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The mythology of TERRA is built around six central figures<\/strong>. Each has a mythological role, and as they fulfill their respective roles within the story, the world itself gradually takes shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u203bThis work includes original characters (OCs) who do not appear in the original source material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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the \u201cSix Pillars\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Six beings who hold important roles in the mythology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shadow<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Ultimate Life Form who lives a solitary existence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the Ultimate Life Form, his thought processes and actions lack intermediate steps, and unconscious reactions, reflexes, and powerful impulses often drive him to uncontrollable extremes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite possessing vitality and combat ability among the strongest in the world, he shuts out all emotion and operates as an agent directly under the World Government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, a certain event causes him to become strongly drawn to Knuckles, and a resonance of souls begins to occur between them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roles: Moon \/ Darkness \/ Judge of the Underworld \/ Knight \/ Hero \/ Traveler<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This version of Shadow is modeled primarily after Shadow from Sonic Prime. What happened aboard the ARK and the events of his past are barely mentioned. This is not a Shadow\/Knuckles story built on the premise of Shadow\/Maria; it is a Shadow\/Knuckles story set in a timeline where Shadow\/Maria never came to exist in the first place. Chapter 5, \u201cAt Mount Cor,\u201d briefly hints at Shadow\u2019s past, but establishes only that \u201che once lost something important in the past.\u201d It is never clearly stated whether Maria even exists in this world.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Knuckles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The solitary descendant of the Echidna tribe, who continues to guard the Master Emerald all alone on the ancient floating island of Angel Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simple and pure-hearted by nature, he acts according to the vocabulary and way of thinking of an ancient warrior, and has almost no understanding of abstract concepts such as romance or philosophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He has a tendency to face everything head-on and prefers straightforward fights with his fists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roles: Sun \/ Light \/ Divine Mother \/ Warrior \/ Bride \/ Earth Mother Goddess \/ Sanctuary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This version of Knuckles is modeled primarily after Knuckles from Sonic Frontiers, with some light influence from Sonic Chronicles as well. This is a more serious take on Knuckles. His intelligence is somewhat higher, and he sees things sharply through logical reasoning and the practical reasoning of the battlefield. However, because he grew up alone on an ancient island, his vocabulary is limited, and he rarely uses abstract language concerning romance, ethics, philosophy, or emotions.
This story revolves around Knuckles. Most of the characters have some kind of history or connection with him, become fixated on him, and form their own unique relationship with him. He is the story\u2019s center of gravity\u2014and its heroine.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Sonic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A cheerful, easygoing hedgehog who moves at the speed of sound. He is kind to everyone and gets along with anyone, yet belongs to no one. A hero who is both an angel and a trickster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He loves cracking jokes, has sharp instincts, and is quick to act. He is also carefree, and sometimes makes careless mistakes by acting without thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He considers Knuckles his best friend and frequently shows up on Angel Island just to mess with him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roles: Wind \/ Angel \/ Trickster \/ Brother-Knight<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This version of Sonic is modeled primarily after the Japanese versions of Sonic Frontiers and Sonic Prime. Although the story centers on Shadow and Knuckles, Sonic is also portrayed as one of the strongest beings in the world, standing alongside Shadow. He is the third protagonist. Throughout the 40 chapters of the main story, he plays an active role as the angel and trickster who connects Shadow and Knuckles, and he himself is not paired with anyone. However, in the later After Stories and some of the what-if stories, a BL pairing between Sonic and an original character named Sieg\u2014Sonic \u00d7 Sieg\u2014does become established, so please be aware of this.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Cui<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An agent directly under the World Government who works in intelligence. Shadow\u2019s colleague.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A calm observer and recorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He rarely shows his emotions, but develops a deep respect for Knuckles\u2019s way of being as a warrior and gradually comes to support him quietly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roles: Observer \/ Reason \/ Recorder \/ Guardian \/ Order<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An original character unique to this story. He exists to support the Shadow \u00d7 Knuckles story. From his perspective as Shadow\u2019s colleague, he supports both Shadow and Knuckles. He first appears in Chapter 5. From the \u201cGray Habish\u201d arc in Chapter 2, Chapters 8\u201311 onward, he forms his own unique bond of trust with Knuckles and gradually evolves into one of the story\u2019s most devoted secret Knuckles supporters. His relationship with Knuckles is Cui + Knuckles (friendship), with no romantic element. From the After Stories onward, Habish \u00d7 Cui becomes an established pairing. Although the main story contains almost no sexual elements involving him, the After Stories reveal that Cui is actually the most \u00d7\u00d7\u00d7 of the Six Pillars.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Habish<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An artificial life-form created in imitation of Shadow, the Ultimate Life Form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treated as a failure by the research organization that created him, he has had his dignity and personal boundaries repeatedly violated. Though his soul is broken, he still carries within him the possibility of regeneration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result of severe abuse in the past, the organ responsible for emotion is damaged, leaving him with a severely diminished capacity for empathy toward others. He is nihilistic and mentally extremely unstable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a certain event, he develops a powerful fixation on Knuckles, whom he sees as \u201cinnocent\u201d and \u201chealthy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roles: Broken God \/ Foreign Entity That Follows Law (Logos) \/ Intruding Foreign Entity \/ Regenerating Soul<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An original character unique to this story. He has a sexual fixation on Knuckles and acts as a foreign entity that intrudes between Shadow and Knuckles. He first appears in Chapter 7.
He appears in the form of an almost-but-not-quite Mob \u00d7 Knuckles pairing (Habish \u00d7 Knuckles). From the After Stories onward, Habish \u00d7 Cui becomes an established pairing. Because he acts according to his mythological nature as an \u201cintruding foreign entity,\u201d he sometimes behaves in ways that can be difficult to understand without reading the commentary.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Sieg<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A mage who appeared from a destroyed otherworld. He is a wielder of the Crimson Prism, an emerald from another world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A crimson hedgehog with deep faith and a strong sense of chivalry, burdened with a solitary destiny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He becomes deeply involved in the story as a \u201cmirror\u201d reflecting the destinies borne by Shadow and Knuckles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roles: Oracle Mage \/ Sacrifice \/ Proxy Knight \/ Bearer of Original Sin \/ Mirror<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An original character unique to this story. He is the second heroine, mirroring Knuckles in the role he plays in relation to the world, and mirroring Shadow in the sin he bears in relation to the world. The reason is: \u201cKnuckles plays both the heroine and the hero.\u201d Sieg serves as the heroine\u2014or rather, the sacrifice\u2014when Knuckles takes the role of the hero. Early on after his introduction, he enters as a romantic rival who comes between Shadow and Knuckles, in an almost-but-not-quite Mob \u00d7 Knuckles pairing (Sieg \u00d7 Knuckles, never established). Toward the end, the relationship becomes Sieg \u2192 Knuckles and Sieg + Knuckles: romantic feelings \u00d7 friendship. From the After Stories onward, Sonic \u00d7 Sieg becomes an established pairing. Despite Sonic \u00d7 Sieg being his pairing, Sieg himself prioritizes them as \u201cKnuckles >>>> Shadow > Sonic,\u201d making him one deeply complicated man.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Those Connected to the Six Pillars<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Beings who do not belong to the center of the mythology, but are involved in its chain of cause and effect and influence the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rouge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An agent directly under the World Government. Shadow\u2019s colleague. She considers both Shadow and Knuckles her friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neither too close nor too distant, she stands between Shadow and Knuckles and watches over them both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symbols: Society \/ Romance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This version of Rouge is modeled primarily after Rebel from Sonic Prime (Rouge from New Yoke City). If you\u2019re thinking, \u201cThat\u2019s not even Rouge anymore,\u201d then all I can say is, sorry. Sonic Prime caused the site administrator, Kanoko, to shift from Knuckles \u00d7 Rouge to Rouge \u00d7 Knuckles, and her overflowing fantasies about Mama Rouge (?) became impossible to contain. As a result, the Rouge of this timeline has a calm, mature personality and dotes on Knuckles like a younger brother. So, Rouge + Knuckles (like sister and brother). Or rather, she\u2019s basically Mom. Sorry to those who prefer the strong-willed, free-spirited Rouge from the original games.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Tails<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A young genius inventor and Sonic\u2019s partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He tags along with Sonic and occasionally visits Angel Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symbols: Future \/ Science<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He does not appear very often. His role is mainly to provide explanations and support. However, the possibility remains that Tails \u2192 Knuckles may be written in the future. Never give up on the future of Tails \u2192 Knuckles with Shadow \u00d7 Knuckles as the premise.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Ilda<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A rising fashion designer who travels all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She instantly recognizes Knuckles\u2019s exceptional potential as a model and leads Knuckles into the midst of the festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Role: Priestess<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An original character unique to this story. In the main story, she appears only in Chapter 33. Although she has very few appearances, she enters the story at an important turning point leading into the final battle near the end. Knuckles describes Ilda as \u201ca female version of Sonic,\u201d but in nature, Ilda is actually \u201ca female version of Shadow.\u201d She instantly recognizes Knuckles\u2019s hidden potential and sacredness, values them highly, becomes fixated on him, and, without any ill intent, tries to elevate him to the center of the \u201cfestival story.\u201d She is \u201ccaptivated by Knuckles\u2019s appeal,\u201d \u201cloves Knuckles by worshipping him,\u201d and \u201cinstantly understands his core on an unconscious level and articulates it with precision.\u201d If the Shadow of this world were a woman, had a cheerful personality, and were a designer, Shadow might have been Ilda herself.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Other Companions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even without a connection to the mythology, they each forge their own unique bond with Knuckles. Such beloved companions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Silver<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Appears in the Reincarnation Stories<\/strong> and what-if stories. Silver + Knuckles. In pretty much every timeline, he and Knuckles are good friends. He often clashes with Shadow over Knuckles, but he does not have romantic feelings for Knuckles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Silver could not appear in the main story due to the needs of the plot, so he appears in the Reincarnation Stories<\/strong> and what-if stories instead. The long-awaited Silver + Knuckles (friendship). Thank you, Silver + Knuckles. Silver + Knuckles is a symbol of peace.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Amy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Appears briefly in some what-if stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Amy + Knuckles (friendship). The reason she barely appears in the Terra series comes down to the writer, Kanoko, being way too tangled up in her own preferences: she likes Shadow \u00d7 Amy with Sonic \u00d7 Amy as the premise, but that cannot be established in the Terra universe, and Sonic ultimately ends up in a BL pairing, and I don\u2019t want to write Amy getting rejected just because of that…! I love the sweet, pure-hearted, and kind Amy from Sonic Frontiers.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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