Monsen can be categorized as many things--innocent, clumsy, kindhearted, vaguely charismatic, the list goes on. However, the key reason for Monsen's main trait (his incompetence) is due to the tremendous power of the water goddess Gatarae lying dormant within him. Monsen, a man crafted with such a valiant pure heart, was no mere coincidence. Every 300 years, a vessel for the water goddess of the Mariana Oceanic Society is born. She comes to the vessel's world to assess whether or not to continue providing the current water source. She has complete dominion over all natural elements of water, being able to shape and pressurize it to any way she'd like--she is incapable of feeling any water-related harm. There have been many worlds who have succeeded and failed the assessment of Gatarae, and currently, she lies within Monsen, constantly observing every action and gesture around him.
Monsen, however, does not know this. Gatarae has always had a symbiotic relationship with her vessels, being able to communicate and provide guidance to them telepathically within their own soul. Coincidentally, her ability to connect with the soul of her host scales off of how malevolent their intentions and desires are; their hatred. The less anger and darkness the vessel possesses within their soul, the easier it is for Gatarae to control them and manipulate their vessel. Once Gatarae is either drawn out or decides to materialize herself, she prefers to shape the entire area around her to her liking: the blackwater of the universe's antimatter. This is often referred to as "Maelstrom Heart"
Once Maelstrom Heart is activated, the following ensues: First, the entire battlefield, no matter how big or small, instantly loses all of its light. No natural, organic, or synthetic light sources can shine within the domain. Secondly, three lights (seemingly from nowhere) emerge; one purple, one white, and one red. These colors constantly swirl around the entire battlefield. They provide no benefits or abilities other than being the only light source for anybody trapped within the domain. These colors are based off the liturgical colors that the vessel and Gatarae encompass within their soul. Finally, the entire area of darkness is almost instantly filled with water. However, any being that has been trapped in the water doesn't need to breathe. It's as if the water provides respiration in of itself, since it's been provided by the goddess herself.
This doesn't mean that every creature is entirely safe, though. Once submerged within the murky depths of the domain, the number 10 will individually appear for each creature trapped within the domain. This is referred to as a "Sin-stack." Every being is given a base count of 10 sin-stacks. With every turn, the number will decrease by one.
Then, that's when a glowing red spider/squid hybrid (similar to the "face-huggers" from Alien) appear and instantly latch onto the being's back, named Sinisters. No matter how many creatures are trapped within the domain, with the exception of Gatarae and her vessel, they will always be accompanied by a respective sinister. The sinister cannot be removed, for if you were to try and remove it, your hand or any other object would just phase right through it. The sinister then downloads the memory of the being they're attached to, plucking out every heinous action and sin they've committed. Once the sinister has made the initial analysis, they inject their respective host with a potent toxin. Scaling off of how horrible the being is, the number above their head will decrease from 10 to the range of 9-1. When this number decreases, the pressure being exerted by the force of the water on the being will increase, causing immense pain. Once this number reaches zero, the corresponding individual will explode from the pressure.
In order to break free from this watery grave, the corresponding beings must make 3 successful strength saving throws above 16. The only other way to escape is to potentially force Gatarae back into Monsen.
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