The Book of Realms

“Lost in the ever-growing expansions of the universe lies a single book. The pages filled with the knowledge of every realm, every plane of existence, every planet and star in the sky or that will be in the future. The book knows all of this and so much more. And if that book ever got into the wrong hands, there would nothing anyone could do to stop them."

— Hossan the 6th Mapmaker

The Book of Realms is an artefact that is shrouded in mystery. An enchanted encyclopaedia written by the The Elders of the Universe as a way to track and record the existence of the realms and the inhabitants that reside in each. Constantly expanding its pages but never growing inside. Whoever reads the book has access to all information regarding a plane of existence, from the residents inside a dwarf star to the outer edges of the universe. If mortals were to read this book, their minds would become overwhelmed, resulting in the utter destruction of their mind, erupting into a blaze of knowledge before burning their physical bodies to a crisp.
The original author of the book, The Elder of Knowledge, willed the book into existence. Allowing them to write his findings throughout his travels without carrying a million journals and inking apparatus. The whereabouts of the book and the Elder are a mystery to all, but faint whispers in the cosmos talk of a forgotten realm, where the Elder of Knowledge resides hidden in a library carved into the crevices of a tree the size of a planet.
Below are just a few of the suspected realms to have chapters dedicated to them within the book itself.

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Realm of Magic

The planet of Violem, homeworld to the first mortals that developed the ability to manipulate the magical essence of aura that flows throughout the universe. With one of the strongest connections to aura, the magical energy used by the Elders after they had shaped everything inside the cosmos. Home to Sorcerers, Minauran and Necromancer.

Realm of Dragons

Dhovah, the home lands of dragons. Giant, flying, reptilian creatures with the ability to breathe the natural elements and communicate via a strong psychic link. The dragons have traversed the stars and interfered with the development of several others realms, solidifying them in various mythos across the universe. Discovered by Vivell, Acuran of Dragons

Realm of Fairies

Garla, the land of fairies. Another planet with a strong connection to magic, with the surface of the planet itself sprouting a variety of large and colourful landscapes. Within the luminescent fields and forests live a variety of intelligent lifeforms. From the aforementioned Fairy, Elves and Mittman. As well as various creatures with strong connections to emotions. Discovered by Apatur, Acuran of Waystones

Realm of Souls

A collection of three planes where the souls of mortals are taken in the afterlife. Once arriving at the neutral plane of Purgatory, creatures known as wraith guide the souls to their final destination based on their actions in life. If deemed good, they end up protected by angels in Heaven. If judged bad, the souls are damned to torture for all eternity by demons. The realm of souls is heavily tied to the Passing of Souls.

Realm of Water

The birthplace of one of the natural elements that create the physical universe. The planet surface of Occencia is completely covered by water and underneath springing life in various fish monsters, aquatic life forms and submerged plantlife. It is believed the legendary beast known as the Kra-Ken found its way into the world of Violem from this realm.

Realm of Fire

One of the natural elements that make up the physical world, the realm of fire is as suspected a hot and dangerous place for many mortals. Its harsh and volatile environment leaves little room for the more common life form to begin. However there are several spirits and deities that call this realm a birthplace, eventually lighting up the dark void for others to thrive by turning themselves into stars. Many fire Alum journeyed to this realm during the Elemental Migration.

Realm of Ice

Yhota, home planet of the Yhotan giants. A species born in sub zero temperatures and roam near pitch black ice caves. Often protecting themselves from the various life forms that accidentlly stumble into their realm through waystone portals and magical gateways. The biggest gateway to this realm is through The Crossroads.

Realm of Storms

The child plane of existence to the realm of wind, this realm is home to storms and electricity. As well as the birthplace of a species capable of harnessing lightning and wielding it to their will. A skill that would later be taught to a select few in the realm of magic. Ika, Acuran of Storms

Realm of Wind

The parent plane of existence to the realm of storms, this realm is home to the natural element of wind. A place where no floor was ever established resulting in life forms adapting into ethereal forms or growing various wings.

Realm of Stone

A world where no plantlife has ever grown, instead the planet is collection of dust particles, meteors and space debris forging around a black hole to create a planet made entirely of stone. The perfect habitat for Stone Alum and Marubell.

Realm of Humans

Spawning later than most in the cosmos, the realm of humans is home to an intelligent species of the same name. Slowly evolving over centuries and developing a fascination with technology. A curious realm that seems to be ever changing. Originally discovered by the explorers Meralon and Morganna Discovery of the Human Realm.

Realm of Akan

Home to an intelligent insect species of the same name. The Akan are a race of bipedal who learned how to manipulate the magical essence of aura through the vibrations of crystals scattered in the soils of the planet. The discovery of magic led to the species being a target for resources and power. Eventually leading to the extinction of the Akan centuries ago. The Akan

Realm of Monsters

Originally a floral based planet that gave birth to a variety of lifeforms, usually in monstrous forms. However, after it was discovered by the habitants of Violem the ecosystem was forever changed. Many of the original beasts now hide far away from the settlements of the Acuran and highly populated areas are filled with monster/sorcerer hybrids such as werewolves, vampires, banshee and more. The invaders gave this realm the nickname of Kurse. Discovery of the Monster Realm

Realm of Giants

Home of several life forms that are larger, stronger and thicker skinned than most in the universe. Constantly in conflict with one another with alliances made based on skin colour. Primarily greenskins (Orc, Goblins) and paleskins (Giants, Cyclops). Discovery of the Giant Realm

Realm of Shadows

A dark and dangerous place that resides in the shadow of several planets. This place of terror gave birth to a ethereal species ruled by the Shadow King, adamant on spreading his darkened empire across the stars. Discovered by the Acuran Bibbara who created a weapon that would defeat the shadowy residents of this plane (Bibbara's Beacon).

Realm of Reflections

A curious plane of existence with gateways into several other realms. Rather than having its own planet or life, it mimics what it can see and created inverted pocket dimensions. The only being to live in this realm is the Mirror Master, who is binding its time, waiting to escape. The Last Acuran

Realm of Chaos

A pocket realm, smaller than most. Created by the Elders of the universe to contain a force of nature known as Archaos. A being almost as powerful as the Elders themselves who's only purpose is to counteract the order that the Elders have sustained for all of time. The influence of Archaos has been felt strongly during the Dark Times in the form of the Cult of Chaos and actions they took to bring their master into the realm of magic. It is believed this realm is also the origin for creatures such as Nikkan.

Realm of The Forgotten

A realm that has never been discovered but is theorized to exist somewhere outside the universe. Here is where the Elder of Knowledge resides, keeping alive anything that has been completely forgotten in the universe.

Realm of Time

A stream of moments that everything exists in at any given time. But if a mortal has the ability, they can enter the realm of time and see the stream of time from a pocket realm outside of the universe. From here they are able to travel to any point in time at will.

Realm of Dreams

A unique realm which connects the subconscious mind of every living soul and collects them inside this realm. From here the laws of physics do not apply and anything the soul is able to imagine is a possibility. Many scholars are convinced that the parasite known as the Nhara Vrue aka Dream Eaters originate from this realm.

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