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The Long Winter
Seasons are variable on Vechern. Typically, winters last 8 years. The most recent winter lasted nearly 100. A worldwide spring is upon us, but fears remain that the spring is but an illusion and winter will return.
When a winter season ends, the skies across Vechern alight with a dazzling auroral display - of course, this beautiful, ethereal event has inspired countless cultures, songs, religions, etc. This most recent one, though, was rather dim.
The Invention of the Somatic Engine
Invention During Crisis: The somatic engine was invented by a brilliant group of scientists and mages approximately 100 years ago, during the onset of the long winter that plunged Vechern into a period of unrelenting cold and darkness. Faced with the dire need for alternative sources of energy to survive the harsh conditions, these inventors pooled their knowledge of magic and technology to create a revolutionary device. Little did anyone know that great spurts of ingenuity in the face of certain annihilation would become a common theme throughout Vechern's history.
Convergence of Magic and Science: The somatic engine represented a breakthrough in understanding the fundamental forces of the universe. It harnessed the latent somatic energy that permeated the world, converting it into usable power through intricate mechanisms
The Dawn of a New Era: With the successful construction of the somatic engine, communities across Vechern experienced a renaissance of hope and prosperity. The device provided a reliable source of warmth, light, and sustenance, allowing civilizations to thrive even in the midst of the long winter's chill. It became a symbol of resilience and ingenuity.
Cultural Impact: The invention of the somatic engine had profound cultural and societal implications. The somatic engine also reshaped the economic landscape, as communities vied for access to the precious magical resources needed to power these devices.
Legacy: Over the decades, the somatic engine became an integral part of everyday life in Vechern, powering everything from homes and factories to transportation and communication networks. Its invention marked a turning point in history, ensuring the survival and progress of civilization in the face of natural disasters and magical upheaval. Even as the long winter eventually waned, the legacy of the somatic engine endured, shaping the course of Vechern's future for generations to come.
Soma, Ley, and Other Magical Concepts
Soma is the colloquial term used to describe an energy that exists around Vechern that certain individuals are able to tap into and manipulate. The somatic engine, invented at the beginning of the long winter, sought to grant this power to everyone, not just the select few.
Ley is a concept interconnected with soma, with naming conventions pulled from vod mysticism. Where soma might be thought of as the blood of Vechern, ley is the cardiovascular system.
Ley-sensitivity is an ability that some Vechernites possess that allows them to sense and orient themselves via ley lines, the currents by which soma flows on Vechern. Some ley-sensitives are also able to give to, or take from, ley lines.
Astronomy and Cosmology of Deathless
Vechern is the fifth planet in a solar system absolutely teeming with life, although most of it is a part of a single fungus that has spread quite vociferously via spores throughout the planetary system.
Seasons are variable on Vechern. Typically, winters last 8 years. The most recent winter lasted nearly 100. A worldwide spring is upon us, but fears remain that the spring is but an illusion and winter will return.
When a winter season ends, the skies across Vechern alight with a dazzling auroral display - of course, this beautiful, ethereal event has inspired countless cultures, songs, religions, etc. This most recent one, though, was rather dim.
The Invention of the Somatic Engine
Invention During Crisis: The somatic engine was invented by a brilliant group of scientists and mages approximately 100 years ago, during the onset of the long winter that plunged Vechern into a period of unrelenting cold and darkness. Faced with the dire need for alternative sources of energy to survive the harsh conditions, these inventors pooled their knowledge of magic and technology to create a revolutionary device. Little did anyone know that great spurts of ingenuity in the face of certain annihilation would become a common theme throughout Vechern's history.
Convergence of Magic and Science: The somatic engine represented a breakthrough in understanding the fundamental forces of the universe. It harnessed the latent somatic energy that permeated the world, converting it into usable power through intricate mechanisms
The Dawn of a New Era: With the successful construction of the somatic engine, communities across Vechern experienced a renaissance of hope and prosperity. The device provided a reliable source of warmth, light, and sustenance, allowing civilizations to thrive even in the midst of the long winter's chill. It became a symbol of resilience and ingenuity.
Cultural Impact: The invention of the somatic engine had profound cultural and societal implications. The somatic engine also reshaped the economic landscape, as communities vied for access to the precious magical resources needed to power these devices.
Legacy: Over the decades, the somatic engine became an integral part of everyday life in Vechern, powering everything from homes and factories to transportation and communication networks. Its invention marked a turning point in history, ensuring the survival and progress of civilization in the face of natural disasters and magical upheaval. Even as the long winter eventually waned, the legacy of the somatic engine endured, shaping the course of Vechern's future for generations to come.
Soma, Ley, and Other Magical Concepts
Soma is the colloquial term used to describe an energy that exists around Vechern that certain individuals are able to tap into and manipulate. The somatic engine, invented at the beginning of the long winter, sought to grant this power to everyone, not just the select few.
Ley is a concept interconnected with soma, with naming conventions pulled from vod mysticism. Where soma might be thought of as the blood of Vechern, ley is the cardiovascular system.
Ley-sensitivity is an ability that some Vechernites possess that allows them to sense and orient themselves via ley lines, the currents by which soma flows on Vechern. Some ley-sensitives are also able to give to, or take from, ley lines.
Astronomy and Cosmology of Deathless
Vechern is the fifth planet in a solar system absolutely teeming with life, although most of it is a part of a single fungus that has spread quite vociferously via spores throughout the planetary system.
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