The Secrets of the Mordus
Today, we delve into the mysteries of the Mordus sect and its feared immortal queen, Ellaria Clegane, within the vast and dark galaxy of Exodus from Legends of the Black Sun, part of the Continuus Nexus.
The Mordus sect is not merely a religious order; it is a powerful organization that, from the shadows, manipulates the secrets of genetics and a forbidden elixir known as mana. This substance, not natural but created from a secret plant that grows only on the capital world of Kalaran, represents the very essence of power within the Mordus. It is not just an energy source but an elixir—both mysterious and lethal—that, in the hands of the Masters of Mana, allows for the alteration of life itself, granting control over bodies and minds. These Masters are far more than spiritual leaders; they are master geneticists, alchemists of biology who have achieved the knowledge necessary to mold human life according to their will.
The Origins of the Mana Elixir
Where does this elixir come from? Its origins trace back centuries, to when Ellaria Clegane, during her early travels beyond the Gate of Styx, had a transcendent encounter with the Arcanes, the ancient and terrifying arachnid race she battled hundreds of standard years before Sael’s arrival. Since then, Ellaria has maintained control over mana, using it to preserve her own immortality and granting its power only to the Masters of Mana. These guardians wear gray robes, their faces are cadaverous, their heads shaved, and they bear the Tree of Life tattooed on their necks as a symbol of their absolute devotion and celibate renunciation.
The Great Schism and the Creation of the Exorkun
The history of the Mordus sect is stained with blood due to a brutal schism, a fracture that gave rise to the Collectivists, a dissident faction led by the heretic Lux Koth and his devoted follower Utta Lumat. Rejecting the strictures of the Mordus, these leaders sought to manipulate mana without Ellaria’s ethical constraints, conducting unchecked genetic experiments in the laboratories of Musafar. Their most terrifying creation: the Exorkun, monstrous beings engineered for extermination—soulless, merciless, and perfect for war. The Exorkun represent the darkest and most devastating side of genetic science, a science unchecked and born from hatred and the desire for domination.
Parallels with The Purity
In another space-time line, the Mordus sect finds an intriguing parallel in The Purity, another saga within the Continuus Nexus. Here, we encounter the Sisters of the Path, an entirely female order that, like the Mordus, uses a secret elixir—the Kurgan Elixir—to create the Inquisitors, warriors blessed with superior abilities through genetic manipulation. While the Mordus assert their power through control of mana, the Sisters of the Path pursue purity and evolution. These two orders—one male and the other female—dominate the art of genetics for different purposes, yet both wield an equally powerful faith. In this duality, the Mordus embody rigor, discipline, and absolute dominion, whereas the Sisters of the Path represent a mystical vision of transformation and rebirth.
Although their methods differ, both sects share a dark and unified intent: the transformation of humanity according to their own vision, seeking near-total control over human genetics.
Ellaria Clegane: The Immortal Queen
Ellaria Clegane remains the imposing figure at the heart of the Mordus. Her immortality and connection to the mana elixir have elevated her to an almost divine status—although, in reality, mana is a highly addictive drug with extraordinary properties that, if discontinued, causes terrible effects on its consumers. The queen and her entourage of Masters of Mana extend their influence beyond Kalaran, negotiating, battling, or manipulating external forces as needed. Isolated in their citadel, the Masters observe their galaxy and adapt it to Ellaria’s will, preparing for any threat that might challenge the equilibrium of mana.
Two Sects, Two Visions, One Goal
The Mordus and the Sisters of the Path represent the extreme boundaries of faith and genetics within the Continuus Nexus. Two sects, two visions, and one shared goal: the absolute dominion over the very essence of humanity.
This is the darkness of Legends of the Black Sun. Are you ready to cross the threshold and become part of the Continuus Nexus?
