Aether World

Aether World is a dimension in the space between dimensions, home and base of operations to the Crusaders of the Constellations, the 108 Stars of Destiny, and the Knights of the 28 Lunar Mansions. It consists of the eight floating islands above the planets of the Solar System, dubbed Realms by the Planetary Warriors that rule over them, Aether World Cosmic University, a school for training new dimensional warriors that is on its own floating island, smaller floating island where the Dwarf Planetary Guardians reside in, and King Athos's floating island with the Empyrean Castle. The realm of the Sun and the realm of the Moon, two floating islands ruled by the Warriors of the Sun and Moon respectively, are unique, in that the Realm of the Sun is stationary and situated above the actual Sun, and the realm of the Moon revolves around the Realm of Earth, just like how the actual moon revolves around the Earth humans live in.

## Geography

Aether World consists of many floating islands, each with a unique environment. Claritas River flows from the Mountain of Hope, falls from it as a waterfall, and flows around or beside the other Realms, with its branches flowing into the Realms becoming the rivers of that respective Realm. The Realm of the Sun is at its centre, with the other Realms revolving around it, like how the planets of the Solar System revolve around the Sun. The Realm of the Moon revolves around the Realm of Earth.

## Places of Interest

* **Aether World Cosmic University**: An inter-dimensional school where Ranald and his classmates studied. After they became the Crusaders of the Constellations, they continued their remaining 3 years in the school training with their newfound powers until graduation.
* **King Athos' Floating Island**: A private floating island belonging to the King himself. It floats above the university. His Empyrean Castle is situated on it.
* **Pluto's Floating Fortress**: The Dark Hound Warrior of Pluto's base of operations.

## Areas

### Realm of the Sun

See also: *Realm of the Sun*

Sitting in the centre of Aether World as its hub, the Realm of the Sun is bathed in sunlight. The Golden Griffin Warrior of the Blazing Sun and the 108 Stars of Destiny train there.

### Realm of the Moon

See also: *Realm of the Moon*

Revolving around the Realm of Earth, the Realm of the Moon is where the night is eternal and change is the only rule. The weather changes from clear to stormy in a few seconds, and then back again, tornadoes and winds appear out of nowhere, and even phenomena such as earthquakes appear and disappear at random. The buildings and mansions are the only constant things in this realm, though their location changes due to security reasons.

### Realm of Mercury

See also: *Realm of Mercury*

The Bronze Rooster Warrior of Mercury's place is where constant communication is the key. The power of the spoken word is valued here, and sometimes, the environment can change. The key to survival is being adaptable and working with your teammates.

### Realm of Venus

See also: *Realm of Venus*

It is renowned as the most attractive of all the Realms. Which is fitting for the White Swan Warrior of Venus.

### Realm of Earth

See also: *Realm of Earth*

It is quite reminiscent of our planet here but more lush and clean. Its biodiversity is quite high, making it an ideal place for adventurers to find rare plants and animals to study. Or eat. But the Realm has rules. Don't be too greedy, otherwise, its balance would be disrupted. To survive, take what you need. And eat or be eaten. This is a tough place after all.

### Realm of Mars

See also: *Realm of Mars*

A place under a blood-red sky. Filled with dangerous monsters, it is where the strongest warriors go to train or challenge each other. But it's not just physical combat that is popular here. In this realm, self-improvement is vital, lest you fall behind. And not just in physical strength either. Mental strength is needed to survive in this place.

### Realm of Jupiter

See Also: *Realm of Jupiter*

A Realm in Aether World battered by thunderstorms. Due to constant rainfall, the flora in there grows quickly. While the weather is not as fickle as in the Realm of the Moon, it can deal serious damage to those unprepared.

### Realm of Saturn

See Also: *Realm of Saturn*

A Realm covered by pale fog. It has a gloomy atmosphere. Time seems to slow down in this Realm, for it was said to keep track of all time in Aether World.

### Realm of Uranus

See Also: *Realm of Uranus*

It is a realm full of clouds and winds, with more floating islands around the main one. Many of the islands have runways for spacecraft to land on, and various creatures that can fly are found in them.

## Society

Aether World's citizens were known for their love for learning, as seen in the royal family's recording of the dimensions around their world. Its ruins were known for having many artefacts mostly in the form of books and scrolls. It's possible that the residents of Aether World would visit dimensions to forge friendships with them instead of invading them like other galactic kingdoms, earning their trust, and even forming an intergalactic organization to protect the dimensions from evils.

Their Star Crusaders were the first Dimension Warriors, who originated their code: 12 warriors shall go to a world full of darkness, and shall be divided into four groups: 3 of them to undo the spells that the Devourer of Worlds put on them thanks to the potions and spells that the Kings and Queens made, 3 of them to rescue all the injured and captured civilians, 3 of them to clean out all the Devourer's dark minions. And finally, 3 of them to defeat the servants of the Devourer and bring every Worldling’s hopes back to them which that’s how they got their strengths back and how they got here.

Even when the Golden Age of Aether World ended due to the Devourer of World's attack and the complacency of the Star Warriors, the current ruler, Athos is determined to rebuild the civilization, even though it would not be as great as before. And it worked. With the Celestial Dimension Warriors, Aether World will resume protecting the other dimensions it has studied until time ends.