Harmony

The concept of harmony is a crucial one when it comes to the understanding of the dimensions of the universe, and the [[[ideologue]]]s who reside in our world and worlds beyond.

Ideologues are manifestations of certain primal concepts. [[[Death]]], [[[Infinity]]], [[[Galactus|Hunger]]]-- these are but a few of nearly infinite creatures. Ideologues exist for virtually any conceptual notion, from the vast to the very small. Each [[[ideologue]]] by nature acts to create more harmony in the universe with its conceptual goal. So ideologues representing oceans would wish to see more affinity with the water; those representing War would promote violence and anger. This increases their harmony with the universe and their ability to spread their ideology expands. The gods of dreams promote telling stories, while gods of War might encourage violence. Ideologues of sufficient potency even develop personalities and awareness.

Harmony occurs when an entity-- including the [[[New Gods|gods]]] and some mortals-- are spiritually attuned to their unique domains or demesnes, or their purposes. For a New God such as [[[Odin]]], his harmony comes from maintaining Asgard as proud, honorable warriors. At the very center of Asgard's domains, Odin is in a state of perfect harmony with his surroundings. Only a creature or entity with greater harmony than all the power of Asgard can oppose Odin at his throne. As he moves away from the center of his harmony, his strength wanes and weakens.

This is why many New Gods send emissaries out into the world. [[[Ideologue]]]s often empower avatars or conceptual notions to represent them among mortals as well. Whatever they do to increase their harmony increases their power and influence.