Systems

The fundamental forces, magic systems, and mechanics of the world.

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Concept — Fauna The common term for animals. A squirrel is a forest **beastling**; a fish is a water **beastling**. The word carries no negative ...

Concept — Reanimated Threats **DarkLife** is the zombie-like state produced when **[Umbral Essence](umbral-essence.md)** reanimates dead **[beas...

Society — Knowledge Formal year-counting begins with the founding of **[Farshadow](../places/farshadow.md)**. Years are recorded as **After Fou...

Society — Social System Individuals are required to choose their first **[Order](orders.md)** at sixteen years of age. This is considered the p...

Society — Governance Knowledge was divided into formal **Orders** of competence. Each **Order** governs a domain of understanding and labor. Memb...

Concept — Cosmic Presence **[TrueLight](truelight.md)** after ascension. Set in the sky by **[Eyru](../beings/eyru.md)** after departure. Circles...

Society — Institution The **Temple of Knowledge** is governed jointly by the **[Order of Word](orders.md)** and the **[Order of Measure](orders...

Concept — Cosmic Force The absolute absence of light. Enables **[Umbra's](../beings/umbra.md)** influence and the emergence of **[Umbral Essence](...

Concept — Cosmic Force Considered the highest form of light. Includes light from **[Eyru](../beings/eyru.md)**, light of **[the Sun](the-sun.md)*...

Concept — Dark Force A dark force that emits from **[Umbra](../beings/umbra.md)** himself, seeping outward through the body of **[Deepmere](../pla...

Concept — Cosmic Structure Invisible lines of force or connection that run through **[Deepmere](../places/deepmere.md)**. Their origin and full n...