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	Secondly, because a deity's power is finite and reliant on faith, they must carefully choose how to influence the		Secondly, because a deity's power is finite and reliant on faith, they must carefully choose how to influence the
	'''Mortal Realm''' —usually acting through a mortal conduit. While a direct presence or direct intervention is possible, it would significantly deplete their power.		'''[[Mortal Realm]]''' —usually acting through a mortal conduit. While a direct presence or direct intervention is possible, it would significantly deplete their power.

	Lastly, once a deity is "born" it is exceedingly difficult for it to "die". If a deities faith wanes enough, it's power will dwindle and it will fall into a kind of slumber, it's realm slowly crumbling around it. However, as long as its name remains in one memory or scribed in one text it will continue to exists with the potential for future revival through renewed faith.		Lastly, once a deity is "born" it is exceedingly difficult for it to "die". If a deities faith wanes enough, it's power will dwindle and it will fall into a kind of slumber, it's realm slowly crumbling around it. However, as long as its name remains in one memory or scribed in one text it will continue to exists with the potential for future revival through renewed faith.
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	== Realms ==		== Realms ==

	In the cosmology of Arcis, realms are distinct layers of reality, each existing independently of the others. The primary narrative unfolds within the Mortal Realm, which serves as the central stage for most events. Deities inhabit their own '''[[Divine Realms]]''', while other planes, such as the enigmatic '''[[Fey Realm]]''', exist with varying degrees of accessibility and influence.		In the cosmology of Arcis, realms are distinct layers of reality, each existing independently of the others. The primary narrative unfolds within the Mortal Realm, which serves as the central stage for most events. Deities inhabit their own '''[[Divine Realms]]''', while other planes, such as the enigmatic '''[[#The Fae Realm\|Fey Realm]]''', exist with varying degrees of accessibility and influence.

	Realms are fundamentally discrete, and travel between them is not possible by ordinary means. Only exceptionally powerful forms of magic—typically the domain of deities or other cosmic forces—can bridge these divides.		Realms are fundamentally discrete, and travel between them is not possible by ordinary means. Only exceptionally powerful forms of magic—typically the domain of deities or other cosmic forces—can bridge these divides.
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	==== The Fey Realm ====		==== The Fey Realm ====

	The Fey Realm is the only known exception to the otherwise rigid separation between realms. Prior to the Fey War (Circa 900 IE), a gate to the Fey Realm was opened in the region of '''[[Arin'silath]]''', an event that directly triggered the conflict between the Fey and the peoples of Arcis. This rupture weakened the barriers between the Fey Realm and the ~~'''[[~~Mortal Realm~~]]'''~~, resulting in unstable and intermittent connections that continue to form and collapse unpredictably.		The Fey Realm is the only known exception to the otherwise rigid separation between realms. Prior to the Fey War (Circa 900 IE), a gate to the Fey Realm was opened in the region of '''[[Arin'silath]]''', an event that directly triggered the conflict between the Fey and the peoples of Arcis. This rupture weakened the barriers between the Fey Realm and the Mortal Realm, resulting in unstable and intermittent connections that continue to form and collapse unpredictably.

	Sometime around 2100 IE '''[[The Silver Reach Empire]]''' began establishing permanent and stable gateways into the Fae Realm within their metropolitan areas. Since this time the interchange between the Fae Realm and the Mortal Realm has become more commonplace.		Sometime around 2100 IE '''[[The Silver Reach Empire]]''' began establishing permanent and stable gateways into the Fae Realm within their metropolitan areas. Since this time the interchange between the Fae Realm and the Mortal Realm has become more commonplace.

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	== Realms ==		== Realms ==

	~~Realms in~~ the ~~cosmos~~ of Arcis are ~~discrete~~ layers of reality. The primary narrative ~~of the cosmos perpetuates through~~ the ~~'''~~Mortal Realm~~'''~~, ~~while deities each~~ inhabit their own '''Divine ~~Realm~~'''~~. Other realms~~ such as the '''[[Fey Realm]]''' ~~also~~ exist~~, their nature more mysterious~~.		In the cosmology of Arcis, realms are distinct layers of reality, each existing independently of the others. The primary narrative unfolds within the Mortal Realm, which serves as the central stage for most events. Deities inhabit their own '''[[Divine Realms]]''', while other planes, such as the enigmatic '''[[Fey Realm]]''', exist with varying degrees of accessibility and influence.

	~~As mentioned above~~ Realms are discrete and ~~traversal from one into another cannot be done~~ by ~~normal~~ means. Only ~~very~~ powerful ~~magicks, such as that~~ of ~~a deity~~ or ~~some~~ other ~~great force, can accomplish the task~~.		Realms are fundamentally discrete, and travel between them is not possible by ordinary means. Only exceptionally powerful forms of magic—typically the domain of deities or other cosmic forces—can bridge these divides.

	The only ~~current~~ exception to ~~this is, in fact,~~ the ~~Fey Realm~~. Prior to ~~'''[[~~the Fey War~~]]''' and~~ gate to the Fey Realm was opened in Arin'silath, ~~and~~ event that ~~sparked~~ the conflict between the Fey and ~~and~~ peoples of Arcis. ~~Once this happened~~ the ~~barrier~~ between ~~Realms was diminished~~ and ~~connections to~~ the ~~Fey~~ Realm continue to form and collapse.		==== The Fey Realm ====

			The Fey Realm is the only known exception to the otherwise rigid separation between realms. Prior to the Fey War (Circa 900 IE), a gate to the Fey Realm was opened in the region of '''[[Arin'silath]]''', an event that directly triggered the conflict between the Fey and the peoples of Arcis. This rupture weakened the barriers between the Fey Realm and the '''[[Mortal Realm]]''', resulting in unstable and intermittent connections that continue to form and collapse unpredictably.

			Sometime around 2100 IE '''[[The Silver Reach Empire]]''' began establishing permanent and stable gateways into the Fae Realm within their metropolitan areas. Since this time the interchange between the Fae Realm and the Mortal Realm has become more commonplace.

	== Ontology ==		== Ontology ==

	The peoples of Arcis have limited knowledge of the details provided above. As history progresses they become more knowledgeable, but even the discovery of the Torus shape of Arcis did not happen until the invention of airships during the '''[[Age of Empires]]'''. As of the end of the Toric War knowledge of the true nature of Divinity, Magic, and Realms is still very limited and esoteric.		The peoples of Arcis have limited knowledge of the details provided above. As history progresses they become more knowledgeable, but even the discovery of the Torus shape of Arcis did not happen until the invention of airships during the '''[[Age of Empires]]'''. As of the end of the Toric War knowledge of the true nature of Divinity, Magic, and Realms is still very limited and esoteric.

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Divinity

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	This divine nature gives rise to several interesting mechanics of divinity itself. Firstly is that deities are "born" in a '''[[#Realms\|Realm]]''' which is a distinct and separately contained reality than that of Arcis' mortal inhabitants, and a given deities Realm reflects that deities nature.		This divine nature gives rise to several interesting mechanics of divinity itself. Firstly is that deities are "born" in a '''[[#Realms\|Realm]]''' which is a distinct and separately contained reality than that of Arcis' mortal inhabitants, and a given deities Realm reflects that deities nature.

	Secondly ~~is that~~, ~~since~~ a ~~deities~~ power is finite and ~~dependent~~ on faith, ~~the ways in which~~ they ~~can~~ influence the		Secondly, because a deity's power is finite and reliant on faith, they must carefully choose how to influence the
	'''Mortal Realm''' ~~are carefully chosen, and usually performed~~ through a mortal ~~as a~~ conduit~~, as~~ a direct presence or direct ~~influence upon the Mortal Realm, while~~ possible, would ~~tax~~ their power ~~greatly~~.		'''Mortal Realm''' —usually acting through a mortal conduit. While a direct presence or direct intervention is possible, it would significantly deplete their power.

	Lastly, once a deity is "born" it is exceedingly difficult for it to "die". If a deities faith wanes enough, it's power will dwindle and it will fall into a kind of slumber, it's realm slowly crumbling around it. However, as long as its name remains in one memory or scribed in one text it will continue to exists with the potential for future revival through renewed faith.		Lastly, once a deity is "born" it is exceedingly difficult for it to "die". If a deities faith wanes enough, it's power will dwindle and it will fall into a kind of slumber, it's realm slowly crumbling around it. However, as long as its name remains in one memory or scribed in one text it will continue to exists with the potential for future revival through renewed faith.

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Realms

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	== Realms ==		== Realms ==

	Realms in the cosmos of Arcis are discrete layers of reality. The primary narrative of the cosmos perpetuates through the '''Mortal Realm''', while deities each inhabit their own '''Divine Realm'''. Other realms such as the '''[[Fey Realm]]''' also exist.		Realms in the cosmos of Arcis are discrete layers of reality. The primary narrative of the cosmos perpetuates through the '''Mortal Realm''', while deities each inhabit their own '''Divine Realm'''. Other realms such as the '''[[Fey Realm]]''' also exist, their nature more mysterious.

	As mentioned above Realms are discrete and traversal from one into another cannot be done by normal means. Only very powerful magicks, such as that of a deity or some other great force, can accomplish the task.		As mentioned above Realms are discrete and traversal from one into another cannot be done by normal means. Only very powerful magicks, such as that of a deity or some other great force, can accomplish the task.

Klysandral at 14:14, 25 April 2025

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	<sub>''See also: [[Solstea]]''</sub>		<sub>''See also: [[Solstea]]''</sub>

	Arcis' more ~~stabling~~ orbiting moon, Solstea maintains an even orbit around the outer circumference of Arcis, and therefore plays a much bigger role in measuring time and creating calendars than her counterpart '''Belmea'''. Early in recorded history the '''Thri-Kreen''' began to worship Solstea as a deity and therefore gave rise her to sentience and power (see '''[[#Divinity\|Divinity]]''').		Arcis' more stably orbiting moon, Solstea maintains an even orbit around the outer circumference of Arcis, and therefore plays a much bigger role in measuring time and creating calendars than her counterpart '''Belmea'''. Early in recorded history the '''Thri-Kreen''' began to worship Solstea as a deity and therefore gave rise her to sentience and power (see '''[[#Divinity\|Divinity]]''').

	=== Belmea ===		=== Belmea ===

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	== The Moons ==		== The Moons ==

	Arcis is orbited by two moons, each with their own orbital patterns and cultural, historical, and religious significance. Since atmospheric conditions are fundamentally different on Arcis than they are on Earth, the Moons are theoretically traversable and inhabitable, as evidenced by examples such as '''[[Glossary#~~TheOrphicVeil~~\|The Orphic Veil]]'''.		Arcis is orbited by two moons, each with their own orbital patterns and cultural, historical, and religious significance. Since atmospheric conditions are fundamentally different on Arcis than they are on Earth, the Moons are theoretically traversable and inhabitable, as evidenced by examples such as '''[[Glossary#OrphicVeil\|The Orphic Veil]]'''.

	=== Solstea ===		=== Solstea ===

Klysandral at 17:26, 6 November 2024

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	The world of Arcis is, like earth, a large corporeal object of matter adrift in a kind of void, with many recognizable characteristics (weather, oceans, continents, civilizations anthropomorphic peoples etc.) However, the details beyond that diverge greatly from the traditional concepts of a universe. The "planet" itself is toroidal, as opposed to spherical, and has two moons: '''[[#Belmea\|Belmea]]''' and '''[[#Solstea\|Solstea]]'''. The void in which it drifts bears enough visual similarity to the universe of earth so as to be mistaken for it at first glance, but in actuality is divergent in enough ways so as to be substantially different.		The world of Arcis is, like earth, a large corporeal object of matter adrift in a kind of void, with many recognizable characteristics (weather, oceans, continents, civilizations anthropomorphic peoples etc.) However, the details beyond that diverge greatly from the traditional concepts of a universe. The "planet" itself is toroidal, as opposed to spherical, and has two moons: '''[[#Belmea\|Belmea]]''' and '''[[#Solstea\|Solstea]]'''. The void in which it drifts bears enough visual similarity to the universe of earth so as to be mistaken for it at first glance, but in actuality is divergent in enough ways so as to be substantially different.

			[[File:arcis_profile.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Depiction of Arcis and it's moons]]

	== The Torus ==		== The Torus ==

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The Moons

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	== The Moons ==		== The Moons ==

	Arcis is orbited by two moons, each with their own orbital patterns and cultural, historical, and religious significance. Since atmospheric conditions are fundamentally different on Arcis than they are on Earth, the Moons are theoretically traversable and inhabitable, as evidenced by examples such as '''[[The Orphic Veil]]'''.		Arcis is orbited by two moons, each with their own orbital patterns and cultural, historical, and religious significance. Since atmospheric conditions are fundamentally different on Arcis than they are on Earth, the Moons are theoretically traversable and inhabitable, as evidenced by examples such as '''[[Glossary#TheOrphicVeil\|The Orphic Veil]]'''.

	=== Solstea ===		=== Solstea ===

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	Arcis is orbited by two moons, each with their own orbital patterns and cultural, historical, and religious significance. Since atmospheric conditions are fundamentally different on Arcis than they are on Earth, the Moons are theoretically traversable and inhabitable, as evidenced by examples such as '''[[The Orphic Veil]]'''.		Arcis is orbited by two moons, each with their own orbital patterns and cultural, historical, and religious significance. Since atmospheric conditions are fundamentally different on Arcis than they are on Earth, the Moons are theoretically traversable and inhabitable, as evidenced by examples such as '''[[The Orphic Veil]]'''.
	~~<div id="Solstea"></div>~~
	=== Solstea ===		=== Solstea ===
	<sub>''See also: [[Solstea]]''</sub>		<sub>''See also: [[Solstea]]''</sub>

	Arcis' more stabling orbiting moon, Solstea maintains an even orbit around the outer circumference of Arcis, and therefore plays a much bigger role in measuring time and creating calendars than her counterpart '''Belmea'''. Early in recorded history the '''Thri-Kreen''' began to worship Solstea as a deity and therefore gave rise her to sentience and power (see '''[[#Divinity\|Divinity]]''').		Arcis' more stabling orbiting moon, Solstea maintains an even orbit around the outer circumference of Arcis, and therefore plays a much bigger role in measuring time and creating calendars than her counterpart '''Belmea'''. Early in recorded history the '''Thri-Kreen''' began to worship Solstea as a deity and therefore gave rise her to sentience and power (see '''[[#Divinity\|Divinity]]''').
	~~<div id="Belmea"></div>~~
	=== Belmea ===		=== Belmea ===
	<sub>''See also: [[Belmea]]''</sub>		<sub>''See also: [[Belmea]]''</sub>
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	Technically speaking there are no sun or stars on Arcis. Instead the stars and daylight are visual phenomena that occur to observers on the Torus caused by a field of magical energy that envelops it. This magical field concentrates light in various intensities: when dim, it resembles Earth's stars, and when bright, it mimics daylight without forming a distinct, blinding sun-like object. The residents of Arcis use this phenomenon as their day-night cycle.		Technically speaking there are no sun or stars on Arcis. Instead the stars and daylight are visual phenomena that occur to observers on the Torus caused by a field of magical energy that envelops it. This magical field concentrates light in various intensities: when dim, it resembles Earth's stars, and when bright, it mimics daylight without forming a distinct, blinding sun-like object. The residents of Arcis use this phenomenon as their day-night cycle.
	~~<div id="Divinity"></div>~~
	== Divinity ==		== Divinity ==

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	This force, known as magic, is accessible and functional through a number of methods and its outcomes and effects vary depending on the method used to access it. '''Divine Magic''' is accessed through a connection with a deity, where the deity is channeling the magic at its disposal to the mortal being that beseeches it. '''Primal Magic''' is magic that is accessed from the voluminous reserves of magic stored in the natural world (i.e. trees, oceans, wind, the Torus etc.). '''Arcane Magic''' is channeled directly from the field surrounding the Torus in its most raw and malleable form. Other, less prominent means of accessing magical force exist and are numerous but these three are the most common.		This force, known as magic, is accessible and functional through a number of methods and its outcomes and effects vary depending on the method used to access it. '''Divine Magic''' is accessed through a connection with a deity, where the deity is channeling the magic at its disposal to the mortal being that beseeches it. '''Primal Magic''' is magic that is accessed from the voluminous reserves of magic stored in the natural world (i.e. trees, oceans, wind, the Torus etc.). '''Arcane Magic''' is channeled directly from the field surrounding the Torus in its most raw and malleable form. Other, less prominent means of accessing magical force exist and are numerous but these three are the most common.

	~~<div id="Realms"></div>~~
	== Realms ==		== Realms ==

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	The only current exception to this is, in fact, the Fey Realm. Prior to '''[[the Fey War]]''' and gate to the Fey Realm was opened in Arin'silath, and event that sparked the conflict between the Fey and and peoples of Arcis. Once this happened the barrier between Realms was diminished and connections to the Fey Realm continue to form and collapse.		The only current exception to this is, in fact, the Fey Realm. Prior to '''[[the Fey War]]''' and gate to the Fey Realm was opened in Arin'silath, and event that sparked the conflict between the Fey and and peoples of Arcis. Once this happened the barrier between Realms was diminished and connections to the Fey Realm continue to form and collapse.

			== Ontology ==

			The peoples of Arcis have limited knowledge of the details provided above. As history progresses they become more knowledgeable, but even the discovery of the Torus shape of Arcis did not happen until the invention of airships during the '''[[Age of Empires]]'''. As of the end of the Toric War knowledge of the true nature of Divinity, Magic, and Realms is still very limited and esoteric.