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'''''[https://web.archive.org/web/20130625030812/http://the-antithesis.net/ The Antithesis]''''' is a novel series published by [http://1889.ca/ 1889 Labs, Ltd.], but began as a speculative, [[Low Fantasy]] [[Web Serial Novel]] that debuted in February of 2010. It is currently on-going, and has completed two books in the saga: ''Renovatio'' and ''Secundum Velum''. The story is currently on ''Decus'', the 2nd Arc and it's already proving to be a much darker and violent entry to The Antithesis saga.
The story revolves around the conflicts of a uniquely-perceived Heaven and Hell, narrated by the main character, Alezair Czynri, who is a member of the "Jury", a sect of non-Celestials who live in Purgatory and enforce "The Code". The Antithesis sets itself apart from other stories regarding angels and demons due to the nature in which both races are characterized. Instead of basing it off of previous fantasy and/or religious preconceptions, the author, Terra Whiteman, tries to explain the existence of Heaven and Hell through science.
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* ''Namah Ipsin'' makes a first appearance as an Archaean physician. Previously to this, Namah Ipsin was an Archdemon that died after the first episode of Renovatio (arc 1) due to hiring Alezair from the Nexus. He was the Archdemon of Lohr, but Naberius takes his place after his execution.
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* Kantian Theory
* The imminent 'Nature vs. Nurture' debate
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** Qaira Eltruan is a cold and callous militant leader on the outside, but suffers with self-hatred and guilt on the inside. Leid Koseling attempts to help him through his internal struggles along with the malay addiction he suffers in the beginning of Decus, but he is at first very reluctant to accept her help. In fact he feels threatened and insulted by Leid's attempts to aid him, and often becomes angry over the fact.
* [[Anti-Hero]]
** Qaira Eltruan is not a hero by any means, and the methods he goes about 'protecting his world' are usually evil, cruel and unjust. While his ultimate goal is to protect his people and rid his world of the angels, Qaira will not hesitate to kill anyone who stands in his way, and this includes his peers. This stems from a lack of moral
* [[I Was Beaten by a Girl]]
** Leid Koseling beats everyone. The first episode of The Antithesis (I. The Encounter) recounts Alezair Czynri nearly getting killed by Leid in the battle of Jerusalem circa 1180. Alezair's ego is significantly damaged by this, and this initiates the entire story, making him want to pursue her and perhaps fight her again. Later in Decus, Qaira Eltruan gets his ass beat by Leid on numerous occasions after losing his temper (or after she makes him lose his temper), and often he becomes so impossible to deal with that she must smack some sense into him. This is also ego-damaging to Qaira, since he is what we would deem a "manly-man", also a chauvinist, and also a misogynist. Although the readers find Qaira's beat-downs rather funny, Qaira, in fact, does not.
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