Chapter 1: World Background
The World of Nethania
Nethania is a colossal world more than twice the size and mass of Earth.
Unlike Earth, the flow of time in Nethania follows a different cycle.
- 1 Month = 60 Days
- 18 Months = 1 Year
- 1 Year = 1,080 Days
The world is saturated with Mana, the fundamental energy responsible for magic, cultivation, divine power, monster evolution, and countless supernatural phenomena.
Mana exists everywhere.
Within the air.
Within rivers.
Within mountains.
Within every living creature.
Even the world itself possesses a Mana Core hidden deep beneath its surface.
Nethania is divided into Five Great Realms.
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The Five Realms
1. Heavania Realm
The highest realm in existence.
The seat of the Anarica Divinity.
Ordinary mortals cannot enter this realm.
Even powerful cultivators would instantly perish from the overwhelming concentration of divine energy.
The Hall of Origin, where the Fourteen Gods gather, is located here.
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2. Heaven Realm
Located beneath Heavania.
Home of celestial races and divine servants.
Many ancient divine beasts inhabit this realm.
Some of the strongest races in existence originated here.
Examples include:
- Celestials
- Starborn
- Holy Dragons
- Divine Phoenixes
- Heaven Serpents
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3. Mortal Realm
The central realm.
The largest realm.
The birthplace of countless civilizations.
Most of the story takes place here.
The Mortal Realm contains:
- Human Kingdoms
- Elven Forest Domains
- Dwarven Mountain Kingdoms
- Beastkin Territories
- Dragon Regions
- Spirit Lands
- Ancient Ruins
The protagonist is destined to be born here.
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4. Hell Realm
Located beneath the Mortal Realm.
Contrary to popular belief, the Hell Realm is not a place of punishment.
It is simply another realm.
Its environment is harsher than the Mortal Realm.
The races here evolved differently.
Examples include:
- Demons
- Devils
- Dark Elves
- Shadow Giants
- Infernal Beasts
- Abyssal Creatures
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5. Hellaru Realm
The lowest realm.
Domain of the Zanabu Divinity.
An ancient and mysterious place.
Even gods rarely reveal information about Hellaru.
Many believe secrets older than creation exist here.
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The Fourteen Gods
The rulers of Nethania are divided into two divine factions.
Neither faction is good or evil.
Each god follows their own ideals.
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The Anarica Divinity
Aurelion
God of Order
Maintains stability and natural law.
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Serapha
Goddess of Light
Represents illumination, hope, and radiance.
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Valtor
God of Wisdom
Keeper of knowledge and understanding.
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Elyndra
Goddess of Life
Creator of countless living species.
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Caelum
God of Stars
Guardian of constellations and cosmic pathways.
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Ilyra
Goddess of Time
Controller of temporal flow.
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Tharos
God of Judgment
Represents consequences and balance.
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The Zanabu Divinity
Mordrak
God of Destruction
Embodies destruction and renewal.
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Nyxara
Goddess of Darkness
Ruler of shadows and hidden truths.
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Velzhar
God of Freedom
Opposes restrictions and absolute control.
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Drakari
Goddess of Chaos
Represents unpredictability and change.
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Othuun
God of Death
Guardian of endings and transitions.
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Zeraphine
Goddess of Secrets
Keeper of mysteries.
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Malgor
God of Ambition
Embodies growth, desire, and aspiration.
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Known Important Characters
Rowan
The future father of the Child of Prophecy.
Occupation: Farmer
Residence: Elderglen Village
Traits:
- Honest
- Protective
- Hardworking
- Courageous
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Luna
The future mother of the Child of Prophecy.
Residence: Elderglen Village
Traits:
- Kind
- Compassionate
- Strong-willed
- Intelligent
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The Child of Prophecy
Status: Unborn
Identity: Unknown
A mysterious prophecy claims this child will one day transcend divinity itself.
The child's existence has already begun affecting reality.
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Races of Nethania
Human
Most widespread race.
Known for adaptability.
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Elf
Masters of mana and nature.
Possess long lifespans.
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Dwarf
Masters of crafting and metallurgy.
Possess exceptional physical strength.
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Beastkin
Humanoids possessing animal traits.
Often possess enhanced senses.
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Giant
Massive humanoid race.
Possess tremendous strength.
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Spiritfolk
Beings naturally connected to mana.
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Dragon
One of the oldest races.
Extremely powerful.
Most dragons are born stronger than ordinary humans.
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Demon
Native to the Hell Realm.
Not inherently evil.
Possess high mana affinity.
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Devil
A higher race among infernal beings.
Known for intelligence and contracts.
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Celestial
Native to the Heaven Realm.
Possess divine ancestry.
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Mana Beasts
Animals exposed to mana can evolve into Mana Beasts.
Mana Beasts are divided into ranks.
Rank 1
Dangerous to ordinary humans.
Rank 2
Requires trained fighters.
Rank 3
Village-level threat.
Example:
Moonfang Wolf
Rank 4
Town-level threat.
Rank 5
City-level threat.
Rank 6
Kingdom-level threat.
Rank 7
National catastrophe.
Rank 8
Continental threat.
Rank 9
Legendary calamity.
Rank 10
Mythological existence.
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Power Progression
Power in Nethania follows fifteen major stages.
Each stage is exponentially stronger than the previous one.
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1. Initiate
Beginning stage.
Individuals learn to sense mana.
Average lifespan:
100–120 years.
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2. Bronze Core
Formation of a mana core.
Strength surpasses normal humans.
Average lifespan:
150 years.
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3. Silver Core
Mana becomes refined.
Can use advanced techniques.
Average lifespan:
200 years.
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4. Gold Core
Mana quality dramatically improves.
Capable of leading armies.
Average lifespan:
300 years.
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5. Earth Rank
Can destroy large structures.
Average lifespan:
500 years.
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6. Sky Rank
Can fly without assistance.
Average lifespan:
800 years.
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7. King Rank
Capable of ruling kingdoms through strength alone.
Average lifespan:
1,500 years.
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8. Saint Rank
Can influence regions.
Often viewed as living legends.
Average lifespan:
3,000 years.
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9. Sovereign Rank
Can alter geography.
Average lifespan:
5,000 years.
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10. Transcendent Rank
Existence begins evolving beyond mortality.
Average lifespan:
10,000+ years.
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11. Apostle Rank
Chosen representatives of gods.
Possess divine blessings.
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12. Demi-Divine Rank
Halfway between mortal and god.
Capable of affecting entire continents.
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13. Divine Rank
True gods and equivalent beings.
Can manipulate fundamental laws.
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14. Realm Lord Rank
Can govern entire realms.
Among the strongest known existences.
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15. Beyond Divinity
A theoretical realm.
No confirmed being has ever reached it.
According to the Prophecy...
A certain child may one day become the first.
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Current Mysteries
The Prophecy
A prophecy hidden even from the gods.
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The Star Vault
An ancient structure older than recorded history.
Recently awakened.
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The Golden Light
A mysterious power emitted by the unborn child.
Neither divine nor mortal.
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The Ancient Presence
A being sensed by the Fourteen Gods.
Its identity remains unknown.
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The story of Nethania has only just begun.