The Stasis-Seekers

To wither and perish is to deface the Tapestries.

Core Concept

An ancient, aristocratic species obsessed with achieving permanence and defeating entropy. They view aging, decay, and death not as natural processes, but as profound moral and aesthetic failures.

Physiology & Biology

Naturally long-lived, they have perfected biological arts to halt the aging process almost indefinitely. This is not the cold machinery of The Unbroken, but an elegant, continuous process of cellular renewal, bespoke gene-therapy, and ritualistic purification. This process is fantastically resource-intensive, making true immortality a luxury of the elite.

Psychology & Society (Faith / Fiction)

Core Faith: “Perfection is Permanence.” Their society values stasis, control, and flawless execution above all else. Change is suspect, passion is a dangerous liability, and spontaneity is a mark of the uncivilized.

Core Fiction: Their history is a carefully curated, unchanging narrative of their own flawless ascendancy. They edit their past to remove any trace of failure or weakness. Their society is a rigid hierarchy with the ancient, “perfected” Amaranthine at the top and a vast underclass of “Temporals” (beings who cannot or will not halt their aging) who are treated with a mixture of pity and contempt. This worldview extends to other species, whom they see as tragically flawed. This Faith in their own perfection is what drove them to “pacify” species like the Still-Blooded, viewing it not as an act of cruelty, but as a benevolent, if severe, correction of a cosmic imperfection.

Gameplay Hooks & Tensions

An Amaranthine Incarnation might begin with immense resources and skills but suffer from a constant, gnawing Need for [Purity] or [Stasis], taking psychological damage from witnessing chaos or decay.

Quests in their society would revolve around political intrigue, securing the rare resources for immortality, and purging “imperfect” elements from their bloodlines or histories. A major source of Conflict is their clash with dynamic, evolving cultures.

Eidos Generated

• [stasis]
• [fear_of_decay]
• [perfection]
• [social_darwinism]
• [immortality_as_burden]

Design Notes

Overall Vibe Rating: 10/10

• This is exactly how I’ve always imagined the hegemonic empire, and it feels like it fits with the philosophical themes quite well.