The Entanglement and The Swamps of Discord were once allied factions, much as “Old Trigger” Horace and the leader of “Catfish Beard” may have been friends.
They represent two starkly contrasting philosophies of survival:
Discord: Embrace chaos, drawing strength from the underbelly and filth, seeking inclusive survival. (Retreat - Choosing to detach from the mainstream system)
Entanglement: Build order, relying on metal and rules, only to be consumed by them and lose oneself. (Service - Choosing to enter and uphold the system)
This fundamental divergence inevitably drove them apart. As the world moves toward unification or greater conflict, these two camps—bound by their diametrically opposed ideologies—may be forced to clash in battle.Former friends must choose sides on the battlefield, ultimately leading both to ruin—a tragic embodiment of the truth that “the more one seeks to remain untouched, the less able they are to break free from the cycle.” Only by actively “entering the game” (breaking free from their faction's shackles) could they “break the cycle,” yet both ultimately failed.