Voidborn
Warped by the Void
Wielders of Secrets, Crusaders of the Cosmos
Origins
The Voidborn are no longer what they once were. Long ago, they were human—residents of thriving cities on the Earth Realm. But when the Great War tore through the fabric of existence, these cities were pulled into the Void, a realm of endless night and cosmic mystery. The transition was no mere displacement; it was a metamorphosis.
Bathed in the Void’s alien energies, their bodies were irrevocably altered to thrive in its unnatural depths. Voidborn now exude an eerie beauty, their skin glowing softly in shades of deep violet, pastel pink, and shimmering crimson. Their hair gleams like starlight, and their features, with sharp ears and angular elegance, are both familiar and unsettling.
What truly sets the Voidborn apart, however, is their connection to the Void itself. It pulses within their veins, granting even the least of them a spark of innate magic. For the gifted, this bond becomes a source of tremendous power, making them natural sorcerers and masters of cosmic forces. To the Voidborn, magic is not learned—it is remembered, as if they carry fragments of the Void’s will within their very souls.
A Brief Voidborn History
The Rise of Salaboth and the Saints
Amid the darkness, a leader emerged—Salaboth, a brilliant tactician and unyielding warrior. She was joined by the Four Saints: champions who embodied celestial ideals—Comets, Moons, Stars, and the Sun. Together, they led the survivors in a desperate struggle against the terrors of the Void, confronting eldritch abominations and existential despair.
The Bargain with Yog-Sangoth
As their plight worsened, the Four Saints made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives to hold the line against the horrors. Alone, Salaboth sought out Yog-Sangoth, the God of Secrets, and struck a terrible bargain. In exchange for eternal life and power to save her people, she offered her soul. Transformed into the Immortal Queen, Salaboth began reshaping Voidborn society.
Salaboth’s Dark Secret
Though revered as an immortal savior, Salaboth’s power hides a grim truth. She is not reborn through divine will but through necromancy. A lich in disguise, she devours the souls of her followers to transfer her essence to new bodies whenever her current form fails. Only the House of Moons knows the full extent of this deception, guarding the secret with their lives.
The Voidborn Crusade
With their new form and purpose, the Voidborn began their crusade, spreading their influence across the multiverse. They view themselves as the ultimate evolution of humanity, destined to lead lesser species. Their faith in Salaboth and the Void is absolute, and their culture prizes knowledge, discipline, and devotion above all else.
An Empire of Secrets and Fragile Faith
Despite their pride and unity, the Voidborn’s society is built on fragile foundations. Salaboth’s dark bargain looms over them, and her unholy hunger threatens to unravel their belief system. For now, they march ever forward, zealously expanding their dominion—but the price of their pact with Yog-Sangoth is yet to be fully paid.
Voidborn culture
Deeply religious
Fearful of heresy look down on other cultures
Blunt and to the point,
Secrets are what devils wield, lets be direct
Sometimes other races are shocked by how direct they are about taboo subjects (Some consider them rude)
Prideful
Value intelligence over martial skills, but appreciate both
Reclusive, but believe that they are superior to all other species.
The Noble Houses:
Each House is said to belong to a Voidborn Saint, and every member of that house is a direct descendant of the Voidborn Saint
House of Moon: The smallest house, the House of Moon is composed of the most magically inate of the Voidborn.
The Keepers of the Sacred Truth are the authority of this house.
They study dark and eldritch magics considered heretical by the other factions
They are the only ones who know that Salaboth is actually a Lich, and the truth of her bargain.
Salaboth the 11th's soul inhabited a member of this house.
House of Comets: The most zealous of the houses, composed of the most loyal and devoted followers of the Voidborn.
Often they are sent to destroy threats to the voidborn empire.
Their authority is the Inquisition Authority, who judge all Voidborn accused of heresy
7 of the last 11 of Salaboths reincarnations have belonged to this house
House of Stars: Those who have only hints of the Void flowing through them often belong to this house
Their leadership are the Starstones
Have spies who live among populations across the multiverse.
House of Sun: The largest of the Houses and make up a majority of the Voidborn Army (Name Pending, either faith, religious, or space based name)