Planosophy

The field of planosophy, put briefly to avoid the labyrinthine depths of many hundreds of texts and manuscripts on the subject, is the sub-field of astrology devoted to understanding the enigmatic relationship between other dimensions, such as the Hells, the Otherworld, the Arcane—and our wide and 'wonderful' world of The Folklands. Planosophers seek to unravel the tantalizing mysteries of why magick and life flow from the Arcane into all these places, yet these realms remain fundamentally isolated from one another, each with its own distinct rules of physics, time, and natural phenomena. Dwelling the Folklands on our planet of Gaiatia, water fills the oceans and sustains life across its varied biomes, while in the Otherworld, incomprehensibly long rope bridges stretch across floating islands, their surfaces covered in vividly colorful plants and pink grass beneath a mossy sky streaked with golden clouds. The Hells, in contrast, offer a landscape where glowing rivers of molten rock carve through jagged terrain, casting their infernal glow across sprawling forests of blackened trees. Planosophy is not merely an academic pursuit; its findings have practical and existential significance. One of the central tenets of the field is the belief that magickal energies from the Arcane create "thin veils" between planes—sensitive locations where the boundaries between realms blur and overlap. These planar overlaps can result in both marvels and tragedies.

 
A traveler in the Folklands, unaware of their proximity to such a threshold, may suddenly find the sturdy ground beneath them replaced by a yawning abyss of molten magma, accidentally stepping into the Hells during a surge of magickal energy. Similarly, an innocent wanderer might pass through a moonlit grove and awaken amidst the whimsical, often perilous landscapes of the Otherworld. The Folklands is believed to serve as a nexus, perhaps even a birthplace, of the other planes, a hub through which the Arcane's energies flow and diverge, shaping worlds alien to our own. This theory fuels debates among planosophers, who ponder why certain realms, such as the Hells, exhibit eternal spring-like climates, while others like the Folklands endure a chaotic mix of seasons and ecosystems. Some even argue that the distinct traits of each plane serve as reflections of specific aspects of the Arcane, further tethering them to the Folklands and its unpredictable magickal energies.Ultimately, planosophy bridges the gap between abstract thought and visceral experience, providing insights into the terrifying beauty of these parallel dimensions. Each plane, with its bizarre landscapes and unfathomable rules, offers glimpses of a cosmos far grander, and far more dangerous, than any one world could ever hold.