The Conjunction of Realms

The Conjunction of Realms was a cosmic event of unparalleled significance, a moment when the boundaries between planes of existence weakened and entire worlds collided. This celestial phenomenon, often depicted in ancient texts and vivid oral traditions, marked both a time of great upheaval and profound transformation.   The Conjunction occurred during the Betrayal of (place holder), bringing together the Material Plane, the Feywild, the Shadowfell, and even fragments of the Outer and Elemental Planes. During this time, planar barriers dissolved, allowing energies, creatures, and even civilizations to spill into one another. Magic surged wildly, reshaping the very fabric of reality. Lands were swallowed by new biomes, and cities found themselves stranded in alien realms. Races that once had no knowledge of each other were forced into coexistence—or conflict.   For many, it was an age of chaos. The merging of realms unleashed beings of immense power, from fey monarchs to abyssal horrors, each seeking to stake a claim in the newly altered world. Mortal civilizations suffered as kingdoms fell, new empires rose, and powerful artifacts imbued with strange energies were left scattered across the lands.   Yet, amidst the turmoil, The Conjunction also planted the seeds for great innovations. The surge of inter-planar contact gave rise to advancements in magic, engineering, and art as cultures adapted and learned from one another. Entire races, such as the tieflings and aasimar, are thought to have been born during this time—children of unions or curses wrought by beings from opposing realms.   For the gods, The Conjunction represented both opportunity and peril. Many saw their domains extended, while others had to contend with rival deities and a flood of new worshippers—or enemies. Legends tell of divine wars that raged behind the veil of mortal perception during this period, shaping the pantheons as they are now understood.   Even today, remnants of the Conjunction can be found across the world. Magic-scarred landscapes, ancient ruins imbued with planar energy, and forgotten portals lie hidden, their purposes and origins obscured by time. The event's memory persists in the lore of scholars, the songs of bards, and the whispered fears of those who dwell near places where the veil remains thin.   Above all, The Conjunction of Realms is remembered not only as a cataclysm but as a rebirth—a defining moment when the world was forever changed, and the seeds of its current age were sown.