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The occupants of Aetha are the [[Primal:Wraith|Wraith]] race. These fearsome and cadaverous beings have created a warped aristocratic society, with the ruling class living a life of opulence and excess while the "Helot" peasants live in filth and squalor. Unsurprisingly, the ruling class are selfish and evil, throwing lavish masked balls within sight of the starving masses. The Wraith are shown to have vampiric characteristics; although not needing blood to live, their ability to digest Helot blood gives them invincible qualities. | The occupants of Aetha are the [[Primal:Wraith|Wraith]] race. These fearsome and cadaverous beings have created a warped aristocratic society, with the ruling class living a life of opulence and excess while the "Helot" peasants live in filth and squalor. Unsurprisingly, the ruling class are selfish and evil, throwing lavish masked balls within sight of the starving masses. The Wraith are shown to have vampiric characteristics; although not needing blood to live, their ability to digest Helot blood gives them invincible qualities. | ||
[[ | [[Primal:Jen|Jen]]'s third demon form is based on the Wraith race. | ||
==Locations in Aetha== | ==Locations in Aetha== | ||
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*'''Dungeon Docks & Flooded Dungeons:''' An out of place dock appears to be one entrance (and the entrance Scree & Jen take) to enter the Mansion. This area is severely flooded, and is perhaps a natural lake that the Wraith use to bring water up to the Mansion, or the result of faulty plumbing. Either way, it's an obscure feature to have sitting underneath a castle atop of a cliff. | *'''Dungeon Docks & Flooded Dungeons:''' An out of place dock appears to be one entrance (and the entrance Scree & Jen take) to enter the Mansion. This area is severely flooded, and is perhaps a natural lake that the Wraith use to bring water up to the Mansion, or the result of faulty plumbing. Either way, it's an obscure feature to have sitting underneath a castle atop of a cliff. | ||
*'''Cage Chamber''' | *'''Cage Chamber''' | ||
*'''Torture Room:''' It appears many forms of torture occur down in these lower levels. It is where Jen and Scree meet [[Talking heads|the talking wraith heads]]. | *'''Torture Room:''' It appears many forms of torture occur down in these lower levels. It is where Jen and Scree meet [[Primal:Talking heads|the talking wraith heads]]. | ||
*'''Upper Cells:''' It is here an unexpected Ally emerges from the darkness: a [[Helot warrior]]. | *'''Upper Cells:''' It is here an unexpected Ally emerges from the darkness: a [[Primal:Helot warrior|Helot warrior]]. | ||
===Count Raum's Mansion=== | ===Count Raum's Mansion=== | ||
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*'''Raum & Empusa's Bedroom:''' Situated in the west corner of the East Wing is the bedroom of the Count and Countess. The ground floor consists of a parlor. Note the mirror on the landing for the Count and Countess to check their appearance before greeting the unwashed masses. There is a harpsichord in this part of the Wing. Exit to the Northeast is a small room that leads to the Banquet Hall. The small room has a single long flight of stairs down to the southeast. There is a locked door at the end. By the sound of rain, it opens somewhere in the Dark Maze. | *'''Raum & Empusa's Bedroom:''' Situated in the west corner of the East Wing is the bedroom of the Count and Countess. The ground floor consists of a parlor. Note the mirror on the landing for the Count and Countess to check their appearance before greeting the unwashed masses. There is a harpsichord in this part of the Wing. Exit to the Northeast is a small room that leads to the Banquet Hall. The small room has a single long flight of stairs down to the southeast. There is a locked door at the end. By the sound of rain, it opens somewhere in the Dark Maze. | ||
*'''Orrery Room:''' Within the East Wing is an [[wikipedia:orrery|orrery]] room. It comprises of 4 planets or worlds with a sun at the center. Perhaps this is an illustration of the solar system according to Aetha's realm, or more likely a representation of all 4 realms - all of which belong to one sun. If so, it shows Raum acknowledges yet another science - astronomy. | *'''Orrery Room:''' Within the East Wing is an [[wikipedia:orrery|orrery]] room. It comprises of 4 planets or worlds with a sun at the center. Perhaps this is an illustration of the solar system according to Aetha's realm, or more likely a representation of all 4 realms - all of which belong to one sun. If so, it shows Raum acknowledges yet another science - astronomy. | ||
*'''[[Dark Maze]]:''' Where Elizabeth flees to hide from her quarrelling and abusive parents. If one manages to successfully conquer the maze and its many alterating patterns, they may gain access to Raum's Blood Machine. | *'''[[Primal:Dark Maze|Dark Maze]]:''' Where Elizabeth flees to hide from her quarrelling and abusive parents. If one manages to successfully conquer the maze and its many alterating patterns, they may gain access to Raum's Blood Machine. | ||
*'''Blood Machine:''' Hidden underneath the Mansion and accessed only by navigating a complicated maze is the device that gives Raum and Empusa their immortality - the Blood Machine. Upon entering the dungeon, an eerie statue of an elderly Wraith with long hair greets the visitor. The Blood Machine itself is a complicated (even for Scree) machine that drains the blood of the Helot and transforms it into an elixir for the Wraith. It may also be used on other creatures, including hybrids, to procure a poison effective against the Wraith. | *'''Blood Machine:''' Hidden underneath the Mansion and accessed only by navigating a complicated maze is the device that gives Raum and Empusa their immortality - the Blood Machine. Upon entering the dungeon, an eerie statue of an elderly Wraith with long hair greets the visitor. The Blood Machine itself is a complicated (even for Scree) machine that drains the blood of the Helot and transforms it into an elixir for the Wraith. It may also be used on other creatures, including hybrids, to procure a poison effective against the Wraith. | ||
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==Creatures Found in Aetha== | ==Creatures Found in Aetha== | ||
*[[Primal:Wraith|Wraith]] (Includes [[Valkyrie]]). | *[[Primal:Wraith|Wraith]] (Includes [[Primal:Valkyrie|Valkyrie]]). | ||
*'''Yaarg''': The equivalent to Solum's Malkai, these creatures are the "guard-dogs" of the wraith aristocracy and have taken over The Village since Raum & Empusa have upped their evil powers. They are extremely deadly and their strange body shape makes it hard to attack the creatures. Their appearance holds some similarities to [[wikipedia:Vogons|Vogons]] from [[wikipedia:Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy|Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy]]. | *'''Yaarg''': The equivalent to Solum's Malkai, these creatures are the "guard-dogs" of the wraith aristocracy and have taken over The Village since Raum & Empusa have upped their evil powers. They are extremely deadly and their strange body shape makes it hard to attack the creatures. Their appearance holds some similarities to [[wikipedia:Vogons|Vogons]] from [[wikipedia:Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy|Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy]]. | ||
*'''Helot''': Horned peasants who live miserable, busy and unrewarding lives under the rule of the Wraith. They possess little strength and appear to have no special abilities. It is never determined if the Helot are a sub-species of the Wraith or an entirely different one altogether; that said, they are not shown to perform any of the powers the aristocracy have, and facially look different. They do not have the Wraith webbed hair or dark gloomy eye sockets, but instead have noticeable horns protruding from the back of the skull extremely similar to those of a [[wikipedia:Pachycephalosaurus|Pachycephalosaurus]]. | *'''Helot''': Horned peasants who live miserable, busy and unrewarding lives under the rule of the Wraith. They possess little strength and appear to have no special abilities. It is never determined if the Helot are a sub-species of the Wraith or an entirely different one altogether; that said, they are not shown to perform any of the powers the aristocracy have, and facially look different. They do not have the Wraith webbed hair or dark gloomy eye sockets, but instead have noticeable horns protruding from the back of the skull extremely similar to those of a [[wikipedia:Pachycephalosaurus|Pachycephalosaurus]]. | ||
*'''Phantom''': Possibly a result of a Wraith death and the Wraith equivalent of a ghost, or something that Count Raum's dark science has created. It takes the form of a minature whirlwind. The Duke was a notable Phantom after his death. | *'''Phantom''': Possibly a result of a Wraith death and the Wraith equivalent of a ghost, or something that Count Raum's dark science has created. It takes the form of a minature whirlwind. The Duke was a notable Phantom after his death. | ||
*'''Rats''': It's clear rats are a problem in Aetha. Many scamper across the floor in the dungeons and [[Princess Elizabeth]] has a dead pet rat called '''Claude'''. | *'''Rats''': It's clear rats are a problem in Aetha. Many scamper across the floor in the dungeons and [[Primal:Princess Elizabeth|Princess Elizabeth]] has a dead pet rat called '''Claude'''. | ||
*'''Unnamed Travel-Worthy Toad''': Exceptionally hard to discover, in the Manor House there is a sepia photograph of a Helot riding upon a very large toad-like creature. Another figure appears to be holding the reigns of the toad upon the floor. A domesticated pet appears next to him, possibly a terrier dog. | *'''Unnamed Travel-Worthy Toad''': Exceptionally hard to discover, in the Manor House there is a sepia photograph of a Helot riding upon a very large toad-like creature. Another figure appears to be holding the reigns of the toad upon the floor. A domesticated pet appears next to him, possibly a terrier dog. | ||
===Characters in Aetha=== | ===Characters in Aetha=== | ||
*Count [[Raum]] | *Count [[Primal:Raum|Raum]] | ||
*Countess [[Empusa]] | *Countess [[Primal:Empusa|Empusa]] | ||
*Lady [[Elizabeth]] | *Lady [[Primal:Elizabeth|Elizabeth]] | ||
*The [[Watcher]] - aka "Old Pug Face." | *The [[Primal:Watcher|Watcher]] - aka "Old Pug Face." | ||
*The Prisoner - an unexpected ally in the dungeons | *The Prisoner - an unexpected ally in the dungeons | ||
*Phantom Duke | *Phantom Duke | ||
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100213082657/http://www.us.playstation.com:80/Content/PUGG/SCUS-97142/Site/single/aetha.html Official Aetha walkthrough] (archived version). | *[https://web.archive.org/web/20100213082657/http://www.us.playstation.com:80/Content/PUGG/SCUS-97142/Site/single/aetha.html Official Aetha walkthrough] (archived version). | ||
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