Mnemons
What They Are
"Mnemons" (pronounced "knee-mons") are special individuals among normal humans with an increased cognitive function for one or more of the main sensory memory types; Iconic, Haptic and Echoic. Mnemons have a heightened awareness and affinity for storing the information they retrieve and reusing it in ways a normal human can only hope to do. By default, Sensory Memory is short-lived and is not easy to retain. Thus people over time have developed numerous ways to help retain and recall that information more reliably. One of those ways is through Mnemonics, (a system or device used in assisting or intended to assist the memory. ) hence the name: Mnemon.
Mnemons are categorized into 3 main families based off of the focus of their mnemonic affinity; they are called Paths. These Paths are known as "The Ascoutique", "The Haptique", and "The Optique". Members of each path manifests a display of increased strengths in Auditory, Tactile, and Visual senses respectively. Their power levels greatly depending on the person and their individual statistics. However, one global limiting factor among these special people are their empathy. |
Empathic Significance
If Mnemons were a race in a fantasy game, Empathy would be mana. While each person's skills and advancements varies based on their lifestyle and proclivities; one tethering aspect of any Mnemon will always revolve around empathy.
The reason for this is because the most potent stage of power for a Mnemon, is the ability to affect other people around them with their mental abilities. This is most often achieved through the ability to empathize and connect with others. For example, and Optique trying to cast an illusion that affect their surroundings must know how to convey this image in the minds of others and etc... This need for empathy has caused a rather well received balance among Mnemons and regular people because their power is based off of compassion and soul. Nonetheless; there have in fact been "evil Mnemons", which is a sinister and gravely serious matter. Evil Mnemons are not even considered a Mnemon, but are classified as "Demons", with their methods of affecting others, still a perplexing mystery. However, due to "The Cleanse" there are no longer any Demons, but the possibility remains. Want to know what is this "Cleanse? and find out more about the legacy of the Mnemons? Delve inside the adventure here! |
The Mnemon's Factions "Paths"
As stated before, Mnemon's are categorized by the memory type they specialize in. They are referred to as their "Path"
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Haptic memory is a form of sensory memory that makes a reference to the recollection of data that we gather via the stimuli of touch. Haptic feedback is so regular, you pretty much forget that the processing of the things you touch is recorded as “memory”. It as to remember that something you “saw” or heard" need to be recalled, but touch is just so darn automatic. The Haptique are the most precarious of the Mnemons. Their sensuality and awareness are off the charts. By simply “getting in touch” with their surroundings and other people, they are able to learn massive amounts of data. This leads to them being very flighty, playful and wild. Life is goes by fast for these Mnemons and they usually cant get enough of it. From being excellent in sports, and adept with studying tangible data, to being energetic and passionate lovers; the Haptique yearns all the worldly life has to offer. Members of this path are usually found in field work with a direct “hands on” approach. This is include but is not limited to: Dancers, militia, martial artists, athletes, detectives and etc... |
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Uncanny, Eerie, Otherworldly... These are just a few of the words often used to refer to members of the Optique Path. It's quite ironic actually, seeing that optical data is inarguable the most relied on form of information retrieval by people. Not withstanding; Optiques are probably labeled as the weirdest, but also the most friendly of the Mnemons. Mnemons of this path start manifesting their power from the day they are born. To most, it'll just seem like their child is extremely smart and acute. This is due to their photographic memory and their ability to "get the "big picture" all at once. However; It only gets more profound as the Mnemon grows, absorbing every little thing they see and storing it for future reference. Their minds become a vast abyss of seemingly useless information so much as to the point where some people think they are a bit "touched" in the head. Members of the Optique sometimes find it hard to connect with others, because they just see life so differently. They often make a lot of references to objects, ideas, and even sometimes scenes that only exist in their abstract imagination; hence their weird labeling. Nonetheless, Optique are quite the companion to have. They will keep you entertain and stimulate your mind with their bizarre ideas every minute of the day. Optiques are most often found as scientists, designers, artists, inventors, and basically any intricate field where an open mind is necessary for progress... |
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Lastly, but definitely not the least, are the detached Acoustique. Bearing an eloquent name and a dark history, the Acoustiques find themselves the least abundant of the Mnemons, but indisputable the most powerful. It is said that the memory of touch is concrete, and the memories of sight are definite. But sound...Sound is any and everything - it can be both felt and seen... The Ascoutique are the rarest of the Mnemons. For every four Haptiques, you'll have one Ascoutique. They are benevolent and calm; generally portraying a detachment from life's main goals. These rather smooth individuals lead more ambitious lives; usually pursuing some objective of higher importance. The reason these people are seem so prestigious, nothing to do with their attitude, neither is it because sound is seen as such a vital part of communication. It could however, be attributed to the ease at which any person, no matter how distant and different they are, can connect with an Ascoutique. Ascoutique understand everything you say to them, and they forget nothing that is heard. Rumor has it that some can even understand animals. This huge emphatic connection to life makes them amazing listeners and precise counselors. But what really gives the Ascoutique their shine, is their connection to "The Crossfade" through music. Yes, members of this path can easily achieve crossfading in comparison to other Mnemons because of the way music is so intertwined with empathy and soul. The Ascoutique are best know to be musicians, singers, poets, counselors, veterinarians, doctors, and etc. |
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So that pretty much sums up the 3 Paths of the Mnemons. It very vague and only briefly scratches the surface of these interesting people. But can't reveal everything here can we? It will all be clear as the story progress.
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Okay?
Wait so....Where Is like - The Mnemon for Taste and Smell? Olfactiques??? Yumtiques?
Um...No - there are no yumtiques or tastiques and olfacto-whatevers.
Wanna know why? Read the story.
Wanna know why? Read the story.