Chronikin
Myths Manifest into Reality
Chronikin are magical creatures born from the legends of many cultures. They are the narrative heart of Chronicles of Myth and the companions who make otherwise impossible journeys possible
What is a Chronikin?
Creatures from beyond the known world
Chronikin are magical creatures born from the stories and legends passed down through generations of human history. These tales of gods, monsters and heroes manifest through belief and are given physical form. From where they hail is unknown and their appearances are sudden, altering entire ecosystems. They possess tremendous power and potential, able to summon the elements and bend them to their will. Once bonded with, they are the companions that allow Archivists to accomplish otherwise impossible feats. Through this spiritual fusion, your journey transcends the ordinary, elevating your Archivist to legendary potential.
Chronikin Allies
A bond shared in spirit
Every Archivist chooses a first companion at the beginning of their journey, but future allies must be earned through Chronikin bonding. The process joins the spirits of Archivist and Chronikin harmoniously and symbiotically. Their experiences and emotions become shared.
An Archivist may travel with up to three bonded Chronikin at once. The essence of additional bonded Chronikin can be stored within the Archivist’s Chronikin Archive, a special book given to all Archivists for the study of these wondrous beings.
Myths Taking Form
Ascension and transformation
Chronikin arrive from another world diminished by the strain of crossing into ours. Through magical essence or shared experience with a capable Archivist, they may change until they return to what is believed to be their truest and most complete form. These stages are known as Fractured, Balanced, and Fabled. Each transformation can alter strength, stature, movement, traits, techniques, and even behavior.
The Twelve Aspects
The forces that shape a Chronikin’s essence
Aspects are the spiritual essence that define a Chronikin's appearance and the power it wields. These can be through seemingly physical means, elemental or supernatural.
Martial
Physical prowess, technique, purposeful combat, and the myths of legendary heroes and battles.
Martial: Physical prowess, technique, purposeful combat, and the myths of legendary heroes and battles.
The Twelve Archetypes
The paradigm thatdictates aChronikin’sbehavior
Archetypes are the behavioral characteristics derived from the mythical foundation each Chronikin has. Bonding with Chronikin possessing certain archetypes can alter how your Archivist feels and even acts.
The Champion
Champions are born of the myths of heroes who stood when others fled. They seek out the strongest foe on any field and meet it head-on, measuring themselves by the trials they survive. An Archivist bonded to one feels steady in the face of danger, and restless when there is none.
