The world of Tenebralis was a vast and fractured land, ruled by power and hierarchy. Its history was steeped in conquest, betrayal, and the pursuit of Arcane Chains—an ancient system of power that tethered mortals to the forces of the world.

There were three key elements to Tenebralis' power system:

Chains of Dominion:

Invisible to the naked eye, these metaphysical chains linked mortals to sources of power—whether they be elemental forces, celestial entities, or the remnants of the ancient gods. The stronger the connection, the more powerful the individual.

Elemental Chains: Linked individuals to fire, water, air, or earth, allowing them to manipulate the elements.Beast Chains: Tied to the spirits of mythical creatures, granting extraordinary physical abilities.Void Chains: The rarest and most feared, linked to the abyss itself, granting forbidden power at a steep cost.

Tiers of Bonding:

Each Arcane Chain grew stronger as its bearer deepened their connection through trials, meditation, and combat. Bonds were divided into tiers:

Novice: The weakest, only able to harness basic abilities.Adept: A step above, granting mastery over a single domain.Ascendant: Rare individuals capable of wielding multiple Chains.Sovereign: The pinnacle of power, limited to legends and myths.

The Price of Power:

Chains always came at a cost. Those who pushed beyond their limits often faced physical corruption, madness, or worse—becoming puppets of the forces they sought to control.