(This chapter serves as a compendium of knowledge about the world of this novel. The information is revealed gradually in the story, and some entries may contain mild spoilers.)
General Information
The Mana System – The EON System
The EON System is a complex magical framework made up of three interconnected components:
Aethon – vitality
Nomos – balance
Entropy – chaos
These elements interact dynamically, shaping magical outcomes and requiring practitioners to balance and harmonize them. The EON system governs the fundamental forces of nature and magic, defining the very structure of the world.
Inhabitants of the Realm
The realm is inhabited by four major races:
Humans – Versatile and resilient, with a high capacity for adaptability and innovation.
Dwarves – Sturdy and skilled, masters of craftsmanship, mining, and engineering. Typically dwell in mountainous regions.
Elves – Agile and perceptive, naturally attuned to nature and wielders of potent magic. Inhabit forests.
Thyridyn – Majestic and powerful, ancient beings of wisdom, mystery, and strength. Highly respected by all races.
The Devouring
A catastrophic event that begins when the first rift opens in the fabric of reality, unleashing a hunger that distorts and consumes space itself.
Effects:
Spatial Distortions – Reality forms chaotic voids and warps, swallowing people and matter.
Reality Fragmentation – Fragments of the Void Realm slip into the normal world, shattering logic and space.
The Void Realm
A lifeless wasteland devoid of vitality.
Conditions: Thin, highly polluted air, very little water.
Daytime: Scorching heat
Nighttime: Bitter cold
Inhabitants: Deadly beings known as Rift Walkers, who feed on magical energy called Echoes.
Rifts (Devouring Gates)
Gateways that link the physical realm to the Void Realm. These rifts are the primary entry point for Rift Walkers and are highly unstable.
Rift Walkers
Creatures from the Void Realm sustained by their consumption of Echoes (residual magical energy).
Classification:
Hunters – Low-ranking, feed on weaker Echoes.
Trackers – Mid-tier, capable of sensing stronger Echoes.
Devourers – High-ranking, rare, and dangerous; consume powerful Echoes.
Abberants – Extremely rare, mutated Rift Walkers with unique traits and unpredictable power.
Echoes
Residual imprints of magical energy originating from the Abyss of Eternity. These Echoes vary in strength, resonance, and type, and they influence both magical behavior and Rift Walker activity.
The Abyss of Eternity (The Echo)
A metaphysical plane beyond mortal comprehension, where:
Time, space, and reality are distorted.
It is the birthplace of Echoes, and its influence bleeds into the real world through rifts and magical phenomena.
EON Adepts
Magicians trained in the EON system, capable of harnessing the interplay between Aethon, Nomos, and Entropy.
Capabilities:
Harness magical energy through balance and intent
Master complex interactions between mana types
Innovate and adapt, creating new magical strategies
Ranking System:
Novice
Initiate
Adept
Specialist
Master
Senior Master
Archon
Eonarch (Highest title)
Luminari Academy
A prestigious institution where EON Adepts are trained. It serves as a hub for magical innovation, elite education, and the nurturing of future Eonarchs.
Divine Hierarchy
A spiritual and cosmic order that governs existence:
The One – Supreme creator, the Celestial Architect
Archons – Overseers of existence and order
Pantocreators – Domain-specific deities
Gods – Powerful beings worshiped by mortals
Celestial Beings – Angels, divine messengers, and servants
Demi-Gods – Mortals with partial divinity or ascended traits
Mystical Entities – Magical beings with divine-like properties, not true gods
The Abaddon
A mysterious and feared figure tied to death and the unknown.
Appearance: Tall, cloaked in tattered black robes. Carries a glowing scythe inscribed with whispering runes.
Abilities: Guides souls to their rest, harvests life essence, invisible to the living.
Personality: Cold, neutral, and detached—a necessary force of nature.
Spirit Guides (Thyridyn Tradition)
Spiritual beings bonded with Thyridyn individuals. The connection is sacred and mystical, linking the soul of the Thyridyn with that of their guide in a lifelong bond.