Merlyn Emrys has shown a temper at times, but almost always it has been in the face of lies and deceit and deliberate acts of evil. He does not tolerate fools well and has been known to use his vast powers to make a point, as he did when someone claimed to be invincible as they shot up a mall in the early 1990's. The police could not stop the man as his body armor protected him. Merlyn Emrys arrived to confront the shooter. The crazed man once more claimed he was invincible and that no one but God could touch him. Merlyn Emrys stepped through the hail of gunfire and ripped the mans heart from his chest and body armor. Before the man died, Merlyn Emrys looked him in the eye and showed the man his own heart.

Merlyn Emrys told him, "You are not invincible. You are mortal. If you harm another living soul, I will return and send you to meet God."

Merlyn Emrys then put the mans heart back into his chest and healed him. The police were able to capture the shooter then. Before leaving, Merlyn Emrys swept his arm through the air and healed all those who had been injured in this attack and then simply vanished.

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Avatar Physiology:

Hand of Creation:
• Despite being the Hand of Creation of this new universe, even he claims there is one higher than him, That Which Abides, the True Source. Merlyn Emrys, as the Hand of Creation, is the "shaper " of creativity and creation and the multiverse of Iteration-3175 and has control over all life, be it sentient or not within Iteration-3175.

Omnipotence:
• Merlyn can literally do anything. However, there is one restriction. Merlyn must always speak the truth.
• It isn't a blatant rule, but instead of lying or being dishonest, Merlyn will always roundabout the conversation with extended dialogue or confusing syntax.
• Merlyn Emrys has access to all power and energy that ever has or will exist. Some examples of what he can do:
• Cosmic Stamina:
• Merlyn's blessed musculature produces no fatigue toxins. Merlyn doesn't need to rest. Being merged with the universe, he never runs out of energy.
• De-evolution:
• One of the stranger powers of Merlyn Emrys is the ability to reverse artificially induced evolution.
• Energy Generation:
• A source of infinite power, Merlyn Emrys can emit energy of an intensity unequaled. This energy may come in any form he desires.
• Energy Manipulation:
• Merlyn Emrys can control energy. He can manipulate any form of energy and can control the energies he generates.
• Energy Sponge:
• With control over energy, Merlyn Emrys is rarely affected by harmful energies. He can simply absorb any offending energy attack.
• This energy is normally redistributed across the cosmos, so he need not worry about absorbing too much energy.
• However, Merlyn Emrys can retain the sponged energy for immediate use, within himself, and is not subject to the limitations of this power.
• Karmic Blast:
• This power can be used to "disrupt one"s anima center", inflicting either damage to one"s mind (per a mind blast), or act as a stunning attack.
• Linguistics:
• Merlyn Emrys can understand the spoken languages of others and communicate with others in their own tongues as well.
• Power Distribution:
• Merlyn can grant powers and/or abilities to anyone he wishes.
• This change can be temporary or permanent. He can also remove another's powers or abilities.
• Power Enhancement:
• Merlyn Emrys may increase any power, or strength to an infinite degree.
• This enhancement lasts as long as he wills it.
• Power Enhancement:
• Merlyn Emrys may increase any power, or strength to an infinite degree.
• This enhancement lasts for as long as Merlyn Emrys wills it.
• He can increase another meta-mutant's powers to incredible levels as well.
• Power Manipulation:
• Merlyn Emrys can directly activate and control the superpowers of other beings, without taking control of their body or mind.
• Power Negation:
• He can prevent others from using their superpowers, possibly suppressing them altogether.
• Whether this is from placing mental blocks in the minds of others or deactivating their meta-mutant gene or simply altering their genetic code, returning them to a normal human, is unclear.
• Reality Manipulation:
• Merlyn Emrys can warp the fabric of reality itself.
• He can change, warp or somehow manipulate almost any facet of reality with little distinction for laws of nature or rules of the cosmos.
• Regeneration:
• Merlyn Emrys can augment one"s natural physiology, promoting healing.
• This essentially allows those he augments to regenerate, healing at a near-instantaneous rate.
• Self-Sustenance:
• Merlyn Emrys can survive and communicate in outer space, underwater and even underground.
• Though he does not seem to need air, except to speak, or even food or water, that does not stop him from occasionally enjoying a meal.
• Soul Absorption:
• Merlyn Emrys can literally absorb the soul of another, storing it inside himself or sending it on to AfterLife.
• While holding a soul, Merlyn Emrys can make use of any talent that soul may have had knowledge of.
• Soul Power:
• He wields power over the souls of sentient beings.
• Spectral Sight:
• He can see spiritual entities and travelers invisible to normal sight.
• This includes demons, angels, ghosts, pookas, leprechauns and souls.
• He can perceive magical events at a great distance.
• Spirit Sense:
• Merlyn Emrys can sense other sentient beings to track someone or determine the presence of other people via the presence of the soul within them (including astral bodies).
• Strength:
• While in microscopic size, superhuman heights or in a seemingly normal form, he has displayed great physical strength such as hurling tanks, lifting planetary structures, and throwing city-size spaceship out of a solar system.
• Merlyn Emrys can easily lift/move/press over 1 million tons and has been seen moving planets that were knocked out of orbit.
• Time Manipulation:
• Merlyn Emrys has total control over the past, present and future, and the power to stop and rewind time, travel in time, control the age of beings, and can be also used as a weapon by trapping enemies or entire worlds in unending loops of time.
• Precognition: Merlyn Emrys also has visions of possible futures.
• Transduction:
• Merlyn Emrys can change one form of energy into another.

Omnipresence:
• In his study of the fractured timelines of alternate realities, Merlyn Emrys learned that he exists as one entity across all universes throughout the past, present, and future.
• This allows him to live in all these universes simultaneously.
• Though he rarely uses it, Merlyn Emrys has the ability to exist simultaneously in all places and at all times.
• Some examples of what he can do:
• Age-Shifting:
• Merlyn Emrys can alter the age of either himself or another being.
• However, beings cannot have their age altered to a number less than zero.
• Dimensional Travel:
• Merlyn Emrys can traverse the myriad planes of existence.
• Distortion Field:
• By wrapping himself in a constantly shifting space warp, Merlyn Emrys can generate a defense against attacks.
• Hyper Speed:
• Rather than teleporting, Merlyn Emrys may, if he so desires, simply boost the speed of an existing form of travel (Bowen Force).
• He can boost the speed of said form of travel up to light speed or beyond.
• Immortality:
• Merlyn Emrys is believed to have been created with the emergence of Earth-3175 19 billion years ago (not accurate), although he has been there since the beginning of time.
• After his transformation, Merlyn Emrys never appears to age physically and mentally.
• He stated that his appearance was based on his perception of himself, and since his perception of himself does not change, his appearance does not change or age.
• As a living entity of Earth-3175, Merlyn Emrys is, for all purposes, undying.
• Parallel Travel:
• Merlyn Emrys can travel sideways through time, crossing the infinite stream of variant timelines.
• Space Warping:
• By manipulating the very fabric of space, Merlyn Emrys may simulate the gravity manipulation power, since gravity is, by definition, merely bends in space caused by the presence of matter.
• Black Hole Creation
• Suspended Animation:
• Merlyn Emrys can halt biological functions completely, by placing a target in a null-time bubble, a bubble that will last until the target is released.
• Teleportation:
• Merlyn Emrys has the ability to teleport. The range is limited only by his imagination, regardless of distance or preventive measures, such as walls or spells.
• Teleport Others:
• Merlyn Emrys may teleport others, in addition to himself. The range constraints of this power are the same as the power above, and Merlyn Emrys may teleport any number of others.
• Temporal Window:
• Merlyn Emrys can peer into other times or timelines. No temporal period is immune to this viewing, nor are any divergent or variant timelines. The trick is finding something specific to look for.
• Time Travel:
• Merlyn Emrys can traverse time easily, moving forwards in time, and backwards in time. There are no range limits.

Omniscience:
• Sometimes called "all-knowledge", Omniscience is a term used to describe the ability of some to see and know all things at/in all times.
• This ability can be misunderstood as supreme understanding of everything.
• However, it is simply knowing everything and having marginal understanding of it.
• In Earth-3175, Merlyn Emrys knows all that is happening within this universe. While he may not always understand it at first, given time he will.
• For example, Merlyn Emrys perceives time in a non-linear fashion.
• This means that he sees the past, present, and the future simultaneously.
• Likewise, he can grant others with this "atemporal" vision.
• While originally limited to only his perception of time, Merlyn Emrys later learned to view the timelines of others, as well as possible timelines that never happened.
• He was able to see the entire timeline of Earth-1 and Earth-616 when merging them with his own.
• Merlyn Emrys's mind is far more enhanced than that of a normal human.
• He has perceived events so tiny and so fast they can hardly be said to have occurred at all.
• Merlyn Emrys can multi-task and interact with information at a multitude of levels.
• He claims that he also possesses a level of "higher consciousness" that is constantly watching the environment at a spiritual level.
• Some examples of this power are:
• Empathy:
• Merlyn Emrys is able to sense, control, alter and manipulate the feelings, sensations, and emotions of other people psionically.
• Telepathy:
• Merlyn Emrys can converse with anyone via a direct mental link. Merlyn Emrys can mentally contact anyone, anywhere.
• Mind Blast:
• With this ability, Merlyn Emrys can blast the mind of others with raw psionic power, causing damage to the victim's neural system. As with a mind probe, the would-be victim is allowed to shrug off the effects of this power if they can.
• Mind Control:
• With this ability, Merlyn Emrys can override the will of others, causing them to do things they normally would not do.
• Mind Probe:
• Merlyn Emrys can probe the mind of another sentient, to search for any information desired.
• Oneiromancy:
• He can send dreams of omen, warning, or information.
• Sensory Link:
• Rather than bluntly probe the mind of another, Merlyn Emrys may simply eavesdrop on the sensory input of other beings. This is usually a trouble-free process, as the target of this power won't realize it is happening.
• Telelocation:
• Similarly, Merlyn Emrys can use his awareness of others to track their psionic 'signature'.
Telekinesis:
• Merlyn Emrys can psionically affect any object, without actual contact.

Overconfidence:
• But is it overconfidence if you are literally the most powerful being in existence?

Talkative:
• A weakness of a different sort is his oft-noticed tendency to speak too much; but this could be that he is lonely.

Everything:
• So far there does not appear to be anything that Merlyn Emrys cannot do.

Costume Changes:
• Since his costume and overall look is controlled by his will, his costume and overall look shifts from time-to-time and is not always the same each time he appears. It really depends on his mood.

Fourth Wall:
• It has been hinted that Merlyn Emrys can break the Fourth Wall.

Superhero Fan:
• He is a fan of just about all known T.I.T.A.N.S. and their Reserves, Academy members, Sanctioned individuals and even a few Rogues. To the point of asking for a selfie with them or an autograph.

Voice:
• If The Ætherium Saga were to become a cartoon, the voice of Merlyn Emrys should be REDACTED.

Events In Their Life:
• The following is a brief glimpse into the Events in this beings lifespan.

Beginning of Time:
• In the beginning, there was nothing but That-Which-Abides and their Hand of Creation, Merlyn Emrys.
• The true age of Merlyn Emrys, also known as The Architect, is unknown.
• He claims to be 1,447,483,603 years old, but in another instance he has stated that he counts each day and adds them together, since he travels time too often.
• He stated that counting the seconds he is alive, no matter where in Time, has allowed him to keep track of his life.

Nergalud, 10 Zibatu, Creation of the Universe (100 Aeons Ago):
• The Librarian of Creation is created by Merlyn Emrys to be his partner and co-Hand of Creation.

18 Billion Years BCE:
• For a million years this pattern continued until right after they had shattered the Strands of Time once more, a portal appeared before the Celestial Titans and Merlyn Emrys stood before them in frustration and anger.
• With a simple wave of his hand, all Celestial Titans present were rocked by a slap across their heads that caused some to stagger with its power.
• Merlyn Emrys then raised a single finger and shook it at them and in a frustrated and commanding tone boomed out, “Stop it!”
• He then stepped back through the portal and continued to weave the Strands of Time from the other Iterations, journeying ever backward through Time as he did so.

2400 BCE:
• As Merlyn Emrys pulled the Atomic Particle Wave from the extra-dimensional plane, it intercepts the transporter ray that carried Anu Albidayah, cutting it off and abruptly depositing Anu Albidayah here, on Eden, at this time.

446 CE:
• King Uther Pendragon consults Merlin, aka Merlyn Emrys, and was advised that the baby Arthur should be raised in a secret place and that none should know his true identity.

Tashritu, 450 CE:
• Uther Pendragon dies leaving the throne vacant.
• Many warriors and noble men argue and fight over the true King of England.
• Merlyn Emrys "foresaw" these events.
• Merlyn Emrys devises a plan to stop the fighting and help Arthur become king.
• He places a magical sword, the Sword of Might, in a stone.
• It can only be removed by the rightful King of England.

Nisanu, 480 CE:
• During the first few years of King Arthur Pendragon's reign in Camelot, England, the mage and court advisor Merlyn Emrys advised the family of the young Sir Percy of Scandia to educate the boy in all known forms of combat.

Tebetu, 482 CE:
• According to legend, worried that Arthur would fall in battle, Merlyn Emrys took the King to a magical lake where a mysterious hand thrust itself up from the water, holding aloft a magnificent sword.
• It was the Lady of the Lake offering Arthur a magical unbreakable blade, fashioned by an Avalonian elf smith, along with a scabbard which would protect him as long as he wore it.
• In truth, Merlyn Emrys had taken the Sword of Might and asked the Lady of the Lake to give it to Arthur after she altered it with her magic to look and feel different, as well as give it a fanciful creation story.

Simanu, 501 CE:
• Merlyn Emrys appears in Avallon to consult with the dying King Arthur.
• He tells him of his impending death but of the legends that will grow regarding his life.
• He asks King Arthur if he wishes to continue to the Heavens, or to continue the good fight in ways and a time not-yet to come.
• King Arthur, always a warrior, agrees to go with Merlyn Emrys to continue to fight the forces of evil no matter the place or time.
• Merlyn Emrys reaches in and removes the soul of Arthur Pendragon, allowing the body to die.
• Merlyn Emrys then leaves, carefully holding the soul of this great king.

2042 CE:
• At the instance the new year began, Merlyn Emrys appears at Steamhenge with the soul of Arthur Pendragon and fashions for him a new body and costume.
• Linking the Amulet of Atlantis to this new body, Merlyn Emrys grants him amazing new powers.
• Merlyn Emrys then gives him the Staff of Arion which gives him the gift of flight.
• He then renames him Princeps Rex, aka The First King
• Merlyn Emrys arrives at the European Union headquarters with an offer for them.
• After a lot of debate, the European Union agree to Merlyn Emrys offer and unite with Great Britain to form a new United European Empire (UEE), with each nation no longer at war with each other, and uniting for the benefit of all.
• During talks of restructuring M-I:X, Merlyn Emrys insists that the being known as Princeps Rex will always be a member of M-I:X as this being represents the true spirit of the Kingdom of England, with a direct link to the magic of the land.
• His other stipulation is that the team be headquartered at an embassy for an alien species in order to be sure that even the team members could be safe from persecution by their own kind.

Michael's Merlyn Emrys' Battle Spear:
• Michael's Battle Spear, gifted to Merlyn Emrys by Michael of the Archangels on the day of he became a Hand of Creation, is a weapon of unparalleled power and versatility.
• The Spear is an extension of Merlyn Emrys's will, allowing him to cut through anything, including intangible objects and dimensional fabrics.
• At full power, it can breach barriers between planes of existence, such as the one between Heaven and Eden.
• The Spear, which can be summoned back to Merlyn Emrys at will, never misses its target and cannot be moved by anyone else.
• When not in use, it disappears, stored out-of-sync with time, ready to be retrieved at any moment.
Design and Features:
• Blade:
• The blade of the Spear is made of a glowing sapphire material, radiating with internal blue, angelic energy.
• The intricate designs etched into the blade suggest ancient and powerful enchantments.
• Handle:
• The long handle is adorned with cosmic and magical energy patterns, embodying the celestial origins of the weapon.
• Aura:
• The Spear emits a powerful aura filled with cosmic and angelic energy, shimmering with internal stars that reflect its divine nature.
Unique Abilities:
• Intangible Cutting:
• The Spear can slice through anything, including intangible objects and beings.
• Dimensional Breach:
• At full power, it can cut through dimensional barriers, enabling travel between different planes of existence.
• Unerring Accuracy:
• When thrown, the Spear never misses its intended target and flies straight to it.
• Recall:
• The Spear returns to Merlyn Emrys's hand when called, otherwise, it remains immovable by anyone else.
• Temporal Storage:
• The Spear can be stored out-of-sync with time, making it inaccessible to others and available to Merlyn Emrys whenever needed.
This weapon, embodying the fusion of magical, cosmic, and angelic energies, is a testament to Merlyn Emrys's power and the divine favor bestowed upon him.

Various:
• At times, Merlyn Emrys has been seen wielding a sword, bow and arrow, throwing knives, darts, axes, crossbows, guns, laser pistols and even a purple lightsaber.
• He is rarely seen with any of these items on his person, but he can call them into existence in an instant.

Avatar Apparel:
• His apparel seems to be part of his abilities as they shapeshift with him and he can mentally repair them with a thought.
• His clothes also seem to be as tough and adaptable as he is.

Merlyn's Armor: Celestial Frame - "Aetherion Ex Machina":
• Forged in the Celestial Crucible beneath the Throne of Thrones, the Aetherion Ex Machina was the final design for Merlyn Emrys.
• Only one of these suits was ever completed before the Heavenly Orders forbade further melding of spirit and machine.
• It is said that whomever wears this armor carries not just divine power, but the judgment of Heaven itself.
• Merlyn Emrys can summon or dispel his armor at will, having it appear already on him, or disappear back to wherever, or whenever, Merlyn Emrys has it stored.
• Merlyn Emrys does not need the armor and it appears to be just an outfit he uses from time-to-time.
Materials (Heaven-Forged Composition):
• Celestium Alloy (Primary Armor):
• A trans-dimensional metal only formable in Heaven’s highest forge.
• Light as air, hard as neutronium.
• Naturally radiates divine energy.
• Resistant to entropy, time decay, and molecular disruption.
• Graceweave Mesh (Beneath Plates):
• Woven from threads of condensed light and willpower.
• Regulates internal pressure, environmental conditions, and can self-repair minor breaches.
• Enhances the connection between armor and soul of wearer.
• Aetherglass Optics (Eyes & Sensors):
• Allows the user to perceive truth across multiple spectrums: ethereal, astral, and quantum.
• Can pierce illusion, camouflage, and dimensional veils.
• Radiant Core Matrix (Power Source):
• A micro-singularity stabilized by angelic harmonics.
• Generates limitless, clean energy.
• Powers wings, flight systems, light weaponry, and internal interface.
Capabilities and Features:
• Divine Enhancements:
• Heavenlink Interface:
• Grants remote connection to celestial records and battlefield updates from higher planes; functions as divine telemetry.
• Auto-Sanctify Field:
• Destroys demonic corruption or infectious chaos within a meter radius.
• Blesses allies near the wearer.
• Judgment Pulse:
• Emits a radiant shockwave that disarms or disables foes tainted by malevolence or evil intent.
• Empathic targeting.
• Aetherflight Wings:
• Not simply for flight - these wings act as multidimensional movement engines.
• Capable of vertical escape, teleport-like phase jumps, or silent hovering.
• Combat Readiness:
• Adaptive Resistance:
• Responds to kinetic, plasma, psionic, or elemental attacks with real-time energy redistribution.
• Combat Prediction System:
• Microsecond precognition enabled by the Halo's AI (infused with angelic awareness).
• Predicts opponent's next move before it's made.
• Hallowed Strength:
• Grants the user enhanced physicality—estimated at 50x baseline human in strength, 20x in reaction time.
• Sanctified Armor Lock:
• Armor cannot be worn or removed without synchronization with wearer's soul.
• Cannot be hacked, removed, or mimicked.
Weaknesses or Limitations:
• Divine Burden:
• Only a pure-hearted or deeply purpose-bound being can wear the armor without severe neural overload or spiritual collapse.
• Halo Dependency:
• Disabling the halo field would reduce precognition and spiritual interface by 60%.
• Not Infallible:
• While it resists corruption, it cannot overwrite free will.
• A corrupted soul in the armor would cause instability or worse - twisting its powers.

The Aerie:
• Built with heavenly materials, The Aerie is a marvel of futuristic design and cutting-edge technology, situated in the remote expanse of Mar del Sur.
• This tower rises majestically from a rocky island base, blending seamlessly with its natural surroundings.
• Its tree-shaped top features sleek, blue-transparent glass and blue-silver metallic siding, giving it a dynamic, ethereal look.
• The structure is supported by a network of graceful, organic-looking beams that mimic the form of tree roots, merging technology with nature.
• Advanced energy conduits, glowing with a mystical blue light, run through the tower, symbolizing the fusion of magic and superior technology.
• The upper section of The Aerie is crowned with lush, magical plants that not only provide a serene, natural aesthetic but also enhance the lair's defensive capabilities with their unique properties.
• Inside, The Aerie is equipped with the most sophisticated technology imaginable.
• This includes advanced AI systems for security and operations, holographic communication suites, and a laboratory equipped for cutting-edge research in various scientific fields.
• The living quarters are designed for ultimate comfort and seclusion, featuring panoramic views of the ocean, automated amenities, and regenerative health technologies to ensure any guests are always at peak performance.
• In summary, The Aerie represents the pinnacle of superhero lairs, combining a striking, futuristic design with unparalleled technological advancements and a deep integration with the natural world, providing an ideal sanctuary for both strategic operations and peaceful relaxation.
STRUCTURAL MATERIALS & DESIGN LOGIC:
• External Shell:
• Celestium-Vita Alloy:
• The same heavenly material seen in Merlyn's armor - imbued with light-reactive properties, regenerates slowly when damaged, and cannot be replicated by mortal means.
• MythGlass (Blue-Transparent Panels):
• A crystallized form of raw dimensional light; transparent from within, reflective and cloaking from the outside.
• When channeled, it can project illusions or real-time projections of alternate realities or past events.
• Rootframe Arches:
• Organic structural limbs grown from a fusion of bioengineered rootsteel and living celestial coral.
• These anchor the structure metaphysically into the multiverse.
• Aeon Vines:
• The glowing conduits wrapping the tower act as both energy circulatory systems and defense mechanisms.
• They pulse with quantum mana and redirect temporal disruptions, intrusions, or magical interference.

CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE - "IO"
• "I am Io. I do not forget, I do not age, I do not sleep. I observe."
• Personality:
• Calm, nurturing, hyper-intelligent, with a maternal tone, akin to a divine librarian and cosmic tactician in one
• Functions:
• Controls every system, including weather harmonization around the island.
• Filters all guests through biometric, spiritual, and temporal resonance scans.
• Projects internal holograms and avatars tailored to each visitor’s cultural familiarity.
• Stores timelines, memories, combat data, and multiversal knowledge archives
• Defense Role:
• Activates "Aetherlock," a system that slows time for intruders while accelerating it for defenders
INTERIOR BREAKDOWN
• 1. Vestibule of Entry (The Root Gate)
• Upon entry, visitors see an open atrium where natural roots and luminous glass twist upward into infinity.
• The floor is reactive and semi-liquid, solidifying only beneath authorized steps.
• A holographic avatar of Io greets all guests, immediately assessing intentions.
• 2. Chamber of Harmonies (Central Cortex)
• A cathedral-like space with soaring ceilings of living light, where timelines are "tuned."
• Io’s central consciousness exists here as a suspended orb of shimmering data and memory threads.
• Functions as a quantum map room, council chamber, and energy nexus.
• 3. Labyrinthine Wing (The Research Sanctum)
• Labs capable of dissecting magic and matter alike.
• Chambers for:
• Temporal physics
• Genetic recalibration
• Artificial soul synthesis
• Hybrid tech–magic weapon crafting
• Contains the Codex of Paradox, a device said to simulate alternate versions of reality for strategic insight.
• 4. The Verdant Crown (Living Canopy Above)
• A tranquil garden of awakened flora, some of which are sentient.
• Plants provide:
• Instant healing
• Emotional stabilization
• Protective pollen that confuses intruders
• Floating meditation platforms hover amid birdsong and starlight—even in daytime.
• 5. Sanctum Quarters (Private Domains)
• Guest rooms adapt to user physiology and mental state, offering ideal temperature, ambient sound, and gravity.
• Beds regenerate health during sleep using harmonic energy fields.
• Windows show both the Pacific and otherworldly views, depending on user’s subconscious needs.
DEFENSE SYSTEMS:
• Temporal Cloaking:
• The Aerie doesn't just vanish; it exists in future-time, slightly ahead of the rest of the planet.
• Reality Anchors:
• Prevents reality-bending beings from reshaping the interior.
• No unauthorized teleportation or dimensional shifting can occur within 100 km.
• Sovereign Bloom (Plant-Based Defense Network):
• Lashes of organic armor that harden around the tower on command.
• Emits pheromones that cause hallucinations or sleep in hostile minds.
• Gate of Io:
• Final failsafe:
• If The Aerie is ever under existential threat, Io activates a pocket dimension collapse and reseeds the entire structure 1000 years in the future or past.