Dogma
âThe eyes are windows into the soul. Through them, we get a glimpse into the very material of a personâs existence, their thoughts, behaviors, desires, emotions.â
These words, written down by philosophers of eras long forgotten, are the foundation on which the High Authority was built. Delving deeper into this subject, after decades of research, their most brilliant minds have found that in addition to the eyes, certain physical features present at birth are key markers that can determine a personâs destiny. After thousands of long, sleepless nights, a series of codexes have been written with the outmost care, and after multiple series of thorough reviews, they have been approved and volunteers have begun to be trained for the role of Interpreters, devoting their lives to traveling the lands to provide help determining newbornsâ destinies.
The Crimson Codex, devoted to individuals with red eyes, the color of Malice. These souls burn like an out of control wildfire, igniting the spark of violent thoughts, destructive behavior, a desire for chaos, bursting with rage and fury. Their very existence beckons their wicked kin to come find them, destroying anything and anyone standing in their way. The only way to save ourselves from their fury is to strap these spawns of darkness to a black horse and let them be taken into the Dark Woods, source of all things wicked. Mothers who give birth to such beings are to undergo surgery, ensuring their contaminated body shall never spawn such offspring ever again.
The Catalyst Codex, devoted to individuals with orange eyes, the color of Savagery. These souls are more beast than man, filled with primitive thoughts, animalistic behavior, the desire to hunt and kill, with roaming wildness. Their first few years of life can be lived relatively normally, however as they age, the urges and beastly traits will keep getting stronger, until they eventually entirely overtake them, reducing what was once a human being, to a mindless and hungry beast. It is in everyoneâs best interest that they be taken to the Safekeep, where their beastly parts shall be removed and they will live under close monitoring to avoid triggering the transformation and in the meantime, theyâll be safely trained to suppress and eventually eradicate their beastly qualities, at which point their eyes will change color and they will be able to join society. In the unfortunate even of one of them undergoing transformation, they will immediately be caged and locked away to be studied in the hopes of finding a cure, and in necessary cases, to be euthanized as humanely as possible. Mother who give birth to such children are advised to undergo a series of medical evaluations to determine if they might have any animalistic infection, so they may get proper treatment to ensure their health and that of their future offspring.
The Cabala Codex, devoted to individuals with yellow eyes, the color of Purity. These souls have within themselves, the light of a Beyonden One, with pure thoughts, innocent actions, a desire to do good and childlike joy. For their existence is an extension of Beyonden Ones, they must be kept pure, untainted by the horrors of the outside world, in Skytop, a most secure facility. They will be raised in luxury and comfort, never to know sadness, pain or fear, never without joyful abundance. Protecting them at all costs is of outmost importance, for if they become tainted, they will perish and we will be punished by the full force of the Beyonden Ones for killing one of their kin.
The Chartreuse Codex, devoted to individuals with light green eyes, the color of Prosperity. These souls are teeming with the life of nature, with abundant thoughts, acts of helpfulness, a desire to be in open nature and blossoming cheer. With proper training and guidance, their inherent gifts and connection with nature will help our nation prosper. It is imperative that we train and distribute them well, for their abilities are essential for keeping our people from starvation.
The Camarone Codex, devoted to individuals with dark green eyes, the color of Solitude. These souls are also teeming with natural forces, but with deeper thoughts, more subtle gestures, a desire for less populated spaces and enduring patience. Like their Prosperity siblings, their gifts and connection with nature make them important assets, but in more remote and enclosed reserves of nature, doing more diligent and time consuming activities in order to maintain the balance between man and nature, without which, we would be facing unspeakable natural catastrophes.
The Cyan Codex, devoted to individuals with light blue eyes, the color of Freedom. These souls are endless like the skies and deep as the seas, thinking of adventure, seeking new things to be discovered, desiring to see as much of the world as possible, full of curiosity. After a set of thorough assessments, they will be assigned to aerial or aquatic work based on their strengths, physique and physical marker. They contribute greatly to safe travel in the skies and water, as well as helping to deepen our understanding of the elements and weather, not to mention the numerous important discoveries, be it safer travel routes, new land or resources. It is paramount that they are not to be made to feel confined, for it could lead to devastating incidents claiming many precious lives.
The Chambray Codex, devoted to individuals with dark blue eyes, the color of Knowledge. These souls extend into the depth of the universe, thirsting to understand the mechanics of existence, ready to learn and devote themselves to the duty of collecting and preserving all that is known to humanity, curious open-mindedness. The best and wisest tutors will devote themselves to quell these childrenâs thirst for knowledge, and when they come of age they may start to specialize in their destined field and any others they choose to pursue. They will be the bringers of new ideas that will advance our society and one day they begin the cycle of knowledge anew by teaching the next generation. Fulfilling their curiosity is essential in making sure that they donât end up turning to illegal and dangerous methods to find answers.
The Cadbury Codex, devoted to individuals with light purple eyes, the color of Leadership. These souls exude a bright potential, full of inspirational ideas, a readiness to find common ground to solve conflicts, wanting nothing but the best for everyone, confident and inspiring. Such children are the foundation of the High Authorityâs future, for they have what it takes to become good leaders with the right guidance, ensuring that our society will prosper. By the time they are ready to officially join the higher ranks of the Authority, it is imperative that they are ironclad in their beliefs and ready to make hard choices for the benefit of the people, because if they are not, life as we know it will crumble to dust with just one bad decision.
The Christalle Codex, devoted to individuals with dark purple eyes, the color of Corruption. These souls are plagued by a form of pure evil, known as Darkcraft, consumed by pitch black thoughts, an urge to spread the darkness, until everything and more is consumed by it, turned to fearful horror. Taking them to Safekeep is the only option, for only there can it be ensured that this darkness within them shall never awaken. They will have to be stripped of individuality for that way the darkness cannot take hold over them. Children of the same skin tones will be group together, girls and boys separate. With specialized medication it can be ensured that their height and voices will match and their hair will be kept from growing, wearing uniform wigs instead. They are to dress identically and cover their face with a special cloth that is see-through only from the inside. They are to follow a meticulously planned and executed routine each and every day from the time that they make their first memory. If worst comes to worst and one of their Darkcraft awakens, that child is to be immediately isolated and the Authority be contacted for a Soulwipe. Mothers who give birth to such children are to undergo a Soulcleanse, for their child couldâve infected them with their Darkcraft.
The Charm Codex, devoted to individuals with pink eyes, the color of Love. These are souls of pure feelings, fantasizing about the experience of all kinds of love, heads in the cloud, dreamy and nurturing. As reincarnations of the Knowers of Destined Partnership, they are to be taken to a Matchmaker House, where they will be cared for and prepared for the role they will have to fulfill. For they know which people are supposed to be together, it is their duty to help it be so. In order for their powers to work properly, they are forbidden from getting attached to any single person, which is ensured by them having an array of carers who keep changing frequently and who never stay long enough to form a close bond.
The Carob Codex, devoted to individuals with brown eyes, the color of Simplicity. These souls are plain like sand on the shore, with no strong drives or high ambitions, content with an average life, working mundane but necessary jobs, getting married and caring for their families, humble and honest. They do not require any specialized attention, though they must be reminded that their work matters and be encouraged to raise big families to ensure our population will not dwindle. They know their place and unless they attempt to try and be more than what theyâre meant for, they will live a fulfilling life.
The Coal Codex, devoted to individuals with black eyes, the color of Hopelessness. These souls as dark as the night hold only the thought to please, to have something to do, a desire to serve, void of any feelings. For they can neither express nor grasp emotions, they are unfit to function properly within society, so they are taken in by a Laborer House and taught all manners of simple tasks and skills. They are perfectly fit for grunt and dirty work, things that are below even brown eyed people, essentially they are suited to be loyal servants. They are not to socialize outside of their own kind and only to interact with others if their job requires it so.
The Cloud Codex, devoted to individuals with grey eyes, the color of Emptiness. These souls are as tragic as they are rare, born with nothing but a vacant husk filled with elusive smoke, incapable of individual thoughts and actions, lacking desires, feeling only a sense of duty to whoever they are given instructions from. For they also cannot be integrated into society, but are lacking in the ability to feel pain, hunger, thirst or tiredness and are extremely obedient, they are trained to protect other members of society with their otherwise meaningless lives.
This is our dogma, our law, our truth.
~ Soul Eyes
