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The Cataclysm
To delve into the present, we must first unravel the tapestry of the past. Two worlds, forever entwined yet too long kept apart, converged in the southern reaches of the vast Pacific Ocean—within the embrace of Guam, the Mariana Trench held its secrets. In its concealed depths lay the Challenger Deep, a fathomless abyss that plunged to 10,935 meters, an uncharted realm hidden from the gaze of modern civilization. Unbeknownst to its current residents, this profound trench bore the indelible marks of both humanity and forgotten Earthbound creatures. Here, in the shadows, a rift laid dormant, meant to remain untouched and erased from human memory, guarded against reopening onto the other side.
This chasm transcended mere physicality, standing as a cosmic anomaly that defied the laws of physics, bending the ley lines of the universal fabric—a nexus between Gaea and the world now known as Earth.
In the times before man could accurately record such events, an agreement was struck. All mythical beings, endowed with innate abilities and profound knowledge to manipulate the forces of realms, were sentenced to vacate the Earth. They found refuge in a parallel existence, within a mirrored world forged from ethereal constructs—known in contemporary tongues as Gaea. The rift that separated these realms, the Nexus Abyss, mirrored the turbulent vortex of chaotic energies and cosmic eddies that distorted the very essence of existence. This rift, shrouded in mystery, was sealed before the annals of recorded time on Earth, its appearance elusive, oscillating between ethereal luminescence and shadowy obscurity. The waters enveloping it resonated with otherworldly energy, a palpable magic that caused an electric hum, reverberating through the marrow of those who drew near.
The Nexus Abyss, a celestial bridge, intertwined the mythical realm and Earth, where the boundaries between reality and fantasy became porous and malleable. Yet, a transformation swept through the cosmic currents connecting these worlds. As if the threads binding the universe itself had shifted, the ley lines of the two realms frayed and unraveled.
This cosmic metamorphosis began subtly, with mortal humans recounting extraordinary, inexplicable events in their realm. Dismissed initially as pranks, matrix glitches, or trickery, these occurrences hinted at a deeper disturbance. The Nexus Abyss, though not immutable, experienced fluctuations influenced by celestial alignments, ancient rituals, and cosmic phenomena. During certain phases of the moon and stars, the rift widened, permitting a substantial influx of mythical energies. Conversely, during celestial serenity, it contracted, reducing the flow between realms to a mere trickle.
Unpredictable surges within the rift, manifesting during lunar cycles, erupted with uncontrollable intensity, unleashing wild magic upon the surroundings. These surges transformed landscapes and beings, creating portals where the worlds spilled into each other. The once-sealed boundaries between the mythical realm and Earth blurred, leading to unintended consequences for both worlds.
Unbeknownst to humanity, the initial whispers of rifts on a global scale began as early as 2020. In the chaos of a worldwide pandemic, the modern world was entrenched in upheaval, rendering the unusual phenomena either dismissed, explained away, or tragically overlooked. It wasn't until the year 2101 that the full cataclysm unfolded, tearing both worlds apart and leaving behind a disorienting amalgamation.
The convergence was not a seamless fusion but rather a chaotic merging where massive chunks of the two realms collided and coexisted. Those who found themselves thrust into or fortuitously left behind on Earth seemed to have become the inadvertent beneficiaries. Gaea bore the brunt of the discord, fracturing entirely, with one half magically melded into a makeshift lifeboat. This conjoined existence acted as a temporary refuge while the search for a more permanent solution persisted. A century and a half have passed since then.
In the blink of an eye, modern society crumbled overnight as humanity grappled with the presence of 'extraterrestrial' beings, each with unique shapes and sizes, now claiming dominion over the lands once familiar. The stark contrast between the known and the alien created a surreal landscape where survival depended on adapting to the unfathomable changes thrust upon the world.
Dragons soared through the skies, reclaiming their dominance. Centaurs, trolls, orcs, and griffins roamed the desolate plains, once again part of the earthly realm. Elves, dwarves, halflings, and fairy-like beings, long confined to folklore, resurfaced and established enigmatic enclaves. Mermaids, sirens, and mythical sea creatures made any voyage in the open seas a dangerous venture.
Scattered across the wasteland were mysterious relics from the pre-apocalyptic era. Some were remnants of advanced technology, while others were artifacts imbued with latent magical energy.
These relics, sought after by both humans and mythical creatures, held the key to unlocking new forms of magic or understanding the cataclysm.
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