A Demon’s Grimoire

Biological Grades.

Beings in this world are classified by their biological grades, which represent their inherent potential and evolutionary traits. These grades determine the natural capabilities and limitations of a being at birth, forming the foundation of their strength and abilities.

Terra -> Astra -> Luminara -> Eterna

Each major grade is further divided into four minor grades, which denote superiority within that category:

Alpha -> Beta -> Omega -> Prime

These combinations create a hierarchy of sixteen biological classifications (e.g., Alpha Terra, Prime Astra, Omega Luminara).

Traits:

Traits are innate abilities or qualities that define a summoned being's unique biological and magical essence. They are tied to the being's genus, grade, and evolutionary potential, providing significant advantages in combat, utility, or growth. The number of Traits a being possesses corresponds to its biological grade:

Terra beings: 1 Trait

Astra beings: 2 Traits

Luminara beings: 3 Traits

Eterna beings: 4 Traits

Core System.

The core system reflects how much of a being's strength has been cultivated or realized. Each core represents a layer of energy—whether mana, divine energy, or miasma—that can be stacked and refined to enhance a being's overall power.

Maximum Cores: A being can possess up to twelve cores, irrespective of their biological grade.

Core Power: While the number of cores remains universal, the strength of each core depends on the being's biological grade. For example, a Prime Eterna with one core vastly surpasses an Alpha Terra with twelve cores.

Core Energy Types: Mana, Divine Energy and Miasma.

A grimoire is the summoner's most precious artifact—a physical manifestation of their talent and potential. Grimoires serve as both a record of the summoner's familiars and a reflection of their abilities. Grimoires are awakened during the Manifestation Ceremony, when a summoner reaches the age of maturity.

Grimoires are ranked in four grades, corresponding to the summoner's innate talent and potential:

1. Bronze: The most basic grimoire, used by novice summoners. Limited in capacity and strength, can only summon Terra-grade beings.

2. Silver: An intermediate grimoire, allowing the summoning of Astra-grade beings.

3. Gold: A rare and prestigious grimoire, capable of binding Luminara-grade familiars.

4. Diamond: The pinnacle of summoning talent, allowing the summoning of Eterna-grade beings.

The grade of a summoner's first grimoire defines their ceiling of potential; once manifested, it cannot be upgraded.