Alll-mer
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| Alll-mer | |
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| Aliases | The Ascended One Savior of Mankind |
| Relatives | Unnamed false God (father, first origin story) Unnamed virgin mother (mother, first origin story) Vitruvia (creator, second origin story) Sulfur God (other half) |
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| Date of birth | Year 0 (as an Ascended God) |
| Place of birth | Jettaiah, Eastern Sanctuaries (as a human) Ma'habre (as an Ascended God) |
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| Gender | Male |
| Species | Ascended God Human (formerly) |
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Alll-mer is an Ascended God in Fear & Hunger and Fear & Hunger 2: Termina. He is one of the only two known mortals to have ascended to rival the Old Gods due to his status as a half god and half man.
Lore
Origins & Ascension
Many different stories about Alll-mer have been told throughout history, but they generally agree that he was once a human mortal who hailed from the city of Jettaiah, capital of the Eastern Sanctuaries.[1] In the most prevalent version of Alll-mer's story, it is said that he was born to a virgin mother using the seed from a "false god."[2] Another notable (albeit less common) version of Alll-mer's story claims that he was personally created by the deity Vitruvia. Vitruvia, who designed humans for the older god Sylvian to create, was dissatisfied with the imperfections she saw in mankind. Motivated by her frustrations, she decided to create a perfect human being, who ultimately became known as Alll-mer.[3] Enki Ankarian, author of the skin bible about Alll-mer, believed that the truth of Alll-mer's birth lay somewhere in between these stories. Regardless of what his true origins may be, historians agree that Alll-mer was a real person who lived around the start of the modern calendar system.[4]
Alll-mer became known throughout the world for his teachings, which challenged the authority of New Gods who ruled as kings and sultans during his time. His sermons united people from diverse religious and ideological backgrounds under a single umbrella. Twelve of Alll-mer's closest companions, who came to be known as his apostles, aided him in his goal of bringing back the "old world order." Even before his ascension to godhood, Alll-mer is said to have been of an "undeniable god-like posture."[2]
The powers of the time retaliated against Alll-mer's movement, and he was eventually captured and sentenced to a humiliating death via crucifixion. However, this only turned him into a martyr and facilitated the spread of his teachings amongst the people. It is said that the pain Alll-mer endured "pushed him over the edge to ascension." During this process, he lost all of his bodily hair. After his ascension, he spent three days and three nights in Ma'habre before returning to walk among men. Alongside eleven of his apostles, Alll-mer would exact vengeance on all those who wronged him, totally dismantling the worship of New Gods. These legendary events and the ensuing bloodbath solidified Alll-mer as a symbol of hope and domination for millennia to come. [3][2]
Alll-mer's ascension to godhood is intricately linked with the emergence of the Sulfur God, a mostly forgotten deity that dates back to ancient times. Black Kalev, who claims he knew the Ascended One personally, states that Alll-mer created the Sulfur God out of his worst subconscious traits in order to cast those imperfections away and achieve true absolution. In this way, the human Alll-mer actually split into two separate deities: the Ascended One who came to be worshipped across the world, and the Sulfur God who exists in eternal damnation, worshiped only by niche cults. However, Black Kalev casts doubt on which part of Alll-mer's being was sent to the sulfur pits and which part returned to overturn the world order. The Sulfur God himself is occasionally referred to as Alll-mer, further obfuscating the distinction between the two.[5]
Alll-mer's body is located in the Tombs of the Gods connected to Ma'habre. By 1590, only his bones were left, and his presence was incredibly faint. However, if this area is accessed in the past using a Cube of the Depths, his body appears fresh. Ragnvaldr and Enki suggest that, in this state, Alll-mer is still alive. No information has been provided regarded when Alll-mer came to rest in this tomb.
The Cult of Alll-mer
Alll-mer's religious cult has experienced a resurgence in popularity in modern times to the point that it is the default religion in most parts of the Western world, including the Kingdom of Rondon, Bremen Empire, Bohemia, and Vatican City. His teachings are also closely followed in his homeland, the Eastern Sanctuaries (with Jettaiah becoming a holy destination). Even the Old Gods have not retained as much popularity as Alll-mer does in modern times, and many people do not even know of the existence of deities besides Alll-mer. However, followers of Alll-mer do not appear to be strictly confined to monotheism, and the Old Gods even appear within Alll-mer's scripture.[6][7][8] Despite this, there is little precise information regarding his scripture and followers' practices.
Some of Alll-mer's teachings seem to emphasize vengeance and the use of force to correct wrongdoing.[9][10] However, Alll-mer also offers absolution of sin, and in Fear & Hunger 2: Termina, the player can raise their affinity with him by participating in a confessional. Interestingly, Alll-mer will not forgive all sins; affinity with him will not be raised if the player admits to trying to force themselves on another. According to O'saa, the scripture itself does not condemn lust, but followers of Alll-mer may do so on a religious basis anyway. For instance, the Church of Alll-mer in Prehevil shut down the public brothels in Sylvian's Square for their indecency. Prehevil's church also established an Orphanage run by nuns, so the doctrine of Alll-mer may encourage its followers to help those in need (although the Orphanage treated its residents with extreme cruelty, it is probably not the norm for the religion as a whole). Despite the prevalence of violence in his scripture, Alll-mer is regarded as a symbol of hope and progress for mankind. Overall, he seems to be benevolent towards his followers but ruthless towards his enemies and those who take advantage of others. His believers often replicate this behavior.
Human sacrifice in Alll-mer's name has endured throughout history, with his followers typically committing themselves to his same fate of crucifixion.[11][12] Believers may choose to sacrifice themselves by emulating Alll-mer's suffering in other ways as well, such as by using the skill Inverse crown of thorns. By 1942, human sacrifice was much less common throughout the world, with Prehevil and similar small towns in Europa being some of the few remaining places where it is still practiced.[13][14]
The iconography associated with Alll-mer varies significantly across different cultures. In Europa, he is commonly portrayed as a muscular, bald, white male, similar to how he is described after his ascension. In stark contrast, artists from the Eastern Sanctuaries generally emphasize Alll-mer's mortal origins. In their portrayals, he is depicted as a slender, long-haired male with facial features reflecting those of the particular region.[15] In Europa (and likely other parts of the world), people commonly hang small crucifixes in their home out of reverence for Alll-mer. The god's date of birth is celebrated as a holiday throughout the world.
Like other powerful deities, Alll-mer is associated with a variety of supernatural phenomena, many of which can be harnessed by devout cultists. These include walking on water, transmuting water into wine and multiplying loaves of bread, conjuring items from nothingness, and the warping of space itself. He is also associated with special types of blood magic, such as creating portals and "arcs" linking distant locations.[16] A single drop of his blood is enough to create powerful weaponry. Short-distance teleportation is also linked to the worship of Alll-mer. Alll-mer's runic symbol is the cross, the very thing that he died on. Engraving his sigil on the face raises one's defensive capabilities.
Special 'Interaction'
If the player manages to find his corpse in the Ancient Tomb near Ma'habre, they can use the skill Necromancy on the corpse itself, causing his penis to become erect.
Trivia
- His tale appears to draw inspiration from the narrative of Jesus Christ, who was born of a virgin mother and fathered by God, gathered a group of twelve apostles to disseminate the message of God, was crucified, died for humanity's transgressions, rose from the dead, instructed his disciples to continue spreading His and God's teachings, and ultimately ascended to the Kingdom of Heaven to join his Father.
- However, unlike Jesus Christ, Alll-mer employs his power to slaughter all of the monarchs and ruling bodies, establishing a new world order in which he is revered as the primary object of worship.
- Although All-mer was previously recognized as an Old God in Fear & Hunger, the game series has since reassigned him to another divine category as an Ascended God.
- In Fear & Hunger 2: Termina, when a character casts Alll-mer's spells, the sound that accompanies it is a modified rendition of the Gregorian Chant "Gaudeamus," which is frequently employed during Marian Feast celebrations.
- One of the paint buckets found in Tunnel 1 is labeled "Alll-mer turquoise".
- While Miro Haverinen has forgotten the ultimate inspiration behind Alll-mer's name, he has confirmed the third "L" was added solely to make the name seem more interesting and mysterious.[17]
Gallery
Alll-mer's symbol.
Book depiction of Alll-mer in Studies of Alll-mer I and Skin Bible - Alll-mer.
A statue of Alll-mer in the Backyard.
A statue of Alll-mer at the Altar of the One God.
A sculpture of Alll-mer in the Museum entrance.
An effigy carved in Alll-mer's likeness.
Stained glass window art at the Church of Alll-mer depicting stories from the god's legend.
References
- ↑ New Gods when asked about Jettaiah
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Studies of Alll-mer I
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Skin Bible - Alll-mer
- ↑ The Four Ages of History
- ↑ The Longinus skill is associated with the Sulfur God, yet the spear is said to be made from the blood of Alll-mer.
- ↑ Party talk with D'arce and Enki in Ma'habre's center square
- ↑ D'arce, an extremely devout follower of Alll-mer, states that he is her "primary" god, suggesting she is allowed to believe in multiple deities.
- ↑ Dark priests, as well as the various types of occultists at the Vatican, worship multiple deities, although they publicly emphasize Alll-mer. The city of Prehevil in particular seems to be a hotspot for polytheistic worship of other ancient gods in addition to Alll-mer.
- ↑ Scripture found in the Church of Alll-mer
- ↑ Inquisitor dialogue
- ↑ Before entering the Dungeons of Fear and Hunger, Enki attempted to sacrifice himself in this manner.
- ↑ In Fear & Hunger, the player can raise their affinity with Alll-mer by sacrificing a crucified man in Level 1 - Inner hall.
- ↑ Marina and O'saa party talk in Old Town - Gate
- ↑ Prehevil document
- ↑ Alll-mer plaque in the museum
- ↑ In both games, the player may create a blood portal at ritual circles, allowing them to quickly travel between any two established portals. Samarie claims to use a similar (perhaps more advanced) form of Alll-mer-linked blood magic in order to travel to locations she has not previously visited.
- ↑ Miro Haverinen on the Fear & Hunger Discord