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THE DRAGON VASE ARCHIVE

A living record of spirits, entities, and systems operating beyond the visible world.

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Dragons & Serpents

Naga — The Serpent Beings of Philippine Waters

Beneath the water, something watches. This is the Naga—the serpent said to guard rivers and hidden depths in Philippine mythology.

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Nature Spirits

Diwata — The Nature Spirits of the Philippines

Some places feel different… quieter, calmer, alive in a way you can’t explain. This is the Diwata—the spirits said to live within nature itself.

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Mythical Creatures

Aswang — The Shape-Shifting Creature of Philippine Night

It doesn’t live in the forest. It lives near you. This is the Aswang—the shape-shifting creature Filipinos have feared for generations.

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Divine Beings

Apolaki — The Warrior Sun God of the Tagalog

He ruled the day—but not the sky alone. This is Apolaki, the sun god whose battle with his sister created day and night.

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Mythical Creatures

Kapre — The Giant That Watches from the Trees

You don’t always see it—but you feel it watching. This is the Kapre, the giant said to live in trees across the Philippines.

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Mythical Creatures

Tikbalang — The Half-Horse Trickster That Leads Travelers Astray

You’re walking a familiar path… and suddenly, nothing looks the same. This is the Tikbalang—the creature Filipinos believe makes people lose their way.

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Divine Beings

Mayari — The One-Eyed Moon Goddess of the Tagalog

She lost an eye in battle—but gained the night. This is the story of Mayari, the moon goddess who reshaped the sky.

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Dragons & Serpents

Bakunawa — The Moon-Eating Dragon of the Philippines

Before science explained eclipses, Filipinos believed a dragon was trying to swallow the moon. This is the story of Bakunawa—and why people once made noise to stop it.

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Doctrines

The Founding Mandate — Archive Record

Before there was structure, there was a decision.  It has not been reversed.

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East Empire — Archive Record
Locations

East Empire — Archive Record

The Empire is not seen.  Only its results are recorded.

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Doctrines

The Doctrine of Alignment — Archive Record

The system does not ask who you are.  It records whether you can remain.

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Meo-oh (묘오) — Classified Dalgyal Gwishin Record
Characters

Meo-oh (묘오) — Classified Dalgyal Gwishin Record

She should not be functioning. She should not be teaching. And yet, within the Archive and the institution, nothing destabilizes in her presence.

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