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Ethereal Plane

Overview

Welcome to the Ethereal Plane, a transitive plane that connects the Material Planes and Outer Planes to the energies of the Inner Planes and the True Afterlife. Present on this plane are the magical ley-lines that pulse with the energy of Incarnum, which provides the essence of life to all souls, also known as the Soulvein.

The Ethereal Plane is a serene and surreal expanse, a realm where reality is softened by a gentle haze of mist and magical currents. Subtle luminescence illuminates the surroundings, revealing ethereal landscapes that echo the diversity of the planes it connects. The Ethereal Plane is not a solitary realm but rather a bustling haven for spirits that remain on the boundary between life and afterlife. It is inhabited by spectral entities, from benevolent ancestors to ethereal guardians, each existing in a state of timeless transition. They traverse the Veil, embarking on their ethereal journey towards the True Afterlife.

As you traverse the Ethereal Plane, shimmering portals manifest like ephemeral gateways, offering passage to the fiery expanse of the Elemental Plane of Fire, the crystalline depths of the Elemental Plane of Earth, the swirling storms of the Elemental Plane of Air, and the flowing waters of the Elemental Plane of Water. Each portal is a threshold to a different elemental domain, where the very essence of the plane manifests in subtle ripples and echoes.

Ethereal congregations spontaneously form along these ley-lines, as spirits, guided by the pull of Incarnum, come together to commune. In these gatherings, ethereal echoes of memories and emotions intertwine, creating a shared ethereal tapestry that mirrors the essence of their past lives. It is in these congregations that spirits find a sense of community and connection, reliving the energies they once possessed in life.

Beyond the elemental realms, the Ethereal Plane extends its reach to the ethereal landscapes of the True Afterlife. Here, the Ethereal Plane acts as a bridge between life and the afterlife, facilitating the journey of souls to their eternal resting places. The presence of spirits and the pulsating ley-lines create an ever-shifting tapestry of ethereal beauty. It is a realm where life, magic, and afterlife harmoniously coalesce, forming a sanctuary for the spirits that navigate its currents, and a nexus of Incarnum that binds the multiverse in a spellbinding dance of energy and essence.

Properties

  • Physical - no gravity, normal time, infinite, alterable morphic
  • Energy/Alignment - mildly neutral aligned
  • Magic - normal
  • Planar Relations - All Material, Inner & Outer Planes (coexistent), True Afterlife (coterminous)