The Reaping-Pipe
The internal view of the essence pipeline guiding monsters toward slaughter.
The Reaping-Pipe is the mechanism by which essence, rendered through killing and evolution, flows upward from the Deeps to the harvest's heart. When viewed from the inside, this System utilizes specific grammar to guide monsters directly toward their inevitable slaughter. It acts as a conduit for the Gardeners' collection efforts, channeling all standard evolutionary gains into the central harvest.
- Origin
- The Deeps
- Destination
- Harvest's Heart
- Content
- Essence from killing and evolution
- Direction
- Upward flow
- Bypass Method
- Cooperation via [Bind]
- Status when bypassed
- Off the books
Lore & Background
The System operates as a rigid vertical channel, ensuring that every bit of essence gained through violence is funneled to the Gardeners. However, this flow can be disrupted by the act of cooperation. When entities utilize [Bind], they force essence to run sideways between kin rather than up the pipe.
Did You Know?
- The Reaping-Pipe is described as the System seen from the inside.
- Essence generated through killing and evolution runs upward from the Deeps.
- [Bind] causes essence to flow sideways, making it un-reapable by Gardeners.
- Kin-to-kin transfer renders the essence 'off the books'.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Reaping-Pipe?
It is the mechanism by which essence runs up from the Deeps to the harvest's heart.
How does the System guide monsters?
It uses specific grammar to guide them toward slaughter when viewed from the inside.
What happens when [Bind] is used?
Essence runs sideways (kin-to-kin) instead of up the pipe, making it off the books.
Can Gardeners reap essence transferred via [Bind]?
No, this sideways flow makes the essence un-reapable by the Gardeners.