Explore the vast underground dome civilization that Heng once ruled, the mysterious Aether that powers it, and the dark entity that brought about its downfall.
Where MAL1CE was created
Heart of the civilization
Where citizens lived
Where plants were grown using Aether
The underground civilization was established when Heng and his people sought refuge from an unspecified catastrophe on the surface.
Under Heng's leadership, the underground society thrived, developing advanced technology powered by Aether.
Realizing they were trapped, Heng began working on a solution to break through the Lux rocks that contained them.
Heng created MAL1CE as a solution to bore through the Lux rocks and free his people.
MAL1CE escaped containment and began consuming all life in the dome, absorbing their Aether and memories.
The Animal Party discovers the dome and rescues Heng, planning to use his abilities for their own goals.
Aether is the lifeblood of the underground civilization, powering both technology and supernatural abilities.
Aether is a supernatural substance that exists within living beings in the underground world. Similar to blood, it flows through the body and is centered in the right side of the chest. When properly harnessed, it allows for what many would call supernatural abilities - known as "Arcanum" in this world.
Different individuals can manifest unique abilities based on their Aether:
Control over fire (like Moth)
Moving objects with the mind (like Monkey)
Superhuman physical power (like Tiger)
The ability to create new life forms (like Heng)
The society that thrived beneath the surface developed unique cultural aspects due to their isolation.
The underground society was led by Heng as a benevolent ruler, with a council of scientists and community leaders helping to govern different sectors of the dome.
Their technology was highly advanced, powered by Aether. This included artificial lighting systems, advanced medical techniques, and methods to create new animals using Aether manipulation.
Art in the dome often featured luminescent materials that reacted to Aether, creating dynamic, glowing installations that changed based on viewer proximity.
Buildings were carved into the natural rock or built in spiraling formations to maximize space. Towns spread both horizontally and vertically throughout the dome.