Bedlam
Bedlam is a realm controlled and watched over by Chal Churdour, devil of hysteria. Unlike many other planes, Bedlam is said to be under the solitary control of Chal.
Originally a land of kind, sapient creatures, it fell under the influence of Chal, who sought to impress Milin Orphi. Through his influence (and Orphi's), it fell beyond a state of repair and was taken by Chal. It is said that the realm is inhabited by both sapient mortals, as well as demons that have been born of Chal's victims. Those who pledge their soul to Chal will be sent to this realm upon their death, as will those who committed unforgivable crimes brought on by instinct. It is also thought to be a common afterlife for politicians with inclinations towards self-serving decrees.
Geography
The entire realm is said to be calm and beautiful at first sight, with fears and destruction always laying below the earth. Ginormous hives protrude from the ground and extend beneath the entirety of the realm. The trees of the realm are large and leafless. Herds of animals are said to be birthed directly from guisers with boils, goiters, and rotting skin. With no edible plants, the mortals of the realm are forced to hunt and eat these plagued beasts.
Localized Phenomena
"Consumption" is an event that happens after a set period of time, in which the demons from beneath the realm must rise from their hives and seek out living mortals. Their hunt and destruction of the small civilizations are meant to cause a diaspora and spread hysteria, resetting the realm much in the way Milin Orphi had during his first arrival in the realm. Astrologists believe that this event occurs when Laminarum and Bedlam align on the Day of Eight Crowns.
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Terithal
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