Develis

**Develis** (pronounced: / DEH-vuh-lis) is one of the planes of existence located near the top of the Trestakelrin. This plane is located right underneath the Mirage, where it benefits from the perpetual sunlight that radiates from the upper plane. Develis is more commonly known to mortal beings as the true "paradise", where good spirits go to when they perish. Despite its ethereal connections, Develis is considered to be a Material Plane.

## Description

Develis, like the Mirage, is shaped like a donut. Instead of a metaphysical form, this plane of existence is one made out of rock and grass. The entirety of the plane is surrounded by thick, white clouds, which separate it from the never-ending abyss that resides outside of Ohura. Though these clouds largely dim the environment on Develis, they part ways for 14 hours each day to allow the sunlight from the Mirage to peer through, illuminating even the places that should be obscured, such as the inside of homes and the backside of mountain ranges. During this period of sunlight, the same commandments which apply to the Mirage apply to Develis as well, and breaking them provides the criminal with the same consequences as if broken on the Mirage itself. However, during the periods where the clouds connect with one another and shroud the plane of Develis in dim light, there are no rules at all. Instead, all matters are discussed and handled personally. There are no laws and no judges; interpersonal conflicts are settled only between the people directly involved, with no way being the "right way".

## Inhabitants

The residents of Develis are all souls of deceased creatures originating from some of the material planes of existence, though most of the souls are departed from Halbot. These spirits have built communities together from the resources originating from Develis, and have grown accustomed to both the commandments of the Mirage and the limited lawlessness that is a core feature of Develis. However, only the most pure of souls arrive in Develis, as the only way to access Develis is by either a Mirrorwatcher's Insignia or by direct influence of a deity. As such, a creature would have to prove themselves to be worthy enough for a deity to personally transfer them to their plane of origin to the plane of Develis.

## History

The semi-material plane of Develis was created with the intentions of being the "perfect" plane of existence. In 157 n.K., Kelrinn had successfully created the base foundation of Develis, although the terrain was rough and only in its "sketch"-phase. The Trestakelrin had not yet been built, so there was no physical way for any creature to migrate toward this new plane of existence.

In 159 n.K., the Silver Ash was created out of its own volition, without any effort from the Allfather itself. Ethereal sludge and astral ooze drooping from the unfinished plane of Develis formed a great, silvery lake, that acted according to its own will— not even Kelrinn was able to directly influence it.

Nearing the end of 193 n.K., the Trestakelrin was finished, and some of the immortal creations of Kelrinn were able to traverse it in order to reach the plane of Develis.

In the midst of 307 n.K., Develis was perfected and its creation finished. Although the plane had no real purpose, Kelrinn had the intention of keeping it around to be used for an eventual "afterlife" for pure spirits that were not immortal, but would be considered equals in the eyes of Kelrinn.