Ten Gods

Lore & Background

Before the arrival of the Ten Gods, Disboard was a chaotic realm where eight distinct races fought to extinction. The deities intervened during this Great War, imposing their will upon the world to halt the bloodshed forever. They decreed that violence was forbidden and replaced it with games as the sole method for resolving disputes, from minor arguments to territorial sovereignty. To enforce this new order, they crafted the Ten Pledges, a set of divine laws that became unbreakable magic within the realm's structure. Once their work was complete, the Gods departed, leaving behind the World Tree and the board game mechanics as their eternal guardians. Their absence created a power vacuum filled by the current hierarchy, yet their rules remain absolute. Today, they exist primarily in legend and scripture. Scholars debate whether they are still watching from another dimension or if they truly left Disboard to its own devices. Regardless of their location, breaking their laws is considered impossible, as the world itself rejects any action that violates the Pledges.

In Their Own Story

The void was silent save for the hum of magic. Ten figures stood atop a floating expanse of crystal, looking down at the burning continents below where armies clashed in futility. One raised a hand, and the weapons shattered into glowing pieces, reforming as chessmen and cards. 'Let the blood stop,' the leader whispered, their voice echoing across dimensions. As they sealed the Pledges into the fabric of reality, the light faded. They walked away from the world they saved, leaving only the board behind.

Reader's Guide

The legacy of the Ten Gods defines every move Sora and Shiro make in Disboard. Their decision to replace bloodshed with gameplay created a society where intellect supersedes brute force, forcing all races into a fragile peace. This historical context explains why the current political landscape is so rigid; violating the Pledges is considered heresy punishable by divine intervention or exile. For players today, understanding this origin reveals the stakes of the 64th Rank challenge. The Gods did not just ban war; they elevated competition into a sacred duty. This is why the Elf Empire and other factions hesitate to use traditional armies against humanoids. Every chess match played in the capital echoes their ancient decree, reminding mortals that the board is the only battlefield allowed. As the protagonists rise through the ranks, they inadvertently test the durability of this divine framework. If the Ten Gods were truly all-powerful, why did they leave? The lingering mystery suggests that the current order might be evolving beyond its original design. Ultimately, the history of the Ten Gods serves as the foundation for the entire narrative, proving that in Disboard, even reality itself is bound by the rules of a game.

Did You Know?

• The Ten Gods created the Ten Pledges to end the Great War between eight races.
• After establishing the Pledges, the Ten Gods vanished from Disboard.
• The Ten Pledges forbid violence and mandate that all disputes be settled through games.
• The World Tree and board game mechanics were left behind by the Ten Gods as guardians of their laws.
• Breaking the Ten Pledges is considered impossible because the world itself rejects any violation.