The End

The End is a desolate, hidden realm. It's history, culture, and former glory have all long been lost to time, so very little is known about The End. It is a godless world whose sparse inhabitants often struggle to survive in its intense environment.

## Description

The End is composed of several islands and territories that drift in an endless, starry void. There exists a central island, the core of the world, that all of the other chunks of land seem to have broken off of. The landscape is covered by a pale-yellow powdery dust and rocky debris, causing the ground to be uneven and textured with craters. There is no cycle of day or night- instead, the world is condemned to a life in an unchanging dim light. Nor are there any weather patterns. The End seems to exist in a static state.

## Notable Features

### Ancient Wreckage

Upon the central island of The End, obsidian turrets can be seen. This is all that remains of the kingdom that used to span across the continent. The End is known as an archaeological curiosity, providing hints of its history to any traveler dedicated enough to embark through the unforgiving space. Unfortunately, most travelers do not return home to share what they've found.

### Smaller Civilizations

The inhabitants of The End gather in small groups. Over the years, they have managed to rebuild a few small civilizations and towns. Their architecture is typically characterized by towers and gravity-defying dwellings.

## History

Formerly, The End was an immense floating continent. It spanned from end to end of the void, and it was rumored that a person could walk or fly for their entire lifespan and be unable to find the point in which the endstone broke off into the sky. The End harbored a rich ecosystem filled with unique species. Many of them resembled deep sea creatures, having evolved in the darkness. To travel the infinite distances efficiently, most species were able to either teleport or fly.

The End was ruled by Tuwile, an ancient dragonlike deity. She was regarded as both the beginning of life and the end of it, and she was worshiped wholeheartedly by her people, the Telos. They were a reclusive society, and not much is known of their culture. What is known, however, is the event that resulted in the state of The End today. Tuwile was vanquished. Her cause of death is surrounded by speculation; however, the most prevailing theory is that she underestimated the strength of a band of lost humans and was slaughtered in her sleep.

Upon her death, The End began to deteriorate. The endless land separated from itself. Massive shelves of the continent began to float freely in the open void. It was a worldwide purge- numerous species were driven to extinction. The once grand kingdom has only atrophied more in the span of billions of years. This is The End that exists today.

## Flora/Fauna

### Telos

**Telos** are intelligent beings, whose ability to reason and use logic are equal to those of humans. However, as a result of the dissolution of their culture and the pressure it takes to survive in their unnatural environment, they behave more like animals than humans now. They are often docile and pleasant in nature. However, they are powerful when provoked due to their strength and ability to teleport.

They are humanoid in appearance, with long, lanky limbs. They seem to be made entirely of shadow, contrasting with their vibrant purple eyes. They are social creatures and are typically seen in groups of two or more. When they are killed, they seem to disintegrate. Their shadowy forms melt into their surroundings, leaving behind only their eyes. Most telos cling to their belief in Tuwile. They dwell in the wreckage of The End, unable to accept that their deity has abandoned them. They maintain the belief that she will return in time.

### Chorus Plants

**Chorus** plants grow upward and outward, akin to trees. They are the only variety of plant that has managed to flourish in the unusual ecosystem The End provides. They are fast-growing, allowing them to be easily farmed. For this reason, these plants are typically the main diet of the telos and other End fauna. Chorus plants bloom when they are fully grown and bear fruit.

## Trivia

The End was created impulsively and by accident when Megan decided to put too much lore behind a new character.