Destruction of Major Sealed Artifacts
Dangerous relics shattered to prevent calamity and fuel ascension.
This entry chronicles the recurring narrative theme regarding the destruction and loss of Sealed Artifacts within the Lord of the Mysteries universe. Maintained primarily by the Church of the Evernight Goddess, these items are classified as dangerous Beyonder remnants or objects capable of corrupting ordinary humans. Throughout the timeline, various artifacts are either consumed in rituals, shattered during conflicts, or lost to prevent them from falling into hostile hands.
- Classification Origin
- Church of the Evernight Goddess
- Primary Handler
- Beyonder Members / Tarot Club
- Risk Level
- Extremely High (Corruption/Death)
- Typical Fate
- Consumed, Shattered, or Re-sealed
- Timeline Scope
- Throughout the Main Narrative
Lore & Background
The protagonist frequently encounters such items during investigations or Tarot Club meetings. While some artifacts are preserved as tools, others must be destroyed to stop the spread of contamination from Ancient Gods or rogue Sequences. The loss of these relics often marks a turning point in power dynamics, signaling that certain threats have been neutralized at great cost.
In Their Own Story
The glass vial trembled in his grip, the liquid inside swirling with unnatural violet hues. A low hum vibrated through the stone floor, echoing the whispers of dead minds. He knew there was no time left to bargain with the Church or hide it away. With a grim resolve, he crushed the artifact between two palms of enhanced strength. The sound was sharp like breaking bone, followed by a silent explosion of grey ash that settled over his boots.
Reader's Guide
In the early stages, Sealed Artifacts are introduced as dangerous contraband managed by the Church. Klein encounters them during investigations in Tingen and later through Tarot Club exchanges. As the story progresses, the destruction of these items becomes more frequent during high-stakes rituals. Characters often sacrifice artifacts to gain temporary advantages or seal away greater threats. In later arcs, the focus shifts to major relics tied to Ancient Gods. Their destruction is pivotal in preventing global calamities, though some remain hidden until the final confrontations.
Did You Know?
- Sealed Artifacts are often categorized by danger level within Church records.
- Using these items can cause severe spiritual contamination even for high Sequences.
- Some artifacts were originally personal belongings of ancient deities before being sealed.