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'''Gozog'nok''' is the black prison plane of [[ | '''Gozog'nok''' is the black prison plane of [[Lethurîa]], a divine construct of isolation, silence, and eternal separation from [[It'slâmwâ]], [[Lethurîa]] created it by the will of [[Meera]] and [[Merrik]]. It was formed adjacent to the mortal realm of [[Yedistren]] as the final destination for the most heinous transgressors of [[Divine Law]]—a prison not of torture, but of abandonment, darkness, and loss. | ||
{{Plane | {{Plane | ||
| name=Gozog'nok | | name=Gozog'nok | ||
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| caption-image=The Black Prison Plane, where light does not reach | | caption-image=The Black Prison Plane, where light does not reach | ||
| fundamentals=Imprisonment, Isolation, Eternal Severance from It'slâmwâ | | fundamentals=Imprisonment, Isolation, Eternal Severance from It'slâmwâ | ||
| universe=[[ | | universe=[[Lethurîa]] | ||
| primary_function=Divine prison for souls, gods, and spirits who defy the will of the [[Divine Parents]] | | primary_function=Divine prison for souls, gods, and spirits who defy the will of the [[Divine Parents]] | ||
| classification=Prison Plane; Divine Construct of Containment | | classification=Prison Plane; Divine Construct of Containment | ||
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| interactions=Souls are cast in by [[Divine Judgement]]; internal interaction limited to fellow prisoners | | interactions=Souls are cast in by [[Divine Judgement]]; internal interaction limited to fellow prisoners | ||
| relationship_with_other_dimensions=Cannot be reached by mortals; connected only via Divine Mandate or catastrophic anomaly | | relationship_with_other_dimensions=Cannot be reached by mortals; connected only via Divine Mandate or catastrophic anomaly | ||
| known_interactions=Corruption leaks drove [[ | | known_interactions=Corruption leaks drove [[The Malismorâ]] and his [[Det'sikar]] to reopen the rift; [[The Malismorâ]] escaped; [[Black Hole (Lethurîa)|The Black Hole]] functions as its gate | ||
| notable_inhabitants=[[Malis]], [[ | | notable_inhabitants=[[Malis]], [[The Malismorâ]], [[Golmosh]], [[Det'sikar|Fallen Sherok]], corrupted [[Sebuuk]], condemned mortal spirits | ||
| notable_gateways=[[Black Hole ( | | notable_gateways=[[Black Hole (Lethurîa)|The Black Hole]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
[[Gozog'nok]] is not a realm of active punishment but one of complete severance. It is a metaphysical prison where souls are cast not to be destroyed, but to be contained, as nothing in the Divine Order may be unmade. The light of its entrance, sometimes visible as a distant glimmer or [[Black Hole ( | [[Gozog'nok]] is not a realm of active punishment but one of complete severance. It is a metaphysical prison where souls are cast not to be destroyed, but to be contained, as nothing in the Divine Order may be unmade. The light of its entrance, sometimes visible as a distant glimmer or [[Black Hole (Lethurîa)]], is the last spark of the joy and connection the condemned will ever see. | ||
Created originally to imprison the godlike traitor [[Malis]], it has since become home to many fallen beings, from corrupted immortals to mortals who have committed atrocities against divine will and spiritkind. | Created originally to imprison the godlike traitor [[Malis]], it has since become home to many fallen beings, from corrupted immortals to mortals who have committed atrocities against divine will and spiritkind. | ||
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== Origin == | == Origin == | ||
[[Gozog'nok]] was formed by [[ | [[Gozog'nok]] was formed by [[Lethurîa]] itself at the command of the [[Divine Parents]] following the betrayal of [[Elidrîel]], who took the name [[Malis]] after seeking power from the forbidden [[Book of Evil]]. It was designed as a cage for his infinite malice and the corrupted force of the [[Malisik]] who followed him. | ||
Since then, it has also become the holding ground for: | Since then, it has also become the holding ground for: | ||
* The [[Sebuuk]] who violated [[Universal Law ( | * The [[Sebuuk]] who violated [[Universal Law (Lethurîa)]] of Life and Death | ||
* [[ | * [[The Malismorâ]], the corrupted Sherok general | ||
* Countless transgressors from the [[Det'sikar]] and mortal worlds | * Countless transgressors from the [[Det'sikar]] and mortal worlds | ||
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== Notable Inhabitants == | == Notable Inhabitants == | ||
* [[Malis]] – First imprisoned here, bound in the lowest depth. | * [[Malis]] – First imprisoned here, bound in the lowest depth. | ||
* [[ | * [[The Malismorâ]] – Cast into the void after failing to conquer [[Yedistren]]. | ||
* [[Golmosh]] – Leader of the [[Sebuuk]], locked in the Deep beside Malis. | * [[Golmosh]] – Leader of the [[Sebuuk]], locked in the Deep beside Malis. | ||
* The [[Det'sikar|Fallen Sherok]], corrupted by darkness. | * The [[Det'sikar|Fallen Sherok]], corrupted by darkness. | ||
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Though sealed by Divine Law, escape from Gozog'nok is not impossible, which is what makes it dangerous. Unlike those cursed never to leave (e.g. the Sebuuk), others may escape by exploiting spiritual loopholes, external resurrection, or manipulation of mortal agents. | Though sealed by Divine Law, escape from Gozog'nok is not impossible, which is what makes it dangerous. Unlike those cursed never to leave (e.g. the Sebuuk), others may escape by exploiting spiritual loopholes, external resurrection, or manipulation of mortal agents. | ||
The most infamous example is [[ | The most infamous example is [[The Malismorâ]], who was not cursed like the Sebuuk and escaped through the will of his remaining cultists. Through twisted resurrection, he enabled a cycle of death and rebirth among the [[Malisik]], mimicking divine creation in perverse form. | ||
== Prophecy and Judgment == | == Prophecy and Judgment == | ||
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* Some may be reformed and returned to [[It'slâmwâ]] | * Some may be reformed and returned to [[It'slâmwâ]] | ||
* Some may be allowed to wander [[Yedistren]] | * Some may be allowed to wander [[Yedistren]] | ||
* Others will be sealed eternally behind the [[Black Hole ( | * Others will be sealed eternally behind the [[Black Hole (Lethurîa)|The Black Hole]], never to return | ||
== Cultural Significance == | == Cultural Significance == | ||
Among the [[ | Among the [[Valorîin]] and other spirit tribes, Gozog'nok is not merely a place but a warning. It is invoked in sermons and rites as the dark consequence of violating the Rights of Divine Creation and the free will of others. | ||
It is believed that those claimed by [[The Curse ( | It is believed that those claimed by [[The Curse (Valorîin)]] are at risk of being consumed by [[Malis]] in Gozog'nok. The [[Chosen Hero and Heroine]] are prophesied to descend into Gozog'nok, confront [[The Malismorâ]], and retrieve the lost souls for redemption. | ||
== Symbolism == | == Symbolism == | ||
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Gozog'nok represents the inviolable truth of Divine Law: that love without order breeds chaos, and that mercy without consequence leads to corruption. It is not wrathful—it is necessary. It is not punishment—it is the absence of everything that makes a soul whole. | Gozog'nok represents the inviolable truth of Divine Law: that love without order breeds chaos, and that mercy without consequence leads to corruption. It is not wrathful—it is necessary. It is not punishment—it is the absence of everything that makes a soul whole. | ||
[[Category:Planes]] | [[Category:Planes]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Lethurîa universe]] | ||
[[Category:Prison realms]] | |||