Void

Before the Veil

The Void is the designation assigned to the entire universe, a dimension separated from what nestles within the Veil. This infinite vastness originally hosted only stars, which later germinated into the entities known as the Ancients. During this embryonic period, they collaborated in the bold endeavor of creating habitable worlds over which to exercise their dominion.
It is a universal truth that outside the Veil exist planets and species, unlike the reality within the Veil, where the Prime Stars have accomplished the prodigious creation of actual Planes. Initially, the Tyrants encountered numerous failures, their lack of sensitivity in handling creatures at the dawn of their development, devoid of understanding of society, government, or divinity, proved to be an insurmountable obstacle. However, over time, they acquired greater cunning, finally managing to forge true civilizations to populate their planets. Despite this remarkable progress, they have never managed to reach the level of creative mastery of the Prime Stars, although they have come surprisingly close.

After the Veil

After the formation of the Veil, a large number of Ancients, consumed with rage over the military defeat which they attributed to the cowardly tactics of the Prime Stars, repeatedly attempted to cross it, but without success. The more perceptive individuals, those who had previously witnessed the birth of Aheon at the hands of the Prime Stars, opted not to squander their energies, already worn by the conflict. They instead chose to direct them towards the development of the Planets and the investigation of the laws and origins of the Void.
When the rest of their companions, tired from the repeated failures in attempting to penetrate the Veil, desisted and returned to the vast expanse of the Void, they realized that a large part of it had been colonized by those who would become known as the Tyrants. They were therefore forced to recognize and submit to their dominion.
The actual extent of the Void remains uncertain, but there is no doubt that the Tyrants have colonized a vast portion of it, erecting true empires populated by species designed to embody their will. At the borders of the Veil are the frontiers of some of these empires, placed there to prevent a possible expansion of the Veil and to attempt to penetrate it without having to traverse the immense distances of the Void.

The Known Laws of the Void

The Ancients, through a long phase of studies and research on the nature and laws governing the Void, have managed to identify, name, and define some of these.
Law of Cosmic Balance: This law emphasizes the interconnection and universal balance among all things. It means that every action and event can have consequences that extend through the fabric of the universe. For example, excessive use of astral energy might cause imbalances that affect the very nature of the Void. Those who respect cosmic balance can exploit universal forces to their advantage, while those who attempt to alter it might face unintended consequences.
Law of Ethereality: According to this law, the essence of the Void is ethereal and imbued with energy, suggesting that the concept of solid matter might be less rigid, allowing for the manipulation of energy and astral particles without resorting to magic. For instance, one could shape and mold the physical environment with the power of will.
Law of Resonance: This law suggests that magical energy might resonate and interact in unique ways. This implies that spells and magical abilities could be amplified or attenuated depending on the amount of energy present in the surrounding environment. Some areas might be inherently charged with magical energy, facilitating the practice of magic, while others might be devoid of energy, making magic more difficult to use.

Phenomena of the Void

Energetic Mists: Energetic Mists appear as thin, shifting curtains that envelop the environment with vibrant colors and bright hues. They can be transparent or densely ethereal, creating an otherworldly and dreamlike atmosphere where light seems to dance within them. Their exact composition remains a mystery, but they are believed to contain charged particles that release a constant vibration. These mists can sway and flow, moving slowly or more dynamically, like an energetic sea in continuous motion but within a well-defined area. They can form vortices or waves, generating fascinating light displays. They influence the surrounding environment in various ways, such as generating a faint irradiation that modifies the growth of plants, giving rise to flora with bright and vivid colors. They can also slightly alter local physics, such as the behavior of light or gravity, producing unique visual or sensory effects. Entrance or exposure to Energetic Mists can cause various effects on people. Some might experience a sense of euphoria or an intensified connection with the energy itself. Others might have temporary visions or extrasensory perceptions. Those with greater sensitivity might even be able to manipulate or channel this energy. Indeed, there are groups whose purpose is precisely to learn to dominate this phenomenon and use it to create artifacts powered by it.
Energetic Storms: Areas struck by an Energetic Storm are neither approachable nor habitable in any way. They consist of Energetic Mists extremely concentrated and saturated with pure energy that generate giant vortexes similar to black holes, which absorb everything in their vicinity. We do not have information about their interior, and it is not possible to exploit these massive energy catastrophes in any way. Fortunately, they seem to manifest in areas devoid of any form of life. It is hypothesized that they are simply places where energy, not used and therefore not diluted, degenerates and gives rise to these phenomena.
Chaotic Portals: Scattered randomly in the space of the Void are some portals, naturally generated by the energy of the Void, that seem to be connected to a counterpart, creating natural bridges in this place. Traveling through these portals is extremely exhausting, as the energy of the Void is much cruder and more difficult to dominate and shape compared to the Mana present inside the Veil. Creatures that have not been exposed for long periods to the Void itself might experience physical and mental repercussions.

Resources

Stars: Stars constitute one of the main and vital resources present in the Void. The Tyrants use them as authentic sources of energy to power themselves and their empires. Initially, they limited themselves to draining the internal energy of the stars and disintegrating them to create more space in the areas they occupied, but with the development of the civilizations they created, they managed to teach the species methods and devices capable of piercing the surface of these stars and powering their cities. Thanks to these nearly inexhaustible energy sources that have no negative impact on the surrounding environment, these civilizations have managed to develop at a staggering pace, continuing the chain of colonization of the Void on behalf of the Tyrants.
Cosmic Alloys: The minerals present on the surface of the stars used as energy batteries are not ignored: after long studies conducted by the peoples of the Void and the Tyrants, it was discovered that the minerals naturally found also inside the Veil, in this place, have altered their properties due to prolonged exposure to the energy of the Void, acquiring durability superior to that of adamantium and a weight lighter than mithril after their processing. They also appear to have great resistance to energy, and consequently to forms of Magic, which, being a diluted derivative of astral energy from the Void, has little efficacy on individuals protected by armors created with these alloys. However, these are not common minerals, as most crumble after absorbing too much energy from the Void.

Type

Multiverse