Local Multiverse
The Local Multiverse is the cosmological structure within which the Natura franchise takes place — the set of interconnected universes, realities, timelines, and dimensional layers that are accessible from the primary game reality.
Overview
The cosmological hierarchy in Natura:
| Scale | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Single reality | Universe | One continuous spacetime with consistent physical laws |
| Connected realities | Local Multiverse | All universes reachable via Warp Zones, dimensional shifting, or timeline branching from the primary reality |
| All realities | Omniverse | The totality of everything — all possible Local Multiverses, all possible existence |
The Local Multiverse is not infinite — it is a bounded cluster of realities connected by interdimensional resonance. Think of it as a galaxy of universes: vast but finite, with structure, neighborhoods, and boundaries.
Structure
The Central Finite Curve
The Central Finite Curve is the core region of the Local Multiverse — the cluster of realities most similar to the primary game universe. Most gameplay takes place within or near the Central Finite Curve.
The Tho'ra Clan is described as a continuum of Earth Angels from outside the Central Finite Curve — meaning their origin point lies in a reality beyond the typical neighborhood of connected universes. This gives them an outsider perspective on the local reality structure.
Nexus Worlds
Certain worlds occupy nexus positions in the Local Multiverse — points where multiple realities converge and interdimensional connections are dense:
- Earth — A Nexus World of enormous significance, currently parasitized by the Draken Seforthi via the Cosmic Egg process
- Canorbius — Another version of Earth in a different reality, fully aligned with Universal Magic
- Other Nexus Worlds exist throughout the Local Multiverse, each with their own relationship to Universal Language
Warp Zone Connections
Main article: Warp Zones Realities within the Local Multiverse are connected by Warp Zones — natural interdimensional fields that enable travel across space, time, realities, and destinies. These arise naturally at Ley Line nexus points where the energy is strong enough to bridge between universes.
Timeline Branches
Within a single universe, timeline branching creates variant realities:
- The Cosmic Cypher is specifically designed to prevent artificial timeline branches — it collapses synthetic overlays and restores the Prime Reality trajectory
- C.A.B.A.L. and the Nefarium have attempted to engineer artificial timeline branches to control outcomes
- Project Looking Glass predicts that all timelines converge on an inevitable Awakening Process
The Three Scales
Entities and phenomena in Natura are categorized by their scale of influence:
| Scale | Range | Example Entities | Example Forces |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Scale | Single universe | Nations, civilizations, planets | Standard Cosmic Forces (6 forces) |
| Multiversal Scale | Local Multiverse | The Nefarium, Earth Alliance, Tho'ra Clan | Super Cosmic Forces (Omni, Power, Flux) |
| Omniversal Scale | All existence | Draken Seforthi, Cosmic-scale entities | Universal Language itself |
Key Realities
| Reality | Description | Connection |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Earth | Main game reality; Earth is a Nexus World being parasitized by Draken Seforthi | Player's starting reality |
| Canorbius Reality | Earth-variant where Universal Magic is natural; home of Tarr'i | Connected via Warp Zones |
| Prime Reality | The original, unaltered trajectory of the primary Earth timeline | Target of Cosmic Cypher restoration |
| CABAL Timeline | Artificial overlay where C.A.B.A.L. achieves AI singularity | Being collapsed by the Cosmic Cypher |
| Nether Realms | Dimensions dominated by Nether energy; source of Void Incursions | Connected to Viran Empire |
The Cosmic Cypher's Role
Main article: Cosmic Cypher The Cosmic Cypher is uniquely significant at the Local Multiverse scale because it:
- Does not create new timeline branches
- Collapses artificial timeline overlays
- Restores the Local Multiverse toward its Prime Reality state
- Acts as a stabilizing force against Nefarium/C.A.B.A.L. timeline manipulation
See Also
- Universe — Single-reality scale
- Omniverse — All-reality scale
- Warp Zones — Inter-reality travel
- Cosmic Cypher — Timeline stabilization
- Nexus World — Convergence points in the Local Multiverse
- Canorbius — An alternate-Earth reality
- Prime Reality — The target timeline
- Central Finite Curve — The core region
- Draken Seforthi — Omniverse-scale threat
- C.A.B.A.L. — Timeline manipulator
