The Silrayne Arc

The universe is vast, varied, and filled with an infinite number of peoples, cultures, and traditions. Within the cluster of planets known as the Silrayne Arc (or “The Arc”), a myriad of galactic species strive to coexist. Across this amalgam of planets, societies, and cultures, they all hold one thing in common: The Crucibles.

No one knows where the Crucibles come from. They are structures the size of small moons that are stationed at various locations throughout the galaxy. They bear a variety of polyhedral shapes and are composed of a material that shares traits with but is still foreign to any known material in the universe. Each Crucible holds a dynamic core from where raw Sorium is harvested.

Sorium is a form of energy that has been used throughout generations to power ships, cities, items used in everyday life, and can even be wielded by some to perform the art of Melding, a practice of warping the fabric of reality to create extraordinary effects. Beings capable of such feats have achieved Esper Genesis – a connection to the universe that can be both amazing and dangerously terrifying. It’s a power many feel the people of the galaxy are not ready to wield. The discovery has transformed and shaped the way of life for all galactic beings.

While grappling how to manage such a resource, cultures blend and clash in an eternal dance as its peoples strive to maintain a peaceful balance. Major centers of trade swirl within the orbits of the central planets comprised of various cultures, each carving out their own niche within the galaxy. At the heart of it all is Silrayne Prime, foundation for an alliance of worlds known as Sorium Accord. This homeworld is orbited by The Bastion, a grand trade hub that houses the galactic council and its protectorate army.