The Disciples of Naidu

The Disciples of Naidu are a cabal of wizards and sorcerers devoted to the doctrine of Naidu the Great Shaper, a legendary master of Prime who once sought dominion over the Scape itself. They are united less by hierarchy than by shared ambition: the belief that reality is theirs to shape, as Naidu once did.

Origins

• Naidu the Shaper: Millennia ago, before the rise of the Dominion, Naidu wielded Prime with unparalleled mastery, bending reality to his will.
• The Puppet Army: His forces included legions of Puppet Soldiers, constructed from the remnants of his enemies and animated through Prime.
• Defeat: It took the combined might of all other factions to bring Naidu down, scattering his followers but not extinguishing his doctrine.

Ideology and Nature

• Inheritors of Prime: Disciples believe they are the rightful heirs to Naidu’s power, destined to control Prime and reshape reality.
• Doctrine of the Shaper: Reality itself is viewed as mutable—a canvas upon which those with strength and vision may impose their will.
• Individual Ambition: The cabal is not centralized; each Disciple pursues mastery in their own way, guided by Naidu’s example.

Magic and Constructs

• Scape Magic and Prime: Disciples specialize in manipulating Prime, often warping battles and environments in unpredictable ways.
• Puppet Constructs: Every Disciple is attended by a Puppet Construct, crafted from scraps and the remains of defeated foes. These creations serve as bodyguards, servants, and living testaments to their master’s skill.
• Art of Control: Puppet Constructs are both weapons and works of art, symbols of each Disciple’s power and identity.

Legacy of the Shaper

• Enduring Influence: Though Naidu was defeated, his teachings endure, whispered through secret texts and passed between sorcerers.
• Persistent Threat: The Disciples have resurfaced countless times across history, destabilizing regions of the Scape in pursuit of Prime.
• Fear and Reverence: Other factions see them as dangerous zealots, yet even enemies acknowledge their terrifying mastery of Scape Magic.

The Disciples of Naidu walk the path of their master, seeking to claim reality itself as their inheritance. Where they walk, Prime bends—and enemies are remade into puppets.