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	<table class='wikitable mw-collapsed mw-collapsible sortable'><tr><th>Ritual</th><th>Eternal</th><th>Explanation</th><th>Realm</th><th>Mag.</th></tr>		<table class='wikitable mw-collapsed mw-collapsible sortable'><tr><th>Ritual</th><th>Eternal</th><th>Explanation</th><th>Realm</th><th>Mag.</th></tr>
	<tr><td>[[Kimus' Glaring Eye]]</td><td>[[Kimus]]</td><td>Grants the ability to use repel on two targets at once</td><td>Day</td><td>19</td>		<tr><td>[[Kimus' Glaring Eye]]</td><td>[[Kimus]]</td><td>Grants the ability to use repel on two targets at once</td><td>Day</td><td>19</td>
	<tr><td>[[~~Crystaline~~ Focus of Aesh]]</td><td>[[Kimus]]</td><td>Grants one rank of Day lore for a season and additional prowess when performing divination rituals</td><td>Day</td><td>20</td>		<tr><td>[[Crystalline Focus of Aesh]]</td><td>[[Kimus]]</td><td>Grants one rank of Day lore for a season and additional prowess when performing divination rituals</td><td>Day</td><td>20</td>
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	<div style="float:right; width: 350px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Vizier of Eyes.jpg\|caption=Kimus' heralds serve as the eternal's eyes and ears - and hands - in the mortal world.\|align=right\|width=350}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 350px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Vizier of Eyes.jpg\|caption=Kimus' heralds serve as the eternal's eyes and ears - and hands - in the mortal world.\|align=right\|width=350}}</div>

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	<table class='wikitable mw-collapsed mw-collapsible sortable'><tr><th>Ritual</th><th>Eternal</th><th>Explanation</th><th>Realm</th><th>Mag.</th></tr>		<table class='wikitable mw-collapsed mw-collapsible sortable'><tr><th>Ritual</th><th>Eternal</th><th>Explanation</th><th>Realm</th><th>Mag.</th></tr>
	<tr><td>[[Kimus' Glaring Eye]]</td><td>[[Kimus]]</td><td>Grants the ability to use repel on two targets at once</td><td>Day</td><td>19</td>		<tr><td>[[Kimus' Glaring Eye]]</td><td>[[Kimus]]</td><td>Grants the ability to use repel on two targets at once</td><td>Day</td><td>19</td>
	<tr><td>[[Crystaline Focus of Aesh]]</td><td>[[Kimus]]</td><td>Grants one rank of Day lore for a ~~Season~~ and additional prowess when performing divination rituals</td><td>Day</td><td>20</td>		<tr><td>[[Crystaline Focus of Aesh]]</td><td>[[Kimus]]</td><td>Grants one rank of Day lore for a season and additional prowess when performing divination rituals</td><td>Day</td><td>20</td>
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	<div style="float:right; width: 350px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Vizier of Eyes.jpg\|caption=Kimus' heralds serve as the eternal's eyes and ears - and hands - in the mortal world.\|align=right\|width=350}}</div>		<div style="float:right; width: 350px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Vizier of Eyes.jpg\|caption=Kimus' heralds serve as the eternal's eyes and ears - and hands - in the mortal world.\|align=right\|width=350}}</div>

	==Viziers==		==Viziers==
	There is a strict hierarchy among the viziers of Kimus. The most powerful are minor eternals in their own right, and do not leave the Realm of Day. The least powerful are actually heralds, and these are the entities that serve as Kimus' eyes and ears - and hands - in the material world.		There is a strict hierarchy among the viziers of Kimus. The most powerful are minor eternals in their own right, and do not leave the Realm of Day. The least powerful are actually heralds, and these are the entities that serve as Kimus' eyes and ears - and hands - in the material world.

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	Very occasionally Kimus will grant a crystalline rod or staff to one of its agents that grants mastery of violent energy such as that used in the [[repel]] incantation. Such [[Weapons_%26_armour#Implements\|implements]] are considered powerful boons and are often given only in return for a significant gift of [[Materials#weltsilver\|weltsilver]], a substance which Kimus appears to value very highly.		Very occasionally Kimus will grant a crystalline rod or staff to one of its agents that grants mastery of violent energy such as that used in the [[repel]] incantation. Such [[Weapons_%26_armour#Implements\|implements]] are considered powerful boons and are often given only in return for a significant gift of [[Materials#weltsilver\|weltsilver]], a substance which Kimus appears to value very highly.


	===Rituals that deal with Kimus===		===Rituals that deal with Kimus===
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	<tr><td>[[Crystaline Focus of Aesh]]</td><td>[[Kimus]]</td><td>Grants one rank of Day lore for a Season and additional prowess when performing divination rituals</td><td>Day</td><td>20</td>		<tr><td>[[Crystaline Focus of Aesh]]</td><td>[[Kimus]]</td><td>Grants one rank of Day lore for a Season and additional prowess when performing divination rituals</td><td>Day</td><td>20</td>
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			<div style="float:right; width: 350px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Vizier of Eyes.jpg\|caption=Kimus' heralds serve as the eternal's eyes and ears - and hands - in the mortal world.\|align=right\|width=350}}</div>
	==Viziers==		==Viziers==
	There is a strict hierarchy among the viziers of Kimus. The most powerful are minor eternals in their own right, and do not leave the Realm of Day. The least powerful are actually heralds, and these are the entities that serve as Kimus' eyes and ears - and hands - in the material world.		There is a strict hierarchy among the viziers of Kimus. The most powerful are minor eternals in their own right, and do not leave the Realm of Day. The least powerful are actually heralds, and these are the entities that serve as Kimus' eyes and ears - and hands - in the material world.
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	Both Rasiyon de Tiron and Ilitan of Mirrorfalls agreed that Kimus is aware of everything that its Viziers are aware of, although they disagreed on the specifics. Rasiyon claimed that Kimus knew only generally what was going on with her viziers, while Ilitan claimed the eternal had complete understanding of everything the Vizier perceived or experienced.		Both Rasiyon de Tiron and Ilitan of Mirrorfalls agreed that Kimus is aware of everything that its Viziers are aware of, although they disagreed on the specifics. Rasiyon claimed that Kimus knew only generally what was going on with her viziers, while Ilitan claimed the eternal had complete understanding of everything the Vizier perceived or experienced.
	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Vizier of Eyes.jpg\|caption='Kimus' heralds serve as the eternal's eyes and ears - and hands - in the mortal world.\|align=right\|width=400}}</div>
	[[Category:Eternals]]		[[Category:Eternals]]

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	Very occasionally Kimus will grant a crystalline rod or staff to one of its agents that grants mastery of violent energy such as that used in the [[repel]] incantation. Such [[Weapons_%26_armour#Implements\|implements]] are considered powerful boons and are often given only in return for a significant gift of [[Materials#weltsilver\|weltsilver]], a substance which Kimus appears to value very highly.		Very occasionally Kimus will grant a crystalline rod or staff to one of its agents that grants mastery of violent energy such as that used in the [[repel]] incantation. Such [[Weapons_%26_armour#Implements\|implements]] are considered powerful boons and are often given only in return for a significant gift of [[Materials#weltsilver\|weltsilver]], a substance which Kimus appears to value very highly.
	<~~div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"~~>~~{{CaptionedImage~~\|~~file=Vizier~~ of ~~Eyes~~.~~jpg\|caption~~='Kimus' ~~heralds serve as~~ the ~~eternal's eyes~~ and ~~ears - and hands - in the mortal world.\|align=right\|width=400}}~~</~~div~~>

			===Rituals that deal with Kimus===
			The following formulaic rituals are widely known to deal directly with Kimus. Rituals with an <sup>[[#1\|(1)]]</sup> are part of [[Urizen lore]] rather than [[Formulaic_ritual#Imperial_Lore_and_the_Ritual_List\|Imperial lore]]. Rituals that are defunct - either withdrawn by the eternal or no longer functional - have a line through them.

			<table class='wikitable mw-collapsed mw-collapsible sortable'><tr><th>Ritual</th><th>Eternal</th><th>Explanation</th><th>Realm</th><th>Mag.</th></tr>
			<tr><td>[[Kimus' Glaring Eye]]</td><td>[[Kimus]]</td><td>Grants the ability to use repel on two targets at once</td><td>Day</td><td>19</td>
			<tr><td>[[Crystaline Focus of Aesh]]</td><td>[[Kimus]]</td><td>Grants one rank of Day lore for a Season and additional prowess when performing divination rituals</td><td>Day</td><td>20</td>
			</table>
	==Viziers==		==Viziers==
	There is a strict hierarchy among the viziers of Kimus. The most powerful are minor eternals in their own right, and do not leave the Realm of Day. The least powerful are actually heralds, and these are the entities that serve as Kimus' eyes and ears - and hands - in the material world.		There is a strict hierarchy among the viziers of Kimus. The most powerful are minor eternals in their own right, and do not leave the Realm of Day. The least powerful are actually heralds, and these are the entities that serve as Kimus' eyes and ears - and hands - in the material world.
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	Both Rasiyon de Tiron and Ilitan of Mirrorfalls agreed that Kimus is aware of everything that its Viziers are aware of, although they disagreed on the specifics. Rasiyon claimed that Kimus knew only generally what was going on with her viziers, while Ilitan claimed the eternal had complete understanding of everything the Vizier perceived or experienced.		Both Rasiyon de Tiron and Ilitan of Mirrorfalls agreed that Kimus is aware of everything that its Viziers are aware of, although they disagreed on the specifics. Rasiyon claimed that Kimus knew only generally what was going on with her viziers, while Ilitan claimed the eternal had complete understanding of everything the Vizier perceived or experienced.
			<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;">{{CaptionedImage\|file=Vizier of Eyes.jpg\|caption='Kimus' heralds serve as the eternal's eyes and ears - and hands - in the mortal world.\|align=right\|width=400}}</div>
	[[Category:Eternals]]		[[Category:Eternals]]

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=LordOfEscapedBalloons.jpg\|title="The Celestial Eye" artist unknown. Part of the Sunspire collection, auctioned in 125YE to raise funds for the construction of the Halls of Knowledge. Currently believed to be in possession of the Grendel orcs, most likely one of their Salt Lords.\|caption=''The Celestial Eye'' seeks to observe all things ~~simultanously~~.\|align=left\|width=400}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=LordOfEscapedBalloons.jpg\|title="The Celestial Eye" artist unknown. Part of the Sunspire collection, auctioned in 125YE to raise funds for the construction of the Halls of Knowledge. Currently believed to be in possession of the Grendel orcs, most likely one of their Salt Lords.\|caption=''The Celestial Eye'' seeks to observe all things simultaneously.\|align=left\|width=400}}
	==Eternal of Day==		==Eternal of Day==
	===Sobriquets===		===Sobriquets===
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	"The birds that soar in your skies sense the currents of the wind; they can see a mouse creep through the grass from where they hang amid the clouds; they encompass the invisible threads of your world so profoundly that you do not have the language to understand even if I were capable of expressing it."		"The birds that soar in your skies sense the currents of the wind; they can see a mouse creep through the grass from where they hang amid the clouds; they encompass the invisible threads of your world so profoundly that you do not have the language to understand even if I were capable of expressing it."

	"The spider ... the tree ... the fish ... you are surpassed in every sense by creatures you consider barely aware ... and yet you aspire to master the lore of the heavens, strive to enfold yourself with true understanding of the nature of your existence."		"The spider... the tree... the fish... you are surpassed in every sense by creatures you consider barely aware... and yet you aspire to master the lore of the heavens, strive to enfold yourself with true understanding of the nature of your existence."

	"O, man of Dawn, you are truly a wonder of creation."</quote></div>		"O, man of Dawn, you are truly a wonder of creation."</quote></div>
	===Concerns===		===Concerns===
	Kimus proposes a two-fold philosophy. First, only those things which are directly observed can be proven to have occurred, but that the act of observation changes both the events observed and the observer itself. Second, it claims ~~that~~ that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solipsism only the existence of the self] (in this case, Kimus) is sure - the existence of all other things is unsure. It does not attempt to conceal this philosophy, and encourages mortals to think about, explore and challenge the implications of its belief.		Kimus proposes a two-fold philosophy. First, only those things which are directly observed can be proven to have occurred, but that the act of observation changes both the events observed and the observer itself. Second, it claims that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solipsism only the existence of the self] (in this case, Kimus) is sure - the existence of all other things is unsure. It does not attempt to conceal this philosophy, and encourages mortals to think about, explore and challenge the implications of its belief.

	The thousand eyes (the exact number is unknown) allow Kimus to observe multiple events simultaneously, and from multiple viewpoints. It has an insatiable desire to observe events, especially events of significance (although how Kimus defines significance has yet to be determined), but it also sees value in 'experiencing' individuals who have perceived such events - through audiences and discussions. Second-hand information is much less interesting to Kimus; only personal, first-hand accounts truly interest this powerful eternal.		The thousand eyes (the exact number is unknown) allow Kimus to observe multiple events simultaneously, and from multiple viewpoints. It has an insatiable desire to observe events, especially events of significance (although how Kimus defines significance has yet to be determined), but it also sees value in 'experiencing' individuals who have perceived such events - through audiences and discussions. Second-hand information is much less interesting to Kimus; only personal, first-hand accounts truly interest this powerful eternal.
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	Kimus is a powerful diviner. It can perform potent acts of scrying, observing distant events as they are happening. It often has first-hand knowledge of significant events from all over the world. It has little interest in the future or the past, except as they are extensions of the present. It can provide boons that empower divination; most commonly in the form of a sphere or ball of glass or crystal which focus the mind and allow the performance of rituals such as [[Eyes of the Sun and Moon]] or [[The Eye of the High Places]]. Boons from Kimus can also enhance understanding - rituals such as [[Clear Lens of the Eternal River]] and [[Bright Lantern of Ophis]] allow magicians to observe and gain information using senses normally denied to mortals and Kimus may occasionally grant boons associated with them or with similar powers.		Kimus is a powerful diviner. It can perform potent acts of scrying, observing distant events as they are happening. It often has first-hand knowledge of significant events from all over the world. It has little interest in the future or the past, except as they are extensions of the present. It can provide boons that empower divination; most commonly in the form of a sphere or ball of glass or crystal which focus the mind and allow the performance of rituals such as [[Eyes of the Sun and Moon]] or [[The Eye of the High Places]]. Boons from Kimus can also enhance understanding - rituals such as [[Clear Lens of the Eternal River]] and [[Bright Lantern of Ophis]] allow magicians to observe and gain information using senses normally denied to mortals and Kimus may occasionally grant boons associated with them or with similar powers.

	Divination is not the only concern of Kimus however; it is closely tied to concepts of light and force, and claims to have great understanding of the physical forces that make up creation. As a consequence, it is capable of directing large amounts of focused magical energy to harm or protect. It can cause blindness, for example, as well as removing that condition. It can [[Calls#REPEL\|repel]] or [[Calls#PARALYSIS\|paralyse]] mortals - indeed, the ritual [[Kimus' Glaring Eye]] makes good use of this ability, and its name is sometimes evoked when casting [[Revelatory Light of the Empyrean Spheres]]. The ability to focus the revelatory light has also been used several times to perform an extremely potent version of [[Piercing Light of Revelation]] - Kimus is said to despise glamours, obfuscation and illusion, burning them away with the irresistible light of its gaze.		Divination is not the only concern of Kimus however; it is closely tied to concepts of light and force, and claims to have great understanding of the physical forces that make up creation. As a consequence, it is capable of directing large amounts of focused magical energy to harm or protect. It can cause blindness, for example, as well as removing that condition. It can [[Calls#REPEL\|repel]] or [[Calls#PARALYSIS\|paralyse]] mortals - indeed, the ritual [[Kimus' Glaring Eye]] makes good use of this ability, and its name is sometimes evoked when casting [[Revelatory Light of the Empyrean Spheres]]. The ability to focus the revelatory light has also been used several times to perform an extremely potent version of [[Piercing Light of Revelation]] - Kimus is said to despise glamours, obfuscation, and illusion, burning them away with the irresistible light of its gaze.

	The crystalline spheres that Kimus lends to magicians might actually be a form of its thousand eyes. On the few occasions when one of the spheres was broken or shattered there was often an explosion of magical energy that threw those nearby to the ground, stunned them or blinded them.		The crystalline spheres that Kimus lends to magicians might actually be a form of its thousand eyes. On the few occasions when one of the spheres was broken or shattered there was often an explosion of magical energy that threw those nearby to the ground, stunned them or blinded them.

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	As with many of the eternals of the Realm of Day, Kimus has a number of heralds and attendants who are usually referred to as [[#Viziers\|viziers]]. When they visit the mortal realm they are invariably accompanied by a scrying device through which Kimus can observe their surroundings. When encountered in the Realm of Day, audiences with these Viziers will invariably be observed by one or more eyes of Kimus.		As with many of the eternals of the Realm of Day, Kimus has a number of heralds and attendants who are usually referred to as [[#Viziers\|viziers]]. When they visit the mortal realm they are invariably accompanied by a scrying device through which Kimus can observe their surroundings. When encountered in the Realm of Day, audiences with these Viziers will invariably be observed by one or more eyes of Kimus.

	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><quote by ="Excerpt from the essay 'Man of Dawn' written by Enchanter Marcus of House Aurelius during the reign of Empress Aenea>"O, man of Dawn, how I admire you," said Kimus.		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><quote by ="Excerpt from the essay 'Man of Dawn' written by Enchanter Marcus of House Aurelius during the reign of Empress Aenea>"O, man of Dawn, how I admire you," said Kimus.

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	"O, man of Dawn, you are truly a wonder of creation."</quote></div>		"O, man of Dawn, you are truly a wonder of creation."</quote></div>

	===Concerns===		===Concerns===
	Kimus proposes a two-fold philosophy. First, only those things which are directly observed can be proven to have occurred, but that the act of observation changes both the events observed and the observer itself. Second, it claims that that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solipsism only the existence of the self] (in this case, Kimus) is sure - the existence of all other things is unsure. It does not attempt to conceal this philosophy, and encourages mortals to think about, explore and challenge the implications of its belief.		Kimus proposes a two-fold philosophy. First, only those things which are directly observed can be proven to have occurred, but that the act of observation changes both the events observed and the observer itself. Second, it claims that that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solipsism only the existence of the self] (in this case, Kimus) is sure - the existence of all other things is unsure. It does not attempt to conceal this philosophy, and encourages mortals to think about, explore and challenge the implications of its belief.

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	In Asavea, it is often called "''del sátrapa de la aurora''", or 'the satrap of dawn.' Some texts refer to Kimus as the ''High Mandarin'', the ''First Minister'' or the ''Grand Vizier'' and suggest that it is a subject or agent of [[Sinokenon]]. These texts usually reference a very old [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]] scroll called ''''A chave e o portão''" which claims to detail secrets of the eternals of the Realm of Day. There is little evidence for the claim that Kimus is in any way subservient to Sinokenon, and modern scholars largely discount these claims - although all such claims are made in texts that reference ''A chave e o portão'' - no copies of the original scroll are known to exist outside the archipelago.		In Asavea, it is often called "''del sátrapa de la aurora''", or 'the satrap of dawn.' Some texts refer to Kimus as the ''High Mandarin'', the ''First Minister'' or the ''Grand Vizier'' and suggest that it is a subject or agent of [[Sinokenon]]. These texts usually reference a very old [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]] scroll called ''''A chave e o portão''" which claims to detail secrets of the eternals of the Realm of Day. There is little evidence for the claim that Kimus is in any way subservient to Sinokenon, and modern scholars largely discount these claims - although all such claims are made in texts that reference ''A chave e o portão'' - no copies of the original scroll are known to exist outside the archipelago.

	===Appearance===		===Appearance===
	Kimus is usually perceived as a statuesque figure wrapped in white and lemon-yellow veils. It is invariably blindfolded, or its face concealed by a featureless mask. Rather than being blind, Kimus sees through its thousand eyes - globes of glass, crystal or fire that burn with an unquenchable light and can move independently of their mistress. Whenever it is encountered, it is always surrounded by an aura of piercing white light that can damage the eyes of the unwary, or those who look directly at it.		Kimus is usually perceived as a statuesque figure wrapped in white and lemon-yellow veils. It is invariably blindfolded, or its face concealed by a featureless mask. Rather than being blind, Kimus sees through its thousand eyes - globes of glass, crystal or fire that burn with an unquenchable light and can move independently of their mistress. Whenever it is encountered, it is always surrounded by an aura of piercing white light that can damage the eyes of the unwary, or those who look directly at it.
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	===Concerns===		===Concerns===

	Kimus proposes a two-fold philosophy. First, only those things which are directly observed can be proven to have occurred, but that the act of observation changes both the events observed and the observer itself. Second, it claims that that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solipsism only the existence of the self] (in this case, Kimus) is sure - the existence of all other things is unsure. It does not attempt to conceal this philosophy, and encourages mortals to think about, explore and challenge the implications of its belief.		Kimus proposes a two-fold philosophy. First, only those things which are directly observed can be proven to have occurred, but that the act of observation changes both the events observed and the observer itself. Second, it claims that that [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solipsism only the existence of the self] (in this case, Kimus) is sure - the existence of all other things is unsure. It does not attempt to conceal this philosophy, and encourages mortals to think about, explore and challenge the implications of its belief.

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	Unlike many eternals, Kimus has an interest in practitioners of the [[The Way\|Way]], especially those who meditate on the virtues of [[Wisdom]] and [[Vigilance]]. Rasiyon de Tion suggested that ultimately Kimus wishes to understand the nature of the soul as much as any pilgrim of the way, and that it forms a key piece in this eternal's wider scheme to understand and encompass the whole of existence.		Unlike many eternals, Kimus has an interest in practitioners of the [[The Way\|Way]], especially those who meditate on the virtues of [[Wisdom]] and [[Vigilance]]. Rasiyon de Tion suggested that ultimately Kimus wishes to understand the nature of the soul as much as any pilgrim of the way, and that it forms a key piece in this eternal's wider scheme to understand and encompass the whole of existence.
			<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><ic>Rasiyon de Tiron recorded in his journals the experience of 'focusing' the light of Kimus during a battle against the [[Druj]] in the Mallum.

			In his account, Kimus agreed to help remove a shroud of madness and nightmares woven by the monstrous Ghulai Tithuman but required Rasiyon to serve as an "anchor" for its power. At a key moment. the Dawnish enchanter evoked Kimus' name through a rune carved into his forehead, and a shaft of blinding light struck the magician and every living thing nearby, blinding them and tearing asunder the potent ritual Ghulai Tithuman had created. According to Rasiyon, he lost consciousness and did not recover for three weeks during which time he apparently suffered inexpressible visions of alien vistas. His Druj opponent was apparently likewise stricken, even though he was half a mile from the battlefield. The stargazer Ilitan of Mirrorfalls made a study of the area fifty years later and discovered lingering (though slowly fading) effects that would make it exceptionally difficult for any magician to work certain forms of [[Shroud_of_Mist_and_Shadow\|Night magic]] in the area for decades to come.</ic></div>
	===Boons===		===Boons===
	Kimus is a powerful diviner. It can perform potent acts of scrying, observing distant events as they are happening. It often has first-hand knowledge of significant events from all over the world. It has little interest in the future or the past, except as they are extensions of the present. It can provide boons that empower divination; most commonly in the form of a sphere or ball of glass or crystal which focus the mind and allow the performance of rituals such as [[Eyes of the Sun and Moon]] or [[The Eye of the High Places]]. Boons from Kimus can also enhance understanding - rituals such as [[Clear Lens of the Eternal River]] and [[Bright Lantern of Ophis]] allow magicians to observe and gain information using senses normally denied to mortals and Kimus may occasionally grant boons associated with them or with similar powers.		Kimus is a powerful diviner. It can perform potent acts of scrying, observing distant events as they are happening. It often has first-hand knowledge of significant events from all over the world. It has little interest in the future or the past, except as they are extensions of the present. It can provide boons that empower divination; most commonly in the form of a sphere or ball of glass or crystal which focus the mind and allow the performance of rituals such as [[Eyes of the Sun and Moon]] or [[The Eye of the High Places]]. Boons from Kimus can also enhance understanding - rituals such as [[Clear Lens of the Eternal River]] and [[Bright Lantern of Ophis]] allow magicians to observe and gain information using senses normally denied to mortals and Kimus may occasionally grant boons associated with them or with similar powers.

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	Very occasionally Kimus will grant a crystalline rod or staff to one of its agents that grants mastery of violent energy such as that used in the [[repel]] incantation. Such [[Weapons_%26_armour#Implements\|implements]] are considered powerful boons and are often given only in return for a significant gift of [[Materials#weltsilver\|weltsilver]], a substance which Kimus appears to value very highly.		Very occasionally Kimus will grant a crystalline rod or staff to one of its agents that grants mastery of violent energy such as that used in the [[repel]] incantation. Such [[Weapons_%26_armour#Implements\|implements]] are considered powerful boons and are often given only in return for a significant gift of [[Materials#weltsilver\|weltsilver]], a substance which Kimus appears to value very highly.

	~~<ic>Rasiyon de Tiron recorded in his journals the experience of 'focusing' the light of Kimus during a battle against the [[Druj]] in the Mallum.~~

	In his account, Kimus agreed to help remove a shroud of madness and nightmares woven by the monstrous Ghulai Tithuman but required Rasiyon to serve as an "anchor" for its power. At a key moment. the Dawnish enchanter evoked Kimus' name through a rune carved into his forehead, and a shaft of blinding light struck the magician and every living thing nearby, blinding them and tearing asunder the potent ritual Ghulai Tithuman had created. According to Rasiyon, he lost consciousness and did not recover for three weeks during which time he apparently suffered inexpressible visions of alien vistas. His Druj opponent was apparently likewise stricken, even though he was half a mile from the battlefield. The stargazer Ilitan of Mirrorfalls made a study of the area fifty years later and discovered lingering (though slowly fading) effects that would make it exceptionally difficult for any magician to work certain forms of [[Shroud_of_Mist_and_Shadow\|Night magic]] in the area for decades to come.</ic>
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	==Viziers==		==Viziers==

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	As with many of the eternals of the Realm of Day, Kimus has a number of heralds and attendants who are usually referred to as [[#Viziers\|viziers]]. When they visit the mortal realm they are invariably accompanied by a scrying device through which Kimus can observe their surroundings. When encountered in the Realm of Day, audiences with these Viziers will invariably be observed by one or more eyes of Kimus.		As with many of the eternals of the Realm of Day, Kimus has a number of heralds and attendants who are usually referred to as [[#Viziers\|viziers]]. When they visit the mortal realm they are invariably accompanied by a scrying device through which Kimus can observe their surroundings. When encountered in the Realm of Day, audiences with these Viziers will invariably be observed by one or more eyes of Kimus.

	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><quote by ="Excerpt from the essay ''Man of Dawn'' written by Enchanter Marcus of House Aurelius during the reign of Empress Aenea>"O, man of Dawn, how I admire you," said Kimus.		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><quote by ="Excerpt from the essay 'Man of Dawn' written by Enchanter Marcus of House Aurelius during the reign of Empress Aenea>"O, man of Dawn, how I admire you," said Kimus.

	"You perceive barely one fraction of one fraction of what happens in a limited arc to the front of your head. Your hound knows more of the world than you do; its nose is keener; its ears keener; every moment it senses a hundred things you cannot imagine; it knows the world around it in a way that would utterly overwhelm you, leave you crying, begging for it to stop."		"You perceive barely one fraction of one fraction of what happens in a limited arc to the front of your head. Your hound knows more of the world than you do; its nose is keener; its ears keener; every moment it senses a hundred things you cannot imagine; it knows the world around it in a way that would utterly overwhelm you, leave you crying, begging for it to stop."
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	"O, man of Dawn, you are truly a wonder of creation."</quote></div>		"O, man of Dawn, you are truly a wonder of creation."</quote></div>

	===Concerns===		===Concerns===

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	The most common name for Kimus is the ''Unblinking Eye'', a name of which the eternal apparently approves.		The most common name for Kimus is the ''Unblinking Eye'', a name of which the eternal apparently approves.

	As with many eternals, especially those of the ~~Realm~~ of Day, Kimus has no true gender. It is often referred to as female, but concepts such as this seem to have minimal relevance for this being. It is sometimes called ''The Celestial Eye'', ''She Who Watches'', the ''Thousand Eyes of the Sun and Moon'', the ''Glass of the Heavens'', and the ''Seer Clad in Veils of Light''		As with many eternals, especially those of the realm of Day, Kimus has no true gender. It is often referred to as female, but concepts such as this seem to have minimal relevance for this being. It is sometimes called ''The Celestial Eye'', ''She Who Watches'', the ''Thousand Eyes of the Sun and Moon'', the ''Glass of the Heavens'', and the ''Seer Clad in Veils of Light''

	In Asavea, it is often called "''del sátrapa de la aurora''", or 'the satrap of dawn.' Some texts refer to Kimus as the ''High Mandarin'', the ''First Minister'' or the ''Grand Vizier'' and suggest that it is a subject or agent of [[Sinokenon]]. These texts usually reference a very old [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]] scroll called ''''A chave e o portão''" which claims to detail secrets of the eternals of the ~~Realm~~ of Day. There is little evidence for the claim that Kimus is in any way subservient to Sinokenon, and modern scholars largely discount these claims - although all such claims are made in texts that reference ''A chave e o portão'' - no copies of the original scroll are known to exist outside the archipelago.		In Asavea, it is often called "''del sátrapa de la aurora''", or 'the satrap of dawn.' Some texts refer to Kimus as the ''High Mandarin'', the ''First Minister'' or the ''Grand Vizier'' and suggest that it is a subject or agent of [[Sinokenon]]. These texts usually reference a very old [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]] scroll called ''''A chave e o portão''" which claims to detail secrets of the eternals of the realm of Day. There is little evidence for the claim that Kimus is in any way subservient to Sinokenon, and modern scholars largely discount these claims - although all such claims are made in texts that reference ''A chave e o portão'' - no copies of the original scroll are known to exist outside the archipelago.
	===Appearance===		===Appearance===
	Kimus is usually perceived as a statuesque figure wrapped in white and lemon-yellow veils. It is invariably blindfolded, or its face concealed by a featureless mask. Rather than being blind, Kimus sees through its thousand eyes - globes of glass, crystal or fire that burn with an unquenchable light and can move independently of their mistress. Whenever it is encountered, it is always surrounded by an aura of piercing white light that can damage the eyes of the unwary, or those who look directly at it.		Kimus is usually perceived as a statuesque figure wrapped in white and lemon-yellow veils. It is invariably blindfolded, or its face concealed by a featureless mask. Rather than being blind, Kimus sees through its thousand eyes - globes of glass, crystal or fire that burn with an unquenchable light and can move independently of their mistress. Whenever it is encountered, it is always surrounded by an aura of piercing white light that can damage the eyes of the unwary, or those who look directly at it.
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	Kimus rarely moves; the [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[Earl#Enchanters\|Enchanter]] Rasiyon de Tiron suggested that it may simply be a construct or image created by the floating eyes that are the true form of Kimus. Its voice is described as calm, clear and piercing. The only emotions it seems to manifest are anger and curiosity - magicians who have interacted with it claim that it tends to speak in statements, as if describing how the world was, is or will be if the one it is speaking to does as it is instructed.		Kimus rarely moves; the [[Dawn\|Dawnish]] [[Earl#Enchanters\|Enchanter]] Rasiyon de Tiron suggested that it may simply be a construct or image created by the floating eyes that are the true form of Kimus. Its voice is described as calm, clear and piercing. The only emotions it seems to manifest are anger and curiosity - magicians who have interacted with it claim that it tends to speak in statements, as if describing how the world was, is or will be if the one it is speaking to does as it is instructed.

	As with many of the eternals of the ~~Realm~~ of Day, Kimus has a number of heralds and attendants who are usually referred to as [[#Viziers\|viziers]]. When they visit the mortal realm they are invariably accompanied by a scrying device through which Kimus can observe their surroundings. When encountered in the ~~Realm~~ of Day, audiences with these Viziers will invariably be observed by one or more eyes of Kimus.		As with many of the eternals of the realm of Day, Kimus has a number of heralds and attendants who are usually referred to as [[#Viziers\|viziers]]. When they visit the mortal realm they are invariably accompanied by a scrying device through which Kimus can observe their surroundings. When encountered in the realm of Day, audiences with these Viziers will invariably be observed by one or more eyes of Kimus.
	<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><quote by ="Excerpt from the essay 'Man of Dawn' written by Enchanter Marcus of House Aurelius during the reign of Empress Aenea>"O, man of Dawn, how I admire you," said Kimus.		<div style="float:right; width: 500px; clear: right;"><quote by ="Excerpt from the essay 'Man of Dawn' written by Enchanter Marcus of House Aurelius during the reign of Empress Aenea>"O, man of Dawn, how I admire you," said Kimus.

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	==Viziers==		==Viziers==
	There is a strict hierarchy among the viziers of Kimus. The most powerful are minor eternals in their own right, and do not leave the ~~Realm~~ of Day. The least powerful are actually heralds, and these are the entities that serve as Kimus' eyes and ears - and hands - in the material world.		There is a strict hierarchy among the viziers of Kimus. The most powerful are minor eternals in their own right, and do not leave the realm of Day. The least powerful are actually heralds, and these are the entities that serve as Kimus' eyes and ears - and hands - in the material world.

	Viziers often appear with many of the trappings of the [[merrow]], although their skin colouration tends to be paler - often bone white, ivory or lemon-yellow. They are almost always dressed in sumptuous pale-coloured robes, and invariably carry a crystal sphere, orb, staff or rod. Most are competent magicians, and often possess magical abilities related to scrying, detection and the release of crushing force. They are always marked in some fashion with a symbol associated with Kimus - the rune [[Ophis]], the unblinking eye or the constellation of [[The Key and The Lock#The Key\|the key]] are most common.		Viziers often appear with many of the trappings of the [[merrow]], although their skin colouration tends to be paler - often bone white, ivory or lemon-yellow. They are almost always dressed in sumptuous pale-coloured robes, and invariably carry a crystal sphere, orb, staff or rod. Most are competent magicians, and often possess magical abilities related to scrying, detection and the release of crushing force. They are always marked in some fashion with a symbol associated with Kimus - the rune [[Ophis]], the unblinking eye or the constellation of [[The Key and The Lock#The Key\|the key]] are most common.