Hidden Chapter: “The Forging of Discordance”
Early Life and Transformation
In her early years, the Keepsake of the Discordance was a fragile and timid young woman, often the target of bullying and ridicule. Her frailty and vulnerability made her a frequent victim, and she spent many days in despair. However, the encouragement of a close friend ignited a spark within her. Determined to change her fate, she embarked on a journey of rigorous training and self-improvement. Through sheer willpower and relentless effort, she transformed herself into a grand principle of strength and resilience. Her metamorphosis was so profound that she left her past behind, trading her role as a soldier for the path of a voidforger, where she quickly earned a formidable reputation.
Mastering the Art of Voidforging
On a typical day in her workshop, a customer approached her with a request for a voidblade. Displaying her remarkable efficiency, she promised to complete the blade in mere attoseconds. The customer was further astounded to learn that the Keepsake of the Discordance personally mined the voidore required for her creations. She reasoned that she could do so faster and more efficiently than anyone else. Venturing into a monster-infested den, she effortlessly dispatched the creatures and retrieved the voidore. Upon crafting the voidblade, she tested it on a monster, dispatching it with a single swipe. When the customer arrived to collect the weapon, he was not only impressed by its quality but also encouraged her to consider becoming a hero. She declined, stating her preference for crafting weapons to empower others to be heroes. Inspired, she mused about creating a suggsblade in the future.
A New Opportunity in Painvanius
Another day brought a new customer who recommended that she move her business to Painvanius, a manifest expanse known for its strong warriors. Intrigued by the prospect, she traveled to the capital of Painvanius. As she wandered the streets, she marveled at the strength of the inhabitants. It was here that she encountered Mozarta, a young scientist boasting about her creation, the Kaleidovoid—a mecha she claimed was the future, rendering voidforgers obsolete. Insulted by Mozarta’s arrogance, the Keepsake of the Discordance challenged her to a competition to prove the superiority of her weapons over the mecha. Mozarta agreed, setting the stage for a fierce rivalry.
Creating the Suggsblade
Determined to win the competition, the Keepsake of the Discordance decided to create a suggsblade, an endeavor requiring the rarest voidore. She traversed treacherous pits of perfect vacuum, navigated hyper-paradoxical paths, and climbed mountains embodying boundless reality-fiction differences. Upon successfully crafting the suggsblade, she realized she needed a worthy wielder. In a nearby realm, she found Basilalima, a formidable swordswoman. Although initially reluctant, Basilalima agreed to participate after witnessing the Keepsake of the Discordance's prowess and being provoked by Mozarta’s continued mockery.
Preparation and Confrontation
Basilalima, critical of the initial voidblade’s quality, pushed the Keepsake of the Discordance to improve her work. After several attempts, she finally forged a blade that met Basilalima’s standards. Ready for the competition, they met in an arena where Mozarta released a horde of monsters. The challenge was to see who could kill the most beyond the necessity of time. Despite Mozarta’s boasts about Kaleidovoid’s capabilities, Basilalima proved to be a formidable match.
Chaos and Collaboration
The competition took a disastrous turn when Mozarta unleashed a battalion of experimental mechas, which malfunctioned and attacked indiscriminately. In the ensuing chaos, the Keepsake of the Discordance and Basilalima teamed up to neutralize the threat. The Keepsake of the Discordance held down the Kaleidovoid while Mozarta rebooted it, showing begrudging respect for the voidforger and the swordswoman. Though Basilalima's suggsblade broke during the battle, she chose to keep it, encouraging the Keepsake of the Discordance to continue both forging and fighting.
Legacy of the Voidgreat Gauntlet
Inspired by the events, the Keepsake of the Discordance embraced the dual paths of warrior and voidforger. Using her newfound knowledge and determination, she eventually created the Voidgreat Gauntlet, a weapon of unparalleled power. She gifted it to the Keepsake of the Glory, solidifying her reputation and leaving an indelible mark on the legacy of the Cosmolantis of Visaskarma.