The Artifices Absurditatum (/artɪfɪkɛs absʊrdɪtaːtʊm/, Artists of Absurdity; typically just Artifices /artɪfɪkɛs/, singular/adjectival form Artifex /artifɛks/), are a subjectivist organisation devoted to making the world a better place and realising everyone's greatest dreams via techniques that distort reality to their liking (techniques known as the Artes Perabsurdae, /artɛs pɛrabsʊrdaj/, or Artes, /arts/). Of course, there's much more to them than that... each of their divisions has a different goal and theme, with different perks and quirks.
Divisio Ignis Division of Fire
/divisioː ɪgnɪs/, ディビシオ・イグニス
A division founded for the practice of fire-, heat-, and dragon-related Artes, headed by the regal and charismatic Honou von Jogann (who also happens to be the only member of the Artifices with flaming hair). According to Honou, his division is one of the finest in all the Artifices.
A division founded for the practice of fire-, heat-, and dragon-related Artes, headed by the regal and charismatic Honou von Jogann (who also happens to be the only member of the Artifices with flaming hair). According to Honou, his division is one of the finest in all the Artifices.
Divisio Fulminis Division of Lightning
/— fʊlmɪnɪs/, ～フルミニス
A maritime division that practises Artes related to lightning, storms, and sailing; their mission is to reduce conflict in the world and if possible aim to end war entirely. It's said that they never stop in exactly the same place twice.
A maritime division that practises Artes related to lightning, storms, and sailing; their mission is to reduce conflict in the world and if possible aim to end war entirely. It's said that they never stop in exactly the same place twice.
Divisio Glacialis Division of Ice
/— glakiaːlɪs/, ～グラキアーリス
A division centring around ice- and polar-related Artes whose headquarters is located at the equator—a true testament to their power, as they've actually managed to create a tundra there. Their mission is to ensure that despite any global warming there may be, there will always be plenty of ice and snow in the world.
A division centring around ice- and polar-related Artes whose headquarters is located at the equator—a true testament to their power, as they've actually managed to create a tundra there. Their mission is to ensure that despite any global warming there may be, there will always be plenty of ice and snow in the world.Divisio Nemorensis Division of the Forest
/— nɛmɔrɛnsɪs/, ～ネモレンシス
A woodland division whose members have abilities mainly related to stealth, survival, and cleverly outsmarting their opponents using knowledge of their terrain. Logically, several of them are good at trap-making, and some can control plants.
A woodland division whose members have abilities mainly related to stealth, survival, and cleverly outsmarting their opponents using knowledge of their terrain. Logically, several of them are good at trap-making, and some can control plants.
Divisio Montis Division of the Mountains
/— mɔntɪs/, ～モンティス
A high-altitude division with good endurance and something of a reputation as an explorer division. They've volunteered to relay objective information back to Artifex headquarters to help in the advancement of the Artes and subjectivism.
A high-altitude division with good endurance and something of a reputation as an explorer division. They've volunteered to relay objective information back to Artifex headquarters to help in the advancement of the Artes and subjectivism.Divisio Inrigantis Division of Floods
/— ɪnrɪgaːntɪs/, ～インリガーンティス
A coastal, island, and inland division that mainly practises water- and vapour-based Artes. Unlike the Divisio Fulminis, they rarely go out into the ocean, but they do frequent smaller bodies of water like lakes, rivers, and lagoons. Supposedly their mission involves ensuring a steady supply of clean water, though they're strangely ominous people, and there's a hint they may be up to something else...
A coastal, island, and inland division that mainly practises water- and vapour-based Artes. Unlike the Divisio Fulminis, they rarely go out into the ocean, but they do frequent smaller bodies of water like lakes, rivers, and lagoons. Supposedly their mission involves ensuring a steady supply of clean water, though they're strangely ominous people, and there's a hint they may be up to something else...Divisio Majestatis Division of Majesty
/— maxestatis/, ～マヘスタティス
A division devoted to bringing back old-school romanticism and the ideal of the elusive "black swan" (which their leader, Saltatio, frequently compares himself to). All its members seem to resemble various fowl or other birds in some way, and they also seem to belong to a sort of brotherhood called the Alado ("the Winged"). Somewhat mysterious.
A division devoted to bringing back old-school romanticism and the ideal of the elusive "black swan" (which their leader, Saltatio, frequently compares himself to). All its members seem to resemble various fowl or other birds in some way, and they also seem to belong to a sort of brotherhood called the Alado ("the Winged"). Somewhat mysterious.Divizhio Prochnost Division Fortitude
/diviʐio prot͡ɕnost/, ディビジオ・プロッチュノスト
A peculiar division whose leader is literally a dragon-man. It operates from a similarly draconic space-plane, and its members use Artes aided by highly advanced or even futuristic technology.
A peculiar division whose leader is literally a dragon-man. It operates from a similarly draconic space-plane, and its members use Artes aided by highly advanced or even futuristic technology.
Divisio Aeraria Division of Brass
/— ajraːria/, ～アイラーリア
A somewhat antiquated division that insists on using steam-powered or clockwork machinery in its Artes and also inexplicably clings to a number of other anachronisms. Its goal seems to be to stop the evils of innovation and modern cultural degradation, and it has something of a rivalry with the Divizhio Prochnost.
A somewhat antiquated division that insists on using steam-powered or clockwork machinery in its Artes and also inexplicably clings to a number of other anachronisms. Its goal seems to be to stop the evils of innovation and modern cultural degradation, and it has something of a rivalry with the Divizhio Prochnost.Divisio Maleficentissima Division Most Treacherous
/— malɛfɪkɛntissima/, ～マレフィケンティッシマ
A somewhat shady division whose members are always doing suspicious things. Their leader, one known simply as "Lord D", is notorious for reading sinister-looking literature in his dimly-lit office with shadows all across his face, smirking to himself darkly as he very deliberately manipulates his tea bag as if concocting some diabolical plan.
A somewhat shady division whose members are always doing suspicious things. Their leader, one known simply as "Lord D", is notorious for reading sinister-looking literature in his dimly-lit office with shadows all across his face, smirking to himself darkly as he very deliberately manipulates his tea bag as if concocting some diabolical plan.Divisio Solis Division of the Sun
/— soːlɪs/, ～ソーリス
A division whose members practise Artes that are picturesque, make use of exotic food, or involve some sort of strange loss in translation. Its members include a girl with cat ears and one who constantly carries around a leek.
A division whose members practise Artes that are picturesque, make use of exotic food, or involve some sort of strange loss in translation. Its members include a girl with cat ears and one who constantly carries around a leek.Divisio Insurrectionis Division of Rebellion
/— ɪnsʊrrɛkʃʌnɪs/, ～インスレクショニス
A recently-established division which is mainly a hangout for rebellious teenagers and anyone else who craves a way to turn the tables on authority. Their ultimate goal is "government of the people, by the people, and for the people" (anarchy).
A recently-established division which is mainly a hangout for rebellious teenagers and anyone else who craves a way to turn the tables on authority. Their ultimate goal is "government of the people, by the people, and for the people" (anarchy).Divisio Efflorescentis Division of Blooming
/— ɛfflorɛskɛntɪs/, ～エフロレスケンティス
A division whose membership is restricted to women only (and actually the only Artifex division to have an explicit membership requirement). The themes of their Artes vary, but are generally focused on beauty and grace, and often incorporate flowers.
A division whose membership is restricted to women only (and actually the only Artifex division to have an explicit membership requirement). The themes of their Artes vary, but are generally focused on beauty and grace, and often incorporate flowers.Divisio Geometriae Division of Geometry
/— gɛiomɛtriaj/, ～ゲオメトリアイ
An elite division whose headquarters is housed in a giant geodesic dome. Its three leaders, often known as the "Iron Triangle", all practise Artes related to mathematics and faceted shapes.
An elite division whose headquarters is housed in a giant geodesic dome. Its three leaders, often known as the "Iron Triangle", all practise Artes related to mathematics and faceted shapes.Divisio Cataegidis Division of Hurricanes
/— kataɛgɪdɪs/, ～カタエギディス
An extremely powerful group that specialises in illusory Artes and Artes having to do with storms, along with something known as "Spin" that can apparently eliminate the distinctions between things. Rumour has it that they've used this power to entrap an entire city by making its inhabitants unable to tell which way the exit is.
An extremely powerful group that specialises in illusory Artes and Artes having to do with storms, along with something known as "Spin" that can apparently eliminate the distinctions between things. Rumour has it that they've used this power to entrap an entire city by making its inhabitants unable to tell which way the exit is.Divisio Adamantis Division of Diamond
/— adamantɪs/, ～アダマンティス
The heart of the Artifices, containing its most formidable members along with the great unicorn that helps make the Artes possible in the first place—Meiromelechus.
The heart of the Artifices, containing its most formidable members along with the great unicorn that helps make the Artes possible in the first place—Meiromelechus.
Divisio Caliginis Division of Mist
/— kaːliːgɪnɪs/, ～カーリーギニス
Very little is known about this division... they seem to have just vanished into thin air one day.
Very little is known about this division... they seem to have just vanished into thin air one day.
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