Beings
The entities, creatures, and peoples that inhabit the world of TrueDark.
Eyru
Personified creator, understood as a being rather than an abstraction. TrueLight incarnate, not merely a source of light. Creator of the Highborn and later the Kinsfolk. Does not issue commands; creat...
Nova
An individual, powerful Highborn. Conducted secret works in darkness. Believed Lightmere could be perfected under his guidance. His corruption began with the quiet revolt and was completed when the Sc...
Oslog
A great ape (gorilla-like) inhabiting the ancient forest surrounding the lake at the Crossing. Possesses white fur that becomes luminous at night. Bathes in waters rich with bioluminescent seaweed, tr...
The Archfiend
Name given by unknowing Kinsfolk to a singular presence brought forth by Umbra. Used during rare moments when Umbra attempts direct manifestation. Not a Shade and not Umbral Essence. Represents Umbra ...
The Elect
Highborn who followed Nova. They shared in his insurrection during Eyru's absence. Entrusted with distinct domains of governance and function within Lightmere, they acted as Nova's lieutenants and com...
The Highborn
Beings created by Eyru who naturally emitted TrueLight. Created during the Age of Lightmere. Original inhabitants — builders of early civilization who emitted TrueLight innately. They felt themselves ...
The Keepers
Former Highborn who retained fragments of light during the Scorching. Diminished, isolated, and conflicted. They share little to no common culture or doctrine. Dangerous as often as helpful. Each Keep...
The Kinsfolk
The Kinsfolk were created by Eyru, who sang them into existence. They are not survivors of the Fall or the Scorching — they were created afterward, as a separate act. They were formed where light and ...
The Pursuer
Collective mythic name for the Shades. Used because the Shades were not understood as separate entities but perceived as a single presence. They appear alike in form, reinforcing the belief in singula...
The Shades
What the Elect became after the Scorching. Multiple entities who can act in coordination or entirely alone. Not a hive mind; they do not share thoughts or perception. They retain memory, intent, and i...
The Sparkless
The Sparkless are widely viewed as failed, unreliable, and socially diminished. They are blamed for disorder, decay, and unsanitary conditions. Simultaneously pitied and resented. Considered dirty but...
Umbra
What Nova became during the Scorching — his corruption began with the quiet revolt against Eyru during the Fall, and was completed when Eyru's furious TrueLight drove him into Deepmere — pressed benea...