The Scar
At the core of the realm lies The Godwound, an eternal scar upon reality itself - a testament to the cataclysmic forces that shaped the new realm. This cosmic injury bleeds divine energy into the fabric of existence, warping and reshaping reality.
The Godwound
The Godwound is the eternal imprint & lingering reminder of the Devine War It is the manifestation of the powerful & divine magic that created it. It’s effects are felt across all the land(s)
- Forcing the seas to rage & manifest monsters
- Causing forests, caves & dungeons to manifest monsters & magical properties
- Creating gates from which monsters appear
- Enhancement of natural disasters
Manifestations
The Raging Seas
- The oceans churn with supernatural fury, their waves reaching impossible heights
- Whirlpools appear and disappear without warning, some leading to otherworldly depths
- Ancient leviathans rise from the depths, their forms twisted by divine energy
- Ships report phantom lights and mysterious songs that lead sailors astray
- Entire sections of ocean sometimes freeze or boil without explanation
Corrupted Wildlands
- Trees grow in impossible shapes, sometimes bearing fruit that grants strange visions
- Cave systems grow & crumble like organisms
- Wildlife mutates, creating new and fearsome hybrid creatures
- Plants exhibit signs of sentience, responding to emotions and thoughts
The Monster Gates
- Crystalline portals materialize in remote locations
- Local folklore often develops around recurring gate locations
- Communities build watchtowers and warning systems near known common gate sites
Enhanced Natural Disasters
- Storms carry whispers of ancient languages
- Earthquakes reveal long-buried ruins and artifacts
- Lightning strikes leave behind deposits of magical crystals
Effects on Society
Adaptation
- Communities have developed complex warning systems and evacuation protocols
- Scholars & The Godwounded study The Godwound’s patterns, attempting to predict its manifestations
- Trading routes are regularly redrawn to account for shifting dangers
- Architecture has evolved to withstand supernatural disasters
Cultural Impact
- Religious orders debate the meaning and purpose of The Godwound
- Different cultures interpret and worship its power in various ways
- Artifacts and resources created by its influence are highly valued
- Some seek to harness its power, while others work to contain it
- Prophecies speak of both doom and salvation tied to its existence
The Wounded
The Godwounded emerged to study the Godwound, and have since evolved to become the authority of it. Managing the Priestesses and rituals to keep it’s power at bay & protect the realm.
The Cycles
The Godwound’s influence waxes and wanes according to mysterious patterns. Having periods of heightened activity:
- Magic becomes more potent but unstable
- Monsters appear with greater frequency
- Natural disasters increase in intensity
- Prophets get more frequent visions
- Prophecies get fulfilled faster than anticipated
The Politics of Protection
- The continents must cooperate with The Godwounded despite potential conflicts
- Resource gathering for rituals can cause diplomatic tensions between kingdoms
- Knowledge of ritual procedures are closely guarded
- Debates rage about modernizing or changing ritual procedures
- Some claim the rituals are of no use
Containment
Containment of The Godwound is maintained by The Godwounded and their Priestesses. Each continent’s temple has since The Godwound’s creation, developed rituals to calm the chaos.
Further Details
- The The Godwounded
- The Wounded Priestesses
- The Godwound Containment