Apotheosis

Overview

Apotheosis, known as "Daevolna" in the Typhonian Tongue, and the "Assorted Hells " by the collective mortal races of Haven, is a hellish existence that defines the lowest of the Thirteen Realms of Thavma, resting upon the southernmost part of the Typhonia-Circulacium. Crafted by the Divine Typhonians from the remnant essence of the Primeveranth, and shaped from the infinite destructive power the One that Came Before once possessed, Apotheosis is an existence of eternal destruction and unmake, leading nearly all not accustomed to instant oblivion. It is a Realm wherein true evil can be born, for it is the most direct expression of the vast destructive powers of the Fallen One, no other place exists across all of Imagindarium's Creation where such power may manifest itself with such complete freedom.

As the act of destruction is firmly established to be of Amaranth's objective form of Darkness, the Realm of Apotheosis is characterized as a realm of evil, wickedness, and deviltry. Though there is always nuance in destruction, leaving glimmers of Light to shine through the Gentle Darkness. The collective Inomeni Races which inhabit its planes will often reflect the inherent Dark nature of the Assorted Hells, with select ones nearly unilaterally being born of Darkness and hatred. Their respective creator deities also often share in this trait, leaving much of Apotheosis' planes to be ruled by the most malicious and vile of the Divines.

Throughout the thousands of years its respective Divines have remained trapped within it, Apotheosis' denizens have long battled with those of both the other Thirteen Realms, and the Outer Realms of Thavma. Particularly, Apotheosis has long been in an eternal war of supremacy over Thavma with its counterpart Realm, Aetheriel. However, as the forces of the Heavens and Hells are oft equally matched, neither has been able to best the other in totality. Alongside clashing with the collective races of Aetheriel, the Assorted Hells are one of the most pervasive of the Thirteen Realms towards the Outer Realm of the Mavimyst, being the single most influential of them all over both its planes, and native denizens.

Cosmology

As described above, Apotheosis is the "lowest" of the Thirteen Realms, meaning it rests at the southernmost point of the Typhonia-Circulacium, in parallel opposite to the northernmost, Aetheriel. Upon its western side sits the Realm of the Dead, Thanalasteria, and to its east, the Realm of Shadows, Umbrinox. However, despite the title as the lowest of the Thirteen, it is by no means the weakest of them, as it is often tied in strength by its polar opposite, Realm of Aetheriel. As such, Apotheosis' sphere of influence across Thavma is near absolute.

Apotheosis' dominion over Thavma is not limited to its own realm but extends to the realms beyond, exerting a near-absolute sphere of influence. Its impact reverberates throughout the entire cosmology, intertwining with the other realms and shaping the course of existence itself. The delicate equilibrium maintained between Apotheosis and Aetheriel stands as a testament to their shared strength, as the opposing forces strive to maintain a stronger sphere of power amidst the cosmic tapestry of the Void.

Inhabitants

Apotheosis is inhabited by a great menagerie of Inomeni Races, collectively referred to as "Daevolin," and often referred to by mortals as "Devils" or "Demons." These races were crafted by the Divine Typhonians, and are often considered to be the most evil of all beings in all of Thavma. Each Daevolin Race are quite different from one other, but they have similar commonalties amongst them all. The most major of which is that each race has been corrupted by destruction magics that allows them to manipulate their bodies to unnatural extremes, granting them extraordinary physical strength and resilience, as well as nearly unmatched magical abilities.