Dear Medierra:

[TECHNOmancer]

Originally Posted by OdiumTheologicum

Wow thanks for the plethora of useless replies guys. XD

We'd tell you if we knew but that'd be less fun.

TECHNOmancer

[medierra]

Vague, hmm, okay!

So, the rough concept is that humans within a certain organization came into communication with extra-dimensional beings. They learned things from the whisperings of these otherworldly entities and eventually attempted to open a portal to bring one across. Naturally, being paranoid of the unknown as humans often are, they also devised a way to imprison it once it came through. Through experimentation, they learned that these beings, comprised of aether, a sort of spiritual energy, could fuse themselves with the human mind, possessing and controlling their host if they were able to subvert the human's will. The researchers discovered that a human, once possessed, retained heightened abilities after the aetherial being was purged from them. Naturally, this research got out of control as such things always do. The researchers brought over more aetherials, they got loose, the aetherials were able to then open more portals into their own world, bringing over large numbers of their brethren.

The warp is the result of aetherial energy seeping into the human plane of existence. The Aetherials have the ability to manipulate this energy but, untamed, it can spread like fire, feeding off the material world and growing in intensity. It is hazardous to living creatures, similar to fire or radiation and prolonged exposure to small doses can alter and distort living things.

[shawnmck]

^ That sounds totally awesome.


I really love it when Developers take the time to get in depth with their lore. It makes everything so much more believable & immersive.
Thanks.

[yerkyerk]

Originally Posted by medierra

they also devised a way to imprison it once it came through
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the aetherials were able to then open more portals into their own world, bringing over large numbers of their brethren.

Serves them right. I love lore where humans are the tools of their own demise

Thanks for the update.

Also saw a new screenie, it's disco funky!

[gdansk]

It really reminds me of a Southpark episode. You know, the one with the Pile?

More seriously, thanks for the lore and gore.

[i.n.s.a.n.e]

Originally Posted by medierra

Vague, hmm, okay!

So, the rough concept is that humans within a certain organization came into communication with extra-dimensional beings. They learned things from the whisperings of these otherworldly entities and eventually attempted to open a portal to bring one across. Naturally, being paranoid of the unknown as humans often are, they also devised a way to imprison it once it came through. Through experimentation, they learned that these beings, comprised of aether, a sort of spiritual energy, could fuse themselves with the human mind, possessing and controlling their host if they were able to subvert the human's will. The researchers discovered that a human, once possessed, retained heightened abilities after the aetherial being was purged from them. Naturally, this research got out of control as such things always do. The researchers brought over more aetherials, they got loose, the aetherials were able to then open more portals into their own world, bringing over large numbers of their brethren.

The warp is the result of aetherial energy seeping into the human plane of existence. The Aetherials have the ability to manipulate this energy but, untamed, it can spread like fire, feeding off the material world and growing in intensity. It is hazardous to living creatures, similar to fire or radiation and prolonged exposure to small doses can alter and distort living things.

One of the best things I've heard on these forums..seriously! You really know how to get your post-apocalyptic fans even more dedicated!! =))

[matthewfarmery]

that sounds great, nice to see that the game has a good backstory

[OdiumTheologicum]

That was much more detailed than I could ever have hoped for. That sounds downright awesome. Thanks a bunch for the explanation/reply. ^ -^ I'm even more excited for the game now. An interesting concept indeed.

[eisprinzessin]

Originally Posted by OdiumTheologicum

Could you maybe give us a vague explanation of the warp, or more precisely the source of in-game character's power so that we may better discuss/theorize skills and classes?

So, OdiumTheologicum, have you already devised more classes and skills based on above paradigm?

[Altnaharra]

Originally Posted by eisprinzessin

So, OdiumTheologicum, have you already devised more classes and skills based on above paradigm?

Servant of the flying spaghetti monster.