I. The Veil of Order
The sky above Obsidios Lithos was irrevocably changed. The air was thick, cold, and infused with the structure of purified magic. The Obsidian Ordo—the unwavering aura of Corvin Nyx's influence—activated by the Void Stone, extended its vast, thirty-mile circumference, replacing the chaos of the Trazarch Union with absolute, pitiless order.
This atmospheric shift was not meteorological; it was political and spiritual. Within the radius, clouds permanently rolled in, casting a heavy, perpetual shadow that marked the boundary of the nascent Imperium. This shadow was the Raven Lord's flag—an unyielding, cold promise of protection.
For the Ministry of Commerce handlers who occasionally strayed too close, the effect was immediate and devastating. They were engulfed by the aura's negative influence: a deep, primal dread and fear that confirmed their chaotic lives were forfeit. The aura actively suppressed local corruption, making the territory instantly self-policing.
But for the growing population of Lithos—the Raven Legion recruits, the freed slaves, and the surrounding villagers—the feeling was the profound opposite. They felt an overwhelming sense of vindication and certainty. The terror and anxiety that had defined their lives under the Trazarch debt system vanished, replaced by the chilling, calm assurance that chaos was banished forever.
II. The Physiology of Submission
Living within the Obsidian Ordo and serving the Raven Lord initiated a subtle, profound physical and genetic assimilation. Corvin's immense power was not merely external; it was a constant, restructuring force within his domain, drawing upon his innate connection to the mythical traits of the raven.
Physical Transformation: Over time, those who submitted to Corvin's absolute rule began to change. Corvin's own physical changes—his elongated, sharpened ears—were mirrored in the populace. Individuals exposed to the sustained, purified energy of the Void Reservoir would find their own features subtly refining, their ears slowly elongating, a silent, indelible mark of order and purity from the chaotic Trazarch bloodlines. This change was a cold, constant reminder that their biology was aligning with their supreme master's destiny.
Biological Resistance: Due to the sustained exposure to the organized energy of the Obsidian Ordo, the populace acquired a distinct biological advantage. Their bodies gained a noticeable resistance to the corrosive effects of Manore and other chaotic magics. They were healthier, hardier, and possessed a durability that their Trazarch counterparts could not match, making them inherently superior citizens of the new order.
III. The Raven Brand: The Ultimate Connection
The Raven Brand—a raven etched with dark purple Obsidian magic onto the back of the neck—was the ultimate declaration of loyalty, transforming political submission into an absolute magical bond.
The Primordial Link: The Brand was the ultimate conduit, acting as an anchor for the Cohesion Collective(every people who was marked brand would be apart of a collective communication network). Those branded felt a deep, cold connection to Corvin's very Will that transcended mere telepathy. They experienced his perfect, unassailable logic, his absolute resolve, and the certainty of his order. While their thoughts were not read and depending on the ranking of the brand it was either a one way communication or two way. The higher the rank would be to override any order given out by lower ranked brands.
Command Channel: The branded individual became an active, essential node in the Tactical Flock-Link, enhancing the cohesion, speed, and unit synchronization of the Raven Legion during maneuvers.
Dread Amplifier: The brand was a mobile conduit for Corvin's Dread Aura, causing fear and disorientation in enemies when facing the Legion. Garrus Vane and Alcides Ynatos, now branded, possessed amplified focus and clarity, their minds serving as perfect command instruments.
The Unkindness Sentry: The branded also gained a subtle connection to the Unkindness (the Murder), gaining an intuitive sense of the Flock's movements, which provided an edge in security and reconnaissance.
IV. The Power of Absolute Contribution
The final, defining aspect of the Obsidian Creed was the Dynamic Meritocracy. Corvin guaranteed absolute safety and physical health, but the cost was perpetual contribution.
Every citizen, from the humble laborer to the newly recruited Obsidian Marshall, knew their worth was tied directly to their output. The massive construction of Obsidios Lithos (the dimensional keep), the building of the dark obsidian stone houses, and the forging of the Obsidian Plate Resilience armor were all acts of shared political submission. The entire society was a perfectly ordered machine, driven by the cold, unifying belief that Chaos is the ultimate failure, and Order is the only virtue.
The Raven Lord now possessed the ultimate structure: a self-policing domain, an army of unwavering loyalty, and an expanding population whose health and genetic future were bound to his own unending rule. The stage was set for the inevitable confrontation with the Ministry of Commerce.