The Void

## Overview

The Void is a special realm outside of the Universe and the influence of the Original Creator. It was created before Time existed, and is older than the Universe itself. It borders the Universe and has a gateway to the Universe by the Void Lands. As such, the two have been in conflict as the Void seeks to invade while the Void Lands repels them.

## Origins

The Void was first created after the Original Creator split and diverged. As time passed, the Original Creator converged again and re-formed. This act, sucking everything back into "Him", left a vacuum in certain areas of the Universe. The Original Creator wandered to another part of the Cosmos and split again. Each time the Original Creator split and converged, "He" would leave behind desolated areas. These areas eventually grouped together to form the Void. The Void grows each time the Original Creator starts a new cycle, absorbing more and more galaxies and anything the Creator leaves behind.

## Geography

It is unknown what the Void looks like. Paragon claims it to be the darkest and most soulless place in existence, but Miquella states there are stars and light sources there. "He" says that the Void isn't really all that dark or gloomy and actual has a sufficient (if not thriving) population. In truth, both are wrong. The Void has just as many stars and light sources as the main Universe. In fact, it has numerous gigantic beacons that light up entire solar systems and planets. The reason no one can see the true form of the Void from the main Universe is do to a barrier stopping them.

The Void is divided into Sectors, each ruled by a Void Monarch. The situation changes between each Sector, but all have one thing in common: a planetary sized Tower that serves as a base for the Monarchs and facilities for their armies. These Towers allow teleportation between Sectors and each one is built to withstand the attacks of enraged Gods. The Towers vary in colour and theme and each one if unique to the ruler within them.

The are millions of worlds and planets within the Void, with more being created and destroyed frequently. Nearly every world is under the rule of the local Void Monarch, but some exist independently. Such planets are often the personal property of powerful Void Monarchs, who keep "Their" planets ignorant and isolated to study how civilizations advance unhindered.

At the centre of the Void is a colossus Sun that lights up an entire quarter of the Void alone. This Sun is actually Lumen, the 1st Seat of the Eternals. "He" has served as a light source and battery for billions of years under orders from Shadow Kid.

A special trait of the Void is the **First Flame,** the metaphysical manifestation of Life itself in the Void. Should the Flame go out, life can no longer continue and the Void will become a desolate wasteland. The First Flame is cared and kindled by the 6th Seat of the Eternals, the Ashen One.

## Void Monarchs

The Void is divided into Sectors, with each one ruled by a Void Monarch. The Void Monarchs can range from powerful King of Angels to Above the Sequence Deities. Despite the power gaps between them. all Void Monarchs are roughly equal in influence. The weakest Void Monarch can also temporarily raise his level by calling upon the power of the Void itself (which operates like a semi-sentient Sefiroth) so no Void Monarch can be underestimated.

The strongest Void Monarchs call themselves the Eternals and all possess the strength of a Pillar. There are 12 Eternals and their leader (technically the 13th Eternal but "He" considers "Himself" above that level) is simply called Shadow Kid. Though unclear, Shadow Kid's power is rumoured to be equal to the Original Creator when he had all 22 Authorities and 9 Sefiroth.

The citizens of the Void all worship a Void Monarch and both revere and demonize them. Void Monarchs are always respected and feared by their populace, and for good reason. Most Void Monarchs are cruel and bloodthirsty, always ready to wipe out a planet for any disrespect. Apart from the Eternals and Shadow Kid, there is estimated to be another 500 Void Monarchs scattered across the land.

## Conflict

The Void has forever been trying to invade the rest of the Universe for reasons unknown, but is is theorized Shadow Kid seeks to devour the Authorities of the Original Creator. To this end they have been trying to breach the Void Lands, which serves as a buffer zone. The Void Monarchs personally lead the charge against the Void Lands the the Sovereign of the Cosmos defending it. Despite their number and Beyonder advantage, the Void is limited on how many Void Monarchs can descend onto the battlefield. They managed to send two Eternals and a dozen Void Monarchs at one point to kill the original Sovereign of the Cosmos at some point but were forced to withdraw after killing "Him" due to expanding too much energy.

When Zerothrial Atrazark became Sovereign of the Cosmos, "He" managed to force the rift between the Void and the Void Lands closed, thus stopping Void Monarchs from interfering for millions of years. After "He" died however, the rift slowly re-opened. Now, the Void has resumed its attack and have conquered all but the Apex due to the Void Lands having no Sovereign to protect them.

Gilgamesh estimates the first Void Monarchs will set foot in the rest of the Cosmos within a million years and that only a combined force of every Angel, God and Above The Sequence can stop them.

Shadow Kid sent Negary to Earth to recover the Crucible via the Sin and Void Authorities, alongside the Void Core. After the Void Core was sealed, Shadow Kid sent the **3rd Seat of the Eternals, Dragon**, instead

## Eternals

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The Eternals are the strongest 12 Void Monarchs that rule the biggest Sectors and command the greatest Authorities. They are all Above the Sequence and have full access to the Void's Authority. All Eternals have a title given to them, one which matches their Authority or traits. This is them in order of strongest to weakest:

1. Lumen, Emperor of Light (Pillar-level)
2. Founder, Progenitor of Evolution (Pillar-level)
3. Dragon, One-Eyed King (Pillar-level)
4. Negary, Dragon of Eternal Sin (Peak ABS)
5. Adam, Reflection of the Divine (Peak ABS)
6. Ashen One, Lord of Cinders (Peak ABS)
7. Songreaver, Bane of Creation
8. Chronos, Child of Time
9. Deculein, Count of Nobility
10. Gray, Duke of Destruction
11. Adrian, Song of the Sword
12. Oblivion, Master of Despair

Shadow Kid is the boss of the Eternals and is supposedly as strong as the Original Creator in "His" prime (the max amount of Authorities "He" can hold before diverging)

The top 3 Eternals are nicknamed the "Strings", with Lumen being the First String, Founder the Second and Dragon the Third. The remaining 9 Eternals do not have a special nickname.

## Others (Quasi-Eternals)

A Quasi-Eternal is someone that has the necessary strength and status to be an Eternal and has been offered a seat but refused. Shadow Kid is the only one allowed to give someone the status of a Quasi-Eternal. Quasi-Eternals do not have to be from the Void itself, as the offer was made to Zerothrial Atrazark and his successors. Gilgamesh and Miquella were both offered the position of Eternal but fell to Earth before they could respond. Gilgamesh claims he would not have accepted but Miquella states "He" would have under the right conditions.

According to Gilgamesh, Shadow Kid would offer Adam, Klein and Amanises the position should "He" ever arrive on Earth. Amanises would have to become an Above The Sequence first though, or else "He" would just devour "Her" for being too weak.

The exact number of Quasi-Eternals is unknown, but there are quite a few. If a Quasi-Eternal becomes a proper Eternal then they would replace one of the current twelve, depending on their strength. There can only ever be 12 Eternals at any time.

### Known Quasi-Eternals:

* Lost from Light
* Shang Sword
* Gilgamesh
* Miquella
* Malenia
* Zerothrial Atrazark
* Solomon Du Ark
* Dragon Queen Malia
* Ikaris Morganus
* Shadow Celkia
* Jake Wilderth

## Corruption

As the Void is the antithesis of all life within the Universe, anything that enters or comes into contact with the Void is instantly corrupted. It is the equivalent of the Cosmos or Abyss for those within the Universe and only a proper Pillar can survive there for extended periods of time. The corruption causes all things to disintegrate and cease existing, like an eraser that removes them from reality. Anything broken down by the Void is lost forever and cannot be recovered in an shape or form. It cannot be pulled from the Fog of History or Imagined by a Visionary. It is gone eternally.

A second form of corruption is where the Void implants a bit of its energy inside something and changes it to the Void Pathway. These things or people act as portable portals for the Void, as they can be used to open a gate into the Universe by the Eternals. As such, the Void Lands would purge anyone or anything that the Void touched yet remains stable.

## Heroes and Prime Paths

The Void has a special continence unique purely to it: planets and worlds can become sentient and create **Heroes** as their Champions. These Heroes are like "protagonists" are receive the full support of their world. They are seen as "Kings of the People" and have "plot armour" to assist them. This means "random coincidences" occur and they always somehow pull through and triumph, despite the odds stacked against them. On their planet, a Hero is practically invincible as the world itself defends their existence.

Due to the fact that Heroes often become Void Monarchs and competition for existing Void Monarchs, any planet that develops an advanced enough Will is destroyed or enslaved by the Void Monarchs.

The **Prime Paths** are the 3 paths to the top within the Void. They are: **Omnipotence, Omniscience** and **Omnipresence.** Currently, all 3 Paths are occupied and thus sealed off for the rest of the Void. The Prime Paths can be considered the equivalent for the Pillars within the Void.

The **Path of Omniscience** is held by Negary, while Shadow Kid holds the **Path of Omnipotence.** The **Path of Omnipresence** is split between the two of them.

* **Path of Omnipotence**: This Path allows you to do anything within the confines of the Void. You can create and destroy all of Existence and Reality at the snap of your fingers. Unlimited might and infinite capabilities are at the tips of your fingers.
* **Path of Omniscience**: This Path allows you access to all the knowledge contained within the Void. You know all secrets and information in Existence and Reality. You can purview the **Akashic Records** and know everything about everyone. Unlimited choices and infinite possibilities are at the tips of your fingers.
* **Path of Omnipresence**: This Path allows you to seep into every aspect of Reality and embody every Concept in Existence. You cannot die, for as long as 1 sign of your existence remains, so shall you. You are the Void and the Void is you. Unlimited freedom and infinite pathways are at the tips of your fingers.

## Authority, Rulers and Species

Unlike the main Universe, Authorities can be held by multiple being in the Void. There can be an unlimited amount of Sun Gods or Gods of Death, unlike Earth where there is only 1 Authority to 1 Pathway. This has allowed many Races and beings to rule the Void over the course of its history.

* The Dragons: The first great rulers of the Void, the Dragons were the first Race to conquer and colonize tens of thousands of worlds. For hundreds of billions of years, the Dragons were the only powerhouse in the Void. The Dragons were bestowed power by the Void itself, allowing "Them" to use any Element or Magic. Dragons could also "weave" other beings into existence by creating them from Void Energy. The Dragons created many species of Fairies, Elves, Vampires and other Races. When Shadow Kid was "born", the Dragons were overthrown and usurped. Even now however, the Dragons still hold much respect and reverence across the Void and are usually the strongest beings in "their" Sectors. They are rumoured to be backed by an Eternal however.

* Celestials: Natural-born Gods that came from solidified Void Energy. All Celestials are stronger than standard Gods and have infinite potential to grow. In theory, a Celestial could reach Shadow Kid's level but only if "He" does not use the **Paths of Omnipotence or Omnipresence.** Celestials are very rare however and are usually killed in "Their" infancy by other Races and Void Monarchs. There is a Celestial Faction amongst the Void Monarchs but there is no official Celestial Eternal, as while a Celestial does have a Seat, "She" has renounced the Race as "Her" own.

* Vampires: A Race "woven" into being by the Dragons. Vampire Progenitors commonly the strongest being on their planets and solar systems. Vampire Originators (an upgraded form of Progenitors) are amongst the top 10% strongest beings in the entire Void but number very few. The Vampires are a prominent Faction amongst the Void Monarchs and have a Vampire Originator as an Eternal.

* Elves: A Race "woven" into being by the Dragons All Elves can manipulate Void Energy into Elemental Energy flawlessly and are very skilled at Magic. Elves often receive the Protection of the World they inhabit, making them dangerous on their home turf. The Elves are notorious villains in the Void and despised by the majority of other Races. They are more "evil" than the Vampires and Demons and several Eternals, including the **2nd Seat,** are against them. Despite fierce opposition the Elves are still a force to be reckoned with as they too have an Eternal behind them.

* Demons: A Race born from Void Energy infused with negativity. The Demons are bloodthirsty and violent, but also honest with themselves and have a certain Code of Honour. This makes them better than the Elves, despite the carnage they wreath across the Void. Demons can use certain Elements such as Fire, Ice and Lightning and Darkness. They can also use Blood and Curse Magic very efficiently. The Demons are a major powerhouse within the Void and are backed by an Eternal. Demons often engage in conflicts with the other Factions, especially the Elves.

* Fairies: A Race "woven" by the Dragons. The Fairies are essentially living blobs of Elemental or otherwise types of Magic. Most Fairies are childish and kind, but there are exceptions. The Fairies get along well with the Elves, and are the sole Race the Elves treat nicely. The Fairies are a minor Faction within the Void Monarchs, having barely any members, and have no Seat at the Eternals.

* Giants: A moderately sized Faction within the Void Monarchs but they have no Seat at the Eternals. They were "woven" into being by the Dragons.

* Werewolves: A moderately sized Faction within the Void Monarchs but they have no Seats at the Eternals. They were "woven" into being by the Dragons.

* Humans: The most common species within the Void and arguably the most powerful. While Shadow Kid is an individual species, "He" relates the closest to Humans and recruits many Void Monarchs with Human physiologies. Furthermore, half of the Eternals can be considered Hybrid Humans rather than a different species, so the Humans hold the most sway in theory. However, Humans are actually divided into countless sub-classes so the position of Humans varies from one Sector to the other. Also, few Eternals or Void Monarchs actively align "Themselves" with Humans.

* Hybrids: A sub-class of Humans. Hybrids are any Human that was mutated or evolved through their Magic/Pathway. The **1st, 2nd and 3rd Seat** are all Hybrids as are 3 more Eternals.

* Angels: A Race that were either created by various Gods or born from the collective Divine Energy that Gods release. Either way, the Angels serve Gods or those with Divinity. They all have the [Light] Attribute and are opposed to the Demons and other [Dark] Races like Vampires and Werewolves. Angels are usually quite powerful and are a force to be reckoned with. While they have no Eternal, a significant number of Void Monarchs are Angels or have ties to them. Two Eternals are allied with the Angels too, affording them more prestige.

* Divine Beings: A collective term for any being with Divinity such as Gods, Demigods, certain Angels and other entities with the [Faith] Attribute. Divine Beings is comprised of many different Factions and Sub-species, so they are not unified. Two Divine Beings are Eternals but do not associate with the Divine Race as a whole. Divine Beings can have any Attribute and Concepts, as long as "They" have the [Faith] Attribute and receive power from worshippers. This allows the birth of Holy and Demon Gods alongside many others.