The Elect is a faction dedicated to the pursuit of Ascension, a process believed to elevate select individuals to a higher plane of existence. Inola, a middle-aged Simiah, is a prominent figure within the faction, asserting that only The Elect may ascend. Casper tol-Otheidas, the great-grandson of the God-King Otheidas, is also a member. The faction has a hierarchical structure, with Dean Therion Calanthe serving as a key authority figure overseeing decisions regarding Ascension.
At the Celsian Compound, Dagga Brunnvar, an antiquarian dwarf, emphasized the importance of presenting appropriate artifacts to the treasury to gain favor with Dean Therion. During an audience with the dean, Inola announced two new candidates for Ascension, Heyou and Sylvie, brought forth by Ygva, who was unconscious at the time. Inola expressed hope for initiating a ritual to bring The Elect to the World Above, while Dean Therion stated that the chosen were fixed and would not accept new members.
The audience escalated into conflict when Dean Therion attacked the party, resulting in a chaotic confrontation involving multiple copies of Therion and various faction members. The Elect's focus on self-preservation and exclusion from the Ascension process became evident during the encounter.