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Overview

The Circle is a mysterious and reportedly colossal organization operating within Hethereau. Very little concrete information has been revealed about The Circle's membership, leadership, or ultimate objectives. What is known is that the organization's influence is vast and growing, with its shadow spreading through fragments referred to as Prophecies and Oaths.

The Circle appears to be a major antagonistic force in the story of Neverness to Everness. Its activities are intertwined with the supernatural phenomena plaguing the city, and it is expected to play a central role in the game's main storyline as more of the narrative unfolds.

Prophecies and Oaths

The Circle's influence is described as growing through fragments of "Prophecies" and "Oaths." These terms appear to be central concepts within the organization's ideology or methodology, though their exact meaning and function remain unclear.

Prophecies may refer to predictions or plans that The Circle is working to bring about, while Oaths could represent commitments or bindings that tie individuals to the organization's cause. The fragmentary nature of these elements suggests that The Circle's power is distributed and decentralized, growing through many small pieces rather than through a single centralized authority.

Connection to Anomalies

Given The Circle's prominence in the story and the central role that Anomalies play in Hethereau's supernatural crisis, it is likely that The Circle has some connection to anomaly activity in the city. Whether the organization is causing, exploiting, or trying to control Anomalies is not yet clear.

The Circle Bounty endgame activity, which involves tracking bounty targets associated with The Circle, suggests that the organization has operatives or agents active throughout Hethereau. These agents may be involved in anomaly-related activities that the player can investigate and disrupt.

Relationship with the Bureau

The Bureau of Anomaly Control is the government organization responsible for managing Anomalies and Espers in Hethereau. Given The Circle's apparent antagonistic role, it is reasonable to expect conflict between The Circle and the Bureau. As the player character is recruited by the Bureau and works with the Eibon Antique Shop crew, encounters with The Circle are likely to form a significant portion of the main story.

What Remains Unknown

As of pre-launch, many fundamental questions about The Circle remain unanswered. The identity of its leaders, the size of its membership, its founding history, and its ultimate goals are all shrouded in mystery. The game's narrative is expected to gradually reveal more about The Circle as players progress through the story, making it one of the central mysteries that drives the plot forward.

This article will be updated with additional information as the game launches and players uncover more details about The Circle's role in Hethereau's story.