Fiction:Essence/Nightmare Energy

"Tremble before the fall of all order."

Kharav Themek (Vida'Rra language: Malevolent Energy), most known as Entropic Enegy, is a rare and extremely dangerous originated from the nightmares and negative emotions of mortals. It is a lesser branch of the Chaos Energy, alongside Demonic Energy and Death Eerngy.

Ancient History
Entropic Energy came into being with the birth of the species 11 billion years ago in the Onuris Universe. The progenitor of the species,, used the powers of the Entropy to create billions upon billions of Entropic energy-based lifeforms and swarmed the early universe in the event known as the War of Black Fog. The use of Entropy remained restricted to and as such, following their defeat at the hands of the, no use of Entropic Energy was recorded in the Onuris Universe for the next 9 billion years.

However, with Shu'ulathoi being imprisoned in the Realm of Dreams, the powers of the Entropic Energy began corrupting the dreams and the subconcious of all mortals across existence, leading to the birth of the Entropic-fueled nightmares.

Recent History
Even after the defeat of Shu'ulathoi 9 billion years later in the, the Realm of Dreams was permanently scarred and as such, Entropic-fueled nightmares became common occurance in all universes. Use of Entropic energy by mortals began with the creation of the and later the, which began spreading the dark power of nightmares across the universe.

Devourer Strain
The Devourer Strain is the name given to the Entropic Energy used by the High Four demons of the Corruptus. This is by far the most powerful strain of energy and allows the users to use all powers at their full capacity with no drawbacks whatsoever. Beings of this strain never run out of energy and are all considered godlike or at least demigodlike. The only beings with this power are, , and.

Warrior Strain
The Warrior Strain is the name given to the Entropic Energy used by the seven servants of Shu'wokerama. While similar to the Descended Strain, the Warrior Strain possess overall more available power with less chance of backfire, though it still exists. Only Shu'wokerama is capable of granting the Warrior Strain to other individuals. A Warrior Strain trying to descend another individual will result in a Descended Strain descension. Examples of this Strain include, and.

Descended Strain
The Descended Strain is the name given to the Entropic Energy used by individuals who have undergone through Entropic Energy. Overall the least powerful Strain, it gives the user very high chances of backfire and of going insane due to power overload. Most extreme cases include self-annihilation. Descended Strain individuals can descend more individuals by using their powers or by having offspring. Examples of this Strain include the Devourer's Chosen Champions, and.

Birth Strain
The Birth Strain is a specific strain granted to individuals who are either born descended from Descended Strain parents or are outright Entropic Energy lifeforms. The amount of power of this Strain is variable according to the individual's species and trait, though it has the unique trait of never backfiring. Examples of this Strain include all Corruptus Demon Races and the Dark Five.

Physical Enhancement
One of the most apparent abilities of the Entropic Energy is of intensily increasing the physical strength, endurance, regeneration and appearence of its users. Entropic beings often became red, purple and black in colouration, and often develop horns around their bodies as well as tentacles. A Descended Strain human would have around 10x the physical prowness of an average one, though this varies from species to species.

Dark Bolt
Populary known as "blasts", the Entropic Dark Bolt is a projectile created by harnessing Entropic Energy and launching it at an enemy by thrusting a part of the user's body forward. The Dark Bolt takes the form of a reddish purple lightning blast, and its power can range from being rather small explosion to a large enough blast to level an entire city into the ground. Users can launch Bolts from their hands (palm and fingers), feet, tails, eyes, mouth or tentacles.

Telekinesis
A rather uncommon power present mostly in more powerful demons, Entropic Energy users have some degree of teketinetic powers. Users can use it to immobilize enemies and forcefully push them back telekinetically, causing substantial knockback. The power can also be used to allow the user to float and fly without the aid of wings, and to cause objects to levitate on their command.

Biological Immortality
All Strains of Entropic Energy beings possess biological immortality, meaning they cannot die of old age. However, they may still be killed by external sources such as being damaged beyond repair or through the user of essences which damper or overpower Entropic Energy.

Arcanisation
One of the least known powers, arcanisation involves powering an external object with Entropic Energy. This often involves fueling melee or ranged weapons with Entropy to further enhance their damage and speed potential. Entropic Energy can also be used in machinery to make them run at a more efficient rate. Entropy may even be used to replace missing components, depending of their nature.

Demon Form
The Demon Form is a state of being achieved by surrendering the user's mind to Shu'ulathoi completely and allowing his energy to pump through them, shattering reality around the individual in the process. The user is turned into a far more demonic version of himself and all of their powers are massively increased. The Demon Form is not permanent and wears off whenever the individual runs out of energy or is killed in combat. This power is only available for Warrior and Descended Strains, as the Devourer and Birth Strains are considered to already be in their Demon Forms at all times.

Soul Link
A power so far exclusive the Shu'wokerama, the Soul Link involves the merging of the soul of a lesser being with the soul of a greater one. With this link, the lesser user cannot be completely destroyed as long as the link between his soul and his master's remains intact. The only ways to destroy a linked individual is by severing the link, or by destroying the master.

Corruption
The most dreaded power of all, the "corruption" involves the ability of descending other individuals into Descended Strain users by one's mere presence or through demonic possession. It was by this power that the Devourer's Chosen and the Kikra Caste were created. So far, only the Shu'olerthae and have displayed this ability.

Quotes
"Looks fun."

- Agent Nu

"Please tell me that's a joke, Nu."

- Agent Tau

"Quite varied for such a demonic energy, I should have expected nothing less from the Corruptus."

"It's purple! I like purple!"

"Corruption and decedancy made manifest. Such a force should serve only to be erased!"

Trivia

 * The Entropic Energy was originally created by, before it was given to.