Fiction:Caligaduro Provectus

"There is something eternally plaguing; knowing of His existence. In all worlds, above and below, all life, mortal and immortal that passes between these worlds, and even all that threatens our own, all life, enemies and allies rally together against this threat; something so malicious, hated and yet so unknown. Gods who want to destroy us, or enslave us all find themselves equals, all equally desperate and helpless when He wishes to envision his wrath on to everyone and everything. What is He? A god? A concept of existence? No. He simply isn't. He is 'not'."

- Kinmorunddraver World-Walker

Avkhámalasǣkhṓlôsovaṃdarín, known in Old Tongue as Caligaduro Provectus and also known as The Adversary and Colossus is the Simulacrum of Destruction, and in most or all beliefs the primordial deity and the malevolent personification of the void.

History
Throughout most of history and of what survives in religious texts to the modern day, Caligaduro Provectus is described as the malevolent personification of the void - what name is truly given to the entity is unknown, and therefore many names are attributed to him through the ages. The Orichalcum Elves often recounted that this personification of the void was either responsible for, or product of itself splitting the Thirteen Planes - that is, Koldenwelt and the worlds above and below it. It inadvertently birthed the Orichalcum Elf triune of deities; Tlahlávra, Aúr and Kaúvra - the representations of darkness, day and night respectively. He was therefore named Evicānarās in their ancient language, meaning 'That of the void'. Some indicated that the Simulacra were also created from this splitting of the worlds; though those who worship the Simulacra strongly claim that they existed as personifications of a 'less malevolent void' before Caligaduro had ripped it apart. Other religions simply state that Caligaduro and most other deities have always existed, and were responsible for the creating and shaping of their own planes, which is the factual consensus - though many generally tend to agree also that Caligaduro is either the eldest or one of the eldest of all others.

Caligaduro Provectus is known as the god and creator of the infinite realm known as Nothing; the deepest of the Thirteen Planes and the lowest realm of the Chaosphere; a dominion of four realms (Nothing, Crystallis, Pavor and Nihilchthonia) under his command. Many have come to know this realm simply as The Void - a nightmarish, grand yet desolate realm filled with creatures beyond mortal understanding. Depictions of Caligaduro Provectus in this realm state that his feet are embedded in the deepest of Nothing's seas, and holds the 'celestial ceiling' of Nihilchthonia with his arms, and the realms of Crystallis and Pavor sit amongst his waist and chest.

It is widely accepted, even by those who follow in the teachings of the Chaosphere that Caligaduro was responsible for the creation of two other Simulacra; Kaicaiusarin and Vargash, though it is contested whether he had created Nyuumvooraa due to his wavering allegiance. Other legendary stories of questionable truth claim that the Crux was spawned from the mind of Caligaduro given manifestation, though likewise with Nyuumvoora, there is little relation of allegiance between them.

The oldest account of Caligaduro's presence on Koldenwelt is coincident with the destruction of the Echdrarothrayu and later the Sun Drakes and Storm Drakes, which resulted in the birthing of Ambhíqolosemos and Kinmorunddraver World-Walker as the only survivor of his race. Such atrocities sparked many events throughout the Thirteen Planes; the Simulacrum Nalashtannylor was believed to have amassed the other Simulacra opposing Caligaduro and the Colossi against him, as well as the creation of mortal life on Koldenwelt. Caligaduro had gained dominion of Koldenwelt for roughly three hundred millennia (though many would say that his influence has been on Koldenwelt since before even immortal life was formed upon it), and separated his conscience from the Chaosphere, mustering great qualities of power to pierce the barriers of the realm. Such an action was Caligaduro's greatest fault as he was imprisoned under the Archipelago fifteen thousand years ago at the hands of the Simulacra and Colossi, after his servants were defeated in the years of his reign on the world.

Whilst they believed that his presence was forever lost, virtually infinite, smaller remnants of the god remained on Koldenwelt's surface, and over the course of the millennia, slowly regained their power. The last prince of the Orichalcum Elves, Constantius had followed the laws of Caligaduro Provectus for nearly five centuries, as the empire became his own to rule, and lead his people into Abyssus; becoming the Shiarchon, Caligaduro's 'chosen' race. Their military might and heavy study into void magic had granted Caligaduro ethereal form within their territory, as well as within the fortress of Akharavzund. Caligaduro was almost fully released from his prison during the War for the Eye; though the efforts of the Shiarchon proved unsuccessful as they were driven back to Abyssus. It did, however, spawn a sentient yet primitive fragment of Caligaduro's mind on the surface; Janos, who eventually reclaimed a Void Matrix in the Golden Necropolis, which greatly increased Caligaduro's influence, and only a matter of time before he could manifest a new body which could plunge Koldnewelt into his reign of darkness once more.

Nomenclature
Below is a table of all names from foreign languages given to the entity that is Caligaduro.

Appearance


Caligaduro has undertaken various forms during his reign over Koldenwelt, though Caligaduro is often considered to be an invisible entity in the vast majority of Koldenwelt's history. The true form of Caligaduro Provectus is described in Void Fortress murals to be a colossal entity standing in the deepest of Nothing's seas, and holding the skies of the Chaosphere with his hands. Such texts indicate Caligaduro Provectus to be the height of seven spheres, which is usually interpreted as universes. Thus the true form of Caligaduro Provectus is said to be too unfathomable to gaze upon even for godly entities, and is often represented in the rawer, lesser forms of Caligaduro that have been seen on Koldenwelt. Caligaduro Provectus' forms often incur permanent physical and mental damage on those who look upon them due to his maddening nature, and usually result in death within seconds for beings of weaker will. Even the Shiarchon appear to suffer from gazing upon Caligaduro, though can survive and heal from such encounters. Forms that are shown in art often depict Caligaduro Provectus as a hulking, demonic being with two legs and arms, with wings and a tail and usually bears great spikes across his body.

Personality
Caligaduro Provectus is commonly regarded by the Simulacra and Colossi alike to be the ultimate malevolence of the universe; his hatred for all existence is unparalleled and has an unending desire to reduce all of the thirteen planes into a collapsed oblivion, returning it all to the great nothingness of the void. It is said that Caligaduro's hatred extends even to that of his creations; including Vargash and Kaicaiusarin. To one extent, Caligaduro despised the Colossus of Darkness Siivhahzin to the degree where the contemplation of destroying everything out of spite for Siivhahzin's goal would have brought Caligaduro some amusement. Much of Caligaduro's intentions and thoughts are not understandable even to the likes of omniscient entities, and it is one of the greatest desires of Zran Kar to unravel the mind of Caligaduro. Despite the unnatural hatred of Caligaduro's being, he has manipulated countless beings under his service with his words regardless of their will.

Abilities
Within most or all studies of magic and beliefs, Caligaduro Provectus is often described as the only entity in existence to be able to create and destroy other gods, and is such regarded as the only being closest to omnipotence in the vast pantheons of the Thirteen Planes. Caligaduro in the Orichalcum Elf myths was to have (unwillingly) created Soldalatel, Aethereus and Akhemazdrís from ripping the void apart into the Thirteen Planes, and was known to have created the Chaosphere, Vargash and Kaicaiusarin as well as an almost endless array of other vicious immortal creatures. Some claim that Caligaduro's will is indomitable, and those that listen to Caligaduro and drawn to his power will fall to it without hesitation.

The wrathful nature and power of Caligaduro Provectus caused both the Simulacra and Colossi, and perhaps numerous other fundamental entities of other planes to unite against him and those who served him, perhaps out of desperation of their own existence. Soldalatel, Aethereus, Akhemazdrís and the Simulacrum Asv-Aldz are known to fear Caligaduro above all others. Despite Caligaduro's defeat and imprisonment under the Archipelago, he remains one of the most powerful entities across the Thirteen Planes as his influence remains absolute in the Chaosphere, and even without his total form on Koldenwelt, has manifested a new body and increasing rapidly in power.

Belief
In the belief of Caligaduro either as a Simulacrum or another deity, he is often portrayed as the ultimate nemesis to all of existence (especially in contrast to the Colossi and the Elvish Pantheons). However, the belief in Caligaduro Provectus is still practised widely across Koldenwelt albeit with criticism. Whilst the Legion of Shiarchon are the most notable practitioners of a religion in Caligaduro Provectus, places such as the Dryadali Sovereign allow for the worship of Caligaduro in a different manner, as well as many independent believers across the world of where many secret, hidden shrines to him can be found.

Beliefs such as those in the wilderness of Koldenwelt often believe that Caligaduro is the creator of the Simulacrum Nalashtannylor, Aethereus. Akhemazdrís the Unending and, controversially, Soldalatel. Because of it, beliefs in Caligaduro often shift from the perception of him as a god of destruction to a personification of infinite darkness, coinciding with the purported belief that Akhemazdrís the Unending is the deity of darkness and delivered onto the Simulacra their dark powers.

The Legion of Shiarchon's belief in Caligaduro Provectus is oddly more detached than that of those who worship him outside of the walls of Abyssus. The Shiarchon do not believe that Caligaduro was their creator, much rather a sun deity (usually Soldalatel), of whom the Orichalcum Elves had then turned away from. Whilst viewing him as a god of destruction, the Shiarchon began to view Caligaduro as a god of resurrection during the waning days of their empire; and that Imperator Kalarah was the herald of such resurrection. Because of it, the Shiarchon treat Kalarah as semi-divine. Within the Legion of Shiarchon, the monotheistic belief in Caligaduro is very strict, though shrines to Vargash and Kaicaiusarin are not unheard of in the outer territories.

Servants
"Bow."


 * Ambhíqolosemos - "Impair."
 * Vargash - "Madden."
 * Kaicaiusarin - "Terrorize."
 * Nyuumvooraa - ''"Demoralize."'
 * Makkarast - "Speak."
 * Imperator Kalarah - "Possess."
 * Lord Akharav - "Drain."
 * Atrocius - "Devour."
 * Leviathan - ''"Sever."
 * Janos Omegon - "I walk."

Neutral
"The skies darken. Your sun blocked. My command is absolute."


 * Lich Lord Praetinnath - "Immortality is yours. Drink from the chalice of the void."
 * The Crux - "Madness. Contained."
 * The Serpent - "The senses plague your voices. The universe hears me. And only me."
 * Serani -"Juvenile. Nourish yourself with the waters of the void."
 * Akhemazdrís the Unending - '"Empower yourself with my darkness. Ascend beyond the cosmos and bathe it in my shadows."

Enemies
"Chaos. Nothingness. Abstractions. This is what I shall deliver onto you."


 * Yakshrapala - Avatar of the mortal plains. Guardian of my tomb. The ruler of a dead realm."
 * Soldalatel - "Godless; confined to mortal boundaries and so shall perish."
 * Aethereus - "Confinement. Imprisonment. Your ultimate fate."
 * Kinmorunddraver World-Walker - "You."
 * Harstag - "I hunt gods. Your realms. My trophy. Your life. My reward."
 * Mortium - "Concepts cannot die. Entire realms can. And shall."
 * Zran Kar - "Knowledge confined to the mortal plane. Infinity is forever blinded. Toils of mortal lives. Weak."
 * Asv-Aldz - '"Divine words spoken. Not listened to. The screams from your mouth shall prove to be the greatest of songs."''
 * Kalisearan - "Discord. Chaos. You are but a vessel of lies."
 * Alar'xashan - "You are no god."
 * Nalashtannylor - "Nothing, now."
 * Samayapalaka - "A liner convergence of events. Linearity is a plague."

Quotes from others
"Exoritur tenebris! (Darkness rises!)"

"Numquam dimittam. Sǽcula tenuit."

- The Inatosan Wolf

"MEA ODIUM TUI URIT PER CAVERNOSUM ABYSSIS."

"I remember it to this very day...I want to forget it but I am unable to."

"The finest specimen...the finest blood..."

"Let the Adversary come! I will rip him apart and wear his skull as a crown!"

"The Master will AWAKE! The Master will send you all to OBLIVION!"

"Still we remember the First War. This time, we shall not imprison you, no... we shall ANNIHILATE you."

- King Goldemar

"HAHAHAHA! You know what your problem is? You need to get laid. And also, TO GET DEAD."

"By Isiris, I will blind you with sheer sunlight!"

Trivia

 * Caligaduro was initially inspired by the Balrog, and then later on Sauron and Morgoth from The Lord of the Rings, but a majority of his being is a reflection from the Xhodocto.
 * Most of his conceptualization was also inspired by lyrics from Meshuggah, Xho's favourite band.