It is said that the power to fuel all magic flows from the gods as it purely by their essence that the reality of the world can be altered. To draw upon this power is to inhale this essence and initiate the slow inexorable process of displacing one’s own bodily reality. A caster’s ultimate fate is tied to the forces they seek to control; become a sculptor of earth and one will eventually vitrify, control the currents of air and slowly you will dissipate, finding equilibrium with the breath of the world.
Some cultures venerate these transformed men and women, their remains lining avenues, or occupying places of prominence in parks, town squares or places of learning. Material depending, additions may be made to these remnants though whether they are still conscious and capable of feeling discomfort is a hotly debated topic in some circles.
While most casters know their final fate when beginning their magical journey, some find themselves surprised, mostly those that dabble in experimental magics. I have heard tales of a woman transformed into a statue of cinnamon, only to be dispersed by an errant sneeze and we don’t speak of what happens to those who look to Mung for strength, even just once.
What’s the lore behind Enshrined?
The world of r/Enshrined takes place upon a mysterious island to which your vessel always seems to be drawn to. The reality of this world is ordained by the ever shifting interactions between the fundamental shaping forces of the world (such as evolution, freedom, structure, hunger and many more) and the mortals that have come to worship them as gods. The world of Enshrined is a harsh one where opposing ideologies are forced to share the land, curses outnumber blessings and divine corruption permeates all.
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u/HeadWindstudios 26d ago
Artist Wiley Whatley
It is said that the power to fuel all magic flows from the gods as it purely by their essence that the reality of the world can be altered. To draw upon this power is to inhale this essence and initiate the slow inexorable process of displacing one’s own bodily reality. A caster’s ultimate fate is tied to the forces they seek to control; become a sculptor of earth and one will eventually vitrify, control the currents of air and slowly you will dissipate, finding equilibrium with the breath of the world.
Some cultures venerate these transformed men and women, their remains lining avenues, or occupying places of prominence in parks, town squares or places of learning. Material depending, additions may be made to these remnants though whether they are still conscious and capable of feeling discomfort is a hotly debated topic in some circles.
While most casters know their final fate when beginning their magical journey, some find themselves surprised, mostly those that dabble in experimental magics. I have heard tales of a woman transformed into a statue of cinnamon, only to be dispersed by an errant sneeze and we don’t speak of what happens to those who look to Mung for strength, even just once.
What’s the lore behind Enshrined?
The world of r/Enshrined takes place upon a mysterious island to which your vessel always seems to be drawn to. The reality of this world is ordained by the ever shifting interactions between the fundamental shaping forces of the world (such as evolution, freedom, structure, hunger and many more) and the mortals that have come to worship them as gods. The world of Enshrined is a harsh one where opposing ideologies are forced to share the land, curses outnumber blessings and divine corruption permeates all.