> [!caption|right] > ![[example-sanctis.png|330]] > The Sanctis of Dawn and > The Sanctis of Twilight **Sanctis**, or often lengthened to the *Sanctis of the Divine*, are marks or symbols believed to have been blessings bestowed upon mortals by the [[Saia|Goddess]] or any other divine deities, but primarily that of the [[Prime Deities]]. All sanctis are physical manifestations. While some remain permanently someplace on the body, some present only under special circumstances such as casting magic or while under great stress. Though their true nature and origin is shrouded in mystery, the vast majority believe sanctis to have been blessings during the [[Calamity]] to help mortals aid in the efforts to defend against the [[Betrayer Gods]] in order to keep balance and in order to keep [[Syphora]] from being destroyed. <br> ## Known Sanctis Despite being well-known throughout all of Syphora, there is still yet sanctis that have yet to be discovered or, in some cases, *rediscovered* upon being forgotten to time. | Sanctis Name | Associated Deity | Inherent abilities | Predominant Species | Alternate Name | | ------------ | ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------- | -------------- | | Harmony✶ | [[Saia]] | White magic, calming aura | [[Elf]] (luxael) | | | Healing | [[Cylia]] | | [[Elf]] (solael) | Solaris, Sol | | Illusion | [[Auero]] | | [[Elf]] (lunael) | Lunaris, Luna | | Vigor | [[Nothrih]] | Nature healing/restoration magic or an animal familiar | | | | Guardian | [[Ra'thori]] | | | Hearth | | Tides | [[Seiyu]] | Control over water and tides | | | | Gale | [[Khor]] | Weather and air manipulation | | Storm | | Amour | [[Angea]] | Loveydovey/enchantment magic | | | | Scribing | [[Gotheir]] | Inhuman control of the Weave | | | | Virtue | [[Ouion'e]] | Foresight/Visions of the future | | | | Dawn | | White magic, lesser black magic | | | | Twilight | | Black magic, lesser white magic | | | | Inferno | [[Asphorus]] | Fiery, infernal magic | [[Tiefling]] (asphorus) | | <br> ## Bearers of Sanctis There has been at least 700 years in which sanctis have been documented throughout Syphora. Many souls have come and gone who bear such marks of the divine, yet only some hold great importance or relevance. Let's focus only on those... #### Sanctis of Dawn - [[Aeon Axonder]]: Founder and current (albeit incapacitated) King of the [[Kingdom of Axonder]]. - [[Lucia Axonder]]: Daughter of Aeon and [[Aurora Axonder]]; Princess and heiress to the throne. <br> #### Sanctis of Twilight - [[Noire Nyxhallow]]: Adoptive daughter to [[Noble Houses of Axonder|House Nyxhallow]] in the Kingdom of Axonder. Originally born in the [[Holy Kingdom of Sorathane]]. <br> #### Sanctis of Inferno - [[Ezelete Ezel]] <span style="color:rgb(97, 97, 97)">(deceased)</span>: The first of [[Noble Houses of Axonder|House Ezel]] in the Kingdom of Axonder; An asphorus bloodline [[tiefling]] who fought alongside Aeon Axonder to find new life and meaning for their people. - [[Keloch Ezel]]: The current Duke of House Ezel, ruling over [[Ezel's Gate]] and the surrounding area. - [[Zexel Ezel]]: Son of Keloch and [[Vérène Ezel]]; Heir to House Ezel.