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Titled The Carnivore Project, this universe has undergone over 10 years of development and is ever-growing, ever-changing. It heavily explores themes of cosmic horror, worlds at war, the bigger the better, power through conquest, and anyone can become a god. If you are looking for a wild, unhinged universe with a side of dark themes, this page is for you.

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Timeline

A cohesive list of events within the galaxy of Carnivore, from the first sparks of life within the universe to the events upon the three major planets. Sorted into a chronological list for easy viewing, this is a good place to start should one wish to get acquainted with the lore of this original canon.

The Galaxy

The Cosmos, home of the Phoenixes; creators of all life within existence. With each cycle of their lives, they breathe life into a new planet, one which they have spent millenia perfecting. Life within the Cosmos can be long and dull, so some Phoenixes visit their worlds to learn more about the meaning of existence.

Xi Qu'a

Xi Qu'a, often regarded by the celestials as a “failed planet”; is home to the Czqem. These creatures exist within strict laws and a hierarchy which further empowers the strong. As their planet is the least self-sustaining, the Czqem have come to rely on other planets for nourishment.

Keros

Keros, largely seen as one of the most successful projects, homes many creatures; most of which are magical in nature to at least some degree. Keros has a rich ecosystem, is entirely self-sustaining, and is considered a “magic hotspot” — many creatures flock to this world to harness its energies.

Madragor

Madragor, home of the Madrea, is a planet which has so far been able to avoid the eternal conflict of Xi Qu'a and Keros. Its inhabitants seek to maintain balance in all things; even upon other planets. The Madrea therefore travel between worlds to fulfill their tasks of creating order and banishing chaos.

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Xi Qu'a

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Xi Qu'a is the Czqem homeworld and is sometimes referred to as “Hell” by some non-native races. “Xi Qu'a” in the Czqem native language, however, means “Still Water” which is most likely a reference to the planet's lack of a self-sustaining ecosystem. Xi Qu'a is both larger than Keros in size, and it has dominance over the other planet. This means, that Xi Qu'a seized control over Keros to harvest their resources, since Keros is a much more fertile planet.Through a cataclysmic event called The Breach, Xi Qu'a was tethered to Keros and its inhabitants were able to spill into the other world. Xi Qu'ans have free access to Keros, can travel back and forth between the two worlds, while Kerans require either a Xi Qu'an or powerful magic to visit Xi Qu'a. The Breach not only granted the Czqem free access to Keros, it also caused strong magical tethers to form between the two planets, and as such, some magic has found its way to Xi Qu'a. As long as these tethers hold, the Czqem will have access to magic — so naturally, they are not at all interested in losing their dominion over Keros.Currently, Xi Qu'a is ruled by a council of seven, the Czqem Qeszem, natively referred to as “The Council of Purity”. Impressive in both size and power level, these seven individuals keep a watchful eye over their people, for betrayals and rebelions are on the horizon and only the strongest may seize the throne. In order to maintain control over their people, the Czqem Qeszem have laid down laws which forbid the Czqem population from creating offspring between the seven bloodlines. This is largely due to the way the Czqem hierarchy is built and the way they feed; Czqem siphon emotional energies from their prey, but they can only siphon from the type of emotions linked to their given bloodline. These bloodlines, the Czqem Pride, Envy, Wrath, Sloth, Greed, Gluttony and Lust, are each powerful within their own right. However, should a Hybrid be sired, natively known as the Czqem Qeshri, they would be twice as powerful as the Czqem who sired them — in theory — as they would be able to harness emotional energies from not only one, but two types of emotion.

Any such Hybrids have been executed in the past, though in recent centuries following The Breach, the Czqem Qeszem have taken to simply exiling them to Keros instead. It takes a lot more work to fully kill a Czqem seeing as their souls are not merged with their bodies like those of mortals', than it does to cast them away and thus stripping them of their power as they plummet through space and time.

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Just like any other planet in the galaxy, the Phoenixes are responsible for creating and destroying planets as well as the lives upon them. Xi Qu'a is no different, and it is proof that sometimes, an idea may look good in theory, but in praxis it may fail. In fact, Xi Qu'a turned out to be not only a disappointment, but a complete disaster — and the creators had to quickly bind the all-consuming energies of the world within it. Such energies have later been named Hellfire — a type of fire which burns hotter even, than Celestial Fire. Had it not been contained, it would have caused irreparable damage to the galaxy.

The Beginning

In the early years of Xi Qu'a's existence, the Czqem Qeszem were the sole residents upon the planet. Though they were formidable creatures, they would eventually come to realize that they were lacking something; a purpose. Years passed, and they spoke within themselves in an attempt to come up with a solution to this problem. Though they were seven, they struggled to think of something long lasting, and as time passed by they grew more and more restless. It wasn't until Gluttony made the discovery that they could split off a part of themselves to create a separate individual, that ideas began to arise. Where once there was a problem and no solutions, they now found themselves having no shortage of solutions — and more problems arising along with them; for they would have to give up a fraction of their power to give life to these new individuals.Weighing their options and deciding that the pros were worth the cons, they settled on the following compromise in the end: They would each create new beings borne from their own flesh, despite the consequences of doing so. Thus, their consorts were created. Some decided to create more than others, though in the end they had given themselves the ability to sire what would eventually become a whole population of Czqem.Pride's consorts are Spite and Vanity. Envy's are Jealousy, Aversion and Resentment. Wrath's are Anger, Revenge and Hatred. Sloth's are Lethargy and Apathy. Greed's are Avarice and Cupidity. Gluttony's are Insatiability, Hunger and Emptiness. And Lust's are Agony, Lechery, Temptation and Desire.Though their decision was made under one condition: they would never allow these bloodlines to mix, foreseeing the disastrous outcome this could create for themselves. As such, the Law of the Seven was created. Under this law, and the Czqem Qeszem's rule, the city of Akhzar was built and the Xi Qu'an army was raised. Xi Qu'a, once a “failed planet” which was considered doomed from the start by those who created it, now blossomed to life. The city of Akhzar was expanded upon, more cities were built surrounding it as the population grew larger and larger, and the Czqem people approached an era of prosperity.

This era would last them quite a few millenia, though towards the end of it, more and more Czqem began to grow restless under their Council's rule. For as the Czqem Qeszem grew more and more comfortable in their own wealth while the lower citizens were made only to serve, there were those who took issue with the life of servitude they had been given. Even if the vast majority still believed that their rulers were benevolent and had their best intentions in mind, these select few rebellious Czqem would begin to form an underground society designed to fight back the oppression they felt weighed down by.The Czqem Qeszem would soon learn of this opposition, though they wouldn't force the rebellion out into the light as, in all their confidence and pride, they did not believe that any group of Czqem — no matter how big — could pose a threat to them unless they harbored a particularly strong Czqem Qeshri, a Hybrid.Out of fear of this coming to pass, the Council issued bounty hunts on any and all Czqem Qeshri who

The Czqem Rebellion in The Below, as depicted by Wersa.

should hide in the shadows. They would have their strongest soldiers hunt, catch and bring these Hybrids before them so that they may be executed under the Law of the Seven. Or, at the least, they would be brought their heads in return for a lesser, but still steep price.As time passed, the rebellion attracted more and more Czqem to their ranks, though the Council had been right; they could never dream to overthrow their rule as they were. Tales of a prophecy started to arise, to give their people hope of salvation; tales of a savior Czqem Qeshri who would liberate the people with blood only when the Czqem were ready to unite under their lead. In order to prepare for this prophecy, the rebellion started to spread word of their existence, albeit carefully so as not to draw the ire of the Council. They began whispering in the city alleys, sharing their prophecy with those who had wavering loyalty, and it would only spread further from there. They spread would spread the word of their savior in written form, too, and eventually most of the population knew of a hidden society in direct opposition to the Council's rule.The prophecy even reached the ears of the Council, causing Pride to bristle and order that anyone who supported this prophecy would meet their end at her hand. Anyone who spoke of it would be tortured before their death. And should this savior arise, she would have a special greeting in store for them. With this warning, the rebellion grew more quiet, though they have continued to work from the shadows ever since.

The Breach

A call from the distance caused a series of events to happen, ones that could not be stopped once they had begun. The call, described like a faint humming or a murmur of words by some Czqem, quickly grew louder and more intense — causing kinetosis in those who listened, before the call abruptly stopped. Moments later, the residents of the planet would feel a surging sensation course through their bodies. The sky would open up to reveal the stars and the near empty beyond. And then, the stories begin to blur together; if asked, no Czqem would give the same answer as to what happened, though the general consensus is that it had been another planet which was responsible for the call, and it had somehow created a connection between itself and Xi Qu'a. Through this connection, magical tethers were formed; and Xi Qu'a, which ordinarily hadn't been a magical planet, was suddenly experiencing surges of magic — causing growths to emerge at a rapid pace across its surface. These growths would create the Ciqesz Reziq Zesh Forests.

Throughout the following days, life upon Xi Qu'a was a strange mix of exploration and caution. Many Czqem went missing trying to uncover what the new forests contained, and even more Czqem were too frightened to do much of anything. Some few would study the magic now available to them, though fewer still would know what to do with it seeing as it wasn't native to their world.During a breakthrough, one Czqem discovered that through drawing upon this strange new magic and particularly, the anchor points of the tethers, a Czqem could travel through space and time and arrive on the other planet. They could even return to Xi Qu'a through the same method. This knowledge was offered to the Czqem Qeszem as an offering of sorts, and the Council were all too happy to use it to their own advantage. They began sending spies unto this other planet in search of answers to their one most pressing question; what exactly had happened?Through this method they were able to uncover truths bit by bit. They learned that the other planet, Keros, as the residents there called it, was much different from Xi Qu'a; not only were the people there different and plentiful — the population reaching numbers which the Czqem had never before seen on Xi Qu'a — but Keros itself was also much more self-sustaining. Its rich soil and shifting climate especially lent itself well to the production of food; an important part of the Kerans' culture which was much different from the Czqem's own.As the Council sent more and more of their people to Keros, they would eventually have an answer to their question; mages from Keros had opened a portal in search of life beyond their own world. However, due to the unpredictable and raw nature of Keros' magic, the portal had turned unstable, wiping out most life in a massive radius as it pulled and pulled — and Xi Qu'a answered.

The Breach - Xi Qu'a's Perspective, as depicted by Wersa.

The Tethering of Two Worlds, as depicted by Wersa.

With this new information, the Council began to ponder ways in which they could take advantage of this opportunity presented to them, going forward. Xi Qu'a had sustained no damage of note, while Keros, and the Kerans had suffered the consequences of their curiosity. Predicting that the Kerans would look for ways to mend their newly corrupted lands, the Council allowed some Czqem to venture forth and strike deals with the Kerans — their services in exchange for anything the Council deemed useful, be it magical artifacts, knowledge, training in the arts of magic, or something else.Though initially they were met with fear and hostility, the Czqem managed to establish a presence on Keros. This connection would serve them well for years, until tensions began to arise as the Czqem Qeszem grew more and more power hungry.

The Great War

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Xi Qu'a's lack of a functioning ecosystem makes life on the planet nigh impossible for mortals. Luckily, the Czqem do not require the same conditions to be met in order to live, and as such, they thrive on this unforgiving planet. Most of the wild lands surrounding the cities of Xi Qu'a are complete wastelands; either scorched to an uninhabitable state by Hellfire or filled with highly dangerous and toxic forests. The latter are a product of The Breach and the spill of magic onto Xi Qu'a. Most Czqem would think twice before venturing into these forests, as the dangers lurking within pose a threat even to them.At the very center of Czqem settlements lies the jewel of their society; Akhzar, capital of the Czqem. Elevated above the surrounding cities, Akhzar is a shining beacon to all who gaze upon it. Positioned again at the center, spires which home the upper classes cast long shadows over the rest of the city. The tallest of these spires serves as the home of the Czqem Qeszem — their throne room having the ultimate view across the lands they rule over. The surrounding cities are scattered all around Akhzar, with the largest ones positioned closer to the capital and the smaller ones further from it.

Akhzar

Lovingly dubbed the “Eternal Jewel” by Czqem loyalists, Akhzar stands as a proud reminder of the hierarchy within which the Czqem population thrive, to some. To others, it is the spires that oppress them, a cruel reminder that their will has never been their own and freedom is a distant wish. Akhzar is the longest standing city on Xi Qu'a, having survived not only the ages, but The Breach as well.The buildings within Akhzar are made from abyssal stone — a precious black stone which takes a dark blueish green hue when caught in the light. Each stone is carved with swirly and decorative patterns, filled with liquid gold. Throughout the entire city, sheer curtains in bright red and blue cascade down the walls. There is no wind for them to flutter in; they are there merely for decoration.

The City of Akhzar, as depicted by Wersa.

Centered within Akhzar, seven menacing spires tower over the rest of the city. Each spire represents a Czqem Qeszem, and homes the strongest and most wealthy Czqem from each bloodline. The tallest of these spires, belonging to the Pride bloodline, also hosts the throne room at the very top; a place of endless bickering, strategizing and scheming. In day-to-day use, the throne room serves as a place of worship, a courtroom, or a ballroom depending on the occasion. However, this massive room can open up and become a battle arena should the ancient trial of Keshari Queri be invoked. On such an occasion, a beam of white-hot energy will shoot up from the spire, signalling to all Czqem that a challenger has approached the Czqem Qeszem.

The Ciqesz Reziq Zesh Forests

The vast majority of Xi Qu'a's uninhabited lands are covered by dense, imposing forests — haunting, melancholic, as if touched by something dark and ancient. The Czqem call these the Ciqesz Reziq Zesh forests; “Hungry Eyes in the Night”. A byproduct of The Breach, these forests are perhaps the most magical part of Xi Qu'a in current time. They took over what lands they could in little to no time following the cataclysmic event, spreading like a wave across the surface of the planet. These forests are filled with highly toxic and carnivorous plants, venomous creatures and lakes and rivers that are just as toxic as they are enchanting.The forests consist of dark, indigo trees with ghostly leaves. The ground is covered with a dark underbrush, thorny bushes with crimson red petals. Some plants here have gaping maws and eyeball-like protrusions. The water flowing through these lands is a bright, magical blue — the depths of which are unknown.

The Ciqesz Reziq Zesh Forests, as depicted by Wersa.

Those who have been brave enough to venture into these woods have said that with every step, they felt like they were being watched. Many Czqem have met their ends in the forests; if the fauna didn't get them, the flora certainly might. And yet, those who have survived both have spoken of intangible creatures floating through the underbrush. Of monstrous creatures, previously completely foreign to Xi Qu'a, which somehow have found their way into the forests. Most have not been able to give accurate descriptions of these creatures, however one thing is for certain; they exist, and they are watching.

The Below

Beneath the surface of Xi Qu'a lie tunnels upon tunnels — a whole network of their own, most of which are naturally created but some have been dug and expanded upon by the Czqem who venture there. These tunnels are home to creatures of varying kinds, but what makes them truly special is the amount of crystals which protrude from the walls, floors and ceilings throughout these tunnels. They form entire landscapes; blue, pink and purple hues fill up these cavernous deeps, as these massive chunks of colorful crystals illuminate the darkness.The Czqem have naturally harvested these precious stones from the moment they discovered them, and they serve as the main currency used on Xi Qu'a to this day.

The Below, as depicted by Wersa.

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Feeding

Czqem feed off of the essence of others to survive; they sustain their power by siphoning the emotional essence of each other, or other species. But Czqem can only feed off of specific essences, depending on their bloodline. A Czqem Pride will feed off of their prey's pride, selfishness and self centeredness, for example — quite simply, their systems are not able to handle different types of essence, only the essence befitting the bloodline they are born into. They do not need any other form of nutriment to live, however some Czqem have taken a liking to eating the flesh of their prey, or even the cuisine of other races.Czqem Qeshri, or Hybrids, will typically be able to feed off of two sources, making them easily twice as powerful as other Czqem of their rank.

A Czqem Qeshri Feeding Off A Victim's Desire, as depicted by Wersa.

If a Czqem were to indulge in physical food like the Kerans for example, they would have to slowly introduce it into their diet, lest they might get quite sick. Consuming food is purely for indulgement, as the nutrients cannot replace essence; they would eat food for the taste, and continue siphoning upon the essences of others to survive.Mortals can only hold so much essence at a time and thus, they can easily die if completely drained.

Law of the Seven

Law of Keshari Queri, The Grand Trial

Keshari Queri, meaning “Grand Trial” is an event during which the throne room is transformed into a battle arena. This only happens when a Czqem of any rank challenges the Council to a battle for the thrones. The challenger will then fight the Czqem Qeszem one by one, starting with the weakest of them and then working their way up to the strongest of them. These matches are fights to the death, so either the challenger lives to take hold of the thrones, or they die trying. There can be no change of heart once the Czqem Qeszem have accepted such a challenge, on either part. They are simply pitted against each other until someone is victorious.In Czqem history, Keshari Queri has happened less than a handful of times, and no challenger has ever managed to defeat Lust, the weakest of the Czqem Qeszem. Lust is torn over this; she is content, but equally, she longs for the pain and suffering involved in these trials.

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The Xi Qu'an native tongue cannot be properly translated into any other language, nor can their alphabet. Those who study the demonic tongue knows that it is futile to even try, as those who have, have oftentimes gone mad trying. Czqem will therefore communicate with other species by speaking their language, as all Czqem can comprehend any language spoken to them, and therefore learn how to speak it. The same can also be said for the Madrea, for the most part.

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Compendium of Flora

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Czqem can only get physically sick of they consume physical food.
Czqem, by nature, don't have belly buttons.
Czqem see the world like any humanoid does, however they also see essence — like a layer on top of their surroundings.