breadloaf
Since: Oct, 2010
Total posts: 2

I'm working on a setting revolving around a transdimensional society, though probably not in the way you think. There are five dimensions, and, through a special Magi Tech, one can travel between them (with enough money, of course). Each is the home of a different sentient species and a different form of magic, as follows:
It's never described much in-story, but it's clear that technology isn't very advanced and what does exist never incorporates metal (because of the traditional myth of Faeries not being able to touch iron).
Tirran magic is called the Glamour and focuses on charming people and crafting illusions.
Oddly enough, the areas most full of life are those you'd least expect: communities next to small volcanoes. Volcanic soil is very fertile, and the crops produced near them are more than enough to keep citizens of such towns fed.
Demonic society is straightforward and about as nuanced as a brick. In a land where Everythings Trying To Kill You, evolution favours quick reflexes over quick wits. Oddly enough, though, their technology exceeds that of the Sidhe, though it assuredly falls short of Humanity's. For nearly half a century, Demons have had a bad name because of their spartan attitude and gruesome* adulthood ceremonies, but reception in the other dimensions is slowly warming up to them as the other species realize they aren't all monsters.
Avernian magic is the most overtly destructive, frequently causing explosions, combustion, and generally painful death.
However, as time went forward, contempt and pride began to take root, transforming this idyllic society into a crazed legion bent on genocide. They waged a crusade against the other planes for decades, before an alliance between the Sidhe, Demons, and another species called the Elves defeated them at great cost to all sides, especially the Elves. The destruction reached into the heart of the plane itself, twisting a once vibrant land into so much ash and dust.
Human magic focuses on manipulation of gravity and related things (mass, density, et cetera), and is the cornerstone of their impressive Magi Tech.
Of course, you're probably wondering "where's the 'society' part come in?"
There are a select few cities that rest in a parallel location on each plane. A system of portals links them, allowing travel between the three at-will. The effectively pandimensional cities host roughly equal populations of Humans, Demons, and Sidhe (the Elves, it has been decided, must be allowed to advance to a certain point before they are contacted) and tend to be massive, effectively city-states of their own. They accept no government from any species in any dimension, and, for the most part, are left alone.
So... thoughts, criticism, et cetera?
edited 17th Apr '11 11:36:31 PM by Diamonnes
My name is Cu Chulainn. Beside the raging sea I am left to moan. Sorrow I am, for I brought down my only son.