Outer Plane

The Outer Plane, referred to by some as Urkinzal, is a realm outside of and beyond fundamental physical existence.

The Thought-Form Bridge
in Urkinzal, there is no distinction between thought and reality. The entities who make it their home are equal parts living and un-living, equal parts mind and matter. The variety of life in the Outer Plane is vast, and those who inhabit it are unlike any conventional being in existence.

The World Garden
Urkinzal harbors many worlds, each of them a creation of one of its denizens. While thoughts and reality are inseparable in the Outer Plane, the concept of this dichotomy can still be manifested. The result is a construct with distinct internal volume and fundamental laws which may differ from those of Urkinzal. The Current universe is one of these constructs.

The Gardener
The entity responsible for the creation of this universe, and all iterations that have come before it, is colloquially known as The Gardener. This being, like others, has regularly undergone The Cycle in order to evolve itself over time, however the current iteration has presented potentially disastrous obstacles to the regular process.

A force known as Sorrow overwhelmed the Gardener, grievously wounding the being and preventing it from fully completing its own Cycle. As a result the current iteration of The Inner Plane is fixed and cannot complete its natural arc. This Inner Plane has also been "shot through" by Sorrow, allowing aspects of the Outer Plane to affect reality inside the universe. These punctures in the universe are collectively referred to as The Bog.

Route Worms
Another native lifeforms of Urkinzal is the Route Worm. These creatures follow a fixed route over the course of their lives and never deviate from it. Every aspect of their existence is predetermined. Route worms sometimes enter universes and move through them as part of their path through life, as it is impossible to take a detour.