Blurscape

Blurscape is a strange, ever-shifting land that cuts through the middle of Ofrana, created by the failed planar transposition experiment where the cities of Astrithys and Wayshore swapped places between realms. The landscape is a surreal blend of the two cities’ influences, with distortions of space and time warping the land. Reality bends, colors shift unnaturally, and structures seem to exist halfway between their physical forms and spectral echoes. The entire region is a manifestation of unstable magic that has left scholars and adventurers alike baffled.
The Blurscape is a living paradox, a region caught between two realms and forever reshaping itself. It is a place of endless potential and terrible danger, where reality itself is fluid and unpredictable. While many seek to uncover its secrets and treasures, others fear that the Blurscape is not just an accident—but a wound in existence that may one day grow beyond control.
Points of Interest: The Wraith Spires: These towering, spectral towers are fragments of Wayshore, half-merged with Astrithys’ architecture. The spires flicker between solid reality and a ghostly, ethereal state, appearing almost translucent at times. The area around the Wraith Spires is marked by strange temporal disturbances, and those who enter sometimes experience sudden shifts in their perception of time.
The Shattered Veil: A rift in the Blurscape where the fabric of reality is torn open, revealing glimpses of the two cities' alternate realms. It pulses with unstable energy, and sometimes, adventurers can see both Astrithys and Wayshore in their original forms, as if the veil between the planes is temporarily lifted. This spot is highly volatile, often causing unpredictable surges of planar magic.
The Phantom Strand: A shimmering, river-like flow of arcane energy that winds through the Blurscape, seeming to connect points of the two cities’ overlapping magical foundations. It ebbs and flows between realms, creating a fascinating yet dangerous path for those seeking to understand the forces behind the planar transposition. Legends speak of hidden portals along the Phantom Strand that could lead to the other realms—but at great risk.
The Flicker Fields: An expansive plain where the influence of both planes causes the terrain to constantly ripple and shift. Time itself seems fractured here, and travelers often encounter visions of their alternate lives in Wayshore or Astrithys. Some have even reported meeting versions of themselves that exist in the parallel cities. The unstable reality of the Flicker Fields has made it a place of great mystery and danger.

Geography

The Blurscape is a patchwork of warped terrain, consisting of: Floating fragments of architecture from both Astrithys and Wayshore, embedded chaotically in the landscape.
Uneven ground that shifts underfoot, sometimes solidifying into cobblestone streets or dissolving into mist.
Unstable planar anomalies, where the very horizon bends unnaturally, stretching and distorting like a rippling reflection in water.
Shattered sky pockets, where glimpses of other realms—and perhaps alternate timelines—can be seen through cracks in the air.
Due to its volatile nature, mapping the Blurscape is nearly impossible, as landmarks refuse to remain in fixed locations, shifting with unknown patterns.

Ecosystem

The Blurscape supports an unnatural, transient ecosystem, where flora and fauna are half-formed, flickering, or composed of raw arcane energy. Some creatures here exist in multiple states at once, making them difficult to perceive or interact with. While normal life cannot thrive in such an unstable realm, beings adapted to dimensional flux—such as ethereal entities, void-touched creatures, and aberrations—have claimed the Blurscape as their domain.

Ecosystem Cycles

Unlike natural environments, the Blurscape does not follow seasonal or biological cycles. Instead, it undergoes irregular "phase shifts":

• These shifts alter the laws of physics and magic, sometimes rendering the entire region weightless or causing time to rewind briefly.
• Every few months, the Blurscape rearranges itself, causing entire structures to vanish and reappear elsewhere.
• Some scholars speculate that the Blurscape is trying to "resolve" the failed transposition, seeking a stable form, but has yet to succeed.

Localized Phenomena

• Temporal Echoes: Ghostly imprints of people and events appear and disappear at random, sometimes replaying moments from both Astrithys and Wayshore before the disaster.
• Planar Glitches: Travelers may momentarily slip into the realms that Astrithys and Wayshore originated from, only to be yanked back moments later.
• Unstable Gravity Zones: Some areas defy natural forces—objects may hover, or gravity may shift in unpredictable directions.

Climate

The Blurscape does not have consistent weather patterns. The sky is an ever-changing haze, sometimes reflecting the conditions of multiple realms at once. Temperatures fluctuate wildly; one step might feel like a warm summer day, while the next could plunge travelers into biting cold. Occasionally, "Dimensional Storms" pass through—arcs of energy that rip apart space, exposing raw voidstuff.

Fauna & Flora

• Flicker Trees: Tall, translucent trees that phase in and out of existence, feeding off residual magic.
• Ethereal Moths: Luminescent insects that seem to be made of pure light, fluttering between realms.
• Phantom Stalkers: Predatory creatures that hunt by existing in multiple timelines at once, attacking from unexpected angles.
• Glitch Hounds: Canine-like beings composed of distorted reality, appearing in bursts of static and shifting between solid and incorporeal forms.

Natural Resources

• Veilstone Crystals – Rare, luminescent shards formed from planar instability. These crystals hold trapped echoes of magic and are highly sought after by enchanters.
• Phase-Warped Metal – Some buildings in the Blurscape have fused into unbreakable alloys, useful for crafting armor and weapons that resist magical interference.
• Temporal Residue – A liquid-like substance found in areas where time bends. When refined, it can be used to create potions that slow or accelerate time for the user.

History

The Blurscape was born from disaster—the failed planar transposition experiment meant to seamlessly swap Astrithys and Wayshore between realms. However, something went wrong: instead of a clean exchange, the two cities collided mid-transference, breaking the fabric of reality.

• The experiment left thousands of people trapped, their fates unknown—some say their souls are forever flickering between dimensions.
• The surrounding land was irreparably altered, turning into the surreal Blurscape known today.
• Attempts to stabilize the region have failed, as any interference seems to make the distortions worse.

Tourism

Despite its dangers, the Blurscape is a magnet for explorers, mages, and treasure hunters. Some key attractions include: The Wraith Spires – Towering remnants of Wayshore’s grand architecture, now in a perpetual state of flickering between dimensions.

• The Shattered Veil – A massive tear in reality where glimpses of both Astrithys and Wayshore’s original realms can be seen.

• The Phantom Strand – A shifting, river-like current of arcane energy rumored to hide portals to forgotten worlds.

• The Flicker Fields – A place where travelers may see alternate versions of themselves—or versions that never were.

• The Unfinished Clocktower – A half-formed structure caught between timelines; its chimes are said to bring visions of the past and future.

Some daredevil merchants sell Veilstone-infused artifacts retrieved from the Blurscape, though using them carries the risk of unintended magical side effects.

Alternative Name(s)

Riftlands; Twisted Verge; Veilbreak

Type

Dimensional plane

Included Locations

• Asthrithys

Inhabiting Species

• Flicker Trees
• Phantom Stalkers
• Verdan