Periodic Matter

Periodic Matter, sometimes called baryonic matter, is the standard form of physical material found across most universes in the Continuum. It is built from familiar particles—protons, neutrons, and electrons—and follows the chemical organization described by the Periodic Table of Elements.

This matter forms everything from stars and planets to biological life, metals, gases, and minerals. Its behavior is stable, predictable, and governed entirely by the physical laws of its universe.

Characteristics

• Composed of baryons and electrons
• Forms atoms and molecules
• Bound by electromagnetic and nuclear forces
• Behaves consistently under heat, pressure, and energy
• Creates natural chemistry, biology, and metallurgy

Periodic Matter is the foundation of nearly all mundane worlds throughout the Continuum. Universes such as Mystifea, Galaxa, and Aerenda rely almost exclusively on it.

Relationship to Celestial Matter

While powerful and versatile, periodic matter is limited in strength, durability, and energetic density. Some universes—such as Lethurîa—created or inherited a more profound category of exotic substances known as the Celestial Elements, which surpass periodic matter in almost every measure.

See Also

For information on these exotic substances, see:

• Celestial Elements

Periodic Table of Elements