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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
'''Mystifea''' is a universe of divine design, shaped by a distant Creator and populated with mortals, angels, and eldritch entities. Its vast landscapes and layered dimensions harbor ancient conflicts and mysteries, where mortals strive for meaning, and divine servants battle relentless cosmic threats. | '''Mystifea''' is a universe of divine design, shaped by a distant Creator and populated with [[Human (Mystifea)|mortals]], [[Angel (Mystifea)|angels]], and eldritch entities. Its vast landscapes and layered dimensions harbor ancient conflicts and mysteries, where mortals strive for meaning, and divine servants battle relentless cosmic threats. | ||
== Geography and Realms == | == Geography and Realms == | ||
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Beneath the surface of Mundane lie the enigmatic '''Roots''', home to the: | Beneath the surface of Mundane lie the enigmatic '''Roots''', home to the: | ||
* '''Dwarves''', a diminutive but industrious species standing only four feet tall. | * '''[[Dwarves (Mystifea)|Dwarves]]''', a diminutive but industrious species standing only four feet tall. | ||
* '''Deep Elves''', tasked with containing the '''Unnamable Things''', eldritch horrors banished after their invasion from the Void between universes. These horrors are nameless in all records, as naming them is believed to grant them power. | * '''[[Deep Elves (Mystifea)|Deep Elves]]''', tasked with containing the '''Unnamable Things''', eldritch horrors banished after their invasion from the Void between universes. These horrors are nameless in all records, as naming them is believed to grant them power. | ||
The Roots remain a place of eternal darkness, where Dwarves and Deep Elves form an uneasy alliance to protect the world above. | The Roots remain a place of eternal darkness, where Dwarves and Deep Elves form an uneasy alliance to protect the world above. | ||
==== Space Between Places ==== | ==== Space Between Places ==== | ||
The night sky, referred to as '''The Space Between Places''' by the '''Moon Elves''', is believed to connect Mundane to celestial bodies like stars, planets, and the moon. The Moon Elves, ever curious, have built their cities on the highest peaks of Mundane, though they keep their findings shrouded in mystery. | The night sky, referred to as '''[[The Space Between Places]]''' by the '''[[Moon Elves (Mystifea)|Moon Elves]]''', is believed to connect Mundane to celestial bodies like stars, planets, and the moon. The Moon Elves, ever curious, have built their cities on the highest peaks of Mundane, though they keep their findings shrouded in mystery. | ||
==== Heaven ==== | ==== Heaven ==== | ||
'''Heaven''', perceived by mortals as the Sun, is the domain of: | '''Heaven''', perceived by mortals as the Sun, is the domain of: | ||
* '''Angels''', celestial beings charged with maintaining order in Mundane and combating Void incursions. | * '''[[Angel (Mystifea)|Angels]]''', celestial beings charged with maintaining order in Mundane and combating Void incursions. | ||
* '''Celestials''', other divine entities inhabiting this radiant realm. | * '''[[Celestial (Mystifea)|Celestials]]''', other divine entities inhabiting this radiant realm. | ||
The Angels rule with a totalitarian grasp, outlawing Void worship and branding those who seek its power as heretics. | The Angels rule with a totalitarian grasp, outlawing Void worship and branding those who seek its power as heretics. | ||
==== The Farlands and the Ocean ==== | ==== [[The Farlands]] and the Ocean ==== | ||
The oceans of Mystifea are vast and treacherous, harboring both wonder and danger: | The oceans of Mystifea are vast and treacherous, harboring both wonder and danger: | ||
* '''The Farlands''' are whispered lands beyond the known seas. | * '''[[The Farlands]]''' are whispered lands beyond the known seas. | ||
* '''Ocean Creatures''' like whales, sharks, and giant squid inspire awe and fear. Some legends speak of ''Kr’ethen'', a colossal octopus guarding a portal to another universe. | * '''Ocean Creatures''' like whales, sharks, and giant squid inspire awe and fear. Some legends speak of ''Kr’ethen'', a colossal octopus guarding a portal to another universe. | ||
== The Void == | == The Void == | ||
The | [[The Void (Mystifea)|The Void]] is a chaotic dimension where Mystifea’s natural laws cease to apply. Often overlapping with Mundane, it spawns beings and phenomena that defy comprehension. | ||
=== Void Beings === | === Void Beings === | ||
Viewed as demons by mortals, '''Void Beings''' grant immense power to those who seek them. However, these gifts often come at a high cost, driving mortals to madness. | Viewed as demons by mortals, '''[[Void Beings (Mystifea)|Void Beings]]''' grant immense power to those who seek them. However, these gifts often come at a high cost, driving mortals to madness. | ||
=== Void Elves === | === Void Elves === | ||
A sect of Elves known as '''Void Elves''' broke away from their kin to live where the Void intersects with Mundane. Though stronger and more capable than most mortals, they remain distant from human affairs unless provoked. | A sect of Elves known as '''[[Void Elves (Mystifea)|Void Elves]]''' broke away from their kin to live where the Void intersects with Mundane. Though stronger and more capable than most mortals, they remain distant from human affairs unless provoked. | ||
=== Void Cults === | === Void Cults === |