User blog:GrandMethuselah67/Loresheet: Hyperspace

Introduction to the Hollow: Outside of the Totality, outside of everything that exists and doesn't exist is a realm of totally uncharted territory. In this territory, there is no matter nor energy that can be recognized as such. It is made of pure entropy, and all matter is replaced with "exotic" matter. This realm is the Hollow, and it has existed for much longer than the omniverse. The Hollow has seemingly no origin and the entities that inhabit it are mostly dormant or asleep.

Humanity has actually been aware of the Hollow for a while, or at least a small part of humanity. The magi, with their universal knowledge, had been fighting off the forces of the Hollow for centuries. By the 39th Century, the rest of the human race was made painfully aware of the Hollow when a Hollow Squire attacked the solar system. They were able to banish it thanks to efforts by mages and the newly emerging Outsider Corps.

Ultimately, very little is known about the Hollow because...well, nobody goes out into the Hollow. Its ultimate purpose and origin are completely unknown. There are theories ranging to the Hollow being a "twisted reflection of reality" to "the Omniverse is an illusion and everything is the Hollow". There are cults, both mystical and non-mystical in nature that surround the Hollow. Freedom of religion normally is allowed in the United Empire of Mankind, but worship of the Hollow Entities is completely forbidden.

Also of note is the fact that the Omniverse, massive and infinite as it is, seems to be infinitesmal compared to the Hollow Gulf. On the plus side, this means that the chances of anything actually reaching the Omniverse before fading away from hunger is really, really low.

Also Called: The Abyss, Oblivion, The Nothingness, Hell, Nilheim, The Outersphere, Hyperspace

Archetypes: Eldritch Location, Alien Geometries, Hyperspace Is a Scary Place, Time Abyss (Has existed longer than time itself)

Types of Hollow Entity
Preface: In the Hollow, there is no concept of "life" or "death". Natural selection is made completely moot, although entities in the Hollow have to feed on matter and energy to "survive". Due to this, strange, twisted entities form in the nothingness of the Hollow. Despite this hierarchy of Hollow Entities, know that they likely aren't completely aware of each others' existence, and some aren't even sentient.

Hollow Servants: The lowest and most varied form of Hollow Entity. The "Servant" title is misleading, for they don't really answer to or serve anyone. In fact, they're completely unaware of other Hollow Entities and seem to not be sentient. When entering a universe, they're forced to take on some kind of form (because all Hollow Entities are formless when in the Hollow). Their destructive capacity can go from city block level to continental level.

Hollow Squires: The second-lowest and a less varied form of Hollow Entity. The Hollow Squires show at least a little sentience and self-awareness. Hollow Squires are a little more difficult to engage due to their ability to think before they engage. Despite this, however, they don't exhibit an intelligence equal to humans, so getting rid of them can be done with a little bit of planning.Their destructive capacity can be from the planetary level to the star-system level.

Hollow Knights: The second-highest and even less varied form of Hollow Entity. When faced with a Hollow Knight, do not engage. They are as intelligent as humans and have the ability to warp physics to their whim. They show complete self-awareness, showing abilities such as teamwork and manipulation. The best thing you can do when faced with a Hollow Knight is attempt to negotiate or call other agents for help. The destructive capacity of Hollow Knights ranges from the galactic level to the multi-galactic level.

Hollow Lords: The highest level and least varied form of Hollow Entity. The best thing to do when a Hollow Lord manifests near you is to hope that it doesn't recognize you and pray to whatever god you do or don't worship that it doesn't erase your existence with a stray thought. If a Hollow Lord manifests directly in front of you, you won't be able to do anything because your mind will be destroyed. Hollow Lords exhibit a vast intelligence far beyond that of humans and more in line with the most powerful of A.I.

The Abyssal Court
Info: The Abyssal Court is a "pantheon" of Hollow Lords that each have specific power. The cultists mostly agree on the hierarchy of the Abyssal Court, but scholars say that the Abyssal Court is an illusion, that the Hollow Lords are about as related as planets orbiting a star. Either way, the list of known Hollow Lords goes as follows:

Zixx-Ablegathohautchitl: Cultists call this the Abyss itself, and describe it as the Supreme Lord in some of their tomes. Not much information exists on this “Supreme Lord” except that the being is Omninescient, meaning all-ignorant and unaware of its surroundings. This implies that it is a “vaccum of knowledge” that is immune to all that can harm it mentally and physically. If such a being truly exists, then it isn't sentient.

Ozii-Mi’dias, King of Many: King of the Abyssal Court and third strongest in the hierarchy, Ozii-Mi’dias is the lord of Eldritch Magic, and is thus revered by Eldritch Magi and cultists. It has the ability to create avatars with a varying array of powers and warp physics. Its avatars sum in the multi-quintillions and are said to "be enough to fill 95% of every universe".

Aanth-Nothabo, Lord of Paradox: Considered outside of the Abyssal Court, Aanth-Nothabo is the embodiment of all paradoxes and logical fallacies. As the second most powerful Abyssal entity, avoid at all costs. Don’t even say its name.

Yav-Sashadash, The Overmother: The Overmother is the Abyssal Goddess of "Life", even though Hollow Entities are widely considered to be genderless. She embodies the dangers of life without death, and horrifying genetic errors. The abilities her cultists use usually involves them getting horrible mutations like claws and tentacles.

Ogonomognathnah, the Mind Parasite: Ogonomognathnah exists inside of the Abyss and the subconscious minds of all life at the same time. It is asleep, but if it ever wakes, all that lives would instantly be under its control. Efforts to get rid of Ogonomognathnah are underway, but nothing is entirely sure. It is widely accepted that it will awaken, and all sentient life will be under its control.