The Plane of Oblivion, born from the essence of Unknown - the Unknown of Entropy, is the limbo between life and eternal death. It is a bleak and somber realm where the souls of the deceased linger, awaiting judgment or final rest. Oblivion is often seen as a place where time holds no meaning, a realm suspended in a perpetual gray twilight, devoid of hope, joy, or light. All that exists here are muted shades of gray—gray sky, gray land—an unbroken expanse where even the sun, moon, and stars are absent. Any color that enters the plane slowly fades into dull, lifeless gray, as does the essence of those who linger too long.
Appearance
The Plane of Oblivion is a desolate and featureless landscape, filled with a haunting sense of endlessness. There are no seasons, no winds, no shifts in time; all that persists is the gray monotony of the environment. The land is barren, save for the ethereal presence of Deimos' Eternal Garden, a solemn field of lilies. This garden is the most striking feature of the plane, where the flowers bloom in two distinct colors: red lilies for those awaiting judgment, and white lilies for those who have been granted eternal peace.
The souls of the dead appear as faded versions of their former selves, their colors drained, slowly fading into the background of the plane. The emotional drain is profound, with feelings of sadness, emptiness, and defeat overwhelming all who wander here. Beings who remain in Oblivion for too long eventually lose all sense of self, becoming soulless husks that roam the endless plains for eternity.
Origin and Creation
The Plane of Oblivion was forged from Thanatos, the Eldari of Decay and Destruction, during the Unknown. As part of the cosmic order that sought balance between life and death, Unknown merged with Thanatos, giving birth to the duality of Unknown (God of Life) and Deimos (God of Death). While Helios became the embodiment of life and creation, Deimos assumed dominion over Oblivion, the plane of death and decay, where the souls of the dead come to rest.
Oblivion was created to serve as the final destination for those who pass from the realm of the living. It is here that souls are brought to face their judgment before Verdictus, the judge of the dead, who determines their ultimate fate. Those found worthy may ascend to the heavens or another afterlife, while others are sent to The Nine Hells or banished to roam the plains of Oblivion forever.
Judgment and Eternal Rest
Within the eternal garden of lilies, souls that are still awaiting judgment by Verdictus bloom as red lilies. They wander the gray plains, neither fully dead nor truly alive, trapped in a state of limbo. Once their fate is decided, they either fade into nothingness, find peace in another afterlife, or transform into white lilies—signifying that their soul has found eternal rest.
The white lilies of Deimos' Eternal Garden represent the souls that have been granted peace. These spirits remain in Oblivion, not as wandering husks but as serene beings who have accepted their place in the afterlife. They are tended to by Deimos himself, the silent warden of death, who maintains the balance of the plane and ensures that peace reigns in this place of eternal twilight.
Connections and Significance
The Plane of Oblivion is intricately linked to the Unknown, the antithesis of this realm. Where Helion represents life, light, and creation, Oblivion embodies death, decay, and the cessation of all things. It is one of the most pivotal planes in the Continuum Crystal Cosmology, as it serves as the final resting place for all souls. The balance between life and death, creation and destruction, is preserved through the existence of these two opposing planes.
Legacy and Impact
Oblivion is both feared and revered by those who understand its place in the cosmic order. It is not a place of punishment, like the Nine Hells, but a necessary realm where the dead come to find their final rest. It is where the cycle of life concludes, and where Deimos, alongside Verdictus, ensures that the balance between life and death is maintained.
The creation of Oblivion was instrumental in stabilizing the universe after the Solis Singularity. Without it, there would be no final destination for souls, and the realms would be overrun by the restless dead. The Plane of Oblivion is a testament to the power of balance and the inevitability of death, a quiet yet crucial part of the cosmic cycle.