Biological Grades.
Beings in this world are classified by their biological grades, which represent their inherent potential and evolutionary traits. These grades determine the natural capabilities and limitations of a being at birth, forming the foundation of their strength and abilities.
Terra -> Astra -> Luminara -> Eterna
Each major grade is further divided into four minor grades, which denote superiority within that category:
Alpha -> Beta -> Omega -> Prime
These combinations create a hierarchy of sixteen biological classifications (e.g., Alpha Terra, Prime Astra, Omega Luminara).
Traits:
Traits are innate abilities or qualities that define a summoned being's unique biological and magical essence. They are tied to the being's genus, grade, and evolutionary potential, providing significant advantages in combat, utility, or growth. The number of Traits a being possesses corresponds to its biological grade:
Terra beings: 1 Trait
Astra beings: 2 Traits
Luminara beings: 3 Traits
Eterna beings: 4 Traits
Core System.
The core system reflects how much of a being's strength has been cultivated or realized. Each core represents a layer of energy—whether mana, divine energy, or miasma—that can be stacked and refined to enhance a being's overall power.
Maximum Cores: A being can possess up to twelve cores, irrespective of their biological grade.
Core Power: While the number of cores remains universal, the strength of each core depends on the being's biological grade. For example, a Prime Eterna with one core vastly surpasses an Alpha Terra with twelve cores.
Core Energy Types: Mana, Divine Energy and Miasma.
A grimoire is the summoner's most precious artifact—a physical manifestation of their talent and potential. Grimoires serve as both a record of the summoner's familiars and a reflection of their abilities. Grimoires are awakened during the Manifestation Ceremony, when a summoner reaches the age of maturity.
Grimoires are ranked in four grades, corresponding to the summoner's innate talent and potential:
1. Bronze: The most basic grimoire, used by novice summoners. Limited in capacity and strength, can only summon Terra-grade beings.
2. Silver: An intermediate grimoire, allowing the summoning of Astra-grade beings.
3. Gold: A rare and prestigious grimoire, capable of binding Luminara-grade familiars.
4. Diamond: The pinnacle of summoning talent, allowing the summoning of Eterna-grade beings.
The grade of a summoner's first grimoire defines their ceiling of potential; once manifested, it cannot be upgraded.