A few decades after the birth of New Eden, there began to emerge individuals who possessed the ability to manipulate Kai energy across vibrational frequencies in the colour spectrum.
These individuals would become known as Keepers**.** They are the main protagonists in the world of New Eden; the subject of the Keepers NFT Collection that marked the public launch of KPR; and the mysteries of their existence are still being explored.
Their abilities continue to expand as they become more adept at using their Kai attunement effectively, under the guidance of the Haven Network which was created to provide both a sanctuary and a training ground for Keepers from all walks of life.
Keepers take on many forms and develop their skills in a wide variety of ways, but are most often found to be represented by the following archetypes or classes:
**Bladewalkers ****are seasoned warriors, born and raised in the conflicts that have threatened to tear New Eden apart for generations. They know how to wield kai-infused hand weapons and are always the first to step forward when danger rises above the surface of a fragile tranquility.
Cyphers are masters of the underworld and know how to navigate their way around the darker corridors of New Eden, whether digitally or physically. They excel in deception, technical innovation and gaining access to places other citizens can’t.
To be a **Magus **is to understand how reality is constructed and know how to use that to great effect. Understood by few, feared by many, the ability to control the elements and construct new forms through sheer force of will is a rare skill to master.
Mesmers have attuned themselves to the magnetic forces that all living things emit and are trained in manipulating them to various ends. They can disrupt neural pathways, influence emotions and pick up on subtle energies that give them a unique ability to see the past as well as persuade the present.
Runners are who you go to when you need something done quickly and quietly. They slip through shadows and jump across rooftops with ease and, if you manage to see one, good luck catching up to them. Often found in street gangs and as black market couriers, they tend to skirt on the wrong side of the law. Even so, they are usually the ones the authorities contact when they need a job handled under the table.
One does not simply ignore a Muse. Whether performing in neon-lit clubs or swaying high-powered execs, their allure is unmatched. Often found among artists, corporate agents or social influencers, Muses walk the line between inspiration and manipulation. They bend your emotions to their will and use their talents wherever persuasion might outweigh force.
In the aftermath of the devastating Flicker, the population of New Eden was left walking a tightrope between chaos and regeneration. With towns rebuilding and supply chains being restored, for decades the region was still rife with conflict over limited resources and access to kai-production facilities at the Keep.
In this turbulent environment, a beacon of hope emerged: the Sentinels.
Committed to protecting the different zones to ensure safety and productivity, these Keepers acted as guardians and joined forces to secure the future of New Eden as a whole. Their efforts were immensely successful, but the ever-evolving challenges of the region require persistent vigilance and a dynamic approach.
Keepers possess abilities to manipulate Kai across vibrational frequencies in the colour spectrum.
As a growing number of Keepers began to display abilities in this way, they began to be referred to under different names:
They stared into the light, and the light splintered before their eyes, into a dazzling kaleidoscope of colour. To that kaleidoscope of colour, to the adoration of the light, they gave their very being - to be one with the light, in all its wonder, beauty and power.
As the stars flickered in the sky, the stargazers of old perceived a message from beyond - a message, a map, a premonition, a warning, a way through the darkness. Dedicating their lives to the pursuit and practice of this knowledge, these stargazers reached out and touched the mysteries of the cosmos.
The physical is but a single perspective; what lies beyond, in the realm of the metaphysical, is what they seek - in the Astral planes beyond the perceptions of mere mortals. They have seen what few others have seen, yet of it they are loathe to speak.