Lore and other documents for the Eve of Midnight game
As revealed by the Eternal Clockwatcher, speaking of power refined beyond the grasp of mortals and yet drawn by their hands into the web of fate.
If basic resources are the threads of reality, then advanced resources are the needle that sharpens, strengthens, and binds them into something greater. They are concentrated, purified, or otherwise transformed echoes of their more primal counterparts, born not of worlds but of will—crafted by design, extracted with effort, or granted by forces inscrutable.
They are not found idly nor spent lightly. Advanced resources come at a cost, demanding sacrifice, cunning, or mastery to wield.
Where basic resources arise naturally, advanced resources require intervention. Mythic Energy becomes Eternal Echoes when focused through the songs of timeless heroes. Spore Clouds condense into Viral Strains when tended by forces of pestilence and regeneration.
They are rarely found whole; instead, they are born from the interaction of archetypal energies with powerful catalysts.
Each advanced resource is tied to archetypes but refined in specific worlds.
| Advanced Resource | Archetype | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Eternal Echoes | Mythos | Timeless stories that transcend mortal lifetimes. |
| Cognium Shards | Artifice | Precision-forged materials of unmatched durability. |
| Eldritch Remnants | Occult | Fragments of forbidden power, unstable and volatile. |
| Quantum Cores | Cybernetic | Compact singularities of boundless synthetic energy. |
| Riftstones | Devoid | Shards of broken dimensions, unstable and unpredictable. |
| Viral Strains | Pestilence | Weaponized spores of disease and growth. |
| Arcane Sigils | Arcane | Glyphs amplified into singular marks of absolute power. |
| Entropic Threads | Flux | Chaotic weaves of time and space, perpetually shifting. |
Advanced resources often require spending or transforming basic resources.
Certain worlds amplify basic resources into their advanced forms.
Rituals, machines, or cunning can shape basic resources into advanced forms.
Advanced resources fuel abilities or cards beyond the reach of basic resources.
Advanced resources can bypass or negate effects that would otherwise hinder a player’s progress.
Advanced resources allow players to manipulate the board in powerful ways.
Advanced resources are potent but scarce, a finite wellspring that must be used wisely. They are both temptation and salvation, forcing players to weigh the short-term gain against long-term strategy.
Advanced resources reflect the deeper essence of their archetypes.
Worlds shape how advanced resources manifest, adding flavor and depth.
| Advanced Resource | World Example | Flavor of Interaction |
|---|---|---|
| Eternal Echoes | Reve | The echoes of dreams inspire feats of heroism, condensing Mythic Energy into timeless power. |
| Cognium Shards | Crucible | Volcanic heat refines Ingenuity Crystals into impervious shards of artifice. |
| Eldritch Remnants | Azerial | Shattered sanctuaries leave behind fragments of forbidden knowledge, charged with power. |
| Quantum Cores | Utletmach | Broken time streams condense Power Nodes into self-sustaining energy cores. |
| Riftstones | Vleddica | Fragments of the void scatter across the Spiraling Chaos, teetering on the edge of collapse. |
| Viral Strains | Mylia | Colossal flora release spores of unparalleled potency, twisted into infectious growth. |
| Arcane Sigils | Levander | Perfected Runic Glyphs shine with immense magical potential, amplifying any incantation. |
| Entropic Threads | Shingekou | The eternal night spins chaos into fleeting strands of reality, weaving unpredictability. |
Advanced resources demand sacrifice—be it resources, time, or effort. Players must determine if the cost is worth the gain.
They allow the boldest strategies and riskiest plays, rewarding those who seize the initiative.
Advanced resources are the fingerprints of each world, their essence distilled into something tangible yet extraordinary.