Chronopia Elven Dream Warriors figures:
The secrets of the lotus are a grand and dangerous mystery
to all but the ranks of the Lotus-Eaters. Their powers and
spells are a closely guarded secret even amongst their own
elite ranks. One of the most intriguing mysteries however
is that of the Dream Warriors. How do they move between
worlds and strike with impunity? By what power do they master
their craft? The process by which the Crystal Lotus Eaters
enchant the Dream Warriors is one of the most sought after
secrets among the Elven Lotus Eaters, a process that Duke
Zazen makes it a point to guard jealously.
They are given their name because they seem to move as
if in a waking dream, appearing one minute and disappearing
in the next, as if they weren’t really there, a cold
mist trailing eerily behind them. Dream Warriors do not
mix with the other Elves in a warband, preferring to keep
to themselves for the accomplishment of their mission. The
gaze of a Dream Warrior is a vacant one, devoid of any recognition
or emotion and while they are ruthless combatants rarely
giving quarter, they do not at all take part in Elven Society.
They emerge from the Crystal Lotus Halls when they are required
to go to battle, nothing more. They have no family or friends
once they become Dream Warriors.
The truth of matter, a truth known only to the Inner Circle
of the Elven Crystal Lotus Eaters and Duke Zazen, is that
the Dream Warriors actually do not exist. They are the mental
manifestations of a select group of elder Lotus Eaters whose
ancient bodies have left them incapable of almost all movement
yet whose lotus-laced minds are brimming with clarity and
power. In the Sealed Dream Chambers of the Sanctum, scores
of depleted Lotus Eaters undergo their final transformation
which allows them to manifest a new and perfect body with
which to continue their service to their Great House. If
“killed” in battle, the careful observer will
note that the body quickly deteriorates into mist, leaving
nothing behind of their presence. The source of that warrior
will again be able to manifest a new Dream Warrior with
a few days of rest.
When not manifesting their warrior bodies on some mission,
these ancient souls spend their time lost in the dreams
of the lotus, oblivious to even the passage of time. While
these “Depleted” (as those who have spent their
centuries suckling the lotus are referred) are provided
for by the Lotus caretakers, few know that they exist and
less know what they can do.
The keys to the Dreaming Chambers are held by only two
people, Duke Zazen and the High Perceptor Invid Soleen.
This miniature is made from metal.
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