Secret Registry
12 secrets that could change everything. Each secret exists as asymmetric information — known by some, hidden from others.
Azriel is a Temple Knight — "Sword of Judgment"
Known By
Azriel only
Hidden From
Everyone, including Luvia
If Exposed
Would completely change how all villagers perceive the friendly priest
Azriel's true mission: identify and eliminate Eastern Children descendants
Known By
Azriel only
Hidden From
Everyone (Luvia knows of an investigation, not its true scope)
If Exposed
Eastern Children descendants face death
Azriel wields the "Swaying Clock" spell
Known By
Azriel only
Hidden From
Everyone
If Exposed
Can force non-magic users into sleep and extract their recent memories
Lina is a descendant of the Eastern Children
Known By
Lina only
Hidden From
All others, including husband Gus and daughter Viviane
If Exposed
Discovery means death for the entire family
Lina possesses Wood Magic inherited from her ancestors
Known By
Lina only
Hidden From
Everyone
If Exposed
Classified as heresy and witchcraft by the Holy Church
Lina can resist Azriel's Swaying Clock spell
Known By
Lina only
Hidden From
Everyone
If Exposed
Her magical resistance could both save and expose her
The true history: Venus committed genocide against the Eastern tribe
Known By
Lina only
Hidden From
Everyone else in the world
If Exposed
The official narrative — that Venus gave them "honorable combat" — is a lie. Women and children were slaughtered. This truth would undermine the Holy Church's entire legitimacy.
Viviane has superhuman hearing (magical manifestation)
Known By
Viviane (self-aware but doesn't understand it)
Hidden From
Everyone, including her parents
If Exposed
Evidence of Eastern Children bloodline. The Church may mark her as corrupted.
Dune may be an Eastern Children descendant
Known By
Azriel suspects; Sir Irek knows he's a foundling
Hidden From
Dune himself
If Exposed
Dune faces execution if Azriel can prove it
Alix Even is actually Katia Elven — a military deserter
Known By
Alix/Katia only
Hidden From
Everyone in the village
If Exposed
The Church believes she died in combat. Discovery means imprisonment at Bishop's Tower.
Malchion hears whispers of the "Nameless King"
Known By
Malchion only
Hidden From
Azriel (not yet aware)
If Exposed
Heresy of the highest order. Immediate arrest and trial at Bishop's Tower.
Jenne's obsession with beast drawings
Known By
Cassie, some villagers
Hidden From
Azriel (status unclear)
If Exposed
An 8-year-old boy could be branded a "corrupted child" by the Church for drawing fantastical beasts.