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| − | The Eight-Man Empire is a group of eight people that are, collectively, one of the strongest entities on Cradle. Individually, | + | The Eight-Man Empire is a group of eight people that are, collectively, one of the strongest entities on Cradle. Individually, they are Heralds and Sages, but they can combine their strength using their [[Path of the Eight-Fold Spear]] to become equivalent to a Monarch.<ref>https://www.abidanarchive.com/events/1/#e228</ref><ref>https://www.abidanarchive.com/events/1-cradle/#e272</ref> |
| − | + | ==Path== | |
| + | Each member of the Eight-Man Empire practices his own individual Path, plus the Path of the Eight-Fold Spear, which unites them in mind and spirit. | ||
| − | + | ===Path of the Eightfold Spear=== | |
| + | “What the Empire calls “the Path of the Eightfold Spear” is not a Path in the traditional sense. It is a complex bond of mind and spirit woven through a network of Divine Treasures that allow the eight members of the Empire to access the powers of the other seven. In reality, each member of the Eight-Man Empire is on a separate Path.” (Wintersteel, ch 13) | ||
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| − | [[Larian]] | + | ==Members== |
| + | ===[[Larian]] === | ||
| + | Master archer. [[Akura Mercy]]'s reward for beating the first trial of [[Uncrowned King Tournament|the Uncrowned King Tournament]] was a dream tablet from [[Larian]] giving archery instruction.<ref>Uncrowned, Ch. 18</ref> Later, Mercy learned from Larian’s memory, down in the [[Labyrinth]] in book 10, Reaper. | ||
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==== Armor ==== | ==== Armor ==== | ||
| − | The Eight-Man Empire wear special armor that is a cross between a Remnant and a Construct. [[Suriel]] claims that ten thousand Golds working together would not even be able to scratch the armor. When one member dies, their armor is passed down to the next to join. | + | The Eight-Man Empire wear special armor that is a cross between a Remnant and a Construct. [[Suriel]] claims that ten thousand Golds working together would not even be able to scratch the armor. "They crafted eight Divine Treasures, suits of golden armor, that linked their wills together. It is unknown how sacred artists who never ventured beyond Cradle understood such principles so thoroughly, but Abidan intervention is suspected." (Wintersteel, ch 13) |
| + | When one member dies, their armor is passed down to the next to join. "the Eight-Man Empire is always on the lookout for heirs to inherit their positions in the event of death or ascension. Their suits of armor can be passed down and repaired, but not replaced. Their experiment has never been successfully repeated." (Wintersteel ch 13) | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
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| + | *They got their name because they conquer everywhere they go. | ||
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| + | *[[Suriel]] showed one of its members to [[Lindon]] and told him that, if he had the strength of the Eight-Man Empire, he would be able to save [[Sacred Valley]] from the [[Dreadgod]] attack (Unsouled, book 1) | ||
* They put a bounty on [[Akura Fury]]'s head.<ref>Uncrowned, Ch. 4</ref> | * They put a bounty on [[Akura Fury]]'s head.<ref>Uncrowned, Ch. 4</ref> | ||
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* [[Reigan Shen]] fought them to a standstill before they drove him away. However, if an individual were to fight Reigan Shen alone, they would be "eaten alive."<ref>https://www.abidanarchive.com/events/1/#e140</ref> | * [[Reigan Shen]] fought them to a standstill before they drove him away. However, if an individual were to fight Reigan Shen alone, they would be "eaten alive."<ref>https://www.abidanarchive.com/events/1/#e140</ref> | ||
* [[Northstrider]] would most likely beat them.<ref>https://www.abidanarchive.com/events/1/#e257</ref> | * [[Northstrider]] would most likely beat them.<ref>https://www.abidanarchive.com/events/1/#e257</ref> | ||
* In a fight, [[Sha Miara]] is roughly equal to them. She'd likely win if she breaks their power-sharing formation quickly, but would be overwhelmed otherwise.<ref>https://www.abidanarchive.com/events/1/#e264</ref> | * In a fight, [[Sha Miara]] is roughly equal to them. She'd likely win if she breaks their power-sharing formation quickly, but would be overwhelmed otherwise.<ref>https://www.abidanarchive.com/events/1/#e264</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 15:59, 1 January 2022
The Eight-Man Empire is a group of eight people that are, collectively, one of the strongest entities on Cradle. Individually, they are Heralds and Sages, but they can combine their strength using their Path of the Eight-Fold Spear to become equivalent to a Monarch.[1][2]
Contents
Path
Each member of the Eight-Man Empire practices his own individual Path, plus the Path of the Eight-Fold Spear, which unites them in mind and spirit.
Path of the Eightfold Spear
“What the Empire calls “the Path of the Eightfold Spear” is not a Path in the traditional sense. It is a complex bond of mind and spirit woven through a network of Divine Treasures that allow the eight members of the Empire to access the powers of the other seven. In reality, each member of the Eight-Man Empire is on a separate Path.” (Wintersteel, ch 13)
Members
Larian
Master archer. Akura Mercy's reward for beating the first trial of the Uncrowned King Tournament was a dream tablet from Larian giving archery instruction.[3] Later, Mercy learned from Larian’s memory, down in the Labyrinth in book 10, Reaper.
Del'rek
Armor
The Eight-Man Empire wear special armor that is a cross between a Remnant and a Construct. Suriel claims that ten thousand Golds working together would not even be able to scratch the armor. "They crafted eight Divine Treasures, suits of golden armor, that linked their wills together. It is unknown how sacred artists who never ventured beyond Cradle understood such principles so thoroughly, but Abidan intervention is suspected." (Wintersteel, ch 13) When one member dies, their armor is passed down to the next to join. "the Eight-Man Empire is always on the lookout for heirs to inherit their positions in the event of death or ascension. Their suits of armor can be passed down and repaired, but not replaced. Their experiment has never been successfully repeated." (Wintersteel ch 13)
Uncrowned King Tournament
The Eight-Man Empire use the Uncrowned Tournament as a test for people who might one day join it.[4] Ziel fought for the Eight-Man Empire in the last Uncrowned King Tournament.[5]
In the latest Tournament, they brought four teams from four different warbands: Ghost-Blade, Flame-Gift, Blood-Chorus, and Nine-Hands.[6]
Their platform was a tower with eight floors, each full of people and sacred beasts, with one member of the Empire per level.[6] Later they were seen hovering together over the tower.[7]
Trivia
- They got their name because they conquer everywhere they go.
- Suriel showed one of its members to Lindon and told him that, if he had the strength of the Eight-Man Empire, he would be able to save Sacred Valley from the Dreadgod attack (Unsouled, book 1)
- They put a bounty on Akura Fury's head.[8]
- Reigan Shen fought them to a standstill before they drove him away. However, if an individual were to fight Reigan Shen alone, they would be "eaten alive."[9]
- Northstrider would most likely beat them.[10]
- In a fight, Sha Miara is roughly equal to them. She'd likely win if she breaks their power-sharing formation quickly, but would be overwhelmed otherwise.[11]
- ↑ https://www.abidanarchive.com/events/1/#e228
- ↑ https://www.abidanarchive.com/events/1-cradle/#e272
- ↑ Uncrowned, Ch. 18
- ↑ Underlord, Epilogue
- ↑ Uncrowned, Ch. 14
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Uncrowned, Ch. 9
- ↑ Uncrowned, Ch. 20
- ↑ Uncrowned, Ch. 4
- ↑ https://www.abidanarchive.com/events/1/#e140
- ↑ https://www.abidanarchive.com/events/1/#e257
- ↑ https://www.abidanarchive.com/events/1/#e264
