Supernals

General

Supernals are spirits that are deeply interwoven with the forces of good and the stars. Supernals and the origin of each supernal is about as unique as the human race is, the one common factor that ties them as a race being the aura that a supernal gives off and the types of magic they are restricted to. They cannot stand against good, and must work to destroy evil they see. All supernals have natural telepathy.

The Supernal Form

Supernals can take many shapes. Supernals can take the form of most humanoids. They never take the form of demons or fae. Other forms that are taken include animals and equipment. Swords and empty suits of armour are more common forms, often the blades and suits of legend that have been destroyed or lost. These are echoes of the heroes that once wore them. Supernals do not have the power to change their shape or hue.

Lesser Supernals have a blue glow about them. The glow is subdued and slightly dull. These are generally not very intelligent, but are very protective. These wander about the heavens until called. They do not have power of their own, but function as extremely deadly weapons against evil. The most common forms are a sword or a helmet.

Common Supernals have a glittering golden aura about them. This aura is bright, and be flared at will. Allies of the Supernal grow more powerful in this light while enemies are weakened in the glow. Common Supernals are mistaken for shooting stars when they travel too close. Their power can sear enemies with the light of the stars, blinding them. The most common form are ethereal humanoids.

Greater Supernals glow an intense fiery red. Being near one is an experience few can claim to have had, those that can, have mentioned a feeling of great awe. Greater supernals carry the power of the cosmos with them. Enemies that are the target of their full wrath burst into cosmic fire that cannot be extinguished but quickly wears out. They take the form of imposing winged beings, sometimes wielding lesser Supernals.

Grand Supernals are surrounded by a prismatic of colours. This is a temporary investment of power that takes place during a special nova ritual that Supernals undertake when they truly personify the quality that made them a supernal. Typically, only greater Supernals go through this, but both Lesser and Common supernals have risen before. Only a single lesser supernal has risen before, and so much time has passed since then that the names have faded from histories. Grand Supernals are below only the gods in scale of power. The positions of Grand Supernal are not set in stone. The number of positions and the people who fill the positions change. Grand Supernals lose their power based on how much they use. It can take thousands of years before Supernals gain enough power to rise once more.

Supernal Ascension

A supernal enters Novus upon reaching an extreme amount of power. Before this power can be fully tapped though, a number of greater supernals must gather to empower the soon-to-be Grand Supernal, who must have approval from at least one existing Grand Supernal.

The ascension is spit into three parts.

The Rite of Pentasi - Five Greater Supernals must gather in a five sided star and pour a fraction of their cosmic power into the Nova. The time this takes depends on how powerful the supernals are, it can take anywhere from hours to days. This part of the ascension creates a fantastic light display in the skies. Humans on the ground take this to be a sign of change and shows that evil is soon to be quashed.

The Accordance of Stars - A Grand Supernal is drawn by the Rite of Pentasi and must decide whether they wish to grant their blessing or not. This blessing finishes the Rite and grants the Supernal the same power as they have. Granting this takes a significant amount of their own power, and Grand Supernals have their own trials to press upon those who wish their power. It is a soft rule that Grand Supernals should pass on power before they lose their own. This is to prevent the loss of all Grand Supernals.

Supernalistic Radiance Ceremony - Upon ascension, when the Grand Supernal has granted their power to the ascendant. The newly risen Grand Supernal must make their presence known and be accepted by a number of other supernals, and worshipped by some of them. These supernal worshippers help to maintain the values of the Grand Supernals. The new Grand Supernal parades around the heavens, visiting many different groups to gain their approval. Once they've established theirself as a Grand Supernal, the ascension is made official by circling the sun three times, and linking their own souls to it, making it flare for a time. This power maintains the sun and drains from the Supernal.

Supernal Magic

Supernal Magic is bound to the stars, Supernals learn the magic of their race and another magic of their choice. This cannot be corrupt magic. Supernals do not have the right mindsets to use Chaos magic. All supernals practice a magic referred to as Cosmic Magic. This cannot be learnt by any other race, though Supernalists can access the magic to some extent.

Cosmic magic is based around calling the light of the stars and the power of the heavens. Cosmic magic can heal, burn, cleanse and redeem. Redemption in the light of the stars is not humane. The redemption of the skies is a harsh one. The strongest Greater Supernals and the Grand Supernals can redeem the fallen by exposing them to cosmic judgement. Those who go through this process are purified and turned themselves into Supernal, incapable of evil thought, the evil and corruption burnt from their soul, which now shines with the light of the stars.

Supernal Personalities 

Supernals are the echoes of fallen heroes and those who have impacted the world in such a way that they have drawn the attention of the stars. Supernals themselves are great and heroic forces, fighting for good and life. The sun is the ultimate source of nourishment. Vampires burn in the presence of the sun, and necromancers know better than to perform their magics under the watchful eyes of it. Supernals are watchers, protectors and help to guide the lost. Supernals are not human. Emotions do not work in the same way, they do not feel anger and never fear. It's known that the supernals can show passion and love though, especially for those under their protection. They are warm and easy to get along with.

It is entirely possible that there are darker, more twisted supernals that exist in other galaxies. There have never been any recorded in the histories though, and it is unlikely any would make the journey, if possible at all.