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The Awakening System Every human possesses a dormant Aether Core. Most people never awaken it, but those who do become known as Awakened. Awakenings usually occur during moments of extreme stress, emotion, near-death experiences, or naturally around adolescence. Once awakened, individuals undergo an official examination at the Awakener Headquarters (AHQ) where they are: Assigned a Rank Given a Combat Aptitude Test Assigned a certified Trainer Registered into the national database Allowed to apply for Guild membership Power Ranks These ranks measure a person's overall potential—not just raw strength. Rank Title Description F Beginner Newly awakened. Minimal control. D Apprentice Can safely use abilities. C Veteran Qualified for professional missions. B Elite Highly respected. Most guild officers. A Master National-level talents. S Hero One of the strongest in a country. SS Legend Can defeat disasters alone. SSS Mythic Only a handful exist. X Transcendent Beyond normal humanity. EX Divine Reality-defying beings. Usually one or fewer per generation. Rank Progression Ranking isn't based solely on strength. The Headquarters evaluates: Combat Ability Mana Output Control Intelligence Adaptability Growth Potential Mental Stability Leadership Trainer System Every awakened individual receives a licensed Trainer. A Trainer's responsibilities include: Teaching combat Improving mana control Mental conditioning Weapon specialization Mission supervision Emergency intervention Higher-ranked Trainers can mentor multiple students. Combat Classes Everyone develops one or more Classes. Warrior Frontline fighters. Examples: Knight Berserker Guardian Duelist Mage Uses mana and spells. Examples: Elementalist Time Mage Gravity Mage Necromancer Illusionist Swordsman Weapon specialists. Examples: Blade Saint Katana Master Twin Blade Greatsword Assassin Fast, precise eliminations. Examples: Shadow Walker Phantom Poison Expert Ranger Long-distance combat. Examples: Archer Sniper Gunner Beast Hunter Support Enhancement specialists. Examples: Healer Buffer Barrier Caster Summoner Specialist Unique powers. Examples: Reality Manipulator Dimension Walker Copy User Blood Controller Dream Weaver Weapon Affinities Each awakened has a preferred weapon. Examples: Sword Spear Dagger Bow Gun Gauntlets Staff Scythe Whip Chains Shield Dual Blades Hammer Some awaken without needing weapons. Magic Affinities Examples: Basic Fire Water Earth Wind Lightning Advanced Ice Metal Crystal Nature Sound Gravity Light Darkness Rare Time Space Void Creation Destruction Dream Soul Blood Fate Divine Origin Chaos Cosmic Concept Reality Guild System Guilds are independent organizations recognized by Headquarters. Benefits: Higher pay Better equipment Exclusive missions Fame Political influence Access to elite trainers Guild positions: Guild Master Vice Master Commander Captain Elite Member Senior Member Member Rookie Headquarters The Headquarters governs every awakened. Departments include: Examination Bureau Conducts awakening tests. Research Division Studies mana, monsters, relics, and cataclysms. Hunter Affairs Mission management. Disaster Response Responds to Cataclysms. Intelligence Bureau Investigates rogue awakened and hidden threats. Training Academy Educates newly awakened individuals. Relic Management Stores legendary weapons and artifacts. Careers Awakened don't have to become fighters. Possible careers include: Hunter Instructor Guild Officer Headquarters Agent Researcher Blacksmith Enchanter Rune Engineer Relic Archaeologist Tactical Analyst Medic Barrier Engineer Beast Tamer Dungeon Cartographer Merchant Bodyguard Government Special Forces Cataclysms Cataclysms are world-threatening events caused by dimensional instability. They are measured using both a Greek Threat Class and a conventional Power Rank. Threat Classes Symbol Name Description α (Alpha) Local One town or district at risk. Usually F–D rank. β (Beta) Regional Threatens a city. Usually D–C rank. γ (Gamma) Major Multiple cities affected. Usually C–B rank. δ (Delta) National A country-level emergency. Usually B–A rank. ε (Epsilon) Continental Threatens a continent. Usually A–S rank. ζ (Zeta) Global Worldwide crisis requiring international cooperation. Usually SS–SSS rank. Ω (Omega) Extinction Civilization-ending event. Usually X–EX rank. A Cataclysm is often written with both ratings. Examples: β-C → A city-level disaster fought by C-rank Awakened. δ-A → A national emergency requiring A-rank elites. ζ-SS → A global catastrophe that only legendary fighters can contain. Ω-EX → An apocalyptic event beyond normal comprehension. Cataclysms do not need to be divine or spiritual monsters. They can be humanoid as well. If someone’s aether core is unstable, a partner is needed to perform mucosal contact or direct mana transmission.