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 [[outline|Back to the Outline]] [[outline|Back to the Outline]]
  
-====== Cosmology ======+====== The Cosmos ======
  
 ===== Overview ===== ===== Overview =====
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 but the balance there is much more equal and stable than in nature. but the balance there is much more equal and stable than in nature.
  
-Cosmology has a great significance to certain spellcasters who, over the years, +The Cosmos has a great significance to certain spellcasters who, over the years, 
-have devoted considerable research time to better understand the interactions of+have devoted considerable time researching the interactions of
 the various dimensions. The question of when and how the universe came to be has the various dimensions. The question of when and how the universe came to be has
 more theological than practical value and so has been largely ignored by more theological than practical value and so has been largely ignored by
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 an even earlier race of gods is rumored to exist. Several names are used for an even earlier race of gods is rumored to exist. Several names are used for
 this race, but [["Earthmasters"]] seems to be the most common. Nothing is known this race, but [["Earthmasters"]] seems to be the most common. Nothing is known
-for certain about the [[Earthmasters]], but legends say that they lived in+for certain about the Earthmasters, but legends say that they lived in
 [[#the material plane]] and left behind artifacts of tremendous power. Quests [[#the material plane]] and left behind artifacts of tremendous power. Quests
-for [[Earthmaster]] artifacts have been undertaken throughout history, and while+for these artifacts have been undertaken throughout history, and while
 some have claimed success, none have been able to prove their success.  Many some have claimed success, none have been able to prove their success.  Many
-believe that the [[Earthmasters]] are entirely fiction.+believe that the Earthmasters are entirely fiction.
  
 ===== The Material Plane ===== ===== The Material Plane =====
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 The World has three major continents known simply as the [[thentao|"Main"]], The World has three major continents known simply as the [[thentao|"Main"]],
 [[n_galt|"Eastern"]], and [[immenri|"Northern"]] continents.  However, they are [[n_galt|"Eastern"]], and [[immenri|"Northern"]] continents.  However, they are
-also sometimes referred to by their formal names of [["Thentao"]] (Main),+also sometimes referred to by their ancient and formal names of [["Thentao"]] (Main),
 [["N'Galt"]] (Eastern), and [["Immenri"]] (Northern). [["N'Galt"]] (Eastern), and [["Immenri"]] (Northern).
  
-The term "The Prime World" is never used by commoners -- as they are entirely+The term "The Prime World" is never used by commoners -- as they are mostly
 unaware of the existence of [[#other worlds]]. unaware of the existence of [[#other worlds]].
  
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 Several experiments have concluded that the world is not actually flat, but is Several experiments have concluded that the world is not actually flat, but is
 in fact convex. Since [[well|the well]] resides in the center, it is thought in fact convex. Since [[well|the well]] resides in the center, it is thought
-that [[well|the well]] draws the water up the sides of this dome and that this+that it somehow draws the water up the sides of this dome and that this
 force is powerful enough to offset the tilt of the surface. Therefore, even at force is powerful enough to offset the tilt of the surface. Therefore, even at
 the edges of the world, where a person would naturally fall down the slope, he the edges of the world, where a person would naturally fall down the slope, he
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 suns are linked in some way. They do not seem to have the same period or suns are linked in some way. They do not seem to have the same period or
 intensity, though, and so many discard this theory. Some have even argued that intensity, though, and so many discard this theory. Some have even argued that
-the sun is not comprised of fire, but is a source of positive energy. Since an+the sun is not comprised of fire, but is a source of positive energy.  Since an
 equal and opposite negative energy source has never been discovered, this theory equal and opposite negative energy source has never been discovered, this theory
 is generally disregarded. is generally disregarded.
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 Whether or not the Moon is or was a world like our own, it is believed to Whether or not the Moon is or was a world like our own, it is believed to
 consist almost exclusively of elemental earth. No evidence of fire or water can consist almost exclusively of elemental earth. No evidence of fire or water can
-be seen, and it is assumed that air is also not present, as it is earth's +be seen, and since air is earth's opposite, it is also assumed to be missing. 
-opposite. The moon does have a link with water, though, as it has a noticeable+The moon does have a link with water, though, as it has a noticeable
 influence on the tides. This link has never been satisfactorily explained. influence on the tides. This link has never been satisfactorily explained.
  
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 //Expert Knowledge//: //Expert Knowledge//:
  
-This body is an enigma to magicians and cosmologists worldwide. It is a+This body is an enigma to magicians and scholars worldwide. It is a
 relatively small object, just over one hundred kilometers wide, and it has no relatively small object, just over one hundred kilometers wide, and it has no
 easily predictable path across the sky. When traversing from horizon to horizon, easily predictable path across the sky. When traversing from horizon to horizon,
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 //Expert Knowledge//: //Expert Knowledge//:
  
-It is known that there are [[twenty worlds]] in [[#the material plane]], +It is known (or at least //believed//) that there are [[twenty worlds]] in [[#the material plane]]. 
-interconnected in the shape of a dodecahedron. Each world rests on a vertex and+Interconnected in the shape of a dodecahedron, each world rests on a vertex and
 is connected to its three adjacent worlds by magical portals. It is not known is connected to its three adjacent worlds by magical portals. It is not known
 whether this dodecahedron shape is figurative only or whether the worlds are whether this dodecahedron shape is figurative only or whether the worlds are
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 The World's three neighbors are called [[Xotei]], [[Greyhawk]], and [[Kona]]. The World's three neighbors are called [[Xotei]], [[Greyhawk]], and [[Kona]].
 [[Xotei]] is believed to be a world rich in magic where every person is a [[Xotei]] is believed to be a world rich in magic where every person is a
-wizard. [[Greyhawk]] is much more like [[#the Prime World]] and is settled by +wizard. Greyhawk is much more like [[#the Prime World]] and is settled by 
-the same quartet of races: Human, Elf, Dwarf, and Orc. [[Kona]] is a savage+the same quartet of races: Human, Elf, Dwarf, and Orc.  Kona is a savage
 land, full of beautiful plants and ferocious animals and it is said that the land, full of beautiful plants and ferocious animals and it is said that the
-gods that rule [[Kona]] live among their worshipers.+gods that rule Kona live among their worshipers.
  
 //Hidden Knowledge//: //Hidden Knowledge//:
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 [[Kona]] is the name of the world which the [[Godslayer]] invaded. When he [[Kona]] is the name of the world which the [[Godslayer]] invaded. When he
 arrived, he slew the Sumerian gods (see [[Religion]]) and destroyed or corrupted arrived, he slew the Sumerian gods (see [[Religion]]) and destroyed or corrupted
-all life on the world. When [[ozzie|Lord Ozzie]] destroyed the [[Godslayer]], +all life on the world. When [[ozzie|Lord Ozzie]] destroyed the Godslayer, 
-the explosion seems to have destroyed the portal linking [[Kona]] with its three+the explosion seems to have destroyed the portal linking Kona with its three
 neighbors. No precedent for such a catastrophe exists and since the origin of neighbors. No precedent for such a catastrophe exists and since the origin of
 the portals is unknown, it is not known whether they will ever reattach the portals is unknown, it is not known whether they will ever reattach
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 Literally hundreds of worlds are listed in various texts, but since no parallels Literally hundreds of worlds are listed in various texts, but since no parallels
-can be drawn amongst the descriptions, few are accepted as fact. The crew of the+can be drawn among the descriptions, few are accepted as fact. The crew of the
 spaceship [[Aquila]] came from a world they call [["Earth"]] and it is assumed spaceship [[Aquila]] came from a world they call [["Earth"]] and it is assumed
 that this world is part of the [[twenty worlds]], but its location in the that this world is part of the [[twenty worlds]], but its location in the
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 that the astral plane is the home for a person's spirit, though astral travelers  that the astral plane is the home for a person's spirit, though astral travelers 
 are rarely able to kill someone whose body remains on [[#the material plane]].  are rarely able to kill someone whose body remains on [[#the material plane]]. 
-When a person's physical body is killed, their astral self is released and +When a person's physical body dies, their astral self is released and 
 drifts through the ether until it arrives at the gateway to [[#Godsland]]. Once  drifts through the ether until it arrives at the gateway to [[#Godsland]]. Once 
 there, the spirit is granted admittance to the halls of the dead. there, the spirit is granted admittance to the halls of the dead.
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 also known by their generalizations: Good and Evil. also known by their generalizations: Good and Evil.
  
-The structure of the elemental world:+The structure of the elemental world: //(names of the Elemental Princes are in Italics)//
  
 ^  **POSITIVE**  ^^^^^^^^ ^  **POSITIVE**  ^^^^^^^^
-|  Lightning  |  [Spark]  |  Radiance  |  [Obsidian] | Minerals  |  [Clay]  |  Steam  |  [Crystal]  | +|  Lightning\\ //"Chan"//  |  [Spark]  |  Radiance\\ //"Zaaman Rul"//  |  [Obsidian] |  Minerals\\ //"Entemoch"\\ "Sunnis"//  |  [Clay]  |  Steam\\ //"Ben-hadar"//  |  [Crystal]  | 
-|  **AIR**  |  (Smoke)  |  **FIRE**  |  (Magma)  |  **EARTH**  |  (Ooze)  |  **WATER**  |  (Mist)  | +|  **AIR**  |  (Smoke)\\ //"Ehkahk"//  |  **FIRE**  |  (Magma)\\ //"Chlimbia"//  |  **EARTH**  |  (Ooze)\\ //"Bwimb"//  |  **WATER**  |  (Mist)  | 
-|  Vacuum  |  [Fumes]  |  Ash  |  [Pumice]  |  Dust  |  [Silt]  |  Salt  |  [Frost] |+|  Vacuum\\ //"Yan-C-Bin"//  |  [Fumes]  |  Ash\\ //"Imix"//  |  [Pumice]  |  Dust\\ //"Ogrémoch"//  |  [Silt]  |  Salt\\ //"Olhydra"//  |  [Frost]\\ //"Crynoax"//  |
 ^  **NEGATIVE**  ^^^^^^^^ ^  **NEGATIVE**  ^^^^^^^^
  
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 exist outside of religious texts and since annoying the gods is not a hobby of exist outside of religious texts and since annoying the gods is not a hobby of
 most magicians, few have attempted to seek additional information. most magicians, few have attempted to seek additional information.
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 ===== Other dimensions ===== ===== Other dimensions =====
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