Tainted Waters - Concepts & Ideas Part 1: The Setting

Story by Alazcatt on SoFurry

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#1 of Tainted Waters

Hello! This is an idea & concept dump for a new short story I have in mind. All places, objects, events, and characters belong to meeeeeeeeeee (Except for Blade/Snow/Kordis. Those belong to Mechonis). This story won't have too much drama or romance, but it will have loads of action :D

As for furries, this story will have a few, which include Lyn, Andromeda, Blade/Snow/Kordis (and more characters on the way). Though, they do life in a world populated by humans, and ruled by dragons. Please give me feedback on what to improve/change! It helps! :D Enjoy!

(Also, the picture below has nothing to do with the story, but I though it was... fitting... And yes, I did take it myself)


Places, in order of Appearance

Tarsha(R1,R2,R3), First Realm of Sanctuary (R1), Lyndis Forgery (R1), Third Realm of Emptiness (R3), Dagon's Palace (R3), Cave of Solace (R3), Refugee Base 01 (R3), Andromeda's Frigate (Above the realms), Second Realm of Profit (R2), Desert of Crackling Rain (R2), The Fishbowl (R3), Ocean of Void (R3), Inside the Void (Other)

Tarsha - A planet similar to earth, with three, isolated continents separated by bottomless trenches that run along the edges of each continent.... These continents are called Realms, and each are ruled by one of the three divine dragons. Each Realm also has its own weather, cultures, and plant life. All three Realms are united.

First Realm of Sanctuary - A vast utopian city where all are welcome. Very industrial, and populated. Lacks a sense of culture found in other realms. Skyscrapers are on every block, and cars flock the streets. The sky, darkened by smoke, plunges the city into an eternal night. Ruled by the 3rd Dragon.

Lyndis Forgery - Where all Lyndis combat utility cyborgs are designed, grown, and assembled. Small lab underneath the industrial sector in the First Realm. Is abandoned after the prologue.

Third Realm of Emptiness - A once lush forest with many small villages, which now lay covered by the mysterious Ocean of Void which flooded the Realm. Small Islands are rare, but existent. Settlement take root on the islands, and are usually filled with villagers and survivors of the flood. Ruled by Dagon, the 3rd Dragon.

Dagon's Palace - Dagon's palace stands at the center of the Ocean of Void. The layout of the palace resembles that of grand water systems found beneath many cities, with large circular tunnels and a few large rooms that could fit a small village in each. The central room is the largest, and contains Dagon's throne, and usually Dagon himself. The structure is made of stone, has very little color, and is lit by blindingly light orbs that hang from the ceilings. Each room is filled about half way with flowing water, with an unknown depth. Was constructed before the Prologue.

Cave of Solace - The cave deep inside the Third Realm in which the being Gradivious appeared on Tarsha. One large chamber with rough, shimmering walls. Crystals of all colors can be found embedded in the rocky walls of the chamber. One long tunnel leads to the surface. After the prologue, the cave remains untouched by the Flood of the Void, as well as the surface above it. Appeared before the Prologue.

Refugee Base 01 - An old refugee base on the largest island in the Third Realm. Built quickly after the Flood of the Void to serve as a haven to all survivors. It features wooden buildings (most of which have been poorly kept), a poor populace, disease, and lots of culture. Was constructed after the Prologue.

Andromeda's Frigate - A medium sized aircraft with a rugged design, capable of carrying up to 10 passengers. Only one person is required to fly and maintain the ship, and has and auto pilot which can fly, land, and operate both of the cannons on each side of the ship. The owner of the ship, and its primary pilot, is Andromeda. It was given to her by her mother's dying friend at Refugee Base 01.

Second Realm of Profit - A large dry desert, with countless towns. It also is the home of the Financial District, which maintains the economy of the Three Realms. Merchants roam the land along with a group of bandits, mercenaries, and criminals called "Crackling Rain". Ruled by the 2nd Dragon.

Desert of Crackling Rain - A vast desert that makes up most of the Second Realm. Is very flat, and is the hottest realm. Is named after the large Crackling Rain bandit group, which populates its baron fields.

The Fishbowl - The surface above the Cave of Solace that remains untouched by the Ocean of Void because of an invisible force that holds back the Waters. Is filled with the tall trees that limit the amount of light that reaches the surface, making the ground beneath the trees dim, and moody. The forest often has thick fog. Mysterious silhouettes can be seen walking just behind the fog. This place is formed after the Flood of the Void, and is a secret that only a few survivors know. Dagon knows it exists, but does not know its location. Andromeda is one of the few that know its exact location, but no one knows why it's there, or what its purpose is...

Ocean of Void - The settled waters of the Flood of Void that wiped almost all life from the Third Realm. The waters are dangerous, and will absorb anything into it; Solid ships sink without springing a leak, and divers never resurface. The water kills anyone who drinks it. Small Islands are uncommon, and the survivors of the flood populate them. This appears after the prologue.

Inside the Void -????

In the next sections, I will cover the following:

The characters:

Lyndis Mark 08 (Known as "Lyn"), Blade (Known as "Snow" or "Kordis"), Andromeda, Essence of Gradivious, 3rd Dragon (Dagon), 1st dragon (Unnamed), 2nd Dragon (Unnamed),

Terms & Objects:

Gradivious (Weapon), Lyndis Combat Utilities, the Three Realms of Tarsha, the Three Devine Dragons of Tarsha, Crackling Rain, Flood of the Void,

Thank you for reading, and please tell me how to improve upon the setting, and maybe even give me ideas for new places!