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About The Game
There is a battle being waged over the souls of mortals and immortals alike. Generally speaking, the races divide themselves into two sides- Heaven and Hell. Humans are the unfortunate race that seem to be caught in the middle, and unbeknownst to most of them, their world is under siege.
Benign races such as Angels and Unicorns often try to protect the innocent as much as they defend themselves. For this reason, they are considered Defensive and Holy races.
Malicious races such as Demons and Vampires, however, most often care little for the souls and safety of man kind. In fact they are usually responsible for the heart ache and troubles in daily life. As such, these races are viewed as Offensive and Unholy.
The remaining races (Humans and Werecreatures) are mostly neutral characters, initially. While all races are free to choose their own sides, these for races have less inclination to a preordained side.
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not_honest There are Three planes of existence; Heaven, where "God", Angels and other celestial beings reside; Hell, where demons and creatures of an evil, malcontent disposition reside; and Earth, where mankind rules.
The Ether: Between the worlds
Between these planes exist the “ether”, a world that is undefined and controlled by the mind. Nothing truly lives or dies here as there is no passage of time. The ether is a dangerous between world, where chaos reigns over logic, and up can very quickly become down. The slightest thought can change the landscape, or bring to life the most terrifying of nightmares.
Typically one projects only their spirit (or soul) onto the ether, but those who have a talent for Astral Projection can move their physical form onto the plain. This is, of course, a dangerous feat as the chances of being “lost” grows exponentially when cutting yourself off from a physical world. If lost, unless someone on the physical plain comes to your aid…You could spend eternity in a half-living, half-dead state.
As there is no time on the ether, people can often experience a sense of disorientation when returning to another plain. But it can be assumed that-
One Hour On the Ether plain is equal to 12 Hours on Earth.
One Hour On the Ether plain is equal to 4 hours in Heaven.
One Hour On the Ether plain is equal to 2 hours in Hell.
Earth: The Middle World
Earth is the home of humanity, but plays host to many other creatures. Legends say that it was once populated with all manner of creatures; Fae, Unicorns, Sphinx, Elves, Dwarves, and all manner of myths and legends. It is here that the battle between good and evil takes place, a war that has waged over the course of thousands of years. The goal is simple, for heaven or hell to win…
It is believed that when the final battle is one, the victor’s realm with merge (or crash) into Earth’s plain…However, this legend is believed to be propaganda created to urge troops on.
A neutral plain, like the ether, anyone can reside here without risk. However, time does move faster on earth than any other plain.
Heaven: The Plane of Light
Heaven is the home of angels and benign souls gone to rest. It is a peaceful place filled with beauty and love, where troubles are forgotten and happiness reigns supreme. The landscape is bright and airy, built mostly from marble and white brick. Heaven is very much like a large city, circling out endlessly above the ether, where angels and souls are left free to mingle amiably. Most angels live in large family groups; eating, working and raising children communally. Sharing space and time is key in these environments; the bonds between family and friends are most important.
There is one supreme being that reigns over heaven. Often called God, sometimes given other names, the ruler of heaven is a patient, benevolent and forgiving leader. This supreme being is a beacon of trust and love, supporting order and growth among its people. There is no crime and no hatred in heaven; it’s a place where anyone and everyone can get along.*
*It is important to note that while the ruler of Heaven is called God for simplicity’s sake, that he is not the Christian God. It would be easier to assume that the being is all encompassing, possessing the traits of all 'righteous' religions, and so that anyone praying to a 'benign god' is in fact praying to him.
Hell: The Plane of Darkness
Hell is the home of demons and monsters, as well as the most vicious and sinful of the dead. It’s dark and dank and noisy, smells of rotting flesh and sulfur. There are large volcanoes dotted about that erupt frequently, coughing up molten rock that oozes its way down to the black rivers that snake through the realm. The temperature is always unbearably hot and humid and the terrain is rough and covered with spikes of shattered bone.
Like heaven, hell has one supreme being to rule it, though the method of leadership couldn’t be any more different. Whereas the supreme being or ‘god’ of heaven is concerned with order and creativity, the anti-god of hell promotes chaos and destruction. There are no rules in hell, there is no right or wrong. There is no forgiveness, either, no beauty and no love. It’s an ugly, heartless realm filled with spite, hatred and harm.
Accessing worlds & portals
Both heaven and hell each have a portal. These portals allow demons and angels to leave their realm and travel to earth and souls to access their final resting place. Only the dead are allowed to enter via the portals, and only the living are allowed to use them as exits. The portals protect residents of the respective worlds and prevent them from crossing over into enemy territory.
Once an angel or a demon has left their world in order to fight for souls on earth, they cannot go back. The only way they may gain entry to their home world is if they are killed. Because earth is their base of operations, they are bound to it until they die...or until somebody wins.
Since there is no physical way for angels to return to heaven, they keep in communication with their god via prayer. When they are troubled or finding their task particularly stressful, angels can speak directly with their leader, who will answer their questions and renew their hope in what they do.
Note: this is not like human prayer as God talks back to the angels. Think of it as a speed-dial to the supreme being’s cellphone :)
There is a battle being waged over the souls of mortals and immortals alike. Generally speaking, the races divide themselves into two sides- Heaven and Hell. Humans are the unfortunate race that seem to be caught in the middle, and unbeknownst to most of them, their world is under siege.
Benign races such as Angels and Unicorns often try to protect the innocent as much as they defend themselves. For this reason, they are considered Defensive and Holy races.
Malicious races such as Demons and Vampires, however, most often care little for the souls and safety of man kind. In fact they are usually responsible for the heart ache and troubles in daily life. As such, these races are viewed as Offensive and Unholy.
The remaining races (Humans and Werecreatures) are mostly neutral characters, initially. While all races are free to choose their own sides, these for races have less inclination to a preordained side.
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not_honest There are Three planes of existence; Heaven, where "God", Angels and other celestial beings reside; Hell, where demons and creatures of an evil, malcontent disposition reside; and Earth, where mankind rules.The Ether: Between the worlds
Between these planes exist the “ether”, a world that is undefined and controlled by the mind. Nothing truly lives or dies here as there is no passage of time. The ether is a dangerous between world, where chaos reigns over logic, and up can very quickly become down. The slightest thought can change the landscape, or bring to life the most terrifying of nightmares.
Typically one projects only their spirit (or soul) onto the ether, but those who have a talent for Astral Projection can move their physical form onto the plain. This is, of course, a dangerous feat as the chances of being “lost” grows exponentially when cutting yourself off from a physical world. If lost, unless someone on the physical plain comes to your aid…You could spend eternity in a half-living, half-dead state.
As there is no time on the ether, people can often experience a sense of disorientation when returning to another plain. But it can be assumed that-
One Hour On the Ether plain is equal to 12 Hours on Earth.
One Hour On the Ether plain is equal to 4 hours in Heaven.
One Hour On the Ether plain is equal to 2 hours in Hell.
Earth: The Middle World
Earth is the home of humanity, but plays host to many other creatures. Legends say that it was once populated with all manner of creatures; Fae, Unicorns, Sphinx, Elves, Dwarves, and all manner of myths and legends. It is here that the battle between good and evil takes place, a war that has waged over the course of thousands of years. The goal is simple, for heaven or hell to win…
It is believed that when the final battle is one, the victor’s realm with merge (or crash) into Earth’s plain…However, this legend is believed to be propaganda created to urge troops on.
A neutral plain, like the ether, anyone can reside here without risk. However, time does move faster on earth than any other plain.
Heaven: The Plane of Light
Heaven is the home of angels and benign souls gone to rest. It is a peaceful place filled with beauty and love, where troubles are forgotten and happiness reigns supreme. The landscape is bright and airy, built mostly from marble and white brick. Heaven is very much like a large city, circling out endlessly above the ether, where angels and souls are left free to mingle amiably. Most angels live in large family groups; eating, working and raising children communally. Sharing space and time is key in these environments; the bonds between family and friends are most important.
There is one supreme being that reigns over heaven. Often called God, sometimes given other names, the ruler of heaven is a patient, benevolent and forgiving leader. This supreme being is a beacon of trust and love, supporting order and growth among its people. There is no crime and no hatred in heaven; it’s a place where anyone and everyone can get along.*
*It is important to note that while the ruler of Heaven is called God for simplicity’s sake, that he is not the Christian God. It would be easier to assume that the being is all encompassing, possessing the traits of all 'righteous' religions, and so that anyone praying to a 'benign god' is in fact praying to him.
Hell: The Plane of Darkness
Hell is the home of demons and monsters, as well as the most vicious and sinful of the dead. It’s dark and dank and noisy, smells of rotting flesh and sulfur. There are large volcanoes dotted about that erupt frequently, coughing up molten rock that oozes its way down to the black rivers that snake through the realm. The temperature is always unbearably hot and humid and the terrain is rough and covered with spikes of shattered bone.
Like heaven, hell has one supreme being to rule it, though the method of leadership couldn’t be any more different. Whereas the supreme being or ‘god’ of heaven is concerned with order and creativity, the anti-god of hell promotes chaos and destruction. There are no rules in hell, there is no right or wrong. There is no forgiveness, either, no beauty and no love. It’s an ugly, heartless realm filled with spite, hatred and harm.
Accessing worlds & portals
Both heaven and hell each have a portal. These portals allow demons and angels to leave their realm and travel to earth and souls to access their final resting place. Only the dead are allowed to enter via the portals, and only the living are allowed to use them as exits. The portals protect residents of the respective worlds and prevent them from crossing over into enemy territory.
Once an angel or a demon has left their world in order to fight for souls on earth, they cannot go back. The only way they may gain entry to their home world is if they are killed. Because earth is their base of operations, they are bound to it until they die...or until somebody wins.
Since there is no physical way for angels to return to heaven, they keep in communication with their god via prayer. When they are troubled or finding their task particularly stressful, angels can speak directly with their leader, who will answer their questions and renew their hope in what they do.
Note: this is not like human prayer as God talks back to the angels. Think of it as a speed-dial to the supreme being’s cellphone :)