The Planes of Existence

There are many planes of existence that sit atop one another like a stack of coins. Though not visible, they are ever present and occasionally interact with one another. Often in the way of people or creatures being pulled out of or transporting themselves into another Plane. Though there is no exact linear rhyme or reason to where these places exist in space, from the understanding of the world's mages and scholars we can attempt to map the planes in a simple way.

## The Planes

#### Tyron, Hell, and Heaven

From the understanding that we have, we can approximate that Heaven and Hell are directly "above and below" Tyron in terms of closeness to our plane. As many extra planar creatures that have been reported in our world have been Fiends and Celestials, it makes perfect sense. These planes have been discussed at length in other sections, so there won't be a summary in this section. We are purely including this here as the base level for what is to come. Every other plane is tangibly farther and harder to reach than the one before.

#### Elemental Planes

These planes are the next closest in accordance to the material. They embody the elements they represent, ranging from fire to ice to lightning etc. The creatures that reside within these planes are the primal aspects of the element themselves. They are perfectly acclimated to their environments, and not much else is accommodated for. Though there are great depths to these planes, they very much echo one another so you often find the same basis across each one.

#### Feywild/Fey Realm

Home to the Fey, this is a realm where the whimsical reigns free, logic falls away, and the Fey plot and play. The realm does not adhere to any rules that would follow the same as our material plane. The creatures come in all manner of shapes, sizes, and abilities. Time itself does not seem to have dominion over the realm either. Reports of the diffraction of time constantly changing and shifting. It could be equal to our own realm, twice as fast, three times as slow, there is no rhyme or reason. It is highly recommended that most spellcasters avoid the Fey Realm as seldom few return with a stable mental state.

#### Shadowfell/Shadow Realm

The Shadowfell could be considered an exact parallel of the Fey Realm, with a similar relationship to Heaven and Hell. It is inhabited by dark creatures, where shadows reign, and the undead thrive. There is no light in the Shadowfell and everywhere is cloaked in shadow. The realm is incredibly dangerous as it is structured in a way where almost no living thing can survive for long. It is often referred to as the home of shadow and dark magic. Magic purposely made to manipulate, curse, and torment its victims. It is highly recommended that most spellcasters avoid the Shadowfell as seldom few return with their lives.

#### The Void/The Abyss

A place where things exist that should not. Things that be, where they can't. The void is home to the absence of all, and is a paradox within itself. It is home to alien creatures that are filled with malevolence and dread. Where survival of the fittest reigns supreme, and everything exists in constant struggle and battle. You'll find naught but an excess of tentacles, eyes, and corruption throughout. Do not attempt to travel to this place, it is unwelcome to you, and exists where mercy does not.

#### The Astral Sea

A vastness, like a never ending swath of stars. The Astral Sea is akin to our oceans and seas, but one hundred times as vast and a thousand times as deep. Filled with large leviathans and monstrous beasts. Sights and sounds that cannot be found on Tyron. It is easy to lose oneself here, though it can be used for good. Often a place to hold demiplanes due to its vastness. It is a strange, but practical place. Let us simply hope that we never see what lies at its center.

#### The Beyond

An often hotly debated topic, many claim that the Beyond does not exist at all. A purely mental plane, suggested to exist in a veil that hovers over our material world. So close to it in fact, that it is indistinguishable from our own. Closely entwined and held together through psionic power and the combined consciousness of everyone that inhabits our world. Of course, there has been no evidence that such a plane exists, though the debate continues on to this very day. We believe it deserves a place here due to its prevalence, and the many scholars who believe there is a marketable possibility to its existence. Perhaps in time we can uncover the mystery of the Beyond.