The Scream
Cause
The true cause of the Scream is unknown. No existing documents refer to similar events, no lab has breached true faster-than-light travel, and no psionics testing has devised anything resembling the effects of the Scream. The prevailing theory is that the instigating event occurred in and traveled through Metadimensional Space. This would explain why it only affected people and objects tied to metadimensional energies through psionics, and how it traversed the galaxy so quickly. Religious groups have filled in the blanks scientific theory has left in its wake. Though there are hundreds of recognized religions in the sector, and thousands of sects within each, the two primary ones are sects of the Church of the Great Mother. Both groups believe the Scream relates to the Great Mother.
The Scream must have been a cry for help from the Mother, and it's up to us to figure out how to help Her.
The Scream must have been punishment from the Mother, and She won't return until psionics are eradicated.
Oh wow what a massive and shattering experience. This feels like the opening to a series, movie or book. Happy world building during Summer Camp.
It's a great plot device and I'd love to explore it more. I could base an entire campaign around uncovering the true cause and stopping it from happening again. Hope you are also having a good Summer Camp!
✏️ Take a WA unofficial survey
⛱️ Vacation with ghosts in Su-mehr Qiamp