Part 6: The Karma Temple

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Sahasrara. The Seventh Chakra.


This is the lone safe area in the Junkyard. It is the place where all the Tribes can go to when they require information. It is the nexus of the Junkyard.



"It peers at you through deep, silver eyes."




It is a cat. What is a cat doing there?
A single cat.


"The Temple must have a very important message."




And of course, the Leader of the Embryon. The Vanguards are no more.

"But I see strength behind those eyes of yours...
You changed early like me, didn't you?"



"This area has been designated by the Karma Temple as a free area."




The Brutes and the Wolves are the top two Tribes. They are also very different in their attire.
The Wolves go for a tribal, American Indian look, while the Brutes are fully armored, far more militaristic.
There are reasons for that.


Fortunately, Serph is a Tribe Leader.


The Dissemination Machine (Viddler)
This is where they all gather. This is where they all get information (youtube)




Jinana. Leader of the Maribel.



Mick. Leader of the Solids.



Varin Omega (now with feelings!). Leader of the Brutes.



Lupa. Leader of the Wolves.



Serph. Leader of the Embryon.

All the Tribe Leaders have been gathered. Harley is obviously not present, since Serph and Heat ate him.





That was a different voice.








"I am the one you invoke as you gaze at the heavens."





He is reacting to Angel. Why?

"Soon, the laws of nature governing this world shall regress to a more primal state of being.
The key lies in the Atma you have gained."




Water Crown.


Lava Flow.



Turbulence.


Solar Eclipse. Looks like Pacman.



Aurora.


Yes. That is the line from the intro.




"If you wish to learn the truth, slay those assembled here, and ascend to Nirvana."




Pushy, eh?



"Aside from our new power, nothing has changed."




"The black-haired girl.
One Tribe will conquer this purgatory and seize the black-haired girl;
Nirvana shall open its gates to this Tribe alone."





This is important. We already know the name, so the other question is what matters.






Hm.
The "truth" about Sera?




"Mantras are obtained by downloading them from the Karma Terminals in each area."




"A demon is a person's 'Atma,' or true character. Everything born of God has the informational possibility of demons. The 'Virus' is merely a trigger."

KARMA

"'Karma' is the sum of your deeds in this life. The more demons hunted and devoured, the more Karma gained. Karma is the source of strength."

DEVOURING

"Demons must consume Magnetite in order to survive. All things contain traces of this information construct, but humans and demons require great energy.
The only way to preserve the information of one's existence is to devour one's enemies."

SOLAR NOISE

"Demons are influenced by 'Information Noise' Hunting is also affected by the fluctuations of Solar Noise."




The eating theme is strong.


"If you utilize Hunt skills, you should be able to master them.
Why don't you try downloading Mantras from this terminal?"




"Atma Points earnied in battle are used to master Mantras and gain skills.
By mastering Mantras, additional Mantras will become available for download."




Here I messed up something with the capture. Will try to have it fixed in a couple of updates. Damnation.



Those are the 3 equipped Mantras. They are fairly high level ones.


Gray Mantras are Mastered Mantras, green ones are ones that are available for purchase.
Black ones? Locked ones.



This one has the best name.






"In demon form, you are weak to Fire attacks. There is no use trying to hide it. Having the ability to analyze an enemy's weak point turns the tide in many battles..."




"Heat, we need to get back to headquarters."




"Hey, what's the deal?"




"It seems our Tribe was not the only one to receive such power."



"Everyone is talking about Atma, and the black-haired woman."



It is time to go back.


ALSO: There shall be a list of mastered mantras and skills on the eight update.