing, wields a rapier. Her hair is tied into high tails with a red ribbon.

Prel'moros - Specializes in cooking, wields a warhammer. Her hair is tied into a bun at the base of her neck with a blue ribbon.

Cra'kiiv - Specializes in cleaning, wields a spear. Her hair is braided down the back, and has a green bow on the top of her head.

Tevi'qel - Specializes in presenting and waiting, wields a bow. Her hair is braided into two tails that rest in front of her shoulders, and has a yellow bow on the top of her head.

Cadence - The alien bio-android built by Reginald while they were in space. She was added to the Void Battle Maids after their discovery. Is an all rounder, and wields her cybernetics in combat.

### Qazik'aj, The Black Butler

Among the maids was also a speck of darkness. This darkness was Qazik'aj, the Black Butler. He is a being made of pure Void energy, and is probably more powerful than any other Void creature in existence, even rivaling pre-*Thoughts* Reginald. While able to change his appearance at will, he typically wears a tail coat suit that is as black as the Void, leather shoes, and white gloves. His eyes are pure black, and his hair is the same. His hair is well kempt and short, and he has no facial hair. He wields the power of persuasion. He can make anyone do anything, only the denizens of the Void are immune to his charms. Aside from this, he has the strength of a Continent Eater and a genius intellect. He chooses to have a slight British accent. After all, what good butler isn't British? And he is certainly the perfect butler.

## The Headless Horseman

The Headless Horseman was an ancient knight, now turned dullahan, who was killed by the Time Gazer via decapitation. His only chance at revenge was taken by Reginald and Father Time, although in reality he had no chance to kill the Time Lord anyway.

Reginald took pity on the poor sod and employed him as a courier of death on the planet of Seeden Prime. He now serves his new master with unwavering loyalty, and is overjoyed to once again serve a noble cause.

He wields a sword cursed with death, and his mount is a skeletal horse drenched in cursed fire. He himself wears the armor he died in, although it has been molded and twisted by his curse.

The Headless Horseman's signature ability is "The Horseman's Mark"; A spell that activates when he points his sword in a certain way, and at a certain individual. The Horseman's Mark places a brand on the part of the body the condemned used to commit their most heinous sin, and this brand signals that the bearer is condemned to the pits of the Void. *Klise* come to retrieve the condemned soon after they are marked and say their goodbyes.

As a dullahan, he has no head. Instead he has a jack o' lantern in place of it. This jack o' lantern has also been twisted, and now moves as if it was his actual head. It is illuminated by the same dark fire as his steed.

## Names of Important Individuals

*Vray'di* - The Master of the Void. This was Equinox, but has been Reginald since the Multiverse Arena.

*Kolazii* - The Grand Zealot, he is the right hand *Klise* of the *Vray'di*.

Ragnarok - The smallest Continent Eater.

Apocalypse - One of the Continent Eaters.

Supernova - One of the Continent Eaters.

Fallout - One of the Continent Eaters.

Cataclysm - The leader of the Continent Eaters, as well as the oldest of them.

## Language

The Void language is known as *Klis'Adno*, which literally translates to Void Speech. A few words to know;

*Vray'di* - The Master of the Void (*Opre* can be put in front of this word, *Opre* means 'the').

*Nevronos* - The Void name for Reginald, literally translates to 'neat epitome.'

*Qazik'aj* - The Black Butler. Directly translates to 'Hell's Heaven.' But a more appropriate translation is 'Void.'

## Trivia

* The Void is, in every essence of the word, Purgatory. The only difference between the myth of purgatory and the Void is that the Void does not deal with souls, but rather still living people.
* The appearance of the Void's sky was based of of the Void from *Dishonored.* Don't tell anyone.
* Void Zealots are almost identical to Phantoms from *Prey*. The author discovered this after having played *Prey*. They were annoyed. (For the record, the *Klise* were designed before the Author played *Prey*, it is a huge coincidence.)
* The Headless Horseman is actually Sir Geralt Beauregard, a knight of Kalet and Irileth Vamyr's father figure. A cruel twist of fate for the founder of the Obscurial Lords.
* The sound of *Kils'adno* was inspired by the sound various Star Wars languages, as well as real languages. It's all original, however.
* Qazik'aj was inspired by Sebas Tian, from *Overlord*. However, he resembles Sebastian, from the Black Butler anime. The Author discovered the anime after creating Qazik'aj, and was annoyed that his character was so similar to an already existing character.
* Qazik'aj, despite the information recently mentioned, is not called Sebastian or any variant of the name.
* The Void Battle Maids were not inspired by any existing anime battle maids. They are original. Although you obviously can draw parallels. Still original though, and don't you forget it.
* Fiends were originally much, much bigger. And Colossi were originally much, much smaller. This made no sense, and it was changed.
* The Void Acolytes were spawned out of the idea of Reginald having a cult. Now he does.
* *Kolazii* is the Zealot with the most 'screen time.' He appears throughout the first book, and is always present after Reginald takes control of the Void.
* Absuk and Cra'kiiv are named after the Author's first Kuva Lich in the MMORPG *Warframe*. The Lich's full name being Absuuk Crakiiv. The Kuva Lich wielded a bow as it's weapon. Oddly, neither of these maids wield a bow.
* Tevi'qel and Prel'moros' names are actual words in *klis'adno,* meaning 'past dragon' and 'that have.' Combined, they potentially translate to 'belongs to time dragon.' That sneaky bastard.
* Despite being called the Void, the only time the word 'void' is ever mention by the *Klise* is when referring to Qazik'aj. Possibly meaning that the Void is not actually its real name. (It isn't, but there is no English translation to *Klissori*, which is the dimension's name.)
* Oracle is single handedly responsible for nearly half the emotions that caused the purification.