Great Machine

The Great Machine is the cosmic engine that drives everything. It's an intricate network of Gears of Destiny, connecting all things in an invisible system of cause and effect. This vast mechanism serves as the universe's backbone, controlling how the world operates, appears, and feels.
==Overview==
Centuries ago, an ancient philosopher posited that the world and all people within it were interconnected by an “incredible, ethereal apparatus, designed by the gods and invisible to man.” He proposed that its purpose was to “keep men of all races and creeds accountable for their actions through mechanical consequence.” 
At the time, this was considered fantasy as it conflicted with contemporary mythology. The chaotic relationship between their legendary, arrogant gods and flawed humans couldn’t possibly reconcile with such a rigid concept. The passage of time would later prove that his theories would perhaps not be so far-fetched.
The universe is governed by a cosmic network of Gears of Destiny that connects all things into an invisible system of cause-and-effect called the Great Machine. It controls how the entire world works, looks, and feels. Human activity naturally produces a byproduct called karma. Karma—both good and bad—has turned the Great Machine’s gears since the beginning of time creating visible, physical changes in the real world called destiny.
Karmastry is the art of manipulating the ethereal gears of the Great Machine, allowing people to control the universe and achieve incredible things. It’s god-like magic powers modern society, and even allows people to manifest superhuman powers. Imagine controlling the weather, creating unique plants and animals, or even altering the laws of physics. The possibilities are nearly limitless with karmastry, but they are not without drawbacks, such as payback.
==Function and Composition==
The Great Machine works through the continuous interaction of countless gears, each representing an aspect of the universe and the lives within it. Powered by karma—the byproduct of human activity, both good and bad—the Great Machine has been turning since time immemorial.
This movement creates tangible, physical changes in the world known as destiny (more on that shortly). The interplay of these gears embodies the collective decisions and actions of all beings, manifesting as the reality we experience.
==Visualizing the Great Machine==
Imagine the Great Machine as an infinite sea of gears, each one moving in response to the myriad decisions rippling through the universe. This dynamic, continuous motion reflects the ever-evolving fabric of existence, shaped by the collective will and actions of all beings.
The Great Machine and the Gears of Destiny are metaphysical constructs that represent the cosmic balance and the underlying structure of the universe in Flux Destiny. As a representation of the cosmic order and the flow of karma, the Great Machine transcends physical materials and exists on a plane of existence where the laws of the physical world do not directly apply. It symbolizes the intricate and delicate balance of the universe's karmic forces, maintained through the rotation and interaction of the Gears of Destiny.
==What is Karma?==
Karma is the byproduct of human action and intent, powering the gears of the Great Machine. It’s an ethereal substance that can be positive or negative, depending on the nature of the actions that produce it.
Karmastry—Flux Destiny’s unique magic system— is the art of harnessing this energy to shape the world in tangible ways. For the inhabitants of Fortuna, karma is woven into everyday life—it powers cities, heals the sick, and even provides entertainment. Mastering and manipulating karma through karmastry allows individuals to influence the fabric of reality itself.
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