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The World of Blood Ties

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.

Underground Dome Map

Central Laboratory

Where MAL1CE was created

Central Plaza

Heart of the civilization

Living Quarters

Where citizens lived

Aether Gardens

Where plants were grown using Aether

Key Locations

  • Central Laboratory

    The heart of scientific research where Heng created MAL1CE in an attempt to free his people.

  • Central Plaza

    The bustling center of the underground civilization where people gathered for events and trade.

  • Living Quarters

    Residential areas where citizens of the underground dome made their homes.

  • Aether Gardens

    Special cultivation areas where Aether was used to grow plants despite the lack of sunlight.

Early Days

The Beginning

The underground civilization was established when Heng and his people sought refuge from an unspecified catastrophe on the surface.

Growth Period

Flourishing Civilization

Under Heng's leadership, the underground society thrived, developing advanced technology powered by Aether.

Crisis

The Containment

Realizing they were trapped, Heng began working on a solution to break through the Lux rocks that contained them.

Experiment

Creation of MAL1CE

Heng created MAL1CE as a solution to bore through the Lux rocks and free his people.

Catastrophe

The Escape & Consumption

MAL1CE escaped containment and began consuming all life in the dome, absorbing their Aether and memories.

Present Day

Animal Party's Discovery

The Animal Party discovers the dome and rescues Heng, planning to use his abilities for their own goals.

The Aether System

Aether is the lifeblood of the underground civilization, powering both technology and supernatural abilities.

Aether visualization

What is Aether?

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.

Aether Properties

  • Naturally occurring - Found in all living beings
  • Reactive to emotions - Stronger when heightened emotions are present
  • Transferred through consumption - Can be absorbed from one being to another
  • Powers Lux rocks - Creates the artificial light in the dome

Arcanum Abilities

Different individuals can manifest unique abilities based on their Aether:

Pyrokinesis

Control over fire (like Moth)

Telekinesis

Moving objects with the mind (like Monkey)

Enhanced Strength

Superhuman physical power (like Tiger)

Creation

The ability to create new life forms (like Heng)

Underground Civilization Culture

The society that thrived beneath the surface developed unique cultural aspects due to their isolation.

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Government

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.

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Technology

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.

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Art & Expression

Art in the dome often featured luminescent materials that reacted to Aether, creating dynamic, glowing installations that changed based on viewer proximity.

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Architecture

Buildings were carved into the natural rock or built in spiraling formations to maximize space. Towns spread both horizontally and vertically throughout the dome.