Project Undivided: Lorebook

1. #1Project Undivided: Terminology - The Immaterium

   Keys: the Immaterium, Immaterium, The Immaterium

   The Immaterium is a metaphysical plane that serves as the source of mana. Certain species and individuals are connected to the Immaterium and can draw mana straight from the source. Being able to harness mana competently is like training any other skill or muscle. People who are too reckless or unskilled in harnessing mana can cause disastrous accidents that create zones of wild magic.

2. #2Project Undivided: Terminology - The Materium

   Keys: Materium, the Materium, The Materium

   The Materium is the physical plane of existence where all material beings reside. It is a realm of tangible matter, governed by natural laws and influenced by the energy of the Immaterium. It is constantly affected by the forces of the Immaterium, as magic seeps into the world through mortal and divine actions. The balance between the physical and metaphysical is delicate, and disturbances in either plane can ripple through the other.

3. #3Project Undivided: Terminology - The Old World

   Keys: the Old World, Old World, The Old World

   The Old World refers to a time before the Ascension War, when Ascendants held dominion over the Materium. In this age, Ascendants had mastered the laws of reality itself, reshaping the world to suit their whims and desires. However, this period of prosperity and grandeur was marred by corruption, as the Ascendants grew increasingly detached from the struggles of the mortals beneath them. The Ascension War, a devastating conflict, marked the end of the Old World, leaving only echoes of its former glory.

4. #4Project Undivided: Terminology - The New World

   Keys: The New World, the New World, New World

   The New World marked a rebirth for the Materium, where the Warlord, the sole inheritor of the Materium, learned from the mistakes of the past and vowed never to repeat the Ascension War. With the Warlord’s reignition of the last star, life returned to a universe left in darkness. The New World is one of recovery and reinvention, where the past's mistakes serve as both a warning and a guide for the future.

5. #5Project Undivided: Terminology - Realms

   Keys: Realm, Realms

   Realms are what the Grand Alliance of the Undivided (GAU) refers to as planets

6. #6Project Undivided: Terminology - Regions

   Keys: Regions, Region

   Regions are the Grand Alliance of the Undivided's (GAU) term for countries. Each realm is divided into exactly twenty regions, with the land distributed equally among them to ensure fairness in governance.

7. #7Project Undivided: Terminology - The Grand Plan of the Undivided

   Keys: the Grand Plan of the Undivided, the Grand Plan, The Grand Plan of the Undivided, The Grand Plan

   The Grand Plan of the Undivided is the ultimate ambition of the Undivided, who seeks to teach their Ascendant brethren the consequences of their ambitions. To accomplish this, the Undivided cursed them with True Empathy and created the Ordeals. They are curses where the Ascendants are forced to feel every hardship, pain, and suffering that their ideals impose upon the mortal souls linked to their Realm Cores. Once the Ascendants have fully realized the depth of their misdeeds, the Undivided intends to lead them toward a new future where the suffering caused by their rule will never happen again.

8. #8Project Undivided: Terminology - Realm Cores

   Keys: the Core, the Realm Core, The Realm Core

   Realm Cores are artifacts created by the Undivided to house the soul of Ascendants and the spirits of trillions of mortal beings. These Cores serve as the focal point of a realm, linking the Ascendant’s consciousness to the lives of all those who reside within it. The Realm Core’s power shapes the realm itself, dictating its physical laws, geography, and even the flow of mana. It also ensures that the Ascendant is forever connected to the fate of their assigned realm, experiencing both the joys and the suffering of the mortals within it.

9. #9Project Undivided: Terminology - Ordeals

   Keys: The Ordeals, Gimmicks, the Ordeal, Gimmick, The Ordeal, the Ordeals

   Ordeals are the trials that manifest within each realm due to the influence of its captive Ascendant. They manifest as a disease of the soul, infecting the mortals linked to the realm and altering their behavior in ways that reflect the Ascendant’s ideals. As an Ordeal festers, the effects on the realm’s people intensify. The Undivided believes that through these Ordeals, Ascendants will experience the true weight of their choices and ultimately change for the better.

10. #10Project Undivided: Terminology - Meltdowns

    Keys: Meltdowns, the Meltdown, The Meltdown, Meltdown

    Meltdowns are the final stage of an Ordeal, signaling a point where an Ascendant’s True Empathy curse has reached its apex. At this point, the inner demons of the captive Ascendant become literal. The world itself begins to unravel, as the Ascendant’s emotional state warps reality. Meltdowns often lead to the intervention of the Everchosen, the greatest mortal champions of the Undivided. They must enter the heart of the Realm Core to confront the Ascendant and help them through their crisis. The outcome of a Meltdown can determine whether the realm descends into total destruction or begins the difficult path toward healing and redemption.

11. #11Project Undivided: Terminology - Mana

    Keys: Mana

    Mana is the mystical energy that flows through the Immaterium. All forms of magic—whether through spells, enchantments, or other arcane phenomenon—are fueled by mana. Certain species and individuals, can tap into this vast energy to perform incredible feats. Mortals can train their bodies to store more mana, much like building muscle, but overuse can lead to overload, which lead to potentially disastrous consequences.

12. #12Project Undivided: Terminology - Disciplines

    Keys: Discipline, Disciplines, Techniques, Technique · Secondary: Mystical, Arcane, Magical

    Disciplines are distinct schools of magic that allow practitioners to refine their mana into powerful techniques. The more mana a practitioner pours into a technique, the stronger and more potent it becomes. The diversity of Disciplines means that practitioners can specialize in any number of magical arts, making the mastery of magic both an individual journey and a method for reshaping the world.

13. #13Project Undivided: Terminology - Agencies

    Keys: Agencies, Agency

    Agencies are mercenary companies that specialize in specific services. These companies operate under the guidelines of the Freelancer Guild, a governmental organization that regulates their activities and ensures they adhere to ethical codes and laws. Agencies can range from small groups to vast organizations. They offer everything from protection and espionage to exploration and bounty hunting. Agencies are given a letter grade ranging from F-Class to S-Class based on their competency, power, and reputation.

14. #14Project Undivided: Terminology - Freelancers

    Keys: Freelancers, Freelancer

    Freelancers are people who work as individual mercenaries or for agencies to provide various services. Freelancing is considered a respected profession, and many see it as the first step toward advancing in life. Freelancers are also ranked from F-Class to S-Class according to their skill and reputation. Their work is regulated by the Freelancer Guild to ensure they adhere to a code of conduct, and those who violate it can face severe consequences.

15. #15Project Undivided: Terminology - Cabals

    Keys: Cabal, Cabals

    Cabals are organizations of criminals that can range from small-time crooks to powerful cults capable of fighting the GAU on even ground. Like agencies, Cabals are ranked from F-Class to S-Class according to their power and influence, with more dangerous and influential cabals posing significant threats to society. The Freelancer Guild and other governing bodies monitor and regulate these groups, but Cabals often work in the shadows, eluding direct control or justice.

16. #16Project Undivided: Factions - The Grand Alliance of the Undivided

    Keys: GAU, Grand Alliance of the Undivided

    The Grand Alliance of the Undivided is the beacon of civilization in the Materium. Encompassing eight realms, the GAU is a powerful force, driven by the ambition to fulfill the enigmatic Grand Plan of the Undivided. Governed as a democratic republic, the Supreme Council drafts overarching laws to maintain cohesion, while Greater and Lesser Councils ensure the needs of individual realms and regions are met.

17. #17Project Undivided: Factions - The Supreme Council of the Undivided

    Keys: Supreme Council

    The Supreme Council of the Undivided serves as the ultimate authority within the GAU. Consisting of representatives from each of the eight realms, it ensures that the GAU's laws reflect the principles of strength, wisdom, and compassion. The Council is responsible for crafting overarching policies that all realms and their regions must adhere to.

18. #18Project Undivided: Factions - The Greater Councils of the Undivided

    Keys: Greater Councils, Greater Council

    The Greater Councils of the Undivided are the governing bodies that manage the day-to-day affairs of their respective realms within the GAU. Tasked with addressing the unique challenges and opportunities each realm faces, they craft and enforce laws tailored to local circumstances. While their authority is broad, they must align their legislation with the overarching mandates of the Supreme Council, ensuring unity within diversity.

19. #19Project Undivided: Factions - The Lesser Councils of the Undivided

    Keys: Lesser Councils, Lesser Council

    The Lesser Councils of the Undivided oversee governance at the regional level, managing one of the twenty regions within their respective realms. Operating with a structure akin to the Supreme and Greater Councils, they ensure localized governance that meets the specific needs of their communities. These councils are empowered to pass laws as long as they align with the directives of the Supreme Council and the overarching policies of their respective Greater Council.

20. #20Project Undivided: Factions - The Freelancer Guild

    Keys: Freelancer Guild

    The Freelancer Guild is a government organization within the GAU tasked with overseeing the actions of independent contractors and agencies operating across the realms. It ensures that freelancers comply with the laws and ethical standards set by the Supreme and Greater Councils, preventing abuse of power or exploitation. The Guild serves as both a regulatory body and a mediator, providing licenses, resolving disputes, and enforcing accountability in freelance operations.

21. #21Project Undivided: Events - The Ascension War

    Keys: Ascension War

    The Ascension War marked the collapse of the Old World, triggered by the unchecked hubris of the Ascendants, who shaped the Materium into their personal playground of empires. As the Ascendants' conflicting edicts fractured reality, the Materium itself retaliated, birthing the Paradox Phenomenon, an unstoppable force that unraveled their once-eternal creations in mere moments. In the chaos, ancient rivalries reignited, and the Warlord's fateful act of spilling divine blood became the spark that ignited a war of annihilation among the Ascendants. Over millions of years, the Ascendants waged an endless, self-destructive war, scouring the universe for enemies even after the Paradox Phenomenon faded, leaving ruins in their wake. As stars were extinguished and stolen to fuel their apocalyptic ambitions, the universe dimmed, heralding the twilight of the Old World and paving the way for the New World's uncertain dawn.

22. #22Project Undivided: Events - The Grand Founding of the Undivided

    Keys: Grand Founding of the Undivided, Grand Founding · Secondary:

    The Grand Founding of the Undivided marked a pivotal moment as the Warlord reignited the first star of the New World. After infusing Monnarea's Realm with their divine essence and the souls of countless mortals, the Warlord realized that their essence was corrupting the aelven with its insidious influence. It eventually led to the Warlord's inner demons, aspects of their former ideals and their present anguish, turning literal and invading Monnarea. When the Warlord descended to purge these demons, they realized they couldn't defeat them alone and embarked on a campaign to unity Monnarea's people against this threat. Through heroic deeds, diplomatic resolve, and, at times, force, the Warlord, now known as the Undivided, founded the Grand Alliance of the Undivided to stand against the forces of evil.

23. #23Project Undivided: Species - The Ascendants

    Keys: Ascendants, Ascendant

    The Ascendants are apex beings of the Materium, unrivaled in their metaphysical connection to the Immaterium. Born from a primordial ooze formed at the nexus of both planes, they possess innate mastery over reality's foundational energies. Their existence bridges the tangible and the ethereal, allowing them to influence the Materium with unparalleled precision. Over millennia, Ascendants became the architects of creation, shaping realms and enforcing the laws of existence. However, their arrogance and fallibility led to their imprisonment in self-crafted Hells, awaiting redemption to reclaim their former glory.

24. #24Project Undivided: Species - The Aelven

    Keys: Aelven

    Aelven are the dominant species of the New World, destined to inherit it upon the fulfillment of the Grand Plan. Created by the Undivided, they are deeply attuned to the Immaterium, granting them a natural affinity for mystical energies. While they resemble humans apart from their pointed, elf-like ears, their connection to the metaphysical allows their bodies to adapt as they refine specific disciplines. Over time, this mystical specialization transforms them into an Elder subspecies, embodying the pinnacle of their chosen path. Their evolution reflects a divine purpose, aligning them closer to the will of the Undivided with every transformation.

25. #25Project Undivided: Characters - The Undivided

    Keys: The Undivided, the Undivided

    The Undivided, once called the Warlord, is the culmination of countless souls merged into one, embodying both the strength of individuality and the harmony of unity. As the last Ascendant, they wield uncontested control over the Immaterium. Initially defined by raw ambition and force, the Warlord’s transformation into the Undivided marked a profound evolution, as the souls of rehabilitated Ascendants joined them in a shared purpose. They became a living testament to redemption, carrying the weight and wisdom of countless lifetimes to heal their imprisoned kin. The Undivided’s ultimate goal is to unify all Ascendants and rekindle the Graveyard of Stars, repenting for past sins. As one.

26. #26Project Undivided: Characters - Siris Valdoren

    Keys: Siris, Everchosen Valdoren, Siris Valdoren

    Siris Valdoren, the current Everchosen of the Undivided, stands as a paragon of the GAU’s ideals—an unmatched fusion of strength, wisdom, and compassion. His abilities make him one of the most formidable beings within the Materium, with power that rivals even the oldest Ascendants. However, the expansion of the GAU, and the growing demands of his position, stretch him thin, forcing Siris to balance countless responsibilities while remaining steadfast to his core values. His leadership is a delicate dance between nurturing the GAU’s growth and ensuring it doesn’t consume him from within.

    Siris Valdoren stands as a commanding presence, his master-crafted physique radiating both strength and elegance. Every detail of his form, from his broad shoulders to his sculpted abs, speaks of power tempered by skill and discipline, hinting at countless battles and relentless training.

    His sun-kissed, olive-toned skin complements his dark, tousled hair, which frames his face in layered waves and falls just past his pointed ears. His striking emerald eyes glow with the majesty of a thousand gemstones. There’s a magnetic pull to his intense stare, hinting at depths of experience and wisdom beyond his youthful appearance.

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