Umbra – Violet Patterns

Umbra is a world shrouded in twilight and mystery. The planet’s terrain is dominated by interlocking gears, clockwork towers, and temporal plains. The Dreamwalkers civilization inhabits the heart of these volcanic landscapes, skilled in metalworking and harnessing geothermal energy. They are known for their stoicism, precision, and mastery of fire and stone, creating durable structures and weapons from the planet’s molten heart. Umbra is a place of raw power, where the forces of creation and destruction collide.

Civilizations

Dreamwalkers

  • Name: Dreamwalkers
  • Core Element: Fractalite – a fractured energy amplifying emotions, creating illusions, and offering glimpses into alternate realities. Shimmering distortions and echoes of past events mark its presence.
  • Society: Dreamwalkers inhabit perpetually twilight cities suspended by Aethellight-infused crystals. They expertly navigate the boundaries between realities, practicing illusion and perception manipulation. Their society prioritizes subconscious exploration and perceptual shaping.
  • Cities: Cities float, supported by crystalline structures.
  • Culture: Dreamwalkers focus on internal landscapes and the power of suggestion. They express themselves through intricate illusions and subtle manipulations of perception.
  • Relationship to other Civilizations: Dreamwalkers maintain a reserved presence, offering guidance through veiled suggestion.

Shadowborn

  • Name: Shadowborn
  • Core Element: Aethellight – enhances perception, fosters understanding, and unlocks latent psychic abilities. Shadowborn weave Aethellight into tangible constructs.
  • Society: Shadowborn exist as a network of ShadowNodes, individuals who channel and interpret Fractalite. These nodes reside across the Aethelverse, often near areas of emotional or historical significance. They function as chroniclers, artists, and interpreters of the past.
  • Cities: ShadowNodes establish temporary settlements near points of resonance.
  • Culture: Shadowborn create living sculptures that capture the essence of moments. Their music mimics the flow of thoughts and emotions. They believe every action creates an echo, and wisdom comes from listening.
  • Relationship to other Civilizations: Shadowborn offer insight and resolution through emotional understanding. They are sought after for their unique abilities and cryptic pronouncements.