The New World

The term "New World" refers to the current epoch in human history that ensued after a significant cataclysmic event occurred seven decades ago.

## Historical overview

### First collapse

The historical details surrounding the initial collapse, a cataclysmic event eradicating a prominent civilization over 30,000 years ago, remain obscured. Surviving records are limited to legends and myths, recounting an era characterized by human possession of extraordinary power and knowledge, accompanied by severe consequences for their presumptuous actions. According to these narratives, the ancients killed the Soul, regarded as the wellspring of life and magic, ultimately resulting in a societal downfall that led to their internal destruction. Subsequently, the world descended into disorder and obscurity, with only a select few managing to survive.

### Old world era (*prehistory - 2035 AD*)

The world post the initial collapse endured an extended period akin to a dark age, spanning potentially millions of years. Historical accounts document extraordinary feats attributed to both humans and powerful creatures. What were once dismissed as myths and legends are now considered credible records of ancient occurrences. Scholars posit that from prehistory to ancient history, intermittent collapses transpired as civilizations grasped the concept of the soul, only to vanish thereafter.

The zenith of this "high soul period" is thought to have transpired between 10,000 BC and 200 BC. The historical records of the old world, while documented, suffered substantial losses during the subsequent second collapse. Ongoing efforts by disparate groups in the new world aim to assemble fragments of information into a cohesive narrative that distinguishes actual events from myths. The catalyst for the second collapse is believed to have been an unprecedented global conflict, culminating in a cataclysmic convergence of natural and man-made disasters. This apocalyptic event irreversibly dismantled the old world's nations, concluding an era of unprecedented scale and consequence.

### New world era (*2035 AD - present*)

Following a sequence of apocalyptic disasters, survivors successfully reconstructed civilizations in the aftermath. The post-apocalyptic landscape witnessed profound alterations compared to its pre-event state. The ecological composition of the new world notably diverges from its predecessor, featuring distinct flora and fauna. Notably, several species seemingly emerged anew, not shared with the antecedent world. Civilizations in the new world exhibit marked disparities from their pre-collapse counterparts. The socio-cultural fabric and governing structures have undergone significant transformations in response to the challenges posed by the preceding calamities.

## Celestial Arrangement

In the post-second collapse era, a notable phenomenon is the altered celestial landscape, particularly the sky, which currently exhibits an increased presence of celestial bodies. Saturn and its moons prominently feature in the sky, dominating a significant portion. The specifics of why and how this occurrence transpired remain unknown. Notably, Earth's current orbital relationship with Saturn has resulted in an increased distance from the sun.

This celestial rearrangement has perplexed the scientific community, as it contradicts established astronomical principles. Concurrently, those with a spiritual inclination attribute Earth's newfound circumstances to a divine force, suggesting a link between the altered celestial arrangement and the survival of the planet.

## Known civilizations

Following the occurrence of the second collapse, various factions have successfully emerged, establishing distinct nations.