Glossary

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Hey there, dear reader!

How's it going?

I'm really glad you chose to dive into this story, thank you for that.

But hey, just so you know, you don't have to read the glossary right now. I included it for the curious ones who like checking things out before diving into the art itself (which is totally fine!).

Still, it's not required to understand the story.

Enjoy your read! 😊

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- Characters

Thomas Zerda: Protagonist. A devoted father and former programmer, marked by Ayvu after a brutal encounter. Creates his own evolution system to survive and protect his family.

Olivia Zerda: Thomas's wife. Strong, observant, and emotionally grounded. She is Thomas's emotional anchor and mother to Gabriele.

Gabriele (Gabi) Zerda:Thomas and Olivia's young daughter. Her safety is Thomas's main motivation to fight and evolve.

Calil Savhan: A shaman and assassin. Wielded weapons made from Yandu bones infused with corrupted Ayvu. 

Hector Maia: A seasoned member of the Order of the Moon. Trains and helps Thomas survive. Harsh and direct, yet gradually grows to respect and trust him.

- Worldbuilding

Ayvu: An ancient spiritual energy — alive and sensitive to intention, emotion, and focus. Can be used for abilities like telekinesis. It can also be corrupted.

Yandu: Twisted or mutated beings, often monstrous. Some are mindless, others fully aware. Hunted by the Moon Order.

Yandu Core: A Yandu's vital source. Contains dense spiritual energy. If not extracted after death, it may explode.

The Moon Order: A secret international organization that studies, tracks, and eliminates Yandus. Operates like an NGO with government support. Works in silence to maintain balance.

- Leveling Progression System (A personal evolution system created by Thomas to monitor and enhance his physical, mental, and spiritual abilities.)

- Leveling Progression System: A system developed by Thomas to track his growth. It measures physical, emotional, and spiritual data in real time using sensors, smartwatches, drones and Machine Learning models (AI). It's made in Python and C, two programming languages.

Strength: Measures physical variables such as muscle torque, explosive power, max rep load and others.

Speed: Assesses reaction time, acceleration bursts, movement duration, explosive actions and others.

Precision: Evaluates the ability to consistently hit both fixed and moving targets with telekinesis.

Neural Stability: Indicates control under stress, distraction, or pain. Crucial for safe Ayvu usage.

Vitality: Combines heart rate, oxygen saturation, and recovery time after intense effort.

Ayvu:(system field) An abstract reading of spiritual energy manifestation. Detects spikes and variations based on emotion. intent and all the other fields above.

Energetic Instability: State triggered by intense Ayvu usage with low neural stability. May signal loss of control.

Vector Zone: Graphical representation of object responsiveness to telekinesis. Relates intention, mental control, and stability.

Weak Dominion: Initial level of Vector Zone. The object responds, but with limits. Linked to defense and repulsion.

Emotional Bond Factor: A hidden field in the system. Measures how emotional ties (with Olivia and Gabi) amplify Ayvu response.

Residual Poison Resistance: A new metric based on experience with Calil's blade. Measures spiritual tolerance to corrupted Ayvu.

Ipo Control: Indicates inner control over body, mind, and Ayvu. Increases as Thomas reaches deeper integration.

Hekato Sync: Level of synchronization between mind, body, and spiritual energy. High values reflect advanced mastery.

Level Status: Thomas reaches measurable levels (e.g., "Level 54.6 – Tactical Type II"). Reflects both physical and spiritual progression and has no limits so far.

Spiritual Instability Algorithm: An algorithm that detects spiritual imbalance through heart rate, breathing, and involuntary movement patterns.

- Techniques & Combat

Telekinesis: Ability to move and control objects using the mind through Ayvu. Thomas gradually learns to wield it with increasing precision during training.

Response Vector: Term coined by Thomas to describe how intention directly affects the behavior of telekinetically controlled objects. Tied to the Vector Zone.

Dagger Dance: Combat style with levitating blades inherited from Calil. The knives orbit the body and can be launched with deadly accuracy. Thomas learns to master this technique.

Capoeira of Death: A lethal, silent variation of traditional capoeira. Taught by Hector, it blends agility, fluidity, and deadly strikes.

Maraká Dance / Turê Combat: Tribal movements adapted for spiritual combat. Combines rhythm, energy, and intention to manipulate Ayvu during battle.

Hector's Brutal Training: A method with no schedule or rest. Mixes intense sparring, forced meditation, and extreme pain and discipline tests. Designed to break the body and reprogram the mind.

Ayvu Meditation: A practice used by Thomas to sense, control, and expand his spiritual energy. Strengthens connection with his inner presence and the surrounding environment.

Tracker's Path Ritual: An advanced training phase where Thomas learns to track Yandus, understand their behavior, and anticipate attacks. Combines survival skills and live-field combat.

Core Extraction: Procedure performed after slaying a Yandu to prevent the core from exploding. Requires precision, speed, and emotional control.

Aerial Spin Strike: A technique created by Thomas mid-battle: uses acrobatics and rotational momentum to deliver precise airborne attacks.

Absolute Focus: Mental state partially achieved by Thomas during five days of solitary training. Eliminates distractions and boosts Ayvu control — even under extreme conditions.