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== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
The landscape is a reflection of the world of the living, making them more or less identical. However, the landscape also reflects all of history. For instance, in the keep of [[Byres Family|House Byres]], one can see the present-day keep, but also simultaneously perceive the keep in its former glory, when it was destroyed, and the ancient forests it once stood on. Additionally, the entire world possesses a sense of ephemerality, making everything seem transparent.<ref name=":0">[[Chapter 8.11 E|Chapter 8.11 E (Revised)]]</ref> Light and darkness don't seem to exist either. | The landscape is a reflection of the world of the living, making them more or less identical. However, the landscape also reflects all of history. For instance, in the keep of [[Byres Family|House Byres]], one can see the present-day keep, but also simultaneously perceive the keep in its former glory, when it was destroyed, and the ancient forests it once stood on. Additionally, the entire world possesses a sense of ephemerality, making everything seem transparent.<ref name=":0">[[Chapter 8.11 E|Chapter 8.11 E (Revised)]]</ref> Light and darkness don't seem to exist either. | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
Skills and magic | Skills and magic don't exist in the land of the dead. Although the strength of a soul can more or less correspond to the level they had in life, it's not a hard or fast rule. Time is also meaningless, although that may be because there is no day/night cycle, making it difficult to perceive the passage of time. Hundreds of feet can be crossed in a single step; however a Giant is able to walk faster than a regular-sized person simply due to its longer stride.<ref>[[Chapter 8.32]]</ref> | ||
It was once possible to summon ghosts and spirits from the land of the dead. However, it has not been done successfully for centuries, as souls are forced to hide from the "shadows". While souls can persist for eternity, they can meet oblivion at the hands of the shadows. It is theorized that they are the remnants of dead gods. While not fully described, they seem to gather and disperse at the edge of one's eyesight. They can devour souls, although they can be drive off by a strong soul. As such, it was the habit of ghosts to gather in sanctuaries where they could be safe from the shadows. However, in recent times, with the arrival of [[Earthers]], six of the [[Dead Gods|dead gods]] have managed to regain their forms and begun devouring souls en-masse. | It was once possible to summon ghosts and spirits from the land of the dead. However, it has not been done successfully for centuries, as souls are forced to hide from the "shadows". While souls can persist for eternity, they can meet oblivion at the hands of the shadows. It is theorized that they are the remnants of dead gods. While not fully described, they seem to gather and disperse at the edge of one's eyesight. They can devour souls, although they can be drive off by a strong soul. As such, it was the habit of ghosts to gather in sanctuaries where they could be safe from the shadows. However, in recent times, with the arrival of [[Earthers]], six of the [[Dead Gods|dead gods]] have managed to regain their forms and begun devouring souls en-masse. | ||
People marked as <Sinner>, <Aberration>, or <Corrupted> do not appear in Kasignel upon death. Instead, they go to another afterlife called | People marked as <Sinner>, <Aberration>, or <Corrupted> do not appear in Kasignel upon death. Instead, they go to another afterlife called Hellste.<ref name=":1">[https://wanderinginn.com/2023/10/17/9-61-g/ Chapter 9.61 G]</ref> Goblins are also sent to Hellste.<ref name=":1" /> Antinium have not appeared in the Kasignel either, though [[Yellow Splatters]] have claimed the existence of a heaven created by [[Pawn]]. | ||
Souls who are half-dead and half-alive can recreate objects from their memories. These objects can be used by regular ghosts. However, they disappear from the person's memory if touched by one of the dead gods.<ref name=":0" /> | Souls who are half-dead and half-alive can recreate objects from their memories. These objects can be used by regular ghosts. However, they disappear from the person's memory if touched by one of the dead gods.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
With the summoning of the [[Seamwalkers]] and the Devourer of Gods, Emmerhain, in a desperate state, activated a secret backdoor in the [[Grand Design of Isthekenous]], re-enabling magic, Skills, and entropy in Kasignel.<ref>[[Chapter 8.79] | With the summoning of the [[Seamwalkers]] and the Devourer of Gods, Emmerhain, in a desperate state, activated a secret backdoor in the [[Grand Design of Isthekenous]], re-enabling magic, Skills, and entropy in Kasignel.<ref>[[Chapter 8.79]]</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||