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Beyonders are people who have gained supernatural powers in Lord of Mysteries. The Beyonder system is core to both the novel and the game.

Overview

In the Lord of Mysteries world, humans can gain supernatural abilities by drinking special potions. Those who successfully digest the potions and gain powers are called Beyonders.

The 22 Pathways

There are 22 Beyonder pathways with different abilities and progression routes. Each pathway has multiple sequences (levels) that Beyonders can advance through. Higher sequences grant stronger abilities.

The Acting Method

To safely digest potions and advance, Beyonders must act according to their pathway's nature. They adopt specific behaviors and mindsets that match their chosen path.

The game uses this as a core mechanic - players adopt personas with abilities based on their pathway choice.

Dangers

Becoming a Beyonder is dangerous. Failing to digest a potion properly can cause madness, loss of control, or transformation into a monster. The danger increases at higher sequences.

Organizations

Several groups recruit and train Beyonders:

- The Nighthawks - A church organization that hunts dangerous Beyonders

- Various secret societies

- Government agencies

In the Game

Players choose pathways and advance through sequences while using the Acting Method to develop their character.