Material Plane (Tetraverse Campaign Setting)

=Overview=

The Material Plane is the physical universe of which we are a part of, and the primary setting for campaigns in the Tetraverse. Elements from the other planes can often enter into the Material Plane in one way or the other, and it can indeed act as a hub for travel between the other planes (Although interplanar travel is extremely rare and not often without consequence).

=Physical Appearance=

The Material Plane is made up of galaxies: clusters of stars, planets, and other cosmic bodies and drift. It's the most chaotic of the planes, being the newest of them all.

A vast array of physical laws govern the workings in the Material Plane. The effects of spacetime and gravity on all bodies in the plane are immense, often causing many of those bodies to exist and move in patterns that are predictable using scientific methods.

Most beings that comprise the Material Plane exist on planets or Cosmic Land. Similarly, most interplanar travel points exist in these locations, as the chaotic nature of outer space may cause harm to beings who enter it without preparation.

=Inhabitants=

The Almarians are the principle race in the Material Plane, being the most advanced civilization that currently exists within it. However, even the Almarians do not occupy all of the vast regions of the Material Plane, which is home to multitudes of different species. Humans are commonly found throughout the plane, being one of the most efficient evolutionary forms and being the second evolution of the Ancient Ones. Elves also existed, before a galactic engineered plague created by Asmodeus wiped them out. Gnomes are also numerous and are currently the only engineered race that exists within the plane; they were created to be the second evolution of the Almarians, possessing the brainpower and aptitude for science while still being naturally gifted with magic.

Hundreds of other races exist throughout the plane, and hundreds more half-breeds.