Codex Classification: Soul-Attuned Artifacts / Dimensional Residue
Known Subtypes: Normal, Library, Cursed
Overview
Relics are mysterious objects scattered across Genesis, capable of granting unique powers, traits, or abilities to their wielders. No two are exactly alike. Some whisper. Some burn. Some rewrite your thoughts before you realize they’ve done it.
Relics operate under rules not fully understood. They bind to the soul, react to intent, and in many cases, cannot be separated once claimed.
Relic Types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Normal Relics | Found throughout Genesis. Can be looted, traded, or stolen. Effects range from minor enhancements to potent abilities. |
| Library Relics | Granted during the Library Gate ritual. Soul-bound and non-transferable. These form the basis of a person’s initial power arc. |
| Cursed Relics | Appear like normal relics—but activation applies a permanent or semi-permanent curse. Cannot be unequipped without special intervention. Effects range from minor burdens to soul-corrupting parasitism. |
Relic Persistence
Relics are not easily destroyed. When they are broken, some believe they are merely returned to the Library—reabsorbed until Genesis sends them out again.
Some theories suggest Relics are fragments of powers stripped from souls upon entering Genesis. If true, it would explain their uncanny familiarity... and the occasional emotional resonance they awaken in users.
Rumors & Lore
- Some Divers swear their Relic whispered their name before they ever spoke it.
- A cursed Relic known only as The Lantern of Thorns supposedly moves to a new host every seven days.
- One Diver allegedly found a Library Relic without ever entering the Library. They burned from the inside out days later.
