Ambrosia/Haven Lexicon

The following is a list of numerous invented terms and concepts exclusive to **Ambrosia** and **Haven's** collective storyline, alongside small descriptions for each entry.

## **Ambrosia/Haven Terms**

Terms and concepts used in Ambrosia's collective lore, and ones that are shared with that of Haven's.

* ***"Imagindarium:"*** The creator of all **Ambrosia**, **Libation**, **Thavma**, and all things contained therein. It is a beyond omnipotent force outside the boundaries of all existence, capable of any and all imaginable and unimaginable acts of creation or destruction. It is the catalyst of all events of the first age of the universe.
* ***"Imagindarium's Creation:"*** The collective first universe.
* ***"Ultimate End:"*** The final goal of Imagindarium. Every and all things that occurred in the first age of the universe are in service to reaching this final point in time. Events that are of significance to the Ultimate End are often referred to as pivotal to the ***"Line to the End."***
* ***"Great Unifier:"*** The most powerful *'being'* of the first universe, it is a force created by Imagindarium from the concepts of conflict and contradiction, and is the progenitor of both across the universe, capable of limitless feats. It serves as the primary antagonist for the entire storyline. Sometimes referred to as the ***"Ultimate Antagonist."***
* ***"Ambrosia:***" The first and primary realm of existence. Most everything relevant to the completion of the story occurs here. Sometimes referred to as the ***"Amaranth Realm,"* *"Typhonia,"*** and the ***"Jewel of Longing Eyes."***
* ***"Libation:"*** The second realm of existence, it serves as the repository for everything yet to be made manifest in Ambrosia, the place in which all concepts return to once they extinguish, and as the domain of the Great Unifier. Sometimes referred to as the ***"Great Collective."***
* ***"Thavma:"*** The third realm of existence, it is a blackened void located in between Ambrosia and Libation and primarily serves as a transit point between them. It contains numerous planes of existence and is most relevant in the storyline of planet **Haven.** Sometimes referred to as the ***"Thavmatic Void"*** and the ***"Thavma Thoroughfare"***
* ***"Amaranth:"*** Crafted by Imagindarium, it is the most prevalent and powerful concept in all of Imagindarium's Creation. It serves as a unifying force across everything in the universe, existing in all things.
* ***"Amaranth Contravene:"*** Any event directly caused by either Imagindarium itself, or willed by the Amaranth created by and left in its wake.
* ***"Amaranth Conception:"*** The event that created the macrocosms which would form the first universe, alongside creating Amaranth as a concept. Sometimes referred to as the ***"First Amaranth Contravene."***
* ***"Amaranth Concatenation:"*** The generational lineage of beings that inhabit the first universe. Sometimes referred to as the ***"Cosmic Succession."***
* ***"Amaranthia"*** The plane of existence which sits at the center of Ambrosia. It is what binds the realm together, and is the place in which Magic originates.
* ***"Amaranth Veil:"*** The central object of Ambrosia and that which all systems are in orbit around. It serves as a gateway between Amaranthia and the rest of Ambrosia.
* ***"Amaranth Heir:"*** A singular being birthed full-fledged from Amaranth. They are living Amaranth Contravenes of immense power, existing to fulfill a singular purpose in the Line to the End and once that purpose is met, they will unleash the dormant Contravene contained within them. Sometimes referred to as ***"Celestials."***
* ***"Amaranth Legatee:"*** The child or progeny of an Amaranth Heir, they are a small section of their forbearer's being made into a separate entity. They lack the same dormant Amaranth Contravene as their creator. Sometimes referred to as the ***"Children of Amaranth."***
* ***"Light:"*** One of the two diametrically opposed facets of existence, it is a form of Amaranth which dictates all things that are objectively *good* and *right.*
* ***"Darkness:"*** One of the two diametrically opposed facets of existence, it is a form of Amaranth which dictates all things that are objectively *evil* and *wrong.*
* ***"Penumbra:"*** A form of Amaranth that contains equal parts Light and Darkness.
* ***"Absolute Light:"*** An act that ultimately favors Light and good, but is characterized by an action that is typically of Darkness and evil.
* ***"Gentle Darkness:"*** An act that ultimately favors Darkness and evil, but has influence in Light and good on a smaller scale.
* ***"Alizarin:"*** A form of Amaranth used to separate that which is meant to be finite and fleeting. Also used as a term to describe the collective mortal races of the first universe.
* ***"Fragments of Creation:"*** A term referring to the Magic system of Ambrosia which originated from the plane of Amaranthia.
* ***"Remnant:"*** A force contained within all forms of Amaranth which dictates the importance of an object, entity, or event that has occurred in the Line to the End. Whenever one contains enough Remnant, then it will be made a permanent fixture of the cosmos, eternally embedding itself into the fabric of the universe as an echo of its formerly whole self. These are often referred to as ***"Remnant Essence."***
* ***"Remnant Spirit:"*** An event that occurs wherein the spirit of a once whole being is torn between the realms of Ambrosia and Libation, both unable to join the Great Collective, and to reconstitute itself in full in Ambrosia. These most often occur in beings who contained an immense amount of Remnant who have died, however, it may also occur in beings with intense amounts of regret and feelings of unfulfillment who have died suddenly. Sometimes referred to as ***"Ghosts,"*** or ***"Spirits."***
* ***"Undeath:"*** A force spawned from Remnant Sprits wherein one can bring a limited form of autonomy to the body of a formerly living entity. Created as a consequence of the Annuat's waging of the First Conflict.
* ***"Oblivione:"*** A specific form of Undeath utilizing cybernetics to enhance their autonomy.
* ***"Void:"*** The aimless and empty force that constitutes Thavma. It is a personification of empty, absence, and nothing. It is an inherent contradiction upon reality, created by the Great Unifier to be a constant reminder of contrary and conflicting concepts.
* ***"Annuat:"*** The first set of beings to inhabit Ambrosia, they are nondescript entities with omnipotent powers of creation, destruction, stasis, change, and collapse. They are responsible for the facilitation of gravity, matter, time, space, sentience, Undeath, and all planets and moons which constitute Ambrosia, among other forces and concepts. The time in which they inhabited the universe is known as the ***"Dawn Epoch."*** They are sometimes referred to as the ***"First Beings"*** and the ***"Primordials."***
* ***"Viaprimordia:"*** An esoteric force that came about from the Annuat's facilitation of the numerous forces and elements that would constitute the finalized state of Ambrosia. It serves as a unifying personification of each of these forces, giving form to the inevitable.
* ***"Annmaya:"*** A specialized form of Amaranth created from the concept of potentiality. It was used by the Annuat to complete their numerous functions in Ambrosia.
* ***"Janus Gateway:"*** The Janus Gateways are an invisible series of interconnecting 'tunnels' across the whole of Ambrosia, linking numerous points of space together They were created by the Annuat's collective movements throughout Ambrosia, as their beings shredded apart the fabric of space, leaving permanent embeds of the paths they had taken. It is the only means by which one can leave System Space to other systems. Collectively referred to as the ***"Janus Network."***
* ***"System Space:"*** Regions of Ambrosia wherein the condensation of Amaranth is dispersed enough to allow for worlds of coherency to remain whole, as well as mortal life to arise. Closed off from the rest of Ambrosia, it is the only region in which non-immortal races can safely exist, lest they are eradicated by the crushing weight of Amaranth.
* ***"Primeveranth:"*** The second type of being to inhabit Ambrosia, it was crafted by the Annuat to be the first ever truly sapient entity in existence. It created the world of Amarent and was ultimately destroyed by the Great Unifier who had poured into its mind the concept of contradiction, causing it to be shattered under the strain of its own contradictory thoughts. Sometimes referred to as the ***"One that Came Before."***
* ***"Mental Stratum:"*** The plane of reality in which all that is thought, and all that will be imagined exists within. Located in Libation, and created from Penumbral Amaranth, the Mental Stratum was forged following the destruction of the Primeveranth, and consists of several ***"Mental Vines."***
* ***"Forever Mind:"*** The very first mental vine, the Forever Mind contains within it all the sentient thoughts of all immortal beings and races. It was formed with the creation of the Typhonians.
* ***"Forged Mind:"*** The second mental vine, the Forged Mind is mental data ever thought by an artificial mind, such as AI or other forms of thinking automata, and can be heard and understood by any other AI capable of accessing it.
* ***"Finite Mind:"*** The third mental vine, the Finite Mind is the conscious link between all that is temporary and limited, and contains all mortal thought and imagination. It is the most potent region of the Mental Stratum, able to influence all aspects of the universe.
* ***"Final Mind:"*** The fourth and final mental vine, created by the God Legion once it had reached ascension from reality, it is the region in which the aforementioned hyper-AI now resides.
* ***"Psionics"*** A specialized type of sentient energy created from the Mental Stratum, it is the Remnant essence of the Primeveranth made substance, Certain individuals of any race are especially sensitive to the force, giving them the ability to manipulate psychic and telekinetic powers. Sometimes referred to as ***"Psychokinesis."***
* ***"Typhonian:"*** The third generation of being to inhabit Ambrosia, the Typhonians are immensely powerful godlike beings, created by the Annuat to be the absolute maxim of magical power and presence. They reigned as the sole rulers of the universe during the age known as the ***"Great Age Typhonia,"*** until their existence threatened to destroy the much diminished Ambrosia, and were thus banished to that of Thavma. They are extremely ambitious and ardent beings, with most wishing to gain as much power and control over the universe as possible. They are sometimes referred to as the ***"Divines."***
* ***"Thirteen Realms:"*** A set of thirteen disparate planes of existence within Thavma created by Typhonians from the Remnant Essence of the Primeveranth contained within the blackened Void. Most relevant in the storyline of planet Haven.
* ***"Outer Realms:"*** Planes of reality within Thavma not a part of the Thirteen Realms. The most major of these is the Mavimyst. Most relevant in the storyline of planet Haven.
* ***"Inomeni:"*** The fourth generation of being to inhabit Ambrosia, the Inomeni are several distinct demi-god-like races crafted by the Typhonians, using their Thirteen Realms as a means to facilitate it. They ruled the whole of the universe for several thousands of years in an era known as the ***"Time of the Dyad,"*** until they fell to both the Thavmaphage, and the rising tide of mortals.
* ***"Serrani:"*** A singular being crafted by a select Typhonian for a specific purpose, most often to further their Divine creator's ambitions in the pursuit of personal power, and they usually possess a unique form and nature to assist in this pursuit.
* ***"Edomani:"*** A being born from the Remnant Spirt of a dead Typhonian, existing as a small aspect of their formerly immense spirit. While being a wholly unique being from its past life, they may inherent certain aspects of the formerly whole Divine such as select abilities or personality traits.
* ***"Thavmaphage:"*** An entity forged by the Great Unifier, created from Void to exist as a formless collective of nothingness, and symbolism of absence. Existing in an eternal state of unfulfillment, it seeks out every coherent entity to add to its state of emptiness. It is responsible for the destruction of the Inomeni powers in Ambrosia, paving the way for mortal life to flourish.
* ***"Great Dyad:"*** A term referring to both the twin Inomeni races of the Isariel and the Seraphnim, and the duo of Syx Corsage and Seven Novum.
* ***"Conduit:"*** A term referring to a being that has, through the effects of an Amaranth Contravene, been sundered from physical reality, existing in a divided state of existence and non-existence. Able to manipulate any plane of reality they are located within, they are living *glitches* of the cosmos. Sometimes referred to as the ***"Sundered Ones."***
* ***"High Conduit:"*** The first and most powerful Conduit in existence, the High Conduit is the creator of the plane of Arcvaestril in Thavma, and the founder of the Thavmatic Preservers.
* ***"Thavmatic Preservers:"*** An organization of all Conduits in the universe, dedicated to the preservation of order in Ambrosia and the prevention of any and all entities from Thavma and its collective planes from ever escaping into it. Most relevant in the storyline of planet Haven.
* ***"Condevi:"*** A term referring to the collective artificial intelligences that have existed in the universe.
* ***"The Etymology:"*** The first civilization of mortals to rest control over the whole of Ambrosia. The time in which they ruled is known as the ***"Etymology Era."***
* ***"Phenomoth:"*** An entity formed from the majority of the Remnant Sprits of Typhonians who were destroyed during the Great Age Typhonia. Formed within Amaranthia, Phenomoth ruled over the Etymology that would hold control over the whole of Ambrosia.
* ***"God Legion:"*** The God Legion is a hyper AI hivemind crafted by Mystara to serve as the avatar of the Great Unifier upon Ambrosia. It was solely responsible for the destruction of the Etymology, and later ascended its infinite mind from physical reality into its own mental vine of the Mental Stratum. It will serve as the conduit by which the Great Unifier shall do battle with the Penumbral Cause upon the Ultimate End. Sometimes referred to as the ***"CYREX."***
* ***"Red Galaxy Event:"*** The event in which the God Legion destroyed the whole of the Etymology, along with most life within Ambrosia.
* ***"Hemomantic Ability:"*** Special powers and abilities inherent to specific members of races only found within themselves, and those they are related to.
* ***"The Sentient Power:"*** A term referring to the Typhonian which had merged with the Mental Stratum, becoming one with the Remnant Spirit of the Primeveranth. This title is exclusively held by the Golden Sovereign.
* ***"The Irredeemable:"*** A term referring to the sole being entirely made of Darkness, evil, and wickedness. This title is exclusively held by Mystara.
* ***"The One True Heir:"*** A term referring to the greatest Amaranth Heir, contained within him the catalyst to the Ultimate End. This title is exclusively held by Oblivion Mystara.
* ***"The Annamorda:"*** A term referring to the sole being who is linked with that of the Viaprimordia. This title is exclusively held by Anna Novum.
* ***"The Pure of Heart:"*** A term referring to the sole being made of Light, justice, and goodness who shall defend she who will bring about the Ultimate End. This title is exclusively held by Seven Novum.
* ***"The Penumbral Cause:"*** A term referring to the mortal who shall do battle with the Great Unifier, unleashing the Ultimate End and the next age of the universe. This title is exclusively held by Syx Corsage.