I. The Cycle of Ascension
Godhood is not an endpoint, but a recurring state of being. Once achieved, it can be lost, forgotten, and reclaimed—but never in the same way twice.
· The Shattering: The event that fractured the protagonist's original divinity into fragments scattered across realms.
· Echoes of Power: Remnants of divine energy lingering in objects, places, and mortal souls touched by past godhood.
· The Path of Reclamation: The nonlinear journey to gather lost power, facing reflections of one's past choices and failures.
II. The Three Realms
Three overlapping layers of reality, each with its own laws and limitations for divine power.
1. The Celestial Realm (Domain of Order)
· Governed by rigid hierarchies and ancient pacts.
· Divine power here is structured but restricted by celestial bureaucracy.
· Key Location: The Archive of Fallen Stars, where records of all lost divinities are kept.
2. The Mortal Realm (Domain of Potential)
· The only realm where divinity can be reforged anew.
· Mortals can become anchors for divine power through faith, defiance, or inheritance.
· Key Concept: "Mortal resonance" – the ability to amplify divine power through human emotion.
3. The Void Between (Domain of Chaos)
· A lawless space where forgotten gods and unborn concepts drift.
· Time flows differently here, allowing for rapid recovery of power—at the cost of stability.
III. The Divine Resonance System
The mechanics of how divinity interacts with its wielder and the world.
· Spark Intensity: The measure of raw divine power, ranging from embers to supernova.
· Domain Alignment: The specific aspects of reality a god can influence (e.g., war, secrets, cycles).
· Resonance Echoes: The lingering effects of divine actions that can empower or corrupt surrounding reality.
IV. Core Restrictions
The fundamental rules that even gods cannot break.
1. The Law of Balance: No divinity can be gained without equal sacrifice elsewhere.
2. The Mortal Anchor: A god's continued existence requires at least one mortal who remembers them.
3. The Echo Paradox: The more power a god reclaims, the more they are haunted by their past failures.