The Megastructure
Currently, the Multiverse consists of numerous alternate timelines, dimensions, and universes.
Each timeline or dimension contains different versions of our main characters in a different setting and under different circumstances, often inspired by something. However, each timeline or dimension might contain a slightly different cast of characters, depending on who we've chosen to focus on in that specific timeline or dimension.
To make matters more complicated, there's also numerous realms, several iterations of the universe, and countless different supernatural beings. Most realms are also ruled over by deities, and there actually are a couple "gods" running around the place, in addition to several different versions of them.
Each timeline or dimension contains different versions of our main characters in a different setting and under different circumstances, often inspired by something. However, each timeline or dimension might contain a slightly different cast of characters, depending on who we've chosen to focus on in that specific timeline or dimension.
To make matters more complicated, there's also numerous realms, several iterations of the universe, and countless different supernatural beings. Most realms are also ruled over by deities, and there actually are a couple "gods" running around the place, in addition to several different versions of them.
Timelines vs. Dimensions |
List of Timlines and Dimensions |
An alternate dimension, or AD, is typically a version with enough differences to separate from the main story arc entirely. An alternate timeline, or AT, on the other hand, has enough similarities to keep it tied to the main story in some way. Typically what makes a version an alternate dimension is complete changing of the setting, changing of the characters' race, or the introduction of drastically different concepts. An alternate timeline usually just contains variations to the characters' stories, basically the answer to a "what if..." question. Basically timelines are very similar to each other but with a few key changes, whereas dimensions have the same characters but with many other changes (i.e. different setting, lore, etc.)
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The Exceptions
There are some versions of characters that don't really fit into any specific alternate timeline or alternate dimension. These sort of "exception timelines" are alternate timelines or dimensions where just one or two characters are directly affected or majorly changed. Over time, as we make more of these timelines, we may group some of them up into one timeline or dimension. When that happens, the timeline or dimension will be named and added to the proper list above, but for now they get their own list.
An italicized exception character means they are part of a joined timeline.
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Realms |
List of Realms |
Realms are basically other layers of reality. They can be accessed from any timeline, dimension, or universe, but it's still unknown if each timeline and dimension has it's own version of the realms or if there's just one of each realm. Some realms have beings living there, some realms are for storage, and some realms or layers of reality are just there for nightmare fuel.
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Deities and False GodsMost realms are ruled over by a deity. Some realms have two or more deities ruling together. The "gods" mentioned before aren't actually gods. They are seen as gods in the eyes of the inhabitants of the worlds they are either protecting or trying to destroy, but in reality they are guardians, or at least, were guardians. They did not create the multiverse, but some of them have been around since its formation with a duty to protect it. From what, not even they seem to know.
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List of Guardians and Deities
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Supernatural Beings |
List of Beings and Beasts |
Of course, with so many different realms, dimensions, and timelines, there's got to be enough supernatural beings to fill them all. Some can be found in only one realm, while others can be found just about anywhere. Most, however, are linked in some way to the realms. Quite a few have opposites, and some are variations of one being. Some of them are even different versions of a character, and in a way are a physical manifestation of how they think and act.
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