Questaris Cosmology

A word on the cosmology of Questaris
The cosmology of Questaris is fairly simple and strait forward. Four elemental planes, air, earth, fire, and water. Five alignment planes, chaos, evil (infernal), good (celestial), lawful, and neutral. Three transitive planes exist on top of the prime material plane, the astral, ethreal, and shadow. Together they make up the central planes. And the positive, and negative, energy planes join them all, while surrounding the prime material plane. In the midst of all this are the Realms of the gods themselves, which are connected to many of the major planes. There are twenty six realms listed here, and these are not by any means all the realms that may exist.

Central Planes

Alignment Planes

Elemental Planes

Energy Planes

Other Realms

1. Prime Material Plane 2. Ethereal Plane 3. Astral Plane 4. Plane of Shadows 5. Elemental Plane of Earth 6. Elemental Plain of Air 7. Neutral Plane 8. Celestial Plane 9. Elemental Plane of Water 10. Plane of Law 11. Elemental Plane of Fire 12. Infernal Planes 13. Plane of Chaos 14. Negative Energy Plane 15. Positive Energy Plane

The Realm of Truth	The Realm of Knowledge	The Realm of Hate	The Realm of Trickery	The Realm of Dwarves
The Realm of Sails	The Realm of Glory	The Realm of Lies	The Realm of Passion	The Realm of Halflings
The Realm of Beauty	The Nine Hells	The Realm of Envy	The Realm of Hearth and Home	The Realm of Gnomes
The Realm of The Great Forest	The Realm of Pain	The Realm of Pleasure	The Realm of Law	The Realm of Orcs
The Realm of The Winds	The Realm of Butchery	The Realm of War	The Realm of Elves	The Realm of Serpents

Central Planes

Contained within the Central Planes are the Prime Material Plane, The Astral Plane, The Ethereal Plane, and The Plane of Shadow. The Astral, Ethereal, an Shadow Planes overlap the Prime Material plane but exist unseen by mortal eyes. What affects the Prime Material Plane effects the other three, in simular but slightly different ways. For example, if a house is built on the Prime Material Plane it also exists on the other three planes though it may look different. In the astral plane it may appear as a small keep built upon a floating island. In the Etheral plane it might appear to be made of fogged glass. Or in the plane of Shadow it might appear as if it had burned down many years prior. Below are details for the appearence of each of the four central planes.

• Prime Material Plane
  • The prime material plane is the not just the the planet and it's moons, but all things that exist in the mortal universe. Stars and other planetary bodies also make up the whole of the plane. The prime material plane does not depend on the other central planes to determine it's appearance. Some scholars believe it is possible that there are other worlds within the plane, and that they can be reached by us of the Astral plane. Though none have yet tried this. In short this is the normal living world.
• Astral Plane
  • The Astral Plane of Questaris resembles an endless open sky that extends in all directions. Coads can be seen to exist on many levels within the plane. The world itself appears as a gathering of floating islands that are joined together by glowing ribbons that float about an unseen center. These islands float in a realtively simular position, and place, as their real world counterparts. The glowing ribbons are in reality great bridges that extend between the islands. In the last age the islands of the Astral plane were the size of continents. This was due in part that the minds of mortals in the Prime Material Plane. This was the way they viewed their empires, they viewed them as islands that stood alone agianst foreigners. As the many Human empires began to break apart, so did the islands of the Astral plane. Over time these islands drifted to where they stand now, all the while the bridges between them extended to keep the pace.

    Those that walk on to these bridges find that they do not actually have to walk accross them. When a being steps on a bridge they are instantly trasported to the oposite side of the bridge. There are islands that are not attached by bridges within the Astral plane that seem to also be a part of the Prime World. Most Scholars believe that these islands are other lands that have yet to be discovered in the Prime World. And many have sought to confirm this, but as of yet none has succeeded. In the distance, far from the islands that copy the prime world, are what appear to be other island gatherings. It is the opinion of Astral sholars that these are other worlds that lay within the Prime Material Plane. But this is a theory that nne have dared as of yet to prove.

    Magic is effected in stranges ways in the Astral planes. They seem easier to cast, and have greater range then normal. The only downside is that spells can not be recovered normally, as sleep is not possible on the plane. Scattered around the plane are what appear to be floating gems of light. These gems are the size of a walnut. These can float about 4 feet above the ground, and some can be seen floating out in the vastness of the planiar sky. It has been discovered that at these places spent magic can be recovered, but only at certian times. As the day wears on in the prime world the light cast from these gems change. Durning the night hours the gems glow no more then a candle. But as the day progresses in the prime world the light from these gems increases. It is at the height of illumination that spell casters, both divine and arcane, can regain spent spells. But only if they are within one hundred feet of the gem.

    The plane is not uninhabited as every person that lives in the prime world has a double. These beings appear as idealised versions of their prime world counterparts. The only major difference is that these individuals are prone to extreme emotional states, as they are beings of pure emotion. Also the Gith pirates and their ships cruise the skys in search of prey. While Devas roam the islands to insure the safty of those that dwell in, or travel through, the plane.

    • All spells on the Astral Plane act as if they are being used under the Quickened Spell, and Extended Spell feats. Unless they could not normally be effected by these feats. Spells that have been memorized with either effect do not gain any extra effect. Spells cast from items are unaffected.
    • The Astral plane is timeless so aging, healing, hunger, thirst, and poison effects do not function. Nor can spells be recovered normally while in the astral plane. Only through magical means can healing occur with in the plane. All these effects end once the individual returns to the normal world.
    • Gravity is subjective. So while a person may be standing upright on one island he would be upside down on another.
    • Man made structures in the normal world appear within the Astral plane. These structures do not always appear as they are in the normal world, but instead take on the ideal quality that the inhabitants of the build have for it. So a small cottage in the normal world may appear to be a palace with in the Astral plane.
• Ethereal Plane
  • The Ethereal Plane appears much the same as the prime world. The only major difference is that the land seems to be covered in a dense fog as far as the eye can see. Those in the Ethereal plane can see objects and people that exist in the prime world, but can not interact with them. Objects in the prime world appear to fade away, rather then having clear edges, to those looking at them from Ethereal plane. Objects that are normally soild in the prime world are not so in the Ethereal plane. Ethereal travelers can pass through walls, doors, and other objects with no resistance. Though travelers to the plane may be able to see into the prime world they can not hear anything from there.

    While in the Ethereal plane travelers may travel up and down as easily as any other direction. Ethereal travelers do not walk, they float much like the ghosts and other spirits that fill the plane. This is due to the fact that gravity does not truely exist in the Ethereal plane. While spells may still be cast with in the Ethereal plane, they cannot effect the prime world. Even spells that normally effect Ethereal, and Material, opponents when cast in the prime world only effect objects and creatures in the Ethereal plane. For example if Magic Missle is cast in the prime world it can effect both beings in the Prime and Ethereal planes. But if cast in the Ethereal plane the spell only effects beings in the Ethereal plane.

    The Plane is inhabited by the many ghosts and specteres that haunt the world of Questaris. Also all prime world inhabitants have counterparts that dwell on the plane. They have a ghostly appearance to them. They act just as their prime world counterparts would, as they are ruled by the spiritual aspects of their prime world selves. The other major inhabitants of the Ethereal plane are members of the Circle of Nine. It is unclear how they have managed to achieve their seemingly permanent presence on the plane. Some unlucky travlers have encountered Circle members in nearly every part of the plane and managed to escape to tell the tale. it is believed that Vorathrax dwells within this plane, or a plane that is somehow connected to it.

    • No gravity. Allows for movement in all directions.
    • 60 ft. visibility maximum. This is because of dense fog in the plane at all times.
    • Magic suffurs no ill effects within the plane.
• Plane of Shadow
  • The Plane of Shadow appears to be a ruined version of the prime world that is entirely engulfed in darkness. The land, structures, and inhabitants, appear as black and white versions of their prime counterparts. The sky itself is an inky black and starless. The features of the pland of Shadows are morpic in that they are not always the same as the prime world, or on each visit to the plane of shadows. For example, well known cities may not contain all the same buildings as their prime world companion. Or the buildings may not be in the same location as they are in the prime world. Some buildings may appear to be burned down in the shadow plane, while their prime world companion may still be standing.

    Each person on the prime world has a companion in the shadow plane. These entities walk around and act like their prime world companions, but they act with little emotion or will. These in habitants are not truely alive though, as they are more shadows of those they portray. They tend to act on darker impulses then their prime world counterparts. There are far worse inhabitants of the Shadow plane though. Living shadows and shades ever in search for living victims to feed on.

    Magic cast in the plane of Shadow works as normal unless the spell produces a light, fire, or darkness effect. Spells that cause a light effect have their range reduced by half, their effects cut by 25%, and may fizzle. Roll a spellcraft check to maintain such spells (DC20 = spell level). Fire based spells have their effect reduced by 25%. Roll a spellcraft check to maintain such spells (DC20 = spell level). Darkness based spells are increased due to the nature of the plane itself. Shadow conjureation and shadow evocation do have their effects increased to 30% rahter then their normal 20%. Greater shadow conjuration and greater shadow evocation have their effects increased to 70% rather then their normal 60%. And shades is increased to 90% rather then it's normal 80%.

    • Reduced effects of light and fire based spells.
    • Increased effects of darkness based spells.
    • Morphic landscape and structures.

Alignment Planes

The Alignment planes are a series of planes governed by the 5 alignment types. Good, evil, law, chaos, and neutrality. Each has the appearence of a standard world, but this is deceptive as all are infinite in size. These planes are independant of the prime world, and each has an appearance all their own. While each of these planes are independant of eachother, they are all connected to eachother. The realms of the gods are seperate to each of these planes but are also connected to them.

• Celestial Plane
  • The Celestial plane appears to be much like the Prime plane. There are many grand forests, stunning rolling plains, high snow peaked mountians, and glittering cities within the plane. The sky is a perpetually clear of ill weather. The days are warm and bright, and the nights are cool and calm. Though there are no kingdoms, many cities group together by whom their patron god is. These cities are grouped around central points that grant access to each gods home realm, and only those of surrpassing faith and deed are allowed to pass between the Celestial plane and the realm of their god. The vast majority of inhabitants and travelers in the Celestial plane never see the home realms of the gods. In the center of the Celestial plane is a gateway that leads to Positive Energy Plane.
    • The Realm of Truth
      • This is the realm of Paladina, Goddess of Paladins. The realm has but a single fortified city of enormous size. The city sits amid a vast plain that stretches in all directions as far as the eye can see. At the edge of this plain is a mountian chain that defines the edge of the realm. The city contains many temples to the goddess, and countless barracks buildings, and feast halls. The plain is filled with huge herds of horses that gallop unrestricted. In the center of the city lays the Palace of Truth. This is the home of the goddess herself, and few other then the celestial host, have ever stepped within. Outside the city walls on either side of the city itself, are two free standing archways. The northern one is a gateway to the Celestial plane, the southern one leads to the Plane of Law.
      • Strongly good aligned. Strongly law aligned.
    • The Realm of Sails
      • This is the realm of Permis, God of the waters. The realm is a great sea with many islands that scattered about it. Grand ships can be seen sailing the calm sea every where one looks, and every island has a port town. The edge of the realm is defined by giant glaciers that are impossible to scale. Dolphins, whales, and the like can be seen swimming in every cornor of the realm. Three large cresent shaped islands are found in the center of the realm. They encircle the Palace of the Water, the home of permis. Few other then the celestial host ever enter the palace. On the Northeast Island can be found an archway portal that leads to the Celestial plane, the Northwest has a portal to the Neutral Plane, and the southern has a portal to the Elemental Plane of Water.
      • Strongly good aligned. Mildly neutral aligned.
    • The Realm of Beauty
      • This is the realm of Bellia, Goddess of beauty. The realm is mainly rolling hills broken up by burbling streams. The inhabitants of the realm do not live in a single city, but rather in many villages that are scattered around the realm. Each village has a central garden that serves as a temple to the goddess. In the center of the realm is the Hall of the Faithful, the home of Bellia herself. The hall is a fortress made of rose quartz, and a great flower garden dominates the courtyard of the fortress. Few but the celestial host may enter the fortress. North of the fortress is a crystal archway that leads to the Celestial Plane, and south is an archway that leads to the Neutral Plane.
      • Strongly good aligned. Mildly neutral aligned.
    • The Realm of The Great Forest
      • This is the realm of Grenin, God of the wood. This realm is a giant forest teeming with many animals who do not bother travelers. Many villages are scattered around the realm, and no major cities exist here. Each village is centered around a great oak that acts as a temple to Grenin. In the center of the realm is the Ever Keep, which is made entirly of great oak trees, this is the home of Grenin himself. Very few other then the celestial host have ever set foot within its hallowed halls. To the north of the fortress is an archway of oaks that serves as a portal to the Celestial Plane, and to the south is an archway that serves as a portal to the Neutral Plane.
      • Strongly good aligned. Mildly chaos aligned.
    • The Realm of The Winds
      • This is the realm of Lothlinta, Goddess of the sky. The realm is a vast open sky dotted with many clouds. These clouds float over a great plane, and each cloud is connected by a bridge. On these cloud islands are built the many towns of the inhabitants of the realm. On the largest of these cloud islands is the Citidal of the Winds, home of the Goddess Lothlinta. Few other then the celestial host ever enter the citidal, which is made of clouds as well. On the closest norther cloud is an archway of mist that leads to the Celestial Plane, and on the closest southern cloud is an archway that leads to the Plane of Chaos
      • Strongly good aligned. Mildly chaos aligned.
    • The Realm of Knowledge
      • This is the realm of Magnun, God of knowledge. The realm is a giant city with many keeps and libraries scattered about. The most remarkable part of the realm is that there are very few temples to Magnun. The second most remarkable part of the realm is that their are very few inhabitants. This is due to the youth of Magnun as a god more then anything else. In the center of the realm lies the fortress of wisdom, this is the home of Magnun. Few are allowed to enter the fortress other then the celestial host. To the north of the frotress is a free standing gate that leads to the Celestial Plane, and to the south is a gate that are leads to the Plane of Law.
      • Strongly good aligned. Mildly law aligned.
    • The Realm of Glory
      • This is the realm of Hestis, God of strength. The realm is a vast plain with small tree groves. Scattered about the realm are many fortress cities. Each city is centered around a temple to the god Hestis. Every day there are battles that take place apon the plains of the realm that every inhabitant takes part in. Though they may die during th battles this is only temperary, as they soon rise agian. These battles are followed by massive feasts in celebration of the days battles. At the center of the realm is the Keep of Victory, where the god Hestis lives. Few are allowed to enter the keep except for the celestial host. To the north of the keep is an archway that leads to the Celestial Plane, and to the south is an archway that leads to the Plane of Chaos.
      • Strongly good aligned. Mildly chaos aligned.

        • The Celestial Plane is the the home of those good people who have died on the Prime Material Plane. They are barred from reentry to the Prime Plane, but may travel the other planes if they so choose. Many do not leave however.
        • Angels, such as the Solar, Planetar, and Devas, Dwell mainly within the realms of the gods. While the Archons, such as Hound, Lantern, and Trumpet Archons, dwell mainly within the Celestial plane itself.
        • While each god of light rules their own realm. It is left up to the solar Tilith'muli'ina, who leads the celestial host, to govern the Celestial Plane. Though the gods do sometimes pass down decisions on how she does this.
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• Infernal Planes
  • The Infernal Plane is a land of constant fires, eruptions, and molten lava. The skys are always filled with dark ominous clouds and smoke. Storms ravage the land and it's inhabitants. In every cornor can be heard the screams of those condimed to spend eternity here as punishment for their crimes on the Prime Material Plane. No traveler is safe within the plane as countless demons and devils roam about in search of prey. The plane is filled with the smells of death and brimestone. There are two destinct sides to the plane. On one side are the citidals of the true Void Lords which are populated with their demon servants. And on the other are the citidals of Belzar and his devils. The area between the two sides of the plane is the site of near constant conflict between the true Void Lords and Belzar. Though as of late the conflicts are begining to lessen.
    • The Nine Hells
      • This is the realm of Belzar, the god of destruction. This realm is almost large enough to be concidered a plane of it's own. It is a series of smaller realms that are stacked one on top of the other in a decending spiral pattern. When one enters the realm they arrive at the first hell which is at the top. Belzar, Amon the black, makes his home on the ninth hell, which is at the bottom of the realm. As one travels further down in the Nine Hells the more dangerous it becomes. Each level of the Nine Hells is governed by a powerful servant of Belzar, and each level has a single citidal at its center that allows passage to the level below. Twenty miles north of the citidal of the first hell is a cavern that leads to the Plane of Chaos, and 20 miles south is an archyway made of bone that leads to the Infernal Plane.
      • Strongly evil aligned. Strongly chaos aligned.
    • The Realm of Pain
      • This is the realm of Volmar, the god of pain. The realm is entirely a cavern of great size. Throughout the caverns are gathered pools, and fast moving rivers, of molten lava. The caverned is lined with torture devices of many different kinds, and most are in use. Many of the servents of Volmar can be found reveling in the horrific tortures of those unfortunate enough to be here. A great number of these torture devices are lethal, but the majority are merely devices to extract pain from their captives. At the center of the realm can be found the Fortress of Suffering, the home of Volmar himself. Few dare to venture there as it is the home to a great host of demonic servants to Volmar. At the northern end of the cavern can be found a portal that leads to the Plane of law, and at the southern end can be found a portal to the Infernal Plane.
      • Strongly evil aligned. Strongly law aligned.
    • The Realm of Butchery
      • This is the realm of Melpha, goddess of murder. The realm is a vast desert with many corpses' that lay about the landscape. Many of these bodies are no more then skeletons of past victims, and others seem new and fresh with their wounds still bleeding apon the ground. The screams of those bing slaughtered echo across the realm and fill every part of it. Many demonic servants of melpha can be found wandering these planes feeding on the bodies of these victims. In the center of the plane is the Palace of Slaughter, home to Melpha. Only the foolish dare enter her home, as even her demonic servants are sometimes murdered and bled to feed her dark desires. Twenty miles north of the palace is an archway made of bodies that leads to the Plane of Chaos, and twenty miles south is another archway that leads to the Infernal Plane.
      • Strongly evil aligned. Mildly chaos aligned
    • The Realm of Hate
      • This is the realm of Gelina, goddess of hate. Fire and lava reign down on those who travel here, and the land is under constant change, as Gelina is never satisfied with her own realm. Only the most powerful of demons dare to travel about her realm as it's constant change can catch even the most hardy traveler off guard and bring their doom. The Palace of Hate can be found at the center of the realm, and it never appears the same as it did the last time one looked at it. Twenty miles north of the palace is a portal that changes it's appearance constantly that leads to the Plane of Chaos, and twenty miles south another portal leads to the Infernal Plane.
      • Strongly evil aligned. Strongly chaos aligned
    • The Realm of Envy
      • This is the realm of Jenda, goddess of envy. The realm is a vast plane lined with roads of gold. These roads sparkel with the many jewels that can be found within the golden bricks that make them. Along the road ways are many golden, and jewel encrusted, statues that seem to move. In truth these statues are the victims of the goddess encased in molten gold that has grown cool on the outside. Many bodies can be found laying about in the realm that have been burst open with jewels and golden coins where there bellies were. In the center of of the realmis the Palace of Riches, the home of Gelina. All travelers are welcome to travel there, but any who steal from the goddess'es realm are caught as she knows where every item, coin, and jewel is at all times. Those caught are put to the same tortures that those outside her home were. Twenty miles north of the palace is a golden archway that leads to the Plane of Chaos, and twenty miles south is an archway that leads to the Infernal Plane.
      • Strongly evil aligned. Mildly neutral aligned.
    • The Realm of Lies
      • This is the realm of Hephet, god of lies. This realm appears to be very simular to a city one would find on the prime world, except that many demonic troops walk the streets as guards. The laws of this realm are so complicated that none can help but break the law no matter what they do. WIthin the city are many great squares where those that have broken the law are put to torture and death for their cirmes. These crimes may be as harmless as steping on a flowerpetal that was blown by chance in the persons path. The truth is that all the laws of the realm are at the whim of Hephet who constantly changes them as he sees fit. In the center of the city is the Hall of Law, this is the home of Hephet. Only the demonic guards and those who are to be put to trial are ever found within the hall. On the northern end of the city is a gateway that leads to the Plane of Law, and on the southern end of the city is a gateway that leads to the Infernal realm.
      • Strongly evil aligned. Strongly law aligned.
    • The Realm of Pleasure
      • This is the realm of Helima, goddess of perversion. This realm is a great palace with many rooms. In every realm can be found those participating in the many pleasures of the flesh. But many of these pleasures end in the death of their participants as they can not stop themselves and become forever lost in their disires. Many of these pleasures are centered around pain and the bleeding of oneself or others. Many of these pleasures are inflicted on others without their consent, as it is common to kidnap someone from one room to be used in another. In the center of this is the Hall of Sin, where Helima dwells. No one is barred from entering her hall, though few leave alive. At the northern end of the palace is a doorway that leads to the Plane of Chaos, and at the southern end is a dorway that leads to the Infernal Plane.
      • Strongly evil aligned. Mildly chaos aligned

        • This is where those that did evil in their lives go when they have passed from the mortal world. No one escapes the Plane for long, and many who enter the Infernal Plane do not survive for verylong either. Raiding parties of demons and devils can be found searching for victims to prestent to their masters.
        • Demons serve the true Void Lords, while Devils serve Belzar.
        • A great battle field sperates the lands of the true Void Lords from the lands of Belzar.
        • No one rules the Infernal Plane, but many rule small portions of it.
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• Neutral Plane
  • The Neutral Plane is very much like the Prime World in appearance and weather patterns. The inhabitants of the plane are neutral aligned beings. These beings may be the departed souls of those that once lived on the prime world, or other neutrally aligned planer beings. Both good and evil beings inhabit the plane and there is a great deal of conflict between them for control. For the most part the neutral gods hold sway here and mantain the greatest amount of control over the plane. There are many cities that dot the plane and each is dedicated to one god or other, but most are aligned to the neutral gods.
    • The Realm of War
      • This is the realm of Vestila, Goddess of war. The realm appears much like the prime world, having forests, rivers, hills, mountians, deserts, etc. Scattered about the realm are many cities and, like the Realm of Glory, there are battles every day throughout the realm. The inhabitants do this in celebration for the courage of warriors throughout the realms. Unlike the Realm of Glory, these battles are reproductions of battles fought throughout the history of the Prime World. In the center of the realm lays the Temple of Arms which is the home of Vestila. Only the Valkirie are generally allowed to enter the temple. To the west of the temple is a portal to the Neutral Plane.
      • Strongly neutral aligned.
    • The Realm of Trickery
      • This is the Realm of Ornim, God of theives. The realm appears as a small walled town whos streets are filled with baudy music, street brawls, and wandering drunks. There are more taverns then homes within this tiny realm. The population of the realm varies as many of the inhabitants leave to go to other realms to plunder and steal what ever they can. In the center of the realm is the Dancing Jester, a huge tavern, this is the home of Ornim. All travelers are welcome to enter this place, though they had better be prepared to defend what they have on them. The most interesting thing about the tavern is the rumor that Ornim keeps an unequaled treasure beneath it. It is said to be surrounded by an undefeatable dungeon area. Ornim has made it clear that anyone willing to attempt it, may try and claim the treasure for their own. The western gateway of the town leads to the Neutral Plane.
      • Strongly neutral aligned.
    • The Realm of Passion
      • This is the realm of Vanda, Goddess of amor. This realm appears much like the prime world, but the weather is always pleasant. Many cottages are spread about the realm and seem to be, but really arn't, isolated from eachother. A great city can be found at the center of the realm, this is the city of love, and the inhabitants of the realm travel there to find companionship. Once they find a companion they travel to one of the many cottages and there they dwell with eachother in a state of bliss. But like all false loves this never last for long, and when the bliss of beign with a companion begins to fade they find themselves transported back to the city to begin agian. In the center of the City of Love is the Temple of passions, this is the home of Vanda. All are welcome within its halls, but few ever see the Goddess. To the west of the city is a portal that connects the realm to the Neutral Plane.
      • Strongly neutral aligned.
    • The Realm of Hearth and Home
      • This is the realm of Cindillian, Goddess of the home. This is possibly the smallest of all the realms of the gods. The Realm is a forest with one small cottage deep in the center of it. This cottage is the home of Cindillian. She is the only Goddess, or God, that can be directly spoken to by anyone. The cottage is small on the outside but rather large on the inside, having many rooms. Cindillian is the only permenant inhabitant of the realm, but all through her "cottage" can be heard the laughter of many people. Both young and old. West of the cottage is a portal that leads to the Neutral plane, and one to the east leads to the Plane of Law.
      • Strongly neutral aligned. Mildly law aligned.
    • The Realm of Law
      • This is the realm of Rangol, God of law. This realm is a nothing but a giant city, that is extremely well ordered. The streets all run evenly, and the form neat square city blocks. Even the stars are arranged in the same manner. There are an equal number of days of rain, snow, heat waves, etc... in the center of the city is square fortress, known as the Fortress of Order, which is the home of Rangol. No one may enter the fortress unless they have an arranged appointment, and that may take centuries to do. To the west is a portal to the Neutral Plane, and to the east a portal to the Plane of Law.
      • Strongly neutral aligned. Mildly law aligned.

        • Some neutral celestial and infernal beings make their home in the Neutral Plane.
        • This is where the majority of the peoples of the prime worlds spirits go once they have died.
        • The Neutral plane is not ruled by any one group of gods, but is instead a disputed plane.
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• Plane of Law
  • The Plane of Law is a static plane where nothing changes. All things are ordered within the plane. For example all trees are in ordered rows and are of the same height. This applies to everything within the realm. Even visitors from outside the realm begin to become more and more alike in their appearance and demeanor over time. This prevents many from traveling to the realm. For example, All men of the same race begin to look more and more alike, growing or shrinking in height, weight, and build. Some travelers of different races may begin to change into that of the most numerous race in the realm. Shuch as dwarves becoming halflings if more halflings are in the realm.
• Plane of Chaos
  • The Plane of Chaos is ever changing, and nothing stays the same for long. Jungles may become deserts overnight, and mountians may dissappear and in their place lakes might appear. This applies to everything in the realm. Men might become women overnight, Dwarves might become dogs, Demons might become ants, etc.... Whole continents might become vast seas, or not. Everything is subject to change within the plane.
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• Elemental Plane of Air
  • The Plane of Air is an endless sky. In every direction banks of clouds swirl and form great thunder heads, or willow away in to faint wisps. Many Air borne creatures make the plane of air theri home, and they can bee seen in flight nearly every where one looks. This is possibly the most hospitable of the Elemental Planes. Though their is no solid ground within the plane travel is not stoped. Gravity does not exist within the realm and all travelers float in a stationary place. Only through the use of wings and magic can non-fling travelers make their way around the plane.

    • Air dominant
    • Subjective Gravity. Outside forces such as wings, winds, or magic, can propel travelers in any direction they wish to go. They will continue to move without effort in that direction until another outside force stops them.
    • Spells that effect air or of the air subtype are treated as being under the spell feats empower, and enlarged.
    • Spells that produce earth effects or are of the earth subtype are treated as impeded. A caster wishing to use these spells must make a spellcraft roll with a DC of 20 + the spells level. Failure on the DC roll means the spells fails, but is lost as if it were cast.
• Elemental Plane of Earth
  • The Plane of Earth is filled with sand, dirt, rock, precious metals, and jewels. While it appears to be completely solid earth in all directions there are pockets of open spaces where travelers have managed to remove parts of the plane. There are also tunnels that can be found scattered about the plane where prospectors has tried to claim the precious ores and gems that lay lost within the plane. Nearly all such prospectors eventually are over come by the denizens that inhabit the plane who take offense at such actions.

    • Earth dominant
    • Spells that effect earth or of the earth subtype are treated as being under the spell feats empower, and enlarged.
    • Spells that produce air effects or are of the air subtype are treated as impeded. A caster wishing to use these spells must make a spellcraft roll with a DC of 20 + the spells level. Failure on the DC roll means the spells fails, but is lost as if it were cast.
• Elemental Plane of Fire
  • The Plane of Fire would appear at first glance to be simular to the Prime World, except that everything is on fire. Closer examination of the plane reveals that the world is not on fire, but is fire. Everything, grass, trees, and buildings, are made from the fires that make up the plane. In place of water are rivers, lakes, and vast seas of molten lava. Travelers to the plane face constant peril the ever present fires that can, and will, consume them at any moment.

    • Fire dominant
    • Spells that effect fire or of the fire subtype are treated as being under the spell feats empower, and enlarged.
    • Spells that produce water effects or are of the water subtype are treated as impeded. A caster wishing to use these spells must make a spellcraft roll with a DC of 20 + the spells level. Failure on the DC roll means the spells fails, but is lost as if it were cast.
• Elemental Plane of Water
  • The Plane of Water is a vast and endless sea. Water extends in every direction with no surface and no bottom. Countless sea creatures dwell within the plane. And great schools of fish can be seen moving every where one looks. The water is illuminated in many places by glowing sea licen, but for the most part is a vast dark place. both fresh, and sea, water can be found within the plane. There are many currents that sweep through the plane providing a simple way to travel to any seeking a way to do so.

    • Water dominant
    • Subjective Gravity. The plane is nothing but water, those that travel there can move in any direction by swiming.
    • Spells that effect water or of the water subtype are treated as being under the spell feats empower, and enlarged.
    • Spells that produce fire effects or are of the fire subtype are treated as impeded. A caster wishing to use these spells must make a spellcraft roll with a DC of 20 + the spells level. Failure on the DC roll means the spells fails, but is lost as if it were cast.

Energy Planes

The Energy Planes join and seperate the many planes of the universe. It is through the Energy Planes that one can travel to all of the other planes. It is also the site of the eternal battles between the Gods of Light and the Void Lords. There is no stable boundry between the two planes, as positive and negative energies clash constantly. In some places the clash between these energies can be seen as enormous storms that darken the skys for hundreds of miles. In others the clash between them may be displayed by great mountin chains that are constantly erupting, and covered in molten lava. Or sometimes there might be a great chasm that seperaes teh two. No matter the appearance of the border it is allways in constant change. Some times the positive energies of the cosmos may be dominant and the positive energy plane may grow larger, swollowing up portions of the negative. Or sometimes the cosmos may favor the negative. Along the border between the two are countless fortress'es constructed by the armies of both the Gods of Light and The Void Lords. Battles of epic size commonly break out between the two sides, and many of these battles may last for years.

• Negative Energy Plane
  • The Negative Energy Plane is a vast sunless wasteland where demons, devils, and the undead roam unchecked. The plane is rocky and broken. Fire, smoke, and molten lava, burst up from below as if they seek escape from the land itself. Vast chasms dot the landscape impeeding travelers at almost every turn, all the while viscious beasts stalk the unwary from the shadows. Great thunderheads fill the skys. When these clouds release their fury on the plane they do so by raining acid on the land below. Some travelers to the plane claim to have seen a great fortress made from the bones of the dead. Those who know of them believe that this may be a place of refuge for the god Vorthrax, but few want to prove this belief. This is not the only unholy fortress to be found on the plane but it is the only one of it's type.

    • Undead are treated as if they were under the bolster undead effect. Treat them as 4HD greater for purposes of turning. Also all undead in the plane double in HD if they have 4HD or less, and add 4HD if they have 5HD or more.
    • All water consumption is doubled in the plane.
    • Healing occurs at half the normal rate for anyone who is good aligned, normal for any that are neutral, and double for anyone who is evil aligned.
    • Strongly evil aligned
• Positive Energy Plane
  • The Positive Energy Plane is filled with rolling hills, or vast open planes. The sky is filled with gentle clouds and a warm sun. And when rain occurs, they are light and cooling. Many celestial beings can be found around the plane patroling, always on the lookout for any incusions of evil that might happen. Small forests dot the plane, and many streams can be found burbling in nearly every part of it. Great White stone, or golden, fortress can be found scatter about the plane. It is from these strong holds that the forces of light keep the plane safe from the servents of the abyss.

    • All food and water consumption is halved while in the plane
    • Healing occurs at half the normal rate for anyone who is evil aligned, normal for any that are neutral, and double for anyone who is good aligned.
    • Strongly good aligned

Non-Aligned Realms

• Realm of Elves
  • This is the home realm of the Goddess Elothlinta Linia'Talsona, patron Goddess of the Elves. The realm is a vast forest of great trees. The sounds of music can be heard everywhere within the realm. Most Elves come to this realm after leaving the mortal world. Many elvish cities can be found high atop the trees of the realm, or found filling the many open fields found lost among the great trees. The Great Willow can be found at the center of the realm, and high up within it's branches stands the frotress of Elothlinta herself. All elves are welcome to travel here and dwell within it's halls for as long as they wish, and the fortress never runs out of rooms for such visitors. The realm is linked with the Plane of Chaos by a gateway made of the great trees to the west. It is also linked to the Positive Energy Plane by a simular gateway to the east.

    • Natural healing is slowed while within the realm. Those not magicaly healed have their natural healing rate reduced by half here.
    • Time difference. While a single day may pass in the realm one week passes in the Prime world, and many other realms and planes.
    • Strongly good aligned. Mildly chaos aligned.
• Realm of Dwarves
  • This is the home realm of the God Glanir Thundercleaver, God of the Dwarves. The realm is filled with mountian chains, and great hills. Towers can be seen to stick up from these mountians and hills everywhere one looks. The sky is a cloudy haze that never lifts, and the peaks of the mountinas are always snow covered. Many cities can be found deep within the earth, and the ring of mining filles the numerous tunnels that carve their way through the realm. Great mines churn out giagantic stocks of precious metals, great jewels, and iron. Many of the caverns of the realm are decotaed with these great treasures, and shine in the dim torch light of passing travelers. In the center of the realm is the great dwarven city of Duzit'Dulan. This serves as the home of Glanir himself, and few ever see him. The city is built of great blocks of iron, gold, and decorated with many jewels. To the Southeast of the city is a portal that leads to the Plane of Law, to the north is a portal that leads to the Positive Energy Plane, and to the southwest leads the Plane of Earth.

    • Healing occurs at twice the normal rate within the realm.
    • Time difference. Time moves slower here in this realm. As a single day passes two pass on other realms including the Prime world.
    • Strongly good aligned. Mildly law aligned.
• Realm of Halflings
  • This is the home realm of the Goddess Omilia Brandywind, Goddess of the Halflings. The realm is entirly low laying hills, and scattered tree stands. Wild animals can be seen roaming the landscape. All the while the sweet smells of honey pies, and boiling stews fill the air. Laughter and song echo all around the realm from joyous voices lifted in celebration. Hidden in the wood and hills of the realm are many halflings homes of great splender. Most of these homes may contain many generations of the same family within them. In the center of the realm is the Great Bakery, home of Omilia herself. Many Halflings of the realm travel here just for the meals served by the servants of the Goddess, who cooks the meals herself. Of all the gods of Questaris Omilia is the most accessable. Anyone may speak to her at anytime, and no one is turned away from her home or her meals. North of her home is a portal that leads to the Neutral Plane.

    • Food made in this realm, when eaten, empower those that eat it as if they had eaten a Heros Feast.
    • All healing within the realm is a triple the rate, as are healing spells.
    • Strongly neutral aligned
• Realm of Gnomes
  • This is the home realm of the God Hubble Wheelsmith, God of the Gnomes. This realm is entirely made of metal. The only plants that live in the realm are contained in great iron planters. Great machines go about their work endlessly, and giant constructs wander the realm building great structures and other machines. The skies are filled with the smoke that is pumped out by great smokestacks of the many cities of the realm. Many smaller machines, which look like common animals, scurry about doing daily chores for their owners. At the center of the realm is the Great Observatory, the home of Hubble himself. Only great scholars are ever allowed to enter his home, but few ever set eyes on the god himself as his is always busy with his next creation.

    • Every 12 hours travelers must make a fortitude save or become poisoned with Black Lung, a poison caused by the dense pollution of the realm. Reguardless of weither or not the save is suceeded or not, every 12 hours it must be made agian as long as the character remains in the realm.
      • Black Lung -
        • Contracted: Inhailed
        • Save: fortitude DC12
        • Onset: 1 hour
        • Inital damage: 1d6 Con.
        • Secondary damage: 2d6 con 12 hours later.
    • All arcane magic is impeeded unless it is from the school of illusion.
    • Strongly neutral aligned. Mildly good aligned.
• Realm of Orcs & Goblins
  • This is the home realm of the God Grannok, God of Orcs, and Gorlib, God of Goblins and Hobgoblins. This realm is covered in vast grasslands and hills with small clusters of trees here and there. Scattered about are many roaming bands of Orcs, Goblins, and Hobgoblins, that battle constantly with eachother over what ever they view as valuable that day. A few well established cities can be found within the realm, all of which are directly goverened by Grannok. The largest city, Gran'nobuk, is the home of Grannok. It is from here that Grannok sends out his tribes to subjugate the other tribes of the realm. The city of Lub'gol'luz is the home of Gorlib, and is his center of power. To the north of each city is a portal that leads to the Infernal Plane, to the south is a portal that leads to the Negative Energy Plane.

    • Races such as Ogres, Ogres Magi, Trolls, and Worgs, can also be found with in the realm as well.
    • Time difference. In this realm time moves faster, for every day that passes in this realm three days pass in most other realms including the Prime World.
    • Strongly evil aligned.
• Realm of Serpents
  • This is the home realm of the God Ssarasin, god of the Lizardfolk. Many scholars debate weither Ssarasin is a true god or not, but it is clear from the way lizardfold worship him that they have no doubt of his divinity. The Realm is divided between jungle, swamp, and desert landscapes. Rain fall is plentiful in most of the realm, but never in the desert portions. Though some streams and oasis can be found with in the desert, water is fairly rare there. Many cities built by the lizard folk can be found within the realm. The many of the buildings found with in these cities are of a step piramid shape, though wooded and adobe style buildings make up the largest portion of building styles. THe Largest city is that of Tetsa'tu'plata, the home of Ssarasin himself. To the West of the City is a temple with a portal to the Negative Energy Plane, and to the east is a temple portal that connects to the Prime World..

    • Fatigue from activity is increased. occuring in half the normal length of time.
    • Strongly evil aligned.