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The Nine Realms

 
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A collective name for all stories within the same world as Doctor White's Ignominious Introduction to Godhood

 
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terrain The Plane of Life The plane of life is the counterpart to the plane of death. Ruled by the stars, the plane of life is the only plane observable by the living. There are two “groups” of magic: chaos and order. O...
terrain The plane of Death
terrain Yggdrassil (Planet) Yggdrasil is the most recent planet to orbit the protostar of Ginnungagap, and likely the last. Inhabited by the highly technologically advanced Asgardian Empire, Yggdrasil is the pride and joy of ...
terrain Ginnungagap (Star) Ginnungagap is the star currently orbited by the planet of Yggdrasil. Currently only in the protostar stage, Ginnungagap exudes unimaginable chaotic energy. Quite weak for a star, it is still extra...
terrain Valhalla
terrain Njord's Sepulcher

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emoji_events Kvasir's Mead
emoji_events Etzao Aazqa Etzao Aazqa is a term used for headdresses magically imbued to protect the wearer from the effects of using cosmic magic. Aazqa is arguably the most important Etzao as it protects the wearer from t...
emoji_events Etzao Baklan Etzao Baklan is a term used for an armour around the heart, magically imbued to protect the wearer from the effects of using cosmic magic. Baklan is the rarest form of Etzao, as it is typically con...
emoji_events Etzao Jooaee Etzao Jooaee is a term used for handwear magically imbued to protect the wearer from the effects of using cosmic magic. While Jooaee can be exchanged for more temporary protection, Jooaee is the on...

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flag Vanaheim A bit more lenient with who can enter their walls than Asgard, all who enter must swear off harm to others on the rolling plains and serene coasts of Vanaheim.
flag Asgard Almost all humans are envious of those allowed to cross the bifrost and make their homes within the realm of Asgard. It is by no means a pretty realm, but it’s more the principle of the thing than ...
flag Niflheim Cold is no stranger to the Denizens of the freezing tundra of Niflheim. covered head-to-toe in snow, the only people who really live here are the natives that have lived there since the beginning o...
flag Midgard Midgard is the most diverse of all the realms, and the home of the Sacred Ash at the centre of the world. The Ash is the beating heart of the planet, pulsating with magic of all sizes and creeds. I...
flag Svartalfheim Within the very skeleton of the world lies Svartalfheim, the land of the dwarves. For how unsavoury that may sound, the people of Svartalfheim are in fact quite content, one might even say jovial.
flag Alfheim Alfheim is frequently called the most beautiful realm of the nine. Riddled with forests of all kinds and home to the most diverse range of animals, the people of Alfheim are especially proud to cal...
flag Jotunheim Jotunheim is the only place where you can do whatever you want and (probably) not get caught. The place is a Wild West on steroids, and anyone living there who hasn't killed at least one person has...
flag Muspelheim You have to either have something wrong in the head or be looking for something specific if you move the Muspelheim. The vegetation that can grow here is few and far between thanks to the constant ...
flag Helheim No one envies the lives of those in Helheim. being so close to the edge of Yggdrasil's radiance gives rise to particular dangers in the form of Formless Horrors, crippling Decay, and much more.

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pets Starling Peaceful beings of pure light, these unbelievably intelligent creatures are deceivingly aggressive.
pets Formless Horror Created from Ginnungagap’s shadow, Formless Horrors are hypercarnivores and come in many forms and levels of hostility, from docile bears made almost entirely of eyes to man-eating hawks of concern...
pets Changeling A much more efficient form of Horrors, changelings are nearly perfect at their allotted craft of shapeshifting. Ginnungagap’s thought process behind which beings should be changelings and which sho...
pets Selkie Selkies, like changelings, are creatures created by Ginnungagap to blend in with Yggdrasil’s inhabitants. They are made from Ginnungagap’s light, a sort of “evolved” version of a starling. Unlike c...

4 deities reorder
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ac_unit Surtr Surtr is one of the four Eyluðrian primordials, specifically the primordial of fire and earth. He is the physical manifestation of Muspelheim and is said to be destined to burn the sacred ash to th...
ac_unit Ginnungagap (Deity) Ginnungagap is one of the four Eylúðrian primordials. He is commonly thought to be the primordial of chaos, though some consider this false. He is the protostar which Yggdrasil orbits and is thus l...
ac_unit Phenir Phenir is one of the four Eyluðrian Primordials, specifically the primordial of frost and storm. He is known by his few followers as the “forgotten god” Because of his sudden disappearance during t...
ac_unit Yggdrasil (Deity) Yggdrasil is one of the four Eylúðrian primordials. While primarily an order Godex, they begrudgingly harbour all magics on their planet. They are the planet made living, the land their spine and t...

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eco Tirna sut Tirna Sut is a plant seen in the easternmost parts of the realms. It is known for its temperature-affecting properties and almost nonexistent flavour. It is used primarily to treat hypothermia but ...
eco Acta Yev Acta Yev is a plant seen in the westernmost parts of the Nine Realms. It is known for its temperature-affecting properties and sweet and distinct flavour. It is used in many fever medicines and can...

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account_balance Asgardian Empire The Asgardian Empire is the primary political party during the Eylúðrian age. It is a totalitarian monarchy controlled by the Aesir clan of gods. They rule over most of the world, save for Vanaheim...

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wc Vanir clan The Vanir are the oldest clan of gods, with said clan dating back to as early as the Byrjasillian age. They are typically known as peacemongers, and their preferred aspects to govern over are seren...
wc Aesir clan The Aesir are a clan of gods, with Odin as the head of the clan. They are the leaders of the Asgardian Empire, and are thus incredibly powerful and respected. Not even this family is safe from turm...

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work Druid Successfully replicating the Changeling's most unique trait, Druids can morph into any animal their heart desires.
work Seidr The 4 orders of Seidr is a prestigious group of mortal cosmic users. They are almost as respected as Odin himself.

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forum Asgardian A language taught to those living in the pristine dystopia of Asgard.
forum Midgardian The universal language of the nine realms. Basically the in-universe name for English.
forum Muspelish A language taught to those living on the volcanic island of Muspelheim.
forum Svartish A language taught to those living in the Rocky landscape of Svartalfheim.
forum Alfish A language taught to those living in the Woodland paradise of Alfheim.
forum Jotunish A language taught to those living in the unrestrained desert of Jotunheim.
forum Niflish A language taught to those living in the frigid tundra of Nilfheim.
forum Vanish A language taught to those living in the Serene plains of Vanaheim.
forum Hellish A language taught to those living in the Carrion Reaches of Helheim.
forum Primordial A language only fully understood by the arcane and legendary Primordials. It is thought that even writing a primordial word can invoke fate-influencing power

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flash_on Order Order magic is one of the most powerful magics in the plane of life. Order magic is incredibly useful, being able to create life from the most uninhabitable planets in the cosmos. Order is what mak...
flash_on Fire Fire is the boldest of the six terrestrial magics. It’s wielded only by those it wishes to be wielded by. It is mischievous and destructive, but in its wake new life can take bloom. The world would...
flash_on Frost Frost magic a very easy magic to harness —the easiest of the terrestrials — but the side effects of use are hell to live with. Without a Primordial to calm the spirits of frost, using such magic ha...
flash_on Weather Weather is usually thought to be a magic of order, with its refreshing breeze and gentle clouds, but the storm always follows the calm. The most destructive terrestrial magic, followed closely by f...
flash_on Earth Earth magic, like weather magic, is incredibly difficult to harness and control. While not as inherently dangerous, it makes up for ferocity with unyielding stubbornness. Unlocking the secrets of t...
flash_on Nature Nature, while technically an order magic, is an extremely wild magic. Other than decay, it is one of the purest terrestrial magics to exist, being the most direct offshoot of order. Nature is typic...
flash_on Decay Decay is a seldom discussed magic. Used primarily in the thick swamps and mushroom forests of Helheim, it is the magic of sickness and death, as well as one of the rawest terrestrial magics of the ...
flash_on Chaos Chaotic magic is one of the most powerful magics in the plane of life. Chaotic magic is extremely dangerous, being able to wipe out an entire planet with a single blow. Chaos is what makes the star...
flash_on Cosmic Cosmic is the magic of stars. Created by the mixture of order and chaos, it is limitless in power and unbelievably dangerous. If wielded by an improperly protected mortal, even passive use could te...
flash_on Shadow While not specifically chaotically inclined, shadow is a highly tabooed magic. It can give the user the ability to create matter out of anything. In addition, it is an incredibly offensive magic, w...
flash_on Light Light is usually thought to be an order magic, though this idea is a bit short-sighted. Light is the foil of shadow, the two fitting together like a puzzle piece. Without light, shadow would devour...

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