A community-driven sci-fi universe
Far within the depths of the structure’s oceans lies a civilization far more advanced than any terrestrial counterpart. Cities of immense size filled with wonders inconceivable to the uninformed stick out as lit oases amidst the unending abyss. The Nokk prize technology and science above all. While their realm has been ever-expanding, the underwater world […]
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The Known World, at least referred to as such by those that live here, is a region within Infinity Horizon. It is notable for having the highest concentration of human inhabitants within the ark, though various other races also make their homes here. To its north lies the uncharted Wild Lands, and to the East, […]
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With the Ark sealed off, humans inhabiting Infinity Horizon were forced to adapt to their new harsh and unforgiving reality of total isolation. Cut off from the advanced technology and knowledge of their ancestors for countless cycles, the various cultures within the sphere have developed their own unique traditions and beliefs. Some humans have turned […]
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The ark, Infinity Horizon, is home to many strange and terrible life forms. However, few inspire as much fear and dread as the Branta Ezekiel, a former waterfowl that evolved from Earth’s common wild goose. Intelligent, highly aggressive, and hunting in groups, they are well capable of killing even large prey. Flying in a V-formation, […]
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The ark is a giant experiment in how various introduced species can adapt and integrate into existing ecosystems. One highly successful example of this species’ naturalization is an ankylosaurus-analog commonly found inhabiting the various subtropical floodplains. Originally named Iratotherium Pertinax (Stubborn Wrathful Beast) by the scientists that discovered the animal, the modern-day natives refer to […]
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As humanity advanced further in genetic engineering, they could come to have ‘designer’ pet animals. Some of these, of course, escaped into the wilderness and established themselves within the local ecosystem in niches previously held by long-extinct animals, just like what happened long before with the introduction of horses in North America. The Tigerhawk is […]
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Lifeforged are relics of a distant past. Sentient automatons of a bygone age, they find employ in various settings across the civilized world: as mercenaries, curators, and guardians of holy relics. How lifeforged are viewed and treated differs from society to society. Among the Alfar, there is a general distrust of their kind, while the […]
Continue ReadingThe ark, Infinity Horizon, is home to many diverse ecosystems accommodating various alien life, some of which can reach truly gargantuan proportions. The Tytge Sea Leviathans The Tytge Sea is a relatively shallow, cold water ecosystem, allowing it to be rich in plankton and by extension sustaining massive filter feeders. Pictured here are two 80 […]
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The Thyrs [monsters] are another derivative of humans. Bigger, stronger, and hardier than the base humans, the Thyrs were created first during the YeXXx rebellion as standard infantry to be used against the Bea’viskar Empire. With the passage of time, the Thyrs, like the other races inhabiting the ark, have forgotten about their origins. Presently, […]
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From time unknown since being sealed off, countless civilizations have risen, prospered, fallen, and turned to ashes on this space ark only for the pattern to repeat again. Roughly every 10 thousand years, the star heats up, scorching the surface and undoing any progress that sentient life managed on the surface. As the star cools […]
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