Cebrail 16, 1790—The Albion Historical Society [1] has announced the temporary reanimation of a zombified knight from the Early Gnostic Era, a necromantic procedure aimed at collecting direct historical data for cliodynamic research. The controversial project, led by a team of prominent researchers and overseen by a thaumaturgical consultant from the Cult of the Cave [2], has yielded unprecedented insights into historical martial practices but has also reignited fierce debate regarding the ethical boundaries of magic and the Kenomitian soul.
For decades, Kenomitian historians have sought to move beyond speculative interpretation of artifacts and fractured texts, embracing a new, data-driven approach known as cliodynamics. This scientific discipline, which seeks to model macrohistorical patterns, has until now relied on incomplete archaeological records and circumstantial evidence. The recent excavation of a significant burial ground near Leutha, Urizen, presented a unique opportunity to test a novel and highly controversial methodology. Among hundreds of remains, Specimen AHK-007, later identified as a knight from the Early Third Age of the Gnostic Era, displayed extensive skeletal trauma consistent with a life of prolonged combat. Its exceptional preservation and historical context made it a prime candidate for an experimental procedure that would bridge the gap between academic theory and direct experience.
A zombified Gnostic knight, reanimated through a necromantic procedure, stands in the Albion Historical Society’s Necropathology Division. The controversial project aims to bridge the gap between academic theory and direct experience (Credit: Kenomitian)
Beyond the Written Words, the Story Unfolds:
The Albion Historical Society, known for its interdisciplinary approach to the past, sought to push the limits of what is permissible under Albion’s liberal Necromancy laws. By temporarily reactivating the specimen as a rudimentary necroform, they aimed to bypass the limitations of traditional archaeological methods. The goal was to directly access the lingering psychometric imprints of the knight’s memories and experiences, providing a first-person account of a bygone era. This ambitious undertaking, however, required the careful application of volatile and often misunderstood magical principles, bringing to the forefront long-standing tensions between scientific progress and the deeply held spiritual beliefs of Kenomitians regarding the afterlife and the sanctity of the Gilgul cycle.
The resuscitation was a meticulously planned operation conducted within the secure laboratories of the Albion Necropathology Division. Lead Necropathologist Dr. Lyra Vance, a renowned expert in spectral anchors, spearheaded the magical component of the project. A carefully calibrated influx of Mana and harvested Orgone was directed at the osseous remains of Specimen AHK-007. The goal was not a full resurrection, which would be impossible, but rather a fleeting, temporary re-integration of residual neurological patterns. The process briefly transformed the skeleton into a zombified entity, allowing for the direct interrogation of its psychic echo.
The precise moment of reanimation: a carefully calibrated influx of Mana and harvested Orgone temporarily reactivates the skeletal remains of Specimen AHK-007, transforming it into a fleeting necroform for research (Credit: Kenomitian)
Dr. Kaelen Thorne, the Cliometric Historian on the project, noted the success of the data extraction. “We deployed psychometric Telepathy and Loremancy arrays to intercept and translate emergent cognitive data,” Thorne explained in the official report. “What we found was extraordinary. The memories were not abstract; they were visceral. We witnessed repeated blunt force impacts, the very trauma that left its mark on the ribs and shoulder, and the wrenching pain of a twisted leg linked to equestrian activity. This isn’t a guess; it’s a direct observation.” The knight, identified by mnemonic patterns as “Sir Kaelan of Rouen,” revealed a life of relentless “tourneys” or “mock battles,” activities that forged both his knightly reputation and his extensive injuries.
Psychometric arrays successfully intercepted a memory of Sir Kaelan, the reanimated knight. The researchers witnessed visceral trauma from a life of relentless “tourneys” and combat, providing a first-person account of a bygone era (Credit: Kenomitian)
The qualitative data extracted from Sir Kaelan paints a vivid picture of the “knightly/wizarding orders” of the Early Gnostic Era. It confirms that these orders were not merely military fraternities but lifelong, brutal commitments. Sir Kaelan’s memories speak to a culture where martial prowess was not just a means of warfare but a deeply ingrained social value. Despite suffering from numerous healed fractures and enduring painful injuries throughout his life, his psyche exhibited a remarkable degree of “toughness” and persistence. This resilience, a cultural artifact of the time, suggests that individuals of his class were expected to participate in these dangerous activities well into their perceived middle age. The “knightly/wizarding orders” of this period were unique, blending physical martial arts with basic magical aptitudes, a combination that made them formidable on both the battlefield and the jousting field. The details gathered will be instrumental in populating the massive databases that are the foundation of cliodynamics, providing a micro-historical dataset that was previously inaccessible.
New data suggests the knightly/wizarding orders of the Early Gnostic Era were lifelong, brutal commitments, blending physical martial arts with basic magical aptitudes (Credit: Kenomitian)
The project’s adherence to Albion’s necromantic laws was ensured by Elucidator Marcus Thorne, a thaumaturgical consultant from the Cult of the Cave. The Cult is renowned for its specialized knowledge of the afterlife, souls, and the complex rules governing both Reanimation and the Gilgul cycle. Elucidator Thorne’s presence was a direct response to the ethical sensitivities surrounding the experiment. His role was to confirm that the resuscitation process did not trap or interfere with Sir Kaelan’s soul, which had long since completed its journey into the Gilgul. The process was designed to interact only with the residual psychic impressions left on the physical remains, not the soul itself. “The line between a soul’s echo and its full re-embodiment is a fine one, understood only through years of dedicated study and esoteric practice,” said Thorne. “Our work here was to ensure we respected that line. The specimen was a ghost, not a person. It was a lingering echo, not a soul”.
Elucidator Marcus Thorne of the Cult of the Cave, a renowned expert on the Gilgul cycle, ensured the necromantic procedure respected the sanctity of the Kenomitian soul, interacting only with its residual psychic impressions (Credit: Kenomitian)
However, this nuance has done little to quell the outrage from traditionalist and religious sects across Kenoma, particularly those who see any form of Necromancy on elioud as an abomination. For many, the act itself is a violation of the natural order, regardless of intent. The project highlights a growing schism, where a burgeoning scientific community, driven by the desire for objective knowledge, clashes with ancient spiritual doctrines that prioritize the sacred flow of life and death. The Albion Historical Society is now under pressure to justify the expense and ethical risks of the project, even as its initial findings promise to revolutionize the field of historical study.
While the initial findings are promising, the project’s success is not without immediate consequences. The fleeting and rudimentary nature of the reanimated state introduced “noise” into the data, requiring extensive magical filtration and scholarly interpretation. The ethical debate surrounding the research continues to rage. The Albion Historical Society has defended its actions by pointing to the strict adherence to its nation’s laws and the unprecedented scientific value of the data. However, critics argue that the project opens a dangerous precedent, potentially leading to further violations of the Gilgul cycle in the name of academic pursuit. The Kenomitian scientific community is divided, with some hailing the project as a monumental leap forward and others warning of a perilous path toward a magical-ethical crisis. As the researchers begin the painstaking process of analyzing the vast amount of data collected, the Kingdom of Albion [1] finds itself at the center of a debate that will define the future of historical research and the use of magic itself. The findings may be conclusive, but the fallout is just beginning.
The necromantic project has ignited fierce debate, highlighting a growing schism between a burgeoning scientific community and ancient spiritual doctrines that prioritize the sacred flow of life and death (Credit: Kenomitian)
Notes extracted from the Kenomitian Compendium
[1] The Kingdom of Albion iis a Neo‑Victorian, steampunk realm spanning the British Isles, Channel Isles, Brittany and Normandy; divided into Golgonooza (London), four Zoas (Tharmas, Urizen, Luvah, Urthona) and Crownlands, with Pretanic (English) as lingua franca in Barbeliotic script; political‑economic system: capitalism; colonies on Hyperuranion, Horos, and beyond. Political power rests in the capital and Zoas—nobles, landowners, officers, clergy, and one‑vote households send MPs—while Crownlands are ruled directly and dictatorially by the monarch and local nobles. Crownlands’ Pardes: Peshat/Remez/Derash are citizens; Sod are microchipped and need costly public‑casting licenses; Partzufim bear mind‑reading implants, kill‑switches, and bio/cybernetic upgrades as “secret weapons”; Drakes/Archangels are Partzufim; Cambions face death. Zoas/Golgonooza: P/R/D receive positive discrimination; Sod can be conscripted with handsome pay; Partzufim get elite schooling, combat/etiquette training, mild patriotic‑xenophobic conditioning, and incentives toward nobility; monsters have animal rights, homunculi/golems/familiars are wards purchasable from Crownlanders; AIs and uplifted tlavati belong to creators; epimorphism only as punishment of Crownlanders. Law splits by region: necromancy on elioud (not ghost creation) is legal on inherited corpses/ghosts in Zoas/Golgonooza but banned in Crownlands (exorcisms allowed); psychomancy/telegnosis only as punishment of Crownlanders while recording magic/empathy are always legal; Crownlander emmakha are citizens (Zoan/Golgonoozan emmakha are Sod); slavery abolished; megacorp extraterritoriality (e.g., Hadit, Ra‑Hoor‑Khuit, Aiwass, Babalon, Pantagruel); Albion repels Thulean raids, wages a cold war with Nuit Macroengineering; EM Rank 9; flag: blue‑white‑red tricolor with golden grail + five shields; anthem “Song of the Knights.”
A glimpse into the Kingdom of Albion (Credit: Kenomitian). See more
[2] The Cult of the Cave (Cavernarians/Cxaxites) follows the Ship of State scripture, blending Greek Mystery traditions with Neoplatonism, Theosophy, Anthroposophy, Gurdjieff’s Fourth Way, Cyber‑Gnosticism, and necromancy. They worship Cxaxukluth, keep cyan as their sacred color, and bear the symbol of a cyan skull of an eyeless elioud. Its priesthood are Elucidators, and the pontifical headquarters is Kallipolis (Punta Arenas, Chile) in the Polarian Republic of Avichaem. Denominations honor distinct epithets: Zombie’s Caul (Poppy Queen, Elyonism, Four Ways System, Collegium of Eliosophy, Key to the Unseen Universe, Gnostikon), Desecrator of the Fallen (Pharmakon Society, Protogonoi), Eater of the Weak (Phulakeion, Biritum Faiths, Followers of the Tuurngaq), and Unborn’s End (Path of the Golden Vulture). Domains include the Polarian Republic of Avichaem, Technocracy of Paraplex, Kyrian Kritarchy, Ouroboran Caliphate, Socialist State of Sabaoth, United Provinces of Termagant, Ecclesiarchy of Achamōth, Kingdom of Albion, Oothoonian Union, Liberated Peoples of Cyranides, and Favored Dominion of Atlantis.
Cult of the Cave´s symbol (Credit: Kenomitian)
