Aechenus

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Aechenus is an NPC on Amphoreus, located in "Sanctum of Prophecy" Janusopolis and Beyond Time: An Eternal Page.

Profile[]

Aechenus is a priest of Janusopolis who worships the three Fate Titans and offers prophecies on their behalf.

Locations[]

"Sanctum of Prophecy" Janusopolis Floor 1

Voice Lines[]

(Version 1)

▶ "Don't ever forget, the Fate Titans will watch over this city and dorm within it."

(Version 2)

▶ "City of the Holy Maiden, uh. What a grand name."

Dialogue[]

(First interaction)

Aechenus: Stop right there! This is a sacred place! A place meant to deliver offerings unto the divine. What is your purpose here, sneaking around in those strange clothes? Where are the Holy Maiden's guards!?

I've never met such a sensitive priest before?

How dare you make such outrageous accusations!

Aechenus: Not only are you not startled in the face of my interrogation, but you even grow more arrogant!? Just who on earth are you?

Are you not a priest? Did the prophecy not tell you?

Aechenus: I... Only the Holy Maiden is able to pass on prophecies. Priests like myself need only protect the Holy Maiden and carry out ceremonies when required.

Aechenus: What's more, we have countless outlanders coming and going through these halls every day. You think we should rely on the tripartite prophecy to identify every last one?

I have come to Janusopolis to serve as a magistrate.

Aechenus: A magistrate!? You are truly a master of smoke and mirrors! Enough nonsense, the blades of the Holy Maiden's guards will not join you in your jokes.

I am the Galactic Baseballer that roams the endless sea of stars!

Aechenus: Everyone in Amphoreus knows that one cannot traverse the sea of stars! The River of Souls is always available, though. Have you tried a dip?

I am an aristocrat of Thalassopolis.

Aechenus: Thalassopolis? I've never heard of this city. Are you here for a prophecy, too?

Aechenus: Hmm... It is true that a refugee or scammer would not be draped in such extravagant finery. Perhaps there has been a misunderstanding on my part.

Aechenus: However, if you are an outlander aristocrat, do you have something that serves to prove your identity? For instance... some rare souvenir from your foreign land?

Though you understand what he's getting at, you decide that you'd rather play dumb. You squint your eyes at the sanctimonious priest. The priest smiles and reaches out a hand.

Aechenus: Let me make it clearer for you... My Lord, if you wish to obtain your prophecy, you must show your piety to the Temple of the Three Fates. Don't you agree?

Then let me show you something special.

(Submit Credit ×1, Aideen Tokens ×1, or Ancient Coin ×1): Aechenus: Wh—What is this object? The waves of people that come and make offerings to the Temple of the Three Fates dwarf even the waves of PhagousaOcean Titan in their volume. Yet, I have never seen an item like this before...; Aechenus: Please accept my sincerest apologies, My Lord. The Temple of the Three Fates is a sacred location, and the Holy Maiden is powerless to protect it. We must keep it under tight guard.; Aechenus: The Fate Titans have recognized your piety. We will obtain a prophecy for you. May your home — Thalassopolis — long remain safe and sound.; The priest stuffs the item you handed over into his pocket with a gleeful grin on his face. Well then, how will the Fate Titans divine a future for a place that you made up? Your curiosity is truly piqued.; Perhaps if you give him some time, he will have an interesting answer waiting for you.

Thanks, I hate it.

Aechenus: Well then, My Lord, I cannot help you. There is no such thing as a free prophecy in this world. May the JanusPassage Titan guide your path.

(Subsequent interactions)

Aechenus: My Lord, it is an honor to see you again. The treasure that you bestowed to me before has been accepted by the Fate Titans. Is there something that I can help you with?

What kind of Titan is Janus?

Aechenus: The Gate of Infinity, Janus, is the Passage Titan and eldest sister of the Three Titans of Fate. They show the future of each city and guide the paths of the people. They are even referred to as the most perfect among all Titans.

Aechenus: When compared to their eternal glory, the other Titans are... to put it politely, a little lackluster.

They are not all-knowing and all-powerful like Kephale.

Aechenus: They say that history is written by the winners, and that is precisely what has happened with the constant praise of Kephale in mythology. This so-called all-knowing and all-powerful nature comes from nothing more than the fact that Okhema is the most prospering city in Amphoreus.

Aechenus: If Janusopolis were to one day become the only legitimate Titan territory, I'm sure that the historical accounts would be suitably cleared.

Aechenus: I want to... I've already prepared what I would write. Historical account of Amphoreus, chapter one: The Gate of Infinity splits the heavens and the earth...

Nikador will have your head for saying that.

Aechenus: Nikador looks ferocious, but has no spine. They're all brawn and no brain. They sit at the same table as Zagreus and are barely worth a mention.

You'll change your tune when the Kremnoans get here.

I'm a Kremnoan spy. I will report back to send troops here.

Aechenus: What? ...Who are you trying to scare? My Lord, the Kremnoans are savages. There is no way they would be adorned with such elaborate finery as you are.

Aechenus: The Temple of the Three Fates is located in Janusopolis. Not even the crazed Kremnoans would dare offend the home of the Fate Titans without proper consideration.

Aechenus: Even if the Kremnoans did have a plot against Janusopolis, we need simply unite the nations through our prophecies. What is there to fear about Castrum Kremnos?

I think Cerces and Mnestia shine pretty bright.

Aechenus: Hah! Everyone has heard the stories of these two Titans and their frolicking. One of their brains is as dense as wood, and the other is blinded by love. They have no place on the stage of Titans.

Tell me about the Holy Maiden.

Aechenus: I assume you have learned of the red-haired Holy Maiden from the common folk of Janusopolis?

Aechenus: If you ask me... I find it simply outrageous that she is the great Holy Maiden, fated to bear the prophecies of the Fate Titans, and all she wants to do is talk with common folk!

Aechenus: The previous Holy Maiden was particularly insistent on doing things her way. She even gave Titan food offerings to the citizens! It was a complete misuse of power.

Aechenus: Fortunately, we have imposed harsher restrictions on the current Holy Maiden. The majority of citizens only know of the Holy Maiden's existence. They have never actually seen what she looks like.

I saw you stuff my treasure into your pocket.

Aechenus: ...I shall not deceive you, My Lord. The Three Titans of Fate do not personally accept all offerings. It is the duty of a priest to make sure that all excess offerings are handled properly.

Aechenus: Sometimes we even have to pay out of our own pockets to make up a suitable offering and obtain prophecies for our allies.

Aechenus: I am truly dedicated to Janusopolis alone. It is an objective fact that I also need to earn a certain amount of fortune and renown for myself that I am able to do more for the Fate Titans within the church.

Aechenus: You must know that not all priests are as forthright and sincere as I am. There are many that are far more shrewd and subtle. If these priests were able to monopolize the power to obtain prophecies from the Titans... That would spell trouble for Janusopolis.

How will the prophecy guide my homeland?

(Soon after making the offering): Aechenus: Esteemed guest from Thalassopolis, please be patient. We are still yet to consult the Fate Titans for your prophecy.; Aechenus: Perhaps you should come and find me in a few days. I know that the Titans will provide you with the most accurate guidance possible.
(After some time has passed): Aechenus: The prophecies are often vague and hard to understand. I will translate it and make it easier for you to understand —; Aechenus: Oronyx lifts the distant veil, the scale of Talanton proclaims your innocence, and Janus guides those who are lost in the misty maze of destiny...; Aechenus: Oh, Thalassopolis! Fate is like a bird with no legs. It can only nest in the land of the Three Fates.; Aechenus: The cold grasp of Thanatos has grasped your ankle... You must follow the phantom across the river if you are to find a future for your city.; The prophecy is nonsense.; Great, we have a prophecy! We're saved!; Aechenus: The prophecy of the Temple of the Three Fates is absolute, and they have never been mistaken before. My Lord, you must return home immediately and rescue your home from its dim fate.; You try your best to hold back your laughter as you watch the priest putting on their dramatic rendition.

Let's leave it there for now.

Aechenus: May we meet again, esteemed guest from Thalassopolis. May the JanusPassage Titan guide your path.

Other Languages[]

Language	Official Name
English	Aechenus
Chinese (Simplified)	埃赫那
Chinese (Traditional)	埃赫那
Japanese	アルヘナ
Korean	이오나
Spanish	Aquenus
French	Achénus
Russian	Эхенус
Thai	Aechenus
Vietnamese	Aechenus
German	Aechenus
Indonesian	Aechenus
Portuguese	Aechenus

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