The ultimate goal of illumination is Enlightenment. In this
process the individuals separate souls are slowly merged.
The exact mechanics of this are esoteric and descriptions
vary. [...] Whatever the process, the individual essentially
merges his individual being with the All, removing himself
from the normal discernable world. In game terms winning
a contest against the All at 10W15 results in Enlightenment.
An individual may continue to exist or at least appear to
exist to other beings and exhibits two general characteristics.
First their mere presence affects the area around them. An
enlightenment being radiates a calm and loving splendor which
is ineffable and mysterious. They are untouchable by any
lesser being. [...]
Secondly, they will do nothing personally. They will not
respond to pathos, sympathy, grief or violence. Nor will
they respond to affection, desire, flattery or sacrifice. In
essence, an Enlightened being is removed from active
play and becomes a Narrator character like any being who
has learned the Great Secret of a Great God.
--Peter Metcalfe
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