Netherrealm

A plane beyond mortal perception, an abyss where shadows dance and chaos reigns. The very fabric of reality seems to warp and twist in response to the malevolent forces that hold sway over this dimension.

~ Unknown Author

Geography

The Netherrealm is where shadows coalesce into substance. It is a place of eternal night, where silence is the only sound and oblivion is the ultimate comfort.

~ Mordred

A haunting expanse shrouded in perpetual twilight. A twisted sky emanates black and red, casting eerie shadows. Rivers of inky blackness meander through the landscape, pooling into stagnant lakes of void energy. It is a bleak place to exist, but Gloombringers find it beautiful. It is the one place they love being above all other places.

While some flora, such as twisted trees, manage to survive, the terrain is primarily composed of obsidian and molten rivers. It is a harsh environment that only Gloombringers can endure. The humans captured and brought here rarely last long, as they lack the ability to feed off the dark energies of this realm. The only exception is the human woman who holds Disharmonia—her soul has been altered to sustain itself on these dark energies, but the transformation fractured her mind, severing her last ties to humanity.

Localized Phenomena

The whispers of Disharmonia are like tendrils of darkness, slithering through the void of my mind. They promise chaos, discord, and the sweet release of madness. In these whispers, I find purpose, a cosmic symphony of despair waiting to be conducted.

~ Drothia

Veils of shadowy mist drift through the air, obscuring the true depths of the Netherrealm. These veils are said to hold echoes of the past and future, swirling with the residual energies of countless dark deeds. The air itself seems alive with whispers—a cacophony of voices that speak of ancient pacts, forbidden knowledge, and the insatiable hunger of the shadows. These voices are the ever-present murmurs of Disharmonia.

Climate

The Netherrealm is a realm of oppressive heat and bitter cold, often at the same time. The air is thick and suffocating, filled with the stench of sulfur and decay. Winds howl through jagged spires, carrying the anguished wails of the lost. No sun ever rises, and no stars shine—the only illumination comes from molten rivers and the occasional burst of eerie, greenish-blue flame that erupts without warning.

Fauna & Flora

The trees here are twisted, gnarled things, their bark slick with black tar and maroon ichor. Most are leafless, but those that do bear foliage have razor-edged leaves capable of slicing through flesh. Their roots delve deep into obsidian and lava, drawing sustenance from the dark energies that permeate the Netherrealm.

The only beings capable of surviving here are the Gloombringers, who thrive in the abyssal void, feeding off suffering and chaos. Any other creatures that enter the realm are swiftly consumed—either by the land itself or by the horrors lurking in the shadows.

History

This realm started small, as Disharmonia’s dark energies could only extend so far. After creating Mordred, the first Gloombringer, it was able to begin expanding. Each additional Gloombringer added to the dark energies and fueled the Netherrealm’s growth.

The realm’s power surged when it started sowing chaos on Earth, eventually allowing it to consume the Milky Way Galaxy when Infinite Grace merged the two planes in an act of desperation. Disharmonia loathed the creation of the Cosmic Tapestry, as it was initially locked out. However, through cunning and persistence, it has found ways to breach the veil.

Tourism

Sinister spires and ominous citadels rise from the shadowy ground, crafted from a substance that appears to be a melding of obsidian and pure shadow. These structures are eternally wreathed in darkness, symbols of the Gloombringers' dominion over this realm. No mortal willingly ventures here, but those who do rarely return unchanged—if they return at all.

Table of Contents

Type

Dimensional, Pocket

Owner/Ruler

Mordred

Characters in Location

• Astaroth
• Drothia
• Lysandra
• Mordred
• Nexiros
• Sorvath

Not a place I want to go, but I've never heard or read about us being consigned to this ugly and forsaken place. Though, from what I've learned, the Gloombringers do not share my opinion of their homeland. Of course, I am making a lot of inferences because 1: I've never been there (nor do I want to) and 2: Not much is actually written about this place, at least not that I have found to date.

~ Josiah Ward

Is there a place where I can learn more about the Netherrealm? Do I really want to know? Then again, I am a historian. I may not come up out of my research as often as my family may like but when I do, even I can see the effects the the Gloombringers have had on the Commonwealth of Edria. I can only imagine what the rest of Caelum Prime is going through. Is unreasonable for me to assume that the Gloombringers want to expand the Netherrealm.

~ Josiah Ward