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<blockquote>''"The fractals are extremely beautiful this close. We have never seen anything like it before. We will never be able to share this with the others." - NYXEM<ref>[ | {{Spoiler warning||major}} | ||
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|Caption = A Nyxite, likely NYXEM | |||
|Iteration = 768221 | |||
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|Data1 = [[Nyxite]] | |||
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|Cell3 = '''Drip''' | |||
|Data3 = [[NSIrP|NSIrP Onesie]] | |||
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<blockquote>''"The fractals are extremely beautiful this close. We have never seen anything like it before. We will never be able to share this with the others." - NYXEM<ref name="the wanderer"> [https://fractalthorns.com/episodic/the-wanderer The Wanderer]</ref>''</blockquote> | |||
[[File:Birth of nyxem.png|thumb|"birth of nyxem"]] | [[File:Birth of nyxem.png|thumb|"birth of nyxem"]] | ||
NYXEM is a [[Nyxite]], formerly a crewmember on the [[RHOMB]]. The only known living being to have passed into the [[Hyperverse#Fractal wall|fractal wall]], they are one of the most pivotal characters to [[Chapters|Doughbyte's story.]] | NYXEM (/nɪkzʌm/, nik-ZUM) is a [[Nyxite]], formerly a crewmember on the [[RHOMB]]. The only known living being to have passed into the [[Hyperverse#Fractal wall|fractal wall]]<ref name="the wanderer" />, they are one of the most pivotal characters to [[Chapters|Doughbyte's story.]] | ||
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==Activity on the RHOMB== | ==Activity on the RHOMB== | ||
NYXEM was a key figure in the research of the fractal wall and associated fractal corruption. Their research, in collaboration with their apprentice [[IOGOS]], led to the discovery of the [[hyperverse]] beyond the fractal wall, confirmation of the [[little box theory]], and vital information regarding the way in which the fractal wall interacts with matter. | NYXEM was a key figure in the research of the fractal wall and associated fractal corruption. Their research, in collaboration with their apprentice [[IOGOS]]<ref>[https://fractalthorns.com/episodic/commencement Commencement]</ref>, led to the discovery of the [[hyperverse]] beyond the fractal wall<ref>[https://fractalthorns.com/episodic/little-box Little Box]</ref>, confirmation of the [[little box theory]]<ref name="Pulse">[https://fractalthorns.com/episodic/pulse Pulse]</ref>, and vital information regarding the way in which the fractal wall interacts with matter.<ref>[https://fractalthorns.com/episodic/eight Eight]</ref> | ||
This, however, had unforeseen consequences. The repeated bombardment of the wall with RHOMB probes inadvertently caused irreversible damage to other [[iterations]], and ''significantly'' increased the rate their iteration is being consumed by the wall, giving the [[NSIrP]] about 700 days to come up with a solution before the universe ends. | This, however, had unforeseen consequences. The repeated bombardment of the wall with RHOMB probes inadvertently caused irreversible damage to other [[iterations]], and ''significantly'' increased the rate their iteration is being consumed by the wall<ref name="Pulse" />, giving the [[NSIrP]] about 700 days to come up with a solution before the universe ends.<ref>[https://fractalthorns.com/episodic/seven-hundred-days Seven Hundred Days]</ref> | ||
==Into the fractal wall== | ==Into the fractal wall== | ||
During a conversation with [[OEREC]] about the consequences of the RHOMB's research, NYXEM's connection to the NSIrP is suddenly severed, with additional attempts to contact IOGOS resulting in failure. The RHOMB informs them that their sector has made contact with the fractal wall and has been jettisoned. NYXEM remarks that the wall is very beautiful up close, but the RHOMB ignores this. | During a conversation with [[OEREC]] about the consequences of the RHOMB's research, NYXEM's connection to the NSIrP is suddenly severed, with additional attempts to contact IOGOS resulting in failure. The RHOMB informs them that their sector has made contact with the fractal wall and has been jettisoned. NYXEM remarks that the wall is very beautiful up close, but the RHOMB ignores this.<ref name="Pulse" /> | ||
NYXEM's sanity and physical form begin to corrupt as they progress through the wall — experiencing extreme pain, gaining extra limbs, and developing a fear of "the light" while making friends with "the dark." | NYXEM's sanity and physical form begin to corrupt as they progress through the wall — experiencing extreme pain, gaining extra limbs, and developing a fear of "the light" while making friends with "the dark". Perhaps most notably, they also begin referring to themselves with singular pronouns, which is highly unusual as the Nyxite are known to refer to themselves exclusively using plural pronouns.<ref name="the wanderer" /> | ||
==The Wanderer== | ==The Wanderer== | ||
[[File:Fault.png|thumb|The Wanderer, depicted above a Chevrin priest]] | [[File:Fault.png|thumb|The Wanderer, depicted above a Chevrin priest]] | ||
NYXEM's fractal corrupted form is known to roam | NYXEM's fractal corrupted form is known to roam {{Iteration|265404}}, becoming worshipped by the [[Chevrin]] as a god known as The Wanderer. [https://fractalthorns.com/episodic/heaven-and-hell NYXEM's actions] throughout the [[Surface]] have resulted in the Chevrin viewing the [[Llokin]] of the Caldera as "demons"; corrupted Chevrin who live in agony under the unrelenting light of the [[Focus]]. This devotion to The Wanderer and hatred for the Llokin eventually led to an [[Chevrin invasion of the caldera|invasion of the Caldera]]. | ||
Meanwhile, NYXEM's touch is also felt inside the Caldera (outside aforementioned invasion.) There exist multiple [[Nyxite artifacts on the Surface|artifacts]] throughout the Surface, presumed to be of Nyxite origin, that use organic matter as fuel to perform certain tasks. Notably there is a tablet — discovered by [[SILLH]]<ref> [https://fractalthorns.com/episodic/discovery Discovery]</ref> — which appears to grant various abilities if given enough fuel<ref>[https://fractalthorns.com/episodic/canopy-iv Canopy IV]</ref>, and a ball, which seems to grant the ability to be reborn after death — as demonstrated by [[LOTUS]], [[ROMAL]], and [[JAELA]].<ref>[https://fractalthorns.com/episodic/compromises-ii Compromises II] (doesn't explicitly mention the ball but it will do for now)</ref> | |||
==Aegis of Rhodon== | |||
{{Speculation}} | |||
There is speculation that NYXEM may play an important role in the story and gameplay of the game [[Aegis of Rhodon]], manifesting themselves as the "[[Welchian Fever]]" — a late-game injury intended to end the player's game. | |||
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Welchian.png|The icon for the Welchian Fever as seen in-game. It bears some resemblance to NYXEM's eyes. | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* NYXEM is the only character in all of Doughbyte to use the word "empirical" and does so three times | * NYXEM is the only character in all of Doughbyte to use the word "empirical" and does so three times, two of which being in [https://fractalthorns.com/episodic/the-wanderer the same record.] | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
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"The fractals are extremely beautiful this close. We have never seen anything like it before. We will never be able to share this with the others." - NYXEM[1]
NYXEM (/nɪkzʌm/, nik-ZUM) is a Nyxite, formerly a crewmember on the RHOMB. The only known living being to have passed into the fractal wall[1], they are one of the most pivotal characters to Doughbyte's story.
Activity on the RHOMB
NYXEM was a key figure in the research of the fractal wall and associated fractal corruption. Their research, in collaboration with their apprentice IOGOS[2], led to the discovery of the hyperverse beyond the fractal wall[3], confirmation of the little box theory[4], and vital information regarding the way in which the fractal wall interacts with matter.[5]
This, however, had unforeseen consequences. The repeated bombardment of the wall with RHOMB probes inadvertently caused irreversible damage to other iterations, and significantly increased the rate their iteration is being consumed by the wall[4], giving the NSIrP about 700 days to come up with a solution before the universe ends.[6]
Into the fractal wall
During a conversation with OEREC about the consequences of the RHOMB's research, NYXEM's connection to the NSIrP is suddenly severed, with additional attempts to contact IOGOS resulting in failure. The RHOMB informs them that their sector has made contact with the fractal wall and has been jettisoned. NYXEM remarks that the wall is very beautiful up close, but the RHOMB ignores this.[4]
NYXEM's sanity and physical form begin to corrupt as they progress through the wall — experiencing extreme pain, gaining extra limbs, and developing a fear of "the light" while making friends with "the dark". Perhaps most notably, they also begin referring to themselves with singular pronouns, which is highly unusual as the Nyxite are known to refer to themselves exclusively using plural pronouns.[1]
The Wanderer
NYXEM's fractal corrupted form is known to roam 
265404, becoming worshipped by the Chevrin as a god known as The Wanderer. NYXEM's actions throughout the Surface have resulted in the Chevrin viewing the Llokin of the Caldera as "demons"; corrupted Chevrin who live in agony under the unrelenting light of the Focus. This devotion to The Wanderer and hatred for the Llokin eventually led to an invasion of the Caldera.
Meanwhile, NYXEM's touch is also felt inside the Caldera (outside aforementioned invasion.) There exist multiple artifacts throughout the Surface, presumed to be of Nyxite origin, that use organic matter as fuel to perform certain tasks. Notably there is a tablet — discovered by SILLH[7] — which appears to grant various abilities if given enough fuel[8], and a ball, which seems to grant the ability to be reborn after death — as demonstrated by LOTUS, ROMAL, and JAELA.[9]
Aegis of Rhodon
 This article or section is highly speculative in nature due to a lack of information. Take it with a grain of salt.
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There is speculation that NYXEM may play an important role in the story and gameplay of the game Aegis of Rhodon, manifesting themselves as the "Welchian Fever" — a late-game injury intended to end the player's game.
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The icon for the Welchian Fever as seen in-game. It bears some resemblance to NYXEM's eyes.
Trivia
- NYXEM is the only character in all of Doughbyte to use the word "empirical" and does so three times, two of which being in the same record.
See Also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Wanderer
- ↑ Commencement
- ↑ Little Box
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Pulse
- ↑ Eight
- ↑ Seven Hundred Days
- ↑ Discovery
- ↑ Canopy IV
- ↑ Compromises II (doesn't explicitly mention the ball but it will do for now)