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|Introduction='''Woncu''' is the realm of darkness, a vast expanse lying beside [[Dalel]], opposite [[Qaaniguaq]]. Woncu is a place where darkness is a tangible force. Within Woncu, light does not exist, there is no sun, no stars, only the shifting of shadow. | |Introduction='''Woncu''' is the realm of darkness, a vast expanse lying beside [[Dalel]], opposite [[Qaaniguaq]]. Woncu is a place where darkness is a tangible force. Within Woncu, light does not exist, there is no sun, no stars, only the shifting of shadow. | ||
|Etymology=Woncu is the native word for "nightfall." | |Etymology=Woncu is the native word for "nightfall." | ||
|History= | |History=Darkness has existed since the emergence of [[Náiluv]], the [[Primordial Spirit]] of darkness, in the [[Napadéh]]. During the [[Era of Isolation]] it fell on [[Dalel]] but had no place of its own. Woncu formed when Náiluv and [[Tñarilu]] drew darkness and light apart, ending the Era of Isolation. It lies on one side of Dalel, opposite [[Qaaniguaq]], the realm of light. | ||
|Geography=Woncu is a world without light. Those who dwell here do not navigate by sight, but through a sense of reverberations. | |Geography=Woncu is a world without light. Those who dwell here do not navigate by sight, but through a sense of reverberations. | ||
|Climate=Woncu has no sun, moon, or weather in the traditional sense. | |Climate=Woncu has no sun, moon, or weather in the traditional sense. | ||
|Notable Settlements=Though light does not exist in Woncu, civilization thrives without it. The sophants of Woncu do not see in the way mortals do; instead, they perceive through vibration, sound, movement, and presence, making their cities and structures alien to those accustomed to sight. | |Notable Settlements=Though light does not exist in Woncu, civilization thrives without it. The sophants of Woncu do not see in the way mortals do; instead, they perceive through vibration, sound, movement, and presence, making their cities and structures alien to those accustomed to sight. | ||
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Introduction
Woncu is the realm of darkness, a vast expanse lying beside Dalel, opposite Qaaniguaq. Woncu is a place where darkness is a tangible force. Within Woncu, light does not exist, there is no sun, no stars, only the shifting of shadow.
Etymology
Woncu is the native word for "nightfall."
History
Darkness has existed since the emergence of Náiluv, the Primordial Spirit of darkness, in the Napadéh. During the Era of Isolation it fell on Dalel but had no place of its own. Woncu formed when Náiluv and Tñarilu drew darkness and light apart, ending the Era of Isolation. It lies on one side of Dalel, opposite Qaaniguaq, the realm of light.
Geography
Woncu is a world without light. Those who dwell here do not navigate by sight, but through a sense of reverberations.
Climate
Woncu has no sun, moon, or weather in the traditional sense.
Notable settlements
Though light does not exist in Woncu, civilization thrives without it. The sophants of Woncu do not see in the way mortals do; instead, they perceive through vibration, sound, movement, and presence, making their cities and structures alien to those accustomed to sight.