PAGE 0: basic lore

The Abyss is the primary substance from which the world was created. It was static, neutral, time did not exist. There was no life, nor death, nor color ─ it wasn't "black", but just... nothing.

But it couldn't last forever. "Somewhere" inside, instead of the usual reactions, has happened a system's disturbance. This small detail became the beginning of the creation of new substances. The more reactions, the more diversity, and dversity is the enemy of the state the static, ideal system. Many of such materials were destroyed by the Abyss, but compared to It, they developed adaptability, and with each turn of reactions they grew less and less similar to the Abyss.

As a result, the Membrane was formed, it isolates new materials inside and protects them from destruction by the Abyss. The Abyss was no longer able to get through, but substances similar to it by their mechanism of action managed to do so. Their adaptability is nearly zero, but enough to exist. They do exist here and now; everywhere, but unable to actively affect everything else, yet, they're slowly adapting. They are known as the Secondary Abyss.

Since the creation of the space, time also exists. Now the speed of reactions has been increased to the point that matter is constantly transforming, and new substances destroying one another, disappearing and appearing again. Eventually, multiple independently existing systems appeared: at first large, and then smaller and smaller. One of these became a small yet complex system - the life itself.

Appearance

• Weakly expressed secondary sex characteristics
• Small penis
• Small breasts with minimal mammary glands
• Elongated chest
• Tall, slender body, with strong legs and back

Roles

• Farm animals care, cleaning, cooking for certain families. Usually, other people think Nulls are not smart enough to read or write, do science or politics, so many Nulls have no (official) education. Nulls must dress modestly and plainly, not talk a lot and show respect to other people, especially for those they live with. It's uncommon for Nullss to own a home or business, but even if they do - many people tend to assume that such Nulls just work for others in that house. This role is common in the Empire regions.
• It's hard to work legally if one is lonely Null, most of the options are unofficial or even criminal. But they always have a chance to find a job if the employers do not mind illegal, but cheap workers. Nulls are always welcome in marginalized communities, for these reasons.
• In rare cases, Nulls are just a common part of society. Often due to the reputation of their ancestors - the family business which Nulls continue to run. Without this business, they may lose all privileges.
• Shamans or tutors for them, as well as Duos. But in such cultures they could "cross" through other roles. They should decide this during the Initiation or afterward.

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Vahnakanzu (lit. Old People) or simply "Vahna".

Northern region of the continent, near the sea is a home of the Vahna people. Many generations have lived here since ancient times. They believe - Bezodnya exists in every living creature. Every new life comes from Bezodnya and ends its way back into Bezodnya. They see Bezodnya as a dangerous, but truly neutral power. It gives life and takes it back, thus, people should be respectful and careful.

Nulls and Duos here are potential Shamans, and some of them are able to "speak" with Bezodnya and any creatures that live within it. Shamans contact Bezodnya to hear what their ancestors are telling them. Most of Shamans are naturally able to see lucid dreams. It brings one more voice to the Council of Elders. Most people of this region have a similar "governing" structure: Council of Elders, Shaman, and people of the village.

The Council speaks from the perspective of traditions, culture, and voices from the past. If there is a Shaman in the village, then they might say what they hear from the ancestors in Bezodnya. Other voices are from the people who have completed the Initiation. Initiation is the ceremony for the youth (young blood) to become mature. It is similar for males and females, but Nulls and Duos go through their own to determine if they are capable of becoming Shaman. If not, they will go through a second initiation, a regular one.

Vahnakanzu people believe that they don't have the right to take the life of a living creature unless it is for survival (food or defense). They thank each animal before eating its meat, then wish it peace on the other side. Every hunter will meet their prey after passing through into Bezodnya. For all outsiders, they set this sign: "Anyone who steps on our land shall respect it and do no harm to any animal or human being, except for survival."

These bones are mostly from the corpses of enemies to show what Talvi's people do to those who harm their land. Cannibalism is practiced in their culture: for enemies, they have the Taunt ritual. With its help, they can make the soul useless, so that it will suffer in Bezodnya. They believe, if someone was a threat to your freedom, family and land - you have a right to kill them and eat their flesh to taunt their soul and the souls of their ancestors.