The Weeping Covenant
Though bound by their shared affliction, each member of The Weeping Covenant serves a unique role, wielding their power in a way that complements the others. Their presence is often felt long before they are seen, like a sickness creeping into the mind. They do not work as assassins or soldiers—they are far worse. They are architects of ruin, choosing their victims carefully, ensuring their suffering is absolute
In the forgotten corners of the world, where shadows stretch long and whispers linger in the cold air, a gathering of cursed souls walks unseen. They do not seek power, nor do they crave dominion over the living. Instead, they exist to unravel the fragile threads of the human mind, to remind the world that suffering is not only physical—it is something far deeper, more insidious.
Once, they were human. Each one bore wounds that no blade could inflict—wounds of the heart, of the mind, of the spirit. Betrayal, grief, abandonment, and despair shaped them into something beyond mortal comprehension. Whether by curse, ritual, or sheer will, they embraced the darkness within and became more than men. Now, they are the architects of unseen horror, leaving devastation in their wake without ever lifting a weapon.
Legends say that The Weeping Covenant does not choose its victims at random. Those who carry unspoken grief, buried fears, or hidden sins are the ones who hear their call. The moment one of the Covenant fixes their gaze upon you, your fate is sealed—not in death, but in madness. Some say they are harbingers of fate, forcing their victims to confront the darkness they refuse to face. Others believe they are the remnants of a forgotten era, cursed to spread the misery that once consumed them.
There are no known survivors of The Weeping Covenant who have walked away unchanged. Some become hollow shells of themselves, trapped in their own minds. Others vanish into the night, whispering names that no one else can hear. And some, the most unfortunate of all, find their pain too unbearable—becoming echoes of sorrow, doomed to wander between the realms of sanity and oblivion.
It is said that, when the air grows cold and sorrow weighs heavy upon your heart, you may feel unseen eyes upon you. And if you hear a whisper that is not your own, pray that it is only the wind—because if it is not, The Weeping Covenant has already begun its work.
The Power of Sorrow’s Echo
Dirge
Dirge allows the user to force others to relive their worst memories as if they were happening again in real-time. With a simple gesture, they can pull someone’s most agonizing experiences to the surface, making them feel every ounce of pain, grief, and regret as if it were fresh. Those who experience Dirge often break down, weeping, screaming, or begging for release. Worse still, it leaves an aftereffect—once the power has been used on them, victims continue to hear distant echoes of their trauma, haunting them even after the wielder is gone.
The Power of Emotional Decay
Wane
A touch or prolonged gaze from the wielder of Wane causes the victim’s emotions to wither like a dying flower. Joy fades first, then hope, then any will to continue. Those affected begin to feel as if life itself is draining from them, their senses dulling as despair takes hold. Over time, they lose all motivation and become lifeless husks, unable to find meaning in anything. The wielder can decide how much to take—whether to leave their target with just a lingering sadness or plunge them into an abyss of apathy.
The Power of Beautiful Delusion
Reverie
At a glance, Reverie seems almost benevolent. With a single thought, the wielder can plunge someone into a dreamlike trance, where everything they see and feel is a perfect illusion crafted from their deepest desires. The world becomes beautiful, their past traumas erased, and their pain forgotten. However, the longer they remain in this false paradise, the more detached they become from reality. Those who fall too deep eventually lose themselves, unable to distinguish what is real from what is not. Some waste away, forever trapped in a world that doesn’t exist, their bodies unmoving as their minds wander in bliss.
The Power of Whispered Dread
Harbinger
This ability allows its user to implant irrational but overwhelming fears into the minds of others. A single spoken word from them can cause sudden and consuming paranoia, as if the victim is being watched by unseen horrors. The effect is tailored to the individual’s deepest insecurities, manifesting as creeping shadows, distant whispers, or the sensation of invisible hands brushing against their skin. Some victims break down in hysteria, while others become reclusive, fearing an enemy that doesn’t exist—except in their mind.
