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	** The '''[[Quasielemental Plane of Ash]]''': An endless expanse of cold, grey ash with unique features like Ashen Geysers and Frozen Flames, presenting insidious dangers such as sapping warmth and limited visibility.		** The '''[[Quasielemental Plane of Ash]]''': An endless expanse of cold, grey ash with unique features like Ashen Geysers and Frozen Flames, presenting insidious dangers such as sapping warmth and limited visibility.
	** The '''[[Quasielemental Plane of Miasma]]''': A plane of decay, corruption, and disease, covered in a thick greenish fog that decays everything it touches, posing a serious threat to all forms of life.		** The '''[[Quasielemental Plane of Miasma]]''': A plane of decay, corruption, and disease, covered in a thick greenish fog that decays everything it touches, posing a serious threat to all forms of life.
	* The '''[[~~Synomental~~ Demiplanes]]''': Complex and extraordinary realms where elemental, quasielemental, paraelemental, and energy types merge, creating environments of unparalleled diversity and unpredictability, where the rules of nature are redefined by an intricate dance of elemental and energetic interplay.		* The '''[[Omnimental Demiplanes]]''': Complex and extraordinary realms where elemental, quasielemental, paraelemental, and energy types merge, creating environments of unparalleled diversity and unpredictability, where the rules of nature are redefined by an intricate dance of elemental and energetic interplay.

	=== The Inner Void Belt ===		=== The Inner Void Belt ===

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	[[File:IMG-029 - Cosmology.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|The Tree Ring Cosmology]]		[[File:IMG-029 - Cosmology.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|The Tree Ring Cosmology]]

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	[[File:IMG-029 - Cosmology.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|The Tree Ring Cosmology]]		[[File:IMG-029 - Cosmology.jpg\|thumb\|left\|300px\|The Tree Ring Cosmology]]

	In the sprawling tapestry of existence, the ~~universe~~ unveils its mysteries through a structure of unparalleled complexity and beauty, known to scholars and mystics as the '''Tree Ring Cosmology'''. This cosmic model presents existence as a series of concentric regions, akin to the growth rings of an ancient, timeless tree, each ring marking a distinct layer of reality, a unique facet of the vast multiverse. This arrangement is not by coincidence, and is not a purely metaphorical description, as the whole multiverse exists held together by the branches of '''[[Sylvawyn]]''', the cosmic Tree of Existence.		In the sprawling tapestry of existence, the multiverse unveils its mysteries through a structure of unparalleled complexity and beauty, known to scholars and mystics as the '''Tree Ring Cosmology'''. This cosmic model presents existence as a series of concentric regions, akin to the growth rings of an ancient, timeless tree, each ring marking a distinct layer of reality, a unique facet of the vast multiverse. This arrangement is not by coincidence, and is not a purely metaphorical description, as the whole multiverse exists held together by the branches of '''[[Sylvawyn]]''', the cosmic Tree of Existence.

	Now, each of the ring regions sprawls realms of its own, each with its own characteristics and inhabitants. At the core of this intricate structure is the '''[[Central Planar Region]]''', the cradle of tangible reality, where worlds like [[Nyrus]] pulse with the vibrant dance of life, civilizations rise and fall, and the stories of countless beings unfold beneath the gaze of stars and gods. This region, familiar yet full of mysteries, serves as the anchor for the myriad planes that surround it.		Now, each of the ring regions sprawls realms of its own, each with its own characteristics and inhabitants. At the core of this intricate structure is the '''[[Central Planar Region]]''', the cradle of tangible reality, where worlds like [[Nyrus]] pulse with the vibrant dance of life, civilizations rise and fall, and the stories of countless beings unfold beneath the gaze of stars and gods. This region, familiar yet full of mysteries, serves as the anchor for the myriad planes that surround it.

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	The structure of the Inner Planar Region is a complex one, with several planes and an unknown quantity of demiplanes. The planes that compose this region are:		The structure of the Inner Planar Region is a complex one, with several planes and an unknown quantity of demiplanes. The planes that compose this region are:

	* The two '''[[Energy Planes]]''': The foundational forces of creation and oblivion.		* The two '''Energy Planes''': The foundational forces of creation and oblivion.
	** The '''[[Positive Energy Plane]]''': A radiant burst of life and vitality, the very spark of existence.		** The '''[[Positive Energy Plane]]''': A radiant burst of life and vitality, the very spark of existence.
	** The '''[[Negative Energy Plane]]''': A void of consuming darkness and decay, representing the inevitable end of all things.		** The '''[[Negative Energy Plane]]''': A void of consuming darkness and decay, representing the inevitable end of all things.

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	{{Main\|Outer Void}}		{{Main\|Outer Void}}

	The Outer Void represents the enigmatic boundary of the known universe, a mysterious and unfathomable frontier that verges on the realms beyond comprehension. It is the outermost layer of the cosmos, encasing the Outer Planar Region and marking the threshold to the Far Realm. Within this expansive void, the fabric of reality begins to fray, and the established laws of physics and magic, as understood in the inner ~~planes~~, start to ~~unravel~~. This region is a cosmic abyss where the familiar structures of existence dissolve, leading to a ~~realm~~ of ~~endless possibilities~~ and ~~unknowable~~ mysteries~~, challenging~~ the ~~very notion of reality and existence~~		The Outer Void represents the enigmatic boundary of the known universe, a mysterious and unfathomable frontier that verges on the realms beyond comprehension. It is the outermost layer of the cosmos, encasing the Outer Planar Region and marking the threshold to the Far Realm. Within this expansive void, the fabric of reality begins to fray, and the established laws of physics and magic, as understood in the inner regions, start to thin out. This region is a cosmic abyss where the familiar structures of existence dissolve, leading to a stark and unavoidable emptiness, devoid of light and matter. Still, there are few mysteries to be explored for those brave enough to cross the vast emptiness.

	=== The Astral Plane ===		=== The Astral Plane ===

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	* The eight '''[[Quasielemental Planes]]''': Realms where the basic elements merge with the positive and negative energy planes, forming unique and often extreme environments.		* The eight '''[[Quasielemental Planes]]''': Realms where the basic elements merge with the positive and negative energy planes, forming unique and often extreme environments.
	** The '''[[Quasielemental Plane of Radiance]]''': A vivid realm of intense brightness and heat, where brightstone forms from high-speed particle collisions, creating a dangerous yet breathtakingly beautiful environment.		** The '''[[Quasielemental Plane of Radiance]]''': A vivid realm of intense brightness and heat, where brightstone forms from high-speed particle collisions, creating a dangerous yet breathtakingly beautiful environment.
	** The '''[[Quasielemental Plane of Mist]]''': A serene realm shrouded in perpetual mist and softly radiant light, filled with floating vegetation and ~~myconids~~, but dangerous due to predatory plants.		** The '''[[Quasielemental Plane of Mist]]''': A serene realm shrouded in perpetual mist and softly radiant light, filled with floating vegetation and fungi, but dangerous due to predatory plants.
	** The '''[[Quasielemental Plane of Lightning]]''': A realm of dark clouds and constant electrical discharges, where navigating the dynamic weather and avoiding lightning strikes are a constant challenge.		** The '''[[Quasielemental Plane of Lightning]]''': A realm of dark clouds and constant electrical discharges, where navigating the dynamic weather and avoiding lightning strikes are a constant challenge.
	** The '''[[Quasielemental Plane of Crystal]]''': A realm of breathtaking crystalline beauty with massive crystal formations and unique acoustic properties, demanding magical means for navigation and survival.		** The '''[[Quasielemental Plane of Crystal]]''': A realm of breathtaking crystalline beauty with massive crystal formations and unique acoustic properties, demanding magical means for navigation and survival.

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	Three planes make up this region:		Three planes make up this region:

	* '''[[Material Plane\|The Material Plane]]''': The realm of physical existence, a diverse mosaic of ~~worlds like Nyrus~~, teeming with life, cultures, and landscapes. It's the central stage for the drama of life, where mortals live, strive, and carve their destinies under the watchful stars.		* '''[[Material Plane\|The Material Plane]]''': The realm of physical existence, a diverse mosaic of lands, teeming with life, cultures, and landscapes. It's the central stage for the drama of life, where mortals live, strive, and carve their destinies under the watchful stars.
	* '''[[Ethereal Plane\|The Ethereal Plane]]''': A mist-shrouded dimension that exists alongside the Material Plane, serving as a conduit and mirror to the physical world. It's a realm of spirits, a place of transition and transformation, where the boundaries between life and death, tangible and intangible, are at their thinnest.		* '''[[Ethereal Plane\|The Ethereal Plane]]''': A mist-shrouded dimension that exists alongside the Material Plane, serving as a conduit and mirror to the physical world. It's a realm of spirits, a place of transition and transformation, where the boundaries between life and death, tangible and intangible, are at their thinnest.
	* '''[[Plane of Shadow\|The Plane of Shadow]]''': A dimly lit, eerie reflection of the Material Plane, where darkness takes form and substance. This plane is a domain of secrets, illusions, and hidden truths, a world where shadows hold power and the unseen is as real as the seen.		* '''[[Plane of Shadow\|The Plane of Shadow]]''': A dimly lit, eerie reflection of the Material Plane, where darkness takes form and substance. This plane is a domain of secrets, illusions, and hidden truths, a world where shadows hold power and the unseen is as real as the seen.

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	Bound to all this, the '''[[Astral Plane]]''' is a transitive region that serves as a planar path to travel between all of the regions of the multiverse and its planes.		Bound to all this, the '''[[Astral Plane]]''' is a transitive region that serves as a planar path to travel between all of the regions of the multiverse and its planes.

	The multiverse has a final ~~boundary~~. Outside of the multiverse, and touching this boundary, lies an incomprehensible reality only known by scholars as the '''[[Far Realm]]''', a place of aberrant truths and madness, where the very essence of existence is questioned.		The multiverse has a final frontier. Outside of the multiverse, and touching this boundary, lies an incomprehensible reality only known by scholars as the '''[[Far Realm]]''', a place of aberrant truths and madness, where the very essence of existence is questioned.

	Thus, the Tree Ring Cosmology is not just a model of the cosmos; it is a reflection of the intricate balance and boundless diversity that defines our universe, a reminder of the interconnectedness of all things, and a testament to the endless possibilities that lie in the vast expanse of the multiverse.		Thus, the Tree Ring Cosmology is not just a model of the cosmos; it is a reflection of the intricate balance and boundless diversity that defines our universe, a reminder of the interconnectedness of all things, and a testament to the endless possibilities that lie in the vast expanse of the multiverse.

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	The structure of the Inner Planar Region is a complex one, with several planes and an unknown quantity of demiplanes. The planes that compose this region are:		The structure of the Inner Planar Region is a complex one, with several planes and an unknown quantity of demiplanes. The planes that compose this region are:

	* The two ~~'''~~Energy Planes~~'''~~: The foundational forces of creation and oblivion.		* The two Energy Planes: The foundational forces of creation and oblivion.
	** The '''[[Positive Energy Plane]]''': A radiant burst of life and vitality, the very spark of existence.		** The '''[[Positive Energy Plane]]''': A radiant burst of life and vitality, the very spark of existence.
	** The '''[[Negative Energy Plane]]''': A void of consuming darkness and decay, representing the inevitable end of all things.		** The '''[[Negative Energy Plane]]''': A void of consuming darkness and decay, representing the inevitable end of all things.
	* The four ~~'''[[~~Elemental Planes~~]]'''~~: The base bricks of creation, from which everything else is made.		* The four Elemental Planes: The base bricks of creation, from which everything else is made.
	** The '''[[Elemental Plane of Fire]]''': A blazing expanse of ceaseless flame and scorching heat, where fire reigns supreme.		** The '''[[Elemental Plane of Fire]]''': A blazing expanse of ceaseless flame and scorching heat, where fire reigns supreme.
	** The '''[[Elemental Plane of Water]]''': An infinite ocean of depths uncharted and secrets untold.		** The '''[[Elemental Plane of Water]]''': An infinite ocean of depths uncharted and secrets untold.
	** The '''[[Elemental Plane of Earth]]''': A vast, solid landscape of rock, ore and deep caverns.		** The '''[[Elemental Plane of Earth]]''': A vast, solid landscape of rock, ore and deep caverns.
	** The '''[[Elemental Plane of Air]]''': An endless sky of swirling winds and boundless freedom, a domain where movement and thought are as one.		** The '''[[Elemental Plane of Air]]''': An endless sky of swirling winds and boundless freedom, a domain where movement and thought are as one.
	* The six ~~'''[[~~Paraelemental Planes~~]]'''~~: Intricate realms where two elements converge, creating environments of unique interaction and phenomena.		* The six Paraelemental Planes: Intricate realms where two elements converge, creating environments of unique interaction and phenomena.
	** The '''[[Paraelemental Plane of Mud]]''': A domain of sludge and relentless mire, where water saturates the solidity of earth.		** The '''[[Paraelemental Plane of Mud]]''': A domain of sludge and relentless mire, where water saturates the solidity of earth.
	** The '''[[Paraelemental Plane of Sand]]''': A vast, shifting landscape of dunes and swirling sandstorms.		** The '''[[Paraelemental Plane of Sand]]''': A vast, shifting landscape of dunes and swirling sandstorms.
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	** The '''[[Paraelemental Plane of Steam]]''': A realm of mist and boiling geysers, of shifting vapors and scalding rains.		** The '''[[Paraelemental Plane of Steam]]''': A realm of mist and boiling geysers, of shifting vapors and scalding rains.
	** The '''[[Paraelemental Plane of Smoke]]''': A craked wasteland filled with thick, choking columns of dark fumes.		** The '''[[Paraelemental Plane of Smoke]]''': A craked wasteland filled with thick, choking columns of dark fumes.
	* The eight ~~'''[[~~Quasielemental Planes~~]]'''~~: Realms where the basic elements merge with the positive and negative energy planes, forming unique and often extreme environments.		* The eight Quasielemental Planes: Realms where the basic elements merge with the positive and negative energy planes, forming unique and often extreme environments.
	** The '''[[Quasielemental Plane of Radiance]]''': A vivid realm of intense brightness and heat, where brightstone forms from high-speed particle collisions, creating a dangerous yet breathtakingly beautiful environment.		** The '''[[Quasielemental Plane of Radiance]]''': A vivid realm of intense brightness and heat, where brightstone forms from high-speed particle collisions, creating a dangerous yet breathtakingly beautiful environment.
	** The '''[[Quasielemental Plane of Mist]]''': A serene realm shrouded in perpetual mist and softly radiant light, filled with floating vegetation and fungi, but dangerous due to predatory plants.		** The '''[[Quasielemental Plane of Mist]]''': A serene realm shrouded in perpetual mist and softly radiant light, filled with floating vegetation and fungi, but dangerous due to predatory plants.