The Voidborn

Lore & Background

Historical records suggest that the Voidborn emerged whenever the prison holding the Void God weakened. Unlike normal creatures, they are fueled by negative energy that drains life from their surroundings. Legends speak of ancient cults attempting to summon them, only to be consumed by the very power they sought. In more recent times, those who practice Sourcery risk transformation into these entities if they lose control over their magic. The Voidborn do not merely kill; they unmake existence within their vicinity, turning vibrant life into cold nothingness. This makes them a target for the Order of the Flame and other magical protectors. Despite being defeated in various eras, the threat persists. As long as the Source Gods' seals remain imperfect, new Voidborn can manifest from the cracks in reality, posing an eternal challenge to the inhabitants of Rivellon.

In Their Own Story

The candle flickered, not from wind, but from a sudden drop in temperature that no draft could explain. Arin stared into the mirror, where his reflection blinked out of sync with his own eyes. The whispers started then—cold voices promising power beyond the Source's limits. He raised his hand to cast a shielding ward, but the runes burned purple instead of gold. The glass shattered inward, and from the shards crawled something that wore his face, hungry for what remained.

Reader's Guide

The Voidborn trace their origins to the ancient conflict between the Source Gods and the entity known as the Void God. According to historical texts found in Rivellon, the Source Gods imprisoned this chaotic force deep beneath the world's crust. Over millennia, cracks formed in this prison, leaking pure entropy into reality. Magic theory suggests that Voidborn are not born naturally but created when living souls succumb to this leakage. Unlike standard magic drawn from the Source, Void magic consumes life rather than borrowing energy. This fundamental difference makes them existential threats to all magical casters on Rivellon. Major conflicts arose whenever seals weakened, often coinciding with periods of great turmoil like the Godbomb event. The Order of the Flame historically opposed these entities, though their methods varied from containment to destruction. Understanding this history is crucial for any Sourcerer seeking to wield Void power without losing themselves.

Did You Know?

• Sourcerers who lose control of their magic risk becoming Voidborn themselves.
• The Source Gods are credited with imprisoning the entity that creates them.
• Their presence often causes a localized drop in temperature and magical interference.