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The '''Divine Constants''' are the absolute, inviolable principles that shape the entire '''Continuum Universes'''.  
Established and discovered by the [[First Divine Parents]] at the dawn of existence, these constants define the '''limits of physical, metaphysical, and spiritual reality''' across every universe, plane, and realm.

Unlike [[Universal Law]], which varies between individual universes, the Divine Constants are '''unchanging, omnipresent, and eternal'''.  
They are the skeletal frame upon which all universes are built, ensuring coherence, balance, and the protection of free will throughout the multiverse.

== Origins of the Divine Constants ==

In the earliest epochs of the Continuum, the [[First Divine Parents]] experimented with countless prototype universes.  
* Some were unstable and collapsed into oblivion.
* Others spawned chaos beyond repair.

Through their discoveries and reflections, the First Divine Parents codified the Divine Constants—'''some they created, and others they unearthed as intrinsic truths of existence itself'''.

Thus, every universe that has ever existed within the Continuum is governed by these constants, ensuring a sacred balance between chaos and order, growth and transformation.

== Purpose of the Divine Constants ==

The Divine Constants exist to safeguard the multiverse by:
* Guaranteeing the '''freedom of spirits and souls'''.
* Maintaining the '''sanctity of life, death, and transformation'''.
* Preventing '''the abuse of cosmic power''' by both mortals and Divines.
* Encouraging '''natural progression''' of civilizations without premature domination.
* Ensuring '''existential diversity''' and independent cultural evolution.

They act as invisible pillars, ever-present yet beyond the control of even the mightiest Divines.

== Examples of Major Divine Constants ==

{| class="wikitable"
! Constant
! Description
|-
| Speed of Light Limitation
| Prevents premature interstellar interaction; can only be bypassed via phase manipulation with adjacent planes.
|-
| Law of the Binary
| Creation of spirits and souls requires a binary (male-female) union; singular creation attempts fail to produce stable consciousness.
|-
| Law of Free Will
| All spirits, souls, and sentient universes must possess an innate right to choose.
|-
| Law of Life and Death
| All spirits and souls must experience mortality at least once before judgment and possible ascension.
|-
| Law of Matter and Energy
| Nothing can be destroyed—only transformed.
|-
| Law of Temporal Integrity
| Time must not be tampered with; no retroactive alteration of past events is permitted.
|}

== The Speed of Light Constant ==

One of the most universally felt Divine Constants is the '''Speed of Light Limitation'''.

* It binds the Median Plane (material existence) so that no physical object can naturally exceed the speed of light.
* Civilizations must either invent technologies to phase into adjacent planes (such as the [[Teleka Plane]], [[Astral Plane (Galaxa)]], or [[Ethereal Plane]]) or endure the natural isolation intended for their early growth.
* Sidestepping the Speed of Light through metaphysical methods honors the Divine Constants without violating them.

Examples:
* [[Galaxa]]'s civilizations overcame the limit through the development of [[Valdian Teleka Drives]], [[Astral Fold Drives]], and [[Magicka Sigil Drives]].

== Relationship to Divine Law ==

While the Divine Constants govern the structure of reality, the [[Divine Law]] governs the moral and spiritual responsibilities of beings who possess—or seek—divinity.

'''Key Distinctions:'''
* '''Divine Constants''' are passive laws of existence.  
* '''Divine Law''' is active legislation for Divines and ascended spirits.

No being, not even a fully ascended Divine, can break or alter the Divine Constants.  
They are not suggestions; they are the immutable heartbeat of the multiverse.

== Divine Constants and the Multiverse ==

Every universe in the Continuum adheres to the same Divine Constants, although:
* The '''interpretation''' of the Constants can vary.
* The '''methods''' by which civilizations honor or navigate around them can differ wildly.
* Some universes emphasize different aspects of the Constants (e.g., universes rich in psionic fields vs. universes dominated by elemental magicka).

Nevertheless, '''the underlying constants never change''', ensuring:
* Stability between universes.
* Consistency of divine judgment.
* Eternal opportunity for spirits and souls to mature.

== Evolution and Interpretation Over Time ==

While the Divine Constants themselves have never altered, the understanding of their implications has evolved.  
Historic cosmic events such as [[The Convergence]] forced Divines to clarify aspects of interaction, leading to the creation of new supplementary laws within [[Divine Law]] (such as the '''Law of Interloping''' and '''Law of Summoning''')—but never modifying the original Constants.

== Divine Constants and Mortality ==

Mortals are shaped by the Divine Constants even if unaware of them:
* Their experiences of '''life, death, choice, and consequence''' flow from the Constants.
* Every mortal civilization, no matter how primitive or advanced, is a reflection of how it responds to these unseen truths.

Thus, even the humblest soul contributes to the grand tapestry intended by the First Divine Parents.

== Related Articles ==

* [[Divine Law]]
* [[Space Travel (Galaxa)]]
* [[Teleka]]
* [[Astral (Galaxa)]]
* [[Magicka (Galaxa)]]
* [[First Divine Parents]]
* [[Universal Law]]
* [[Spirits and Souls]]

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