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    LIGHT
    Mech: Service Pod

    Mech: Service Pod

    A dining-assistance unit manufactured in a distant
    world. This pod acts as a communication facilitator
    at dining events, following its programming to ensure
    things begin and end smoothly. Among other tasks,
    it casually leads wallflowers who are unable to mingle
    at cocktail parties to tables with other people, assigns
    new customers to guests who are too focused on their
    meals, and offers drinks to groups engrossed in
    conversation. Such watchfulness makes it a valuable
    asset to all early adopters.
    DARK
    Puppet: Noya

    Puppet: Noya

    A ball-joint doll produced in a faraway world. He collected weapons
    from all across space-time, threw them into a gacha mechanic called
    the "grimoire," and began handing them out to fairy-tale characters.
    While he stays busy scheduling events and operating the Colosseum,
    he doesn't get paid for any of it. While he's unhappy keeping
    himself constantly overwhelmed with work, he lacks the power
    to change his lot and can only cry himself to sleep at night.
    Poor thing.
    LIGHT
    Puppet: Parrah

    Puppet: Parrah

    A ball-joint doll produced in a faraway world. Though she reliably
    carries out orders, she's clever enough to find ways to amuse
    herself while doing so. She has a keen interest in greed—humanity's
    motivating force—and is currently attempting to collect all the
    greed in the world. She enjoys watching people who are engaged
    in petty catfights, and has been known to snack on popcorn as
    she does so. In short, she's rotten to the core.
    DARK
    Mech: Pod 153

    Mech: Pod 153

    A support unit manufactured in a distant world.

    It accompanied an android, offering combat support
    and route guidance. It cannot produce complex thought
    processes due to an absence of independent-thought AI.
    Though it is theoretically incapable of emotion,
    it is said to have increased affection levels for
    anyone who pats its head.
    LIGHT
    Mech: Pod 042

    Mech: Pod 042

    A support unit manufactured in a distant world.

    It accompanied an android, offering combat support
    and route guidance. It cannot produce complex thought
    processes due to an absence of independent-thought AI,
    but does occasionally show a strong will reminiscent
    of humans. For example, it has been know to take
    action in attempts to ensure its own future.
    WATER
    Demon: Jack Frost

    Demon: Jack Frost

    A doll fashioned after a spirit of frost that
    appeared in another world. Despite its cute,
    snowman-like design, the original spirit had a
    cruel personality—and some even claimed it could
    freeze people solid with a smile. One account
    states this creature is human emotion actualized
    by warped desires.
    LIGHT
    Spirit: Louise

    Spirit: Louise

    A spirit that governs feasts. Long a symbol of celebration,
    these parties grant people energy, letting them spend time
    as though in a dream. Many feasts are accompanied by fancy
    foods, beautiful music, and splendid gifts. But even without
    such luxuries, people still forget their pains and troubles
    as they indulge in that sweet, but fleeting time—so long as
    they are surrounded by good company.
    WATER
    Dragon: Fluorite

    Dragon: Fluorite

    The reincarnated form of a mythical dragon who existed in
    a distant world. The people of this world believed she lived
    on their beautiful beaches and had the power to summon rain.
    While she hated adults and would drag them into the depths
    whenever she saw one, she adored children, and was said
    to have sometimes been seen with children on her back
    as she swam about.
    FIRE
    Doll: Konatsu

    Doll: Konatsu

    A doll housing the spirit of a girl who lived only for love.
    Born in an eastern country, she was a natural hedonist who
    chose lovers based on looks and wealth, caring for nothing
    else. But her debauchery caused her to be chased from her
    home, and she found herself in a southern country. There,
    she fell for a poor and ugly man, for he was the only one
    who deigned to even approach the foreign stranger. As she
    lay ill and dying, she gave the man a doll modeled after what
    she looked like in her most blessed days. When she passed
    away, her spirit left her body and came to reside inside it.
    DARK
    Mech: Pirate Pod

    Mech: Pirate Pod

    A battle support unit manufactured in a distant world.
    Called the "lucky mech" and rumored to attract treasure,
    it was, in truth, nothing more than a scouting unit damaged
    by exposure to salt. It also had an alarm that would sound
    randomly and without warning, which only attracted attention.
    The owner would inevitably end up battling countless enemies
    as a result, leading to them claiming great stores of loot
    and other treasures. As such, the mech was greatly loved
    by pirates and others in positions of power.
    LIGHT
    Tome: Sea & Chasm

    Tome: Sea & Chasm

    A logbook kept by a notorious pirate crew. It details
    such information as who owned what territory, which crews
    were currently sailing the seas, and tips for dealing with
    grumpy sea creatures. Several pages were also set aside to
    chronicle a "luck-bringer doll." It's clear the author
    spent considerable time searching for the doll, and the
    splatters of blood that cover most of the writing speak
    to how that particular quest turned out.
    WIND
    Spirit: Fluss

    Spirit: Fluss

    A spirit that governs the summer. It has long been the season
    of rest, and a time when people escape the sun's burning
    light to rest their weary bones and pray to their ancestors.
    Summer is a treasured time to children especially, for only
    when they are grown do they realize all the time spent
    playing in mountains and beaches—and all the time their
    parents watched over them as they slept—can never return.
    WATER
    Bear: Sadie

    Bear: Sadie

    A stuffed bear with an interesting history. Held dear by a
    certain sailor, rumors quickly spread that its owner would
    be blessed by great luck, leading to a number of large and
    bloody sea battles. As the bear passed from one powerful
    individual to the next, wild speculation and dubious truths
    grew along with its fame. Yet it turned out there was nothing
    special about the bear whatsoever—its only curse was the
    fact none could ever realize its true, mundane nature until
    they held it for themselves.
    LIGHT
    Moogle: Kupli Kipp

    Moogle: Kupli Kipp

    A strange creature from a far-off world. Its magical skill
    is considerable, to the point where only those of great wit
    can see through the spells it casts to hide its presence.

    The bat-like wings on its back are not for traditional
    flying—rather, they exude magic that keeps the creature
    afloat. Finally, the pom on top of its head is said to
    change color depending on its mood.
    LIGHT
    Dragon: Calcite

    Dragon: Calcite

    The reincarnation of a mythical dragon who
    once lived in a distant world.
    His unique roar brought high spirits to all,
    compelling them to hold countless feasts.
    According to the villagers, he is intelligent, cheerful, and talkative
    —the last almost to a fault.
    FIRE
    Dragon: Mikhail

    Dragon: Mikhail

    The reincarnated form of a legendary dragon that once inhabited
    another world. There was a woman for whom he held tremendous
    fondness, and he protected her with awesome power that rivaled
    any dragon of legend.

    Capable of communication, all who conversed with him would go
    on to speak of his childlike voice and personality, which one would
    never expect given his most overbearing appearance.
    LIGHT
    Bear: Judith

    Bear: Judith

    A stuffed bear rescued from a garbage dump by a little girl. Recently,
    a man-eating bear had appeared in her town and killed a handful of
    people, causing everyone to loathe both bears and any toys that
    looked like them.

    This was how the stuffed bear came to be at the bottom of the dump
    despite being in mint condition. And now, as the girl cradles it, she
    whispers, "You're just like me."
    WATER
    Spirit: Reïs

    Spirit: Reïs

    A spirit that governs the sea. Long a symbol of
    mystery, its abyssal depths hide a world where
    not even light can reach, and where only select
    creatures eke out existence.

    The sea is a paradise for countless creatures and
    an indispensable resource for humanity, and yet
    humanity is also responsible for sullying it.
    DARK
    Spirit: Metos

    Spirit: Metos

    A spirit that governs the night. Long a symbol of terror,
    the night is a terrifying world where spirits and
    evildoers creep about in the dark.

    On the other hand, humanity has also learned that
    night comes with its own kind of beauty, such as
    the waxing and waning of the moon or the cries
    of various critters.

    Truly, fascination is stronger than fear.
    WIND
    Spirit: Wyss

    Spirit: Wyss

    A spirit that governs the forest. Long a symbol of life,
    abundant nature stimulates growth not just in humanity,
    but in plants and animals as well. Yet as civilization
    develops, nature wanes—which greatly affects all life.

    One must always remember how easy it is to destroy
    nature, and how dreadfully difficult it is to create.
    WIND
    Dragon: Peridot

    Dragon: Peridot

    The reincarnated form of a mythical dragon who once
    lived in a distant world. He held the power to create
    tornados with a mere flap of his wings, and to blow
    away mountains with a single breath.

    Yet according to a hero who spoke with him, he was
    intelligent and possessed of great oratory skills,
    and an all-around pleasant dragon to be with.
    WATER
    Dragon: Apatite

    Dragon: Apatite

    The reincarnated form of a mythical dragon who once
    lived in a distant world. Possessed of a great
    compassion, she brought healing rains to parched
    lands—though she could also create floods
    that engulfed all in their path.

    According to the women she saved, she was intelligent,
    clever, and exhibited a mother's kindness.
    FIRE
    Dragon: Garnet

    Dragon: Garnet

    The reincarnated form of a mythical dragon who once
    lived in a distant world. He had the power to turn
    entire regions to ash with a single breath, and his
    anger was known to cause volcanoes to erupt.

    Though he was capable of communication, all who
    attempted to speak with him claimed he was too
    hot-tempered to hold a rational conversation.
    LIGHT
    Dragon: Selenite

    Dragon: Selenite

    The reincarnated form of a mythical dragon who once
    lived in a distant world. Her light purified evil and
    brought hope and vitality to all who beheld it.

    According to the celestial maidens who conversed with
    her, she acted and spoke with exceeding politeness
    at all times.
    DARK
    Dragon: Amethyst

    Dragon: Amethyst

    The reincarnated form of a mythical dragon who once
    lived in a distant world. He wrought disaster and
    despair to any land he beheld, and had the power
    to summon hordes of fiends wherever he went.

    According to various biographies, he spoke in
    complicated, roundabout language, and was
    generally something of a pain to deal with.
    WATER
    Mech: Domestic Pod

    Mech: Domestic Pod

    A domestic support unit manufactured in a distant
    world. Created as a so-called "helper bot," it had
    functions for all manner of housework, including
    cleaning, cooking, and laundry.

    The unit was also infinitely customizable, which
    made it a smash hit among consumers. It was sold
    with the tagline: "Meet Your Perfect Partner!"
    DARK
    Mech: Prototype Pod

    Mech: Prototype Pod

    The prototype of a support unit manufactured in a
    distant world. Though later models adopted many
    of the functions installed in this test product,
    consumers complained that its casual mode
    of speech made it "sorta creepy."

    Later models rectified this by having it respond with
    "affirmative" or "negative" during conversations.
    LIGHT
    Mech: Mock-Up Pod

    Mech: Mock-Up Pod

    An odd sample unit created in a distant world by a
    famous product designer during a eureka moment.

    As it was patched together with makeshift parts,
    it has a somewhat clunky look—but only the
    greatest of churls would dare complain about
    such a thing with a mock-up.
    FIRE
    Mech: Health Pod

    Mech: Health Pod

    A health support unit manufactured in a distant world.
    Its superior analytic functions allowed it to measure not
    only height and weight, but also body fat, muscle mass,
    muscular substance, and hydration levels—after which
    it would offer dietary and lifestyle suggestions.

    It also monitored food intake, and came with a special
    "nagging" function if one continually neglected their
    training.
    WIND
    Mech: Support Pod

    Mech: Support Pod

    A battle support unit manufactured in a distant world.
    Its basic firearm design was directly influenced by the
    sport of paintball, which was wildly popular at the time,
    but it could also transport equipment and function as
    a scout.

    It was so effective, however, that teams with more
    of these units possessed a massive advantage,
    requiring them to eventually be banned from matches.
    WIND
    Bear: Indy

    Bear: Indy

    A stuffed bear that sat unsold on the shelf of a toy
    store in a distant world. It prayed for a family with
    a little girl to come collect it, but these pleas
    went unanswered.

    As its loneliness grew, the meter attached to its chest
    swung to the right, and some claim it even shed a tear.

    After the store was shut down, it was tossed out
    into the wind and rain, where the meter remained
    ever frozen.
    DARK
    Tome: Grimoire Weiss

    Tome: Grimoire Weiss

    A book of infinite wisdom that was sealed away in an ancient
    shrine before choosing to accompany a certain man on his
    journey to collect the Sealed Verses.

    Though many mysteries surround his origin and true worth, it's
    clear this eccentric tome enjoys looking after people—despite
    frequently proclaiming otherwise.
    FIRE
    Bear: Precious

    Bear: Precious

    A stuffed toy that brought tragedy to a young couple in
    a distant world after an excited young man bought it
    at a department store for his girlfriend's birthday.

    He expected her to be delighted, but instead she hurled
    it to the ground right after unwrapping it, screaming
    "I told you I wanted a HARE, not a BEAR!"

    The poor creature developed a complex after this,
    and vowed to become a rabbit in its next life.
    LIGHT
    Bear: Sandra

    Bear: Sandra

    A valuable, limited-edition stuffed bear created by
    a famous designer in a distant world. Once the
    creature became aware of its own value,
    it became obscenely prideful.

    Said value, however, came not from the bear,
    but from the golden bit attached to its chest.
    Upon realizing this, the bear began to loathe
    capitalism from the depths of its heart.
    WATER
    Bear: Patch

    Bear: Patch

    A stuffed toy that was once the playmate to a young
    girl in a distant world. The girl's mother was a nurse,
    and she imitated her by tending to the bear's
    imaginary wounds, taking its vitals, and so on.

    Eventually, the bear tried bleeding from the mouth in
    order to please the girl, and soon she was pestering it
    to spew blood day and night so she could enjoy a more
    realistic game of nurse.
    DARK
    Bear: Andre

    Bear: Andre

    An odd stuffed toy hidden in the room of a naughty
    boy from a distant world. Though born kind, the
    child's behavior became wilder as he matured.

    The bear, however, was a gift from his late
    grandmother, and he treasured it as a way to
    help keep her memory alive. None but the toy
    knew the boy still retained a good heart.
    DARK
    Doll: Sayuri

    Doll: Sayuri

    A doll imbued with the deep grudge of a priestess who
    died after being assaulted by the priest of a respected
    shrine. When young, she was taken in by the priest,
    but he had only wanted to use her divine powers
    to line his own pockets.

    Sadly, when the girl died on her 20th birthday,
    her powers perished with her, and are not
    to be found within this doll.
    FIRE
    Doll: Satsuki

    Doll: Satsuki

    A doll containing a terrible demon that attacked
    countless people in days of yore. The demon
    devoured men, women, and children with impunity,
    until six famous mediums sealed it inside the doll
    in an effort to contain it.

    It raged without end when it was first sealed away,
    but has now been inside the doll so long it finds it
    rather comfortable.
    WATER
    Doll: Botan

    Doll: Botan

    A doll possessed by the vengeful spirit of a girl who
    killed herself after being bullied. Her tormentors hated
    her for her achievements, and so worked together
    to deceive her and make her life a living hell.

    Even now in this new form, she is always on edge,
    suspecting everyone of having an ulterior motive.
    LIGHT
    Doll: Elena

    Doll: Elena

    A doll possessed by the spirit of a woman who ignored
    her own needs in order to live for others. Her kind,
    earnest nature eventually ran rampant, causing her
    to try to handle every detail for them.

    Even now she seems bizarrely single-minded in her
    focus on others, but it is admittedly hard to tell
    what a doll is thinking.
    WIND
    Doll: Sumire

    Doll: Sumire

    A doll possessed by an unfathomable and wicked entity.
    According to ancient documents, not only could this
    being understand and communicate via human speech,
    it was also said to engage in some kind of remote
    communication in an unknown language.

    Though much time has passed—and the creature
    now exists in doll form—nothing new has been
    learned about it.
    DARK
    Tome: Star & Song

    Tome: Star & Song

    A book detailing the world's birth. It explains the
    creation of all things and ends with the prophetic
    words:

    "Thus was born light and dark, and so shall wars
    between the two continue until all existence is dust."

    A grim portent of things to come indeed...
    LIGHT
    Tome: Blood & Sacrifice

    Tome: Blood & Sacrifice

    A book detailing the world's medicines. Though it
    claims to be a record of research on the very
    substance of life, it's mostly just a collection of
    cruel medical experiments. (The fact all the pages
    are smeared with blood does not help in this regard.)

    Gazing into the eyeballs on the cover, one can feel
    the insanity of its author.
    WATER
    Tome: Belief & Heart

    Tome: Belief & Heart

    A book detailing the world's faiths. It records all the
    various things people have believed throughout history,
    and the prayers and wishes contained within are the
    very picture of the human heart.

    At the same time, the actions of its subjects are
    wildly inconsistent, making it a source of
    endless entertainment.
    WIND
    Tome: Cause & Malice

    Tome: Cause & Malice

    A book detailing the world's taboos. A sampling of its
    content includes accounts of the people who broke said
    taboos—a disturbing collection of ghastly stories filled
    with torture and death.

    Were all who met such fates truly evil?
    Alas, this question no longer has any meaning.
    FIRE
    Tome: Heaven & Earth

    Tome: Heaven & Earth

    A book detailing the world's nature. It illustrates the
    world's many lands from a combination of fact and
    hearsay, and features not only animals, plants,
    and various ores, but also the very structures of
    civilization and society.

    The human spirit of inquiry has illuminated many
    mysteries, but as that light strengthens, so, too,
    does the darkness.
    LIGHT
    Spirit: Salus

    Spirit: Salus

    A spirit that governs the sky. Long a symbol of
    salvation, the powers that rain from above have
    been known to punish the strong with judgmental
    lightning or save the weak with blessed rain.

    Though humanity has long dreamed of setting foot
    in the skies to be closer to such divine deeds,
    this accomplishment has sadly yet to occur.
    FIRE
    Spirit: Space

    Spirit: Space

    A spirit that governs the morning. Long a symbol of
    hope, it radiates blinding light across the land,
    granting energy to all living things. Some modern
    humans, however, see it not as a symbol of hope,
    but of gloom.

    Perhaps the arrival of morning is also an indicator
    that unpleasant events are about to unfold?