Bytopia
Bytopia, or The Twin Paradises, is an Outer Plane of balanced harmony and industrious goodness, where freedom and cooperation work side by side. It is aligned with lawful good and neutral good, serving as a haven for those who value community, hard work, and personal responsibility in equal measure. The plane’s most striking feature is its structure: two vast landscapes facing each other across a shared sky, like the covers of a cosmic book held just ajar.
Bytopia is a place of productive harmony—not a paradise of ease, but one where the good life is earned through effort. Its inhabitants are craftspeople, farmers, explorers, philosophers, and idealists, all of whom find satisfaction in creating, growing, and building for the benefit of others. The plane rewards self-sufficiency, but never at the cost of community well-being.
There is no central authority or divine mandate governing the plane. Instead, an unspoken social contract of mutual respect and shared labor binds all who live here. Individuality is celebrated, but cooperation is intrinsic.
Bytopia is a realm where goodness is found in action—in the sweat of honest labor, in the joy of mastering a skill, and in the quiet strength of cooperation. It is not a static paradise, but a dynamic world of purpose and potential, where the sky is literally filled with another world—reminding all who dwell there that perspective, effort, and balance are the keys to true harmony.
Geography
Bytopia consists of two layers—Dothion and Shurrock—whose inner surfaces face each other, suspended in a shared, open firmament of soft light and drifting clouds. From one layer, travelers can look up and see the other looming above, complete with mountains, rivers, and forests upside down in the sky. Though separated by miles of air, it is possible to travel between them through flight, magical means, or by massive trees, mountains, or divine constructs that bridge the gap.
- Dothion, the gentler of the two, is a land of peaceful villages, golden fields, and slow, steady labor. It embodies patience, cultivation, and the rewards of diligence. Here, order and kindness guide every endeavor.
- Shurrock is more untamed and dynamic, filled with rugged wilderness, rushing rivers, and deep forests. It is a realm of bold effort and self-reliance, where hard work is done not for structure but for the joy of accomplishment. Progress and freedom are cherished, and the landscape reflects this in its wild energy.
Though different in temperament, neither layer dominates the other; instead, they reflect two equally vital aspects of goodness: structured cooperation and free-spirited contribution.
Localized Phenomena
Magic in Bytopia favors spells related to creation, growth, craftsmanship, and nature. Spells that dominate, deceive, or destroy for selfish gain are weakened, and the plane itself may subtly resist the use of harmful magic.
Though gravity anchors creatures to whichever surface they stand on, powerful fliers or magical means allow travel between the two layers. Bridges of natural stone, colossal trees, or floating isles may also connect Dothion and Shurrock.
Fauna & Flora
Bytopia is home to guardinals, celestial craftsmen, and spirits of honest laborers and generous thinkers. Many deities of craft, trade, nature, or cooperation reside or visit here. Petitioners who come to Bytopia in the afterlife are often souls who lived with purpose, gave back to their communities, or worked tirelessly for the betterment of others.
Travelers from other planes might find themselves in Bytopia seeking inspiration, knowledge, or moral clarity. However, the plane offers no easy answers—only the tools and space to build one’s own solution.
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