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{{Faction | {{Faction | ||
| name = Malisik | | name = Malisik | ||
| universe = [[ | | universe = [[Lethurîa]] | ||
| founder = [[Malis]] (False God), [[The Malismorâ]] (First Warlord) | | founder = [[Malis]] (False God), [[The Malismorâ]] (First Warlord) | ||
| date_of_origin = After the [[True First War ( | | date_of_origin = After the [[True First War (Lethurîa)]], during early Divine Ascension | ||
| organization_type = Spirit-Warped Theological Empire | | organization_type = Spirit-Warped Theological Empire | ||
| related_organizations = [[Malisik Inquisition]], [[Malisik Horde]], [[Det'sikar Warlords]] | | related_organizations = [[Malisik Inquisition]], [[Malisik Horde]], [[Det'sikar Warlords]] | ||
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| alliances = Rogue spirit factions, corrupted Free Species clans | | alliances = Rogue spirit factions, corrupted Free Species clans | ||
| rivalries = [[Sebuuk]], uncorrupted Sherok remnants | | rivalries = [[Sebuuk]], uncorrupted Sherok remnants | ||
| enemies = [[Merrik | | enemies = [[Merrik]], [[Meera]], [[Chosen Heroine]], [[Valorîin]], [[Free Species]] | ||
| friends = None (see: meat) | | friends = None (see: meat) | ||
| allies = [[Malisik Inquisition]], [[Det'sikar Warlords]] | | allies = [[Malisik Inquisition]], [[Det'sikar Warlords]] | ||
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== Origins == | == Origins == | ||
The Malisik was the name given to those Spirits in the [[Pre-Mortal Existence ( | The Malisik was the name given to those Spirits in the [[Pre-Mortal Existence (Lethurîa)|Pre-Mortal Existence]] that sided with [[Malis]] and warred with the other spirit tribes in the [[True First War (Lethurîa)|True First War]]. They first truly emerged following the imprisonment of [[Malis]] in the black prison-plane of [[Gozog'nok]]. His spiritual essence seeped from its lower strata, corrupting any spirits within [[Gozog'nok]]. These twisted spirits became the first Malisik. | ||
When the fallen [[Sherok Warlord]] [[ | When the fallen [[Sherok Warlord]] [[The|Morâ]] and his other [[Sherok Warlord|Sherok Warlords]] entered [[Gozog'nok|Gozog'nok]] and were transformed by [[Malis]], he was assigned by [[Malis]] to create an army greater than even the [[Sebuuk]]. [[The Malismorâ]] assisted in conceiving flesh for the corrupted spirits of the Malisik, forming a blasphemous cycle of resurrection. The [[Malisik Inquisition]] perfected this process, giving rise to entire castes of creatures and beings. Evenly they resurrected Sebuuk in mockery of [[Universal Law (Lethurîa)|Universal Law]]. | ||
== Biology and Reproduction == | == Biology and Reproduction == | ||
Malisik do not reproduce sexually. Upon death, their corpses release [[Malisik Spores]] which infect the surrounding area. These spores grow into egg-like pods and eventually hatch into [[Malisik Larvae]]. | Malisik do not reproduce sexually. Upon death, their corpses release [[Malisik Spores]] which infect the surrounding area. These spores grow into egg-like pods and eventually hatch into [[Malisik Larvae]]. | ||
In the wild, these larvae grow into full Malisik forms through predation and instinct. Within the Inquisition's [[Malisik Breeding Pit|breeding pits]], corpses are liquified in vats to accelerate larval growth. Special hybrids like the [[Suk’û’lû]] are created by implanting spores in the wombs of a [[ | In the wild, these larvae grow into full Malisik forms through predation and instinct. Within the Inquisition's [[Malisik Breeding Pit|breeding pits]], corpses are liquified in vats to accelerate larval growth. Special hybrids like the [[Suk’û’lû]] are created by implanting spores in the wombs of a [[Shemîin]] [[Zelka]]. | ||
== Structure and Ranks == | == Structure and Ranks == | ||
Malisik society is clan-based, with each [[Malisik War Clan]] ruled by the strongest, smartest, or most feared. There are no formal rank names; status is signified through tattoos, body mutilations, and ritual scarring. | Malisik society is clan-based, with each [[Malisik War Clan]] ruled by the strongest, smartest, or most feared. There are no formal rank names; status is signified through tattoos, body mutilations, and ritual scarring. | ||
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After the fall of [[The Malismorâ]] some believed: | After the fall of [[The Malismorâ]] some believed: | ||
* The Chosen Heroine is a liberator—her light awakens something ancestral and maternal within them, linked to [[Meera | * The Chosen Heroine is a liberator—her light awakens something ancestral and maternal within them, linked to [[Meera]]. | ||
* Some Malisik kneel before her, whispering, “Bright One.” | * Some Malisik kneel before her, whispering, “Bright One.” | ||
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They cannot breach [[It'slâmwâ]], as its light burns their corrupted essence, but they have developed methods to black out stars deep within their territory. | They cannot breach [[It'slâmwâ]], as its light burns their corrupted essence, but they have developed methods to black out stars deep within their territory. | ||
== Legacy and Prophecy == | == Legacy and Prophecy == | ||
Malisik are a spiritual blight—a wound in the [[Universal Order]]. Their continued existence is a direct challenge to [[Merrik | Malisik are a spiritual blight—a wound in the [[Universal Order]]. Their continued existence is a direct challenge to [[Merrik]] and [[Meera]]. | ||
The extinction of their physical forms is prophesied, but so is their liberation. Some believe the Chosen Heroine will redeem them. Others think they will be cast back into [[Gozog'nok]] screaming in the dark. | The extinction of their physical forms is prophesied, but so is their liberation. Some believe the Chosen Heroine will redeem them. Others think they will be cast back into [[Gozog'nok]] screaming in the dark. | ||
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[[Category:Organizations]] | [[Category:Organizations]] | ||
[[Category:Factions]] | [[Category:Factions]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Lethurîa universe]] | ||