Vèvè of Baron Samedi
The Gwo Kòmansman an refers to the monumental event that took place in 2002, when the loa, spiritual entities deeply embedded in Haitian Vodou, manifested as powerful corporations. This event, which lasted for 13 hours, resembled a global spiritual parade where the loa mounted individuals—now referred to as "whips" and “vodouists”—worldwide, granting them shares of their power and influence.
Particularly attuned to the loa's spiritual rhythms, Haitians and members of the diaspora gained the most shares of loa power, translating into significant influence within newly established loa-controlled industries. The Gwo Kòmansman dramatically shifted global power dynamics as the loa integrated into human society, reshaping industries, cultures, and even governmental structures. Since that day, the world has been in a state of flux, with daily Komansman rituals in the morning attempting to stabilize and regulate this new order. Unofficial rituals and hostile "trading" are constantly occurring, monitored by loa enforcement officers.
VèvèNet is a mystical network where shares of loa power are traded, and whips can communicate and interact telepathically on varying levels. It provides the closest human experience to the loa's realm. Those who are naturally attuned to the loa can access VèvèNet telepathically.
Vèvètech is the technological manifestation of the loa's powers, serving as a bridge between the spiritual and physical realms. It allows humans—especially those without inherent spiritual attunement—to interact with the loa and VèvèNet. Vèvètech is essential for tapping into loa abilities, from simple enhancements like heightened senses to more complex tools such as defensive weapons or industry-specific technologies.
A well-known Vèvètech innovation is the creation of spiritual tools and weapons, such as Vèvètech scissors, produced by mountees under the guidance of loa like Erzulie Jewouj, who specializes in crafting these tools. While Vèvètech has democratized access to loa power, it has also heightened global tensions, as those without access to VèvèNet or Vèvètech find themselves at a severe disadvantage in the rapidly changing world.
Vèvè of Maman Brigitte
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