The Infinite Void

The Void as it is called, is the space existing between all realities, the empty nothingness that fills the gaps in the multiverses. nothing is permitted to exist here and at the same time this place is the foreground of all of existence.

## The Never-Ending Darkness

Within each reality exists a multiverse, within each multiverse exists near infinite universes, within each universe exists near infinite space full of various planes of existence. The void is the space that exists interwoven between all of these entities. While it is much like a web that seemingly holds all of existence together it is also "nearly" uninhabitable. One exception is Felgrimor and its local system consisting of a sun, 3 moons, and a small amount of empty space existing within its sphere of reality. No one really knows how Felgrimor and its unique reality marble were dragged into the void but it remains protected thus far from most of the threats of the endless darkness. Sometimes however there are things that manage to slip through.

## The Lurking Menace

For most, the void is completely uninhabitable. If one was not protected by Felgrimor's unique sphere of reality they would be dissolved into energy and used as fertilizer for life in other worlds in less than 3 months. Though a being or soul can exist for 3 months in the void one would likely never make it that long as there are things that lurk in the endless realm of nonexistence.

### Void Beasts

Great beasts with little to no form are created as a type of antibody to cleanse the void of any foreign intrusion trapped between worlds they are capable of this due to their powerful nature but they are not the only deterrents produced by the vast expanse of nothingness. These great beasts created by the void sometimes slip into Felgrimor's sphere of reality and find new forms more familiar to the world they now inhabit. Much like Eldritch abominations, these beasts take on horrifying forms and continue working towards their intended purpose, cleansing the void of ALL foreign intrusions including the residents of the world between worlds.

### Creation of Void Beasts

Unfortunately there are other ways that "Void Beasts" can come into existence. One such way is through death in Felgrimor though there are some prerequisites that come with this method so it shouldn't bring too much worry as you innately have at least one extra chance at life before this occurs in most cases. Another way is through the after effects of Void Malediction or Void Malady as some call it, once this powerful curse/infection has spread completely across one's body they will lose all hold on their sanity before seeing a surge in power after which in most cases death will come swiftly generally followed by resurrection as a beast of the void. in much more unique cases the individual may instead undergo a rapid transformation into a form of void beast. in these cases the individuals consciousness is not lost simply locked in their new malformed body observing what comes thereafter.

## Void Malediction

This condition while presenting much like an infection or disease, shares some of the same traits and similarities that can be found in most powerful curses though it cannot be cured by medicine nor curse removal magic. even powerful healing and resurrection magics have been proved useless when it comes to the removal of this unique illness.

While it is understandably quite frightening to hear that there is no vaccine or easy cure it should be said that it CAN be cured however curing it successfully is only possible while still in the progressive stages. once void malediction has spread completely it is seemingly uncurable.

### Contracting Void Malediction

there are a few ways to become afflicted by void malediction, none of these ways are particularly difficult to avoid as long as one is careful. The most common way that most individuals find themselves becoming afflicted is through exposure to void beasts or even prolonged exposure to extremally dense aether. other methods of contracting this vile illness include bloodborne pathogens, exposure to the infection from another suffering malediction, obsessive consumption of aether energy, and even exposure to unrefined Fellvein.

WIP NOTES FOR EFFECTS:

* rapid onset pain
* deterioration of the effected area
* large black sores oozing purplish black puss
* withering of skin and muscle tissue until bone is visible having taken on a darkened or black color with signs of infected marrow
* paralysis or loss of control of affected area
* confusion or hysteria in some cases depending on the infected area
* Maledictive hysteria
* organ failure and muscular dystrophy
* restriction of magical currents throughout the affected area or loss of magical control depending on the severity