The Inextinguishable Ravings is one of the Outer Deities from the Cosmos that attempted to invade Earth. "He" is the current owner of the Everlasting Symbol2 Everlasting Pathway.
"He" seemed to share "His" origin with the residual psyche of the Original Creator within the Beyonder Characteristics - the source of all ravings.[2]
↑↑SYMBOLS, AUTHORITIES & ABILITIES↑↑
"He" possesses full Authority over the Everlasting Symbol2 Everlasting Pathway and the corresponding Symbols, which include but are not limited to the following:
∞ Everlasting: Authorities and Symbols of Philosophy, Consciousness and Spirit.
This Pathway is a mix of two different Pathways:[4][5]
The Pathway of Philosophy.
The Pathway of Consciousness and Spirit. The Sequence 0 name is Everlasting.
The Symbols, Authorities, and Abilities "He" possesses and displays at the Above the Sequence level include:
∞ Inextinguishable Ravings: "His" ravings primarily awaken the spiritual imprint of the Original Creator, which resided within all Sefirot, Uniqueness, and Beyonder characteristics. No one can escape it; no one can remain unaffected.[3]
"He" is capable of ignoring the interference of Marionettes, Avatars, and Afterimages to directly project "His" voice into Sefirot and Uniquenesses, transmitting "His" madness and implanting "His" intent.[2]
Sefirot, Uniquenesses, and Beyonder characteristics directly derived from the Original Creator would be heavily affected by this influence.[3]
Great Old Ones that were not directly born from the Original Creator but instead, from the union between the Original Creator and the Mother Goddess of Depravity, can barely endure this influence. Due to the intermediary layer, the spiritual imprint within "Them" was relatively weak.
"He" is capable of transforming into frenzied thoughts and formless consciousness.[6]
∞ Consciousness & Spirit: "He" is the symbol of Consciousness and Spirit, injuring "Him" would cause nearby entities to experience chaotic Consciousness and disoriented Spirits. The disturbance would gradually spread outward to other star dominions, weakening as it expanded until it eventually dissipated.[7]
∞ The Symbol of Life's Spirit: "He" can awaken and corrupt the lingering Spirits within aggregate beings that are composed of multiple Spirits, making "Him" their nemesis.[6]
The Golden Buddha, and the Pitch-Black Fiend - aggregate entities composed of multiple consciousnesses and the lingering Spirits of many Dao integrators - were forced to suppress "Themselves", unable to do anything else.
∞ Eternal Consciousness: "He" is intwined with the concepts of Consciousness and Spirits, making "Him" immortal.[8]
∞ The Philosophical Essence: "He" is able to transmit the First Philosophy, causing both physical and mental anguish in all Beyonders who can hear unknown and mystical voices. The higher the Sequence, the greater the impact.[9]
≠Countering Symbols, Authorities & Abilities≠
Certain Symbols, Authorities, and Abilities of other Great Old Ones can counter some of "Their" powers, which include but are not limited to the following:
≠Eternal Darkness:
Darkness counters The Symbol of Life's Spirit.
"They" can put "Themselves" or "Their" allies into a state of Slumber. This can let "Their" thoughts, spirit, the madness within "Their" Sefirot, and complex and chaotic spirits such as those of the Dao Integrators fall into stillness, and allow "Them" to escape the influence of the Inextinguishable Ravings.[3][6]
≠Primordial Hunger:
Devouring counters Inextinguishable Ravings.
"He" can Devour the Ravings from the Inextinguishable Ravings within "His" own mind.[3]
∞Appearance∞
"He" doesn't have a true physical form but attaches "Himself" to certain objects, causing them to exhibit specific colors or appearances.[2]
∞Background∞
According to the Seven Lights, ever since the Oldest One awakened and split apart, the most powerful Outer Deities in the entire universe, including the Inextinguishable Ravings, gathered around this tiny solar system.
Some of "Them" wish to retrieve "Their" Sefirot and Beyonder Characteristics that had been ripped from "Them" and were attracted here. Some of "Them" hope to get neighbouring sefirot and high-level characteristics which 'They' can accommodate.[10]
The Inextinguishable Ravings was highly likely to covet the Knowledge Moor and aimed to control the Chaos Sea, accommodating the Uniqueness of the Hanged Man Symbol2 Hanged Man, White Tower Symbol2 White Tower, and Visionary Symbol2 Visionary Pathways.[2] The Tenebrous World was also an option for "Him", though it was not an optimal choice, one "He" would usually avoid.[6]
∞History∞
During Project Vortex, the Inextinguishable Ravings sent a bit of its power through the barrier via the Endless Cosmos. It transmitted the First Philosophy, allowing the Immortal Voice to penetrate the barrier in small amounts. These would be received by all who can hear unknown and mystical voices. The higher the Sequence, the greater the impact.[11]
This was an unprecedented event for many Beyonders of the Hermit Pathway who suddenly heard this sound. Even without carefully distinguishing the content of the sounds, they suffered severe effects. However, compared to the indoctrination of the Hidden Sage, this was more bearable and did not push them to the brink of losing control.
Upon hearing these mysterious terrifying sounds, most Beyonders of the Hermit Pathway witnessed a phantom light composed of complex information writhing madly like a shedding giant snake in an unknown place. Similarly, Beyonders of the Hanged Man Pathway also heard this sound. Some Angels, Saints, and Oracles of the Aurora Order also suffered intense and painful effects as a result.[11]
Some remnants of the Knowledge Moor lie in Fourth Epoch Trier. Followers of the Inextinguishable Ravings planned to approach it with the help of the Mirror People after Project Vortex concluded.[11]
∞Trivia∞
When the Inextinguishable Ravings transmitted its power through the barrier, Fors Wall sealed Cattleya's listening abilities in both the literal and mystical senses, with layers of dazzling starlight covering her ears. This significantly reduced the effect of the sounds.[11]
The Inextinguishable Ravings and the Mother Tree of Desire can devour each other.[12]
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EVERLASTING PATHWAY
∞Overview∞
The Everlasting Symbol2 Everlasting Pathway provides abilities of knowledge-based spells, mentally sense others by thought and voice therefore affecting them, directly implant knowledge, pull philosophy to influence many on a thin line between wisdom and madness, and eventually become subordinate spiritual entities of corruptive ravings. "They" hold authority over Consciousness and Spirit.[1]
In the Mental domain, the Everlasting Symbol2 Everlasting Pathway is stronger than the Visionary Symbol2 Visionary Pathway.[2]
This Pathway is one of the new Pathways introduced in Circle of Inevitability. It exists outside the twenty-two Standard Pathways, but is still classified into Sequence 9 to Sequence 0.[3]
On Earth, the Beyonders of this Pathway do not advance through Potions, but by praying to the Outer Deity Inextinguishable Ravings, who is the Above the Sequence of this Pathway, for a Boon. The corresponding Sefirah is the Inextinguishable Ravings's currently unnamed Sefirah.
This Pathway is a mix of two different Pathways:[4][5]
The Pathway of Philosophy.
The Pathway of Consciousness and Spirit. The Sequence 0 name is Everlasting.
∞Mythical Creature Form∞
Pure consciousness and mental entity, a form that is closer to the Inextinguishable Ravings than a physical form.[1]
∞Great Old One Attendant∞
"They" are draped in black robes, revealing only writhing snakes or tentacles beneath.[7]
∞Voice of the Heart∞
"They" have no physical form, existing only as whispers deep within living beings' hearts.[7]
Neighboring and Compatible Pathways↑↑
Compatible Pathways to the Everlasting Pathway include, but might not be limited to, the following:
• Some Pathways under the God Almighty:[8]
Hanged Man Symbol2 Hanged Man
White Tower Symbol2 White Tower
Visionary Symbol2 Visionary
• Pathways under the Demon of Knowledge:[Note 1]
Hermit Symbol2 Hermit
Paragon Symbol2 Paragon
• Pathways under the Father of Devils:[Note 2]
Abyss Symbol2 Abyss
Chained Symbol2 Chained
• Pathways under the Mother Tree of Desire:[Note 3]
Patriarch Symbol2 Patriarch
• Pathways under the Primordial Hunger:[Note 4]
Tail-Devourer Symbol2 Tail-Devourer
∞Note:
Because the Inextinguishable Ravings specifically targets the Knowledge Moor.[9][8]
Because the Inextinguishable Ravings can accommodate the Tenebrous World, although this was not an optimal choice, one that "He" would usually avoid.[10]
Because the Inextinguishable Ravings and the Mother Tree of Desire can devour each other.[11] But this is not an optimal choice.[12]
As the Primordial Hunger is the symbol of Convergence, it is theoretically possible for "His" Pathway to mutually switch to any Pathway.[13] However, at higher sequences, especially at the Angel stage, it is difficult for "His" pathway to switch out, as it is the symbol of convergence and can only devour others. Despite this, one can cleverly use the symbol of separation to switch; the simplest idea is to "die" once, because symbols of termination naturally carry some separation. This temporarily causes one's own characteristics to die or fall dormant, allowing a switch under such conditions. However, this is very dangerous and will most likely result in actual death.[14]
∞Sequence 9: Initiator∞
TRANSLATION NOTE
入门者 (Rùmén zhě, lit. 'Beginner/Entry-level Person') should be translated as Initiate, instead of Initiator like in the WebNovel translation.
密斯特拉 (Mìsī tè lā, WebNovel: 'Midoro') refers to Mystra, the Goddess of Magic in the game series Baldur's Gate. It is also a deity name that exists in real life — Mitra/Mithra/Mithras.[1]
New Abilities
• Initiation: An Initiator is at the first step to "ascend" and become Everlasting. They can begin to master various Spells, such as the Midoro's Worship Spell.[2]
• Midoro's Worship: A novice Spell that is conducted by a Secret Deed Ritual. The performer's Astral Projection would ascend to various heavenly domains and witness extraordinary phenomena while also traversing the Formless Door and closely aligning with the Inextinguishable Ravings.[3]
This allows them to touch the fringes of Everlasting and gain knowledge and corresponding abilities, enabling them to undergo a fundamental transformation behind the Formless Door.[3]
Different people who undergo this Secret Deed Ritual will experience different things, and thus the subsequent abilities they obtain are different.[4]
Even ordinary people would be able to learn this after receiving proper guidance.[5]
∞Sequence 8: Commentator∞
New Abilities[2]
• Commentary:⁂ They can intuitively sense the mental fluctuations and Conscious inclinations of others allowing them to make the most appropriate choices and actions.
The one who truly knows you is not yourself—but the Spectator and the Commentator.
∞Sequence 7: Orator∞
New Abilities[2]
• Oratory:⁂ They can express their personal Consciousness and spiritual fluctuations through refined Oratory with all who hear their speech being profoundly influenced.
The magnetic voice of Loki's Singer Marionette repeatedly interrupted both Franca Roland's and Lumian Lee's actions by piercing their minds and Spirit Bodies.[6][7]
∞Sequence 6: Singer∞
New Abilities[2]
• Singing:⁂ A Singer can now channel special effects gained through ascension into reality through the act of Singing, with different melodies producing different effects.
Their Singing is closely linked to the insights they have gained as an Initiator.
Loki's Singer Marionette sang an aria that created a blinding Sun rise in the minds of Lumian Lee, Franca Roland, and other passersby, rendering their thoughts sluggish.[8]
∞Sequence 5: Secret Transmitter∞
New Abilities[2]
• Knowledge Transmitting:⁂ They can directly impart the Knowledge gained from ascension to others, including the dangerous and benign secrets they have learned. This is not only an efficient method of information Transmission, it is also an unguarded spiritual communication.
They become more powerful with learning more dangerous and terrifying Knowledge with the information they gain from ascension capable of manifesting in reality.[2] Each word from their voice can transform into a living, peculiar entity within the hearts of their targets.[9]
I Know Someone's patient substitute imparted the secrets of Midoro's Worship to Lumian Lee, encouraging him to pass through the Formless Door with a voice that resonated within the latter's heart and ears, seemingly emanating from the depths of the void and the source of his consciousness.[9]
∞Sequence 4: Philosopher∞
New Abilities
• Philosophy:⁂ Philosophers delve into the origin of Philosophy, however, they dwell in agony and confusion, forever treading the thin line between Wisdom and madness.[2]
Using the characteristic of ravings, they can pull targets into their Philosophical world.[2]
This will cause the targets to engage in the corresponding Philosophical reflections, usually unable to break free from such contemplation in a short amount of time.
If the target is deeply immersed in or resonates with the ideas proposed within this Philosophy, they will be unable to extricate themselves.
This will either lead to being like still statues, descending into madness, or losing control.
They can draw power from different Philosophies to create a variety of Spells.
Examples of the following Spells a Philosopher is able to make are:
>Subjective Idealism: If they/others believe they exist then they exist and the reverse is true, allowing them to make projections of themselves without being at that location.[10]
>Materialism: This can generate a field that weakens or nullifies supernatural phenomena—comparable to the Weaken Mysticism, Enhance Reality of the Justicar Pathway.[2]
Their current state could prevent them from using some Philosophies.
For example, starting from Sequence 2, the Materialism Spell will be counterproductive, unsustainable, and self-repelling due to "Their" lack of a physical form and purely supernatural nature, causing "Them" to get expelled out of the area if used.
An example of this power being used is below:
The questions from I Know Someone's patient substitute made Lumian's head throb in agony, feeling the sensation of a steel drill boring into his skull, stirring his delicate brain.
The questions from I Know Someone's patient substitute triggered bizarre alterations in Lumian's Spirituality and surroundings. Madness surged forth, as if probing the boundaries of sanity.[9]
The Darkness seemed to take on a human nature while the bed and floor near Lumian gradually etched bizarre patterns, with his body being consumed by an intense itch, as if yearning for him to shed the outermost layer of his skin. Within the writhing Darkness, an indescribable form began to take shape as he was powerless to resist or halt the transformation.[9]
∞Mythical Creature Form↑↑∞
As Demigods at Sequence 4 who have obtained partial Godhood, they are able to manifest their incomplete Mythical Creature Form if they disregard any of the consequences.
∞Sequence 3: Messenger of God∞
New Abilities
• Divine Envoy:⁂ A Messenger of God serves as a Divine Envoy of True Gods or Great Old Ones while maintaining control over the influx of profound secrets.
If they are a Divine Envoy to Great Old Ones, they will have entrusted their Fate to that connection, meaning their survival or destruction hinges on "Their" capricious whims.
The Corruption that a Messenger of God possesses grants them power through the profound secrets of either True Gods and the Great Old Ones.
Since they can inject voices into others' ears or minds, if what they inject are the true names of Great Existences, existences below the Angel level would not be able to withstand the corruption.[11]
They can turn into a "letter" to pursue the target. Such a letter will have properties related to the symbols and powers of the God or Great Old One that is sending the letter.[11]
For example, a letter from the Circle of Inevitability will have certain properties related to Inevitability, causing all branches of the River of Fate to lead to the same Destiny: the target receiving the letter.
Strengthened Abilities
• Initiation:⁂ They have undergone a qualitative leap as an Initiator.
A Messenger of God will receive revelations like the secret knowledge regarding Great Old Ones during Initiation. This includes the Voices, thoughts, or utterances of the Great Old Ones.
They gain the ability to maintain sanity when receiving/holding such hidden knowledge.
This means that they won't die upon learning the true names of Great Existences even without reaching the level of an Angel.[11]
∞↑Mythical Creature Form↑∞
As a Sequence 3 Beyonder, they can respond to prayers within a certain range.
∞Sequence 2: Great Old One Attendant∞
Authorities
• Consciousness & Spirit: "They" gain initial authority over Consciousness and Spirit.
"They" become pure mental and spiritual entities, aligning more closely with the Inextinguishable Ravings. "They" serve "Him" and embody a facet of "His" thoughts.
As a pure mental and spiritual entity, "They" can temporarily take over the physical form of other creatures or possess lifeless objects.[12]
"They" are also capable of channeling one aspect of the Consciousness and Spirits of other Great Old Ones without completely losing control.[2]
∞↑↑Mythical Creature Form↑↑∞
"They" have become a full Mythical Creature. "Their" Mythical Creature Form is that of a pure Consciousness and spiritual entity.
∞Sequence 1: Voice of the Heart ∞
Authorities
• Ravings: The Voice of the Mind is an unstoppable Raving.[2]
So long as one can "think", they will not be able to escape from "Their" influence within the same planet.
∞Sequence 0: Everlasting∞
Authorities
• Consciousness & Spirit: "They" hold mastery over the authorities of Consciousness and Spirit, eternally co-existing and intertwined with these two concepts, thus becoming Everlasting.[2]
The Everlasting could die, but "Their" Spirit remains, allowing "Them" to slowly Revive.[13]
• Culture & Ideology: "They" have some authority over Culture and Ideology.[14]
"They" can affect a person's world view, outlook on life, values of worth, emotions, and behavior.
• Ravings: "Their" authority embody Ravings itself, not just the effect.[15]