Kirax
Kirax, the first layer of Hell ruled by Cembris, the God of Nightmares, is a place of unspeakable horror and madness. It is a fiery hellscape that exists both below the world of Aelluros and on the surface of Cembran, a world of ash and fire that can drive even the bravest of mortals insane after long enough exposure. The flames provide only partial illumination, and every ten days, the plane falls into complete darkness, a time when the true horrors of Kirax reveal themselves.
The realm of Kirax is a dark and twisted mirror of reality where the laws of physics and reason are subverted to suit the whims of Cembris. The air is said to be toxic to mortal lungs, and the ground is made of the bones of the damned. It is a place where nightmares come to life, and the most terrifying creatures imaginable roam freely. Those who enter Kirax do so at their own peril, for the horrors that lurk within are beyond imagining.
Cembris takes particular delight in tormenting those who oppose him, whether mortal or divine. It is said that he can infiltrate the dreams of even the most powerful gods, driving them to madness with his dark visions. Some believe that his ultimate goal is to overthrow the pantheon of gods and reign supreme over all of creation. Despite the terror he inspires, there are those who worship him as a god of power and darkness, harnessing the power of nightmares to curse their enemies and twist reality to their will.
Cembris demands absolute loyalty and servitude from his followers, and woe to any who dare to defy him. His worshippers are said to be able to harness the power of nightmares, using them to manipulate reality and cause untold chaos. But such power comes at a great cost, for those who enter into his service risk being consumed by the darkness they seek to control.
In the end, Cembris remains a mystery to most mortals, a shadowy figure lurking at the edge of their nightmares. Some believe he is an ancient demon, older than the gods themselves, while others claim he is a manifestation of the primal fear that lurks in the hearts of all sentient beings. Whatever his true nature may be, one thing is certain: Kirax is a place of terror, madness, and the darkest depths of the human psyche, a place where the brave dare not venture and the foolish do not return.
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Dimensional plane
Owner/Ruler