Welcome to the sprawling, science-fantasy universe of Voidfinder, a setting where godlike magic coexists with faster-than-light technology. The history of this reality was forged in mythic cataclysms that shattered and rebuilt the cosmos, scattering ancient peoples among the stars and creating new civilizations on worlds that hadn’t existed moments before.
Today, the galaxy is a complex web of stellar nations, from the vast and chaotic Riadian Coalition to the silent, unknowable Mnemosyne Entity. Towering corporations vie for control of resources, ruthless pirate fleets prey on ancient trade routes, and the whispers of forgotten gods can still be heard in the digital hum of a starship’s engine. This is a universe of exploration and conflict, of ancient mysteries and cutting-edge science, where your legend is waiting to be written among the stars.
TIMELINE
Discover the epic history of the Voidfinder universe, from the very genesis of Reality in the Age of Myth to the current galactic era. Learn about the Chaos War that nearly unmade creation and the desperate divine sacrifice that triggered The Expansion—a cataclysmic event that rewrote the laws of physics, expanded the cosmos to an infinite scale, and retroactively created billions of years of history. Follow the story of the first forays into space, the revolutionary invention of the Feydrive that made interstellar travel possible, and the rise of the modern stellar nations that define the political landscape today.
THE STRUCTURE OF REALITY
Delve into the fundamental architecture of existence itself8. Reality is organized into three primary categories: the Cosmic Weave, the metaphysical fabric upon which all is built; the Manifest, which is the tangible universe of stars and planets most people call Realspace; and the Divine Cosmos, the transcendent realms of the gods and the destinations for mortal souls9. This section explores the intricate planes that make up this structure, from the foundational Astral Sea and the life-giving Wellspring to the innumerable Heavens and Hells of the afterlife.
MAGIC & TECHNOLOGY
In the Core Worlds, magic and technology are not opposing forces but two sides of the same coin. Magic is the science of bending the universe’s physical laws, a power derived from divine pacts, ancient bloodlines, or rigorous arcane study. Technology is the mastery of those laws, giving rise to energy weapons, advanced starships, and the galaxy-spanning Echonet. This section details the principles of both, including the revolutionary Feydrive that enables FTL travel through a parallel dimension known as Wildspace, and their ultimate fusion in the forms of Magitech and Technomancy.
CORE WORLDS
The Core Worlds are the largest, most densely populated, and politically significant sector of known space. This is the heart of galactic civilization, defined by a dynamic web of alliances and rivalries. Learn about the major powers that dominate this region: the vast, human-led Riadian Coalition ; the logical and authoritarian Inza Technate ; the philosophical and patient Xylan Stratocracy ; the nomadic elven Chrysanthemum Fleet ; the bizarre and chaotic Zentians ; and the silent, terrifying hive-mind of the Mnemosyne Entity.
BEYOND THE CORE
Venture past the relative safety of the Core Worlds into the galactic rim—a vast, dangerous expanse of uncharted space. Here, the rule of law is fractured, belonging to powerful, isolationist empires or the chaos of deep space. This section explores the major powers of the fringe, including the deeply religious and industrial Himinngar Dominion of the dwarves and the harsh, pragmatic orc empires of the Unbroken Chain. It also details the ancient ruins, cosmic mysteries, and anomalous phenomena like Temporal Maelstroms and the ship-consuming Dread Gyre that await explorers in this lawless frontier.
FAITH AND RELIGION
In Voidfinder, the gods are real, and faith is a powerful force. Any character is free to worship a deity, but devoted followers gain divine power by adhering to their faith’s edicts while avoiding its anathemas. This section introduces the pantheon of deities who govern reality, from Aetherea, the Dreamer in the Dark who holds the keys to the future, to Tylden, the tyrannical Usurper of War who rules through fear. Whether you seek to follow a god of healing, technology, justice, or destruction, you will find an overview of their doctrines, worshipers, and the benefits granted to their most devout followers.
FACTIONS & ORGANIZATIONS
Governments are not the only powers that shape the galaxy. This section details the other key players whose ambitions and conflicts define the galactic landscape. Learn about the formidable Riadian Coalition Military , the infamous Crimson Fleet pirate armada, and the nomadic warrior-priests of the Chrysanthemum Fleet. Discover the monolithic corporations that drive the economy, like the Zenith Energy Conglomerate (ZEC) which controls starship fuel, and the media empires like Voidstream Media that shape the culture of trillions.