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The Laws of Aetheria
In Aetheria, magic is a fundamental force that permeates the world, and it is wielded by those who have the ability to harness it. Magic can take many forms, from elemental spells that manipulate the elements of nature to more specialized spells that can heal, teleport, or create illusions. The magical energy that flows through the world, known as the Aether.
The Aether is the fundamental energy that flows through the world of Aetheria. It is a magical force that permeates everything in the world, from the living creatures to the plants and even the rocks and stones. The Aether is not visible to the naked eye, but it can be sensed by those who are attuned to magic. These are some but not all of the natural laws that govern Aether.
The Principle of Magic Conservation: In Aetheria, magic is a finite resource that cannot be created or destroyed. Instead, it can be transformed or harnessed, but not without consequences. Any use of magic has a corresponding cost, whether it be in the form of physical exhaustion or the depletion of the aether.
The Law of Magical Resonance: When two sources of magic interact with each other, they create a resonance that can amplify or negate the effects of the magic. This is why certain spells or magical objects work better in specific environments or when used in conjunction with other spells or objects.
The Rule of Technological Limitations: While arcanetech has the potential to enhance and augment the power of magic, it is not without its limits. The laws of physics still apply, and arcanetech devices can only perform as well as their design and materials allow. This means that there are inherent constraints on how much power and magic can be harnessed through arcanetech.
Cosmology
The most predominant religion in Aetheria is the Church of the Six. They believe in six gods who are responsible for different aspects of the world: the God of Light, the Goddess of Nature, the God of Knowledge, the Goddess of Love, the God of War, and the God of Death.
According to their creation myth, the six gods created the world together, with the God of Light providing the spark of life and the other gods shaping the natural world. The Church of the Six teaches that the gods continue to watch over and guide the world, and that it is the duty of mortals to honor and obey their divine will.
However, the true nature of the world's creation is far more complex than the simplistic account provided by the Church of the Six. In reality, the world was formed through a complex process of magical and natural forces, including the interplay of the Aether and the elements, the actions of powerful magical beings, and the slow evolution of life forms over millions of years. As life permeated the world so did fabric of magic creating a river of aether flowing around the world, weakening the walls between the planes.
Principal Geography & Features
From vast forests to a giant never-ending hurricane circumnavigating the world and floating islands to The Spire. The world of Aetheria is incredibly diverse and constantly changing. The Aether that wraps around and flows through the world is a large cause of many natural phenomena since the physical and the magical are so tightly intertwined. The eddies of Aether in the world manipulate how the world reacts and creates fantastical geographic and atmospheric phenomena as Aether is transformed into the elements.
