A spoiler-free reference to the world of Neon Aether.
The universe
Neon Aether is a science-fiction adventure set across unusual worlds, each with its own environments, inhabitants, dangers and systems of power. Its universe combines futuristic technology, strange planetary environments and societies with different ideas about order and freedom.
Aethelgard
Aethelgard is the first world encountered in the story. It is illuminated by multiple suns, and its cities are described as exceptionally clean and radiant, with glass and white stone prominent in the architecture.
The planet is ruled by Queen Vespera. Its authorities enforce rules aggressively and treat humans as a threat because they regard humanity as chaotic.
Places
- The City: A major urban environment with guards and residential buildings.
- The Prison: A heavily secured facility.
- The Mainland: A region beyond the prison where the journey continues.
- The Wastes: A named region along the route.
- The Frontier: Another named area along the journey.
- The Royal Palace: The seat of Queen Vespera's rule.
Groups
The royal guards enforce Aethelgard's laws. The Novari are a clan of assassins hunted by the guards and associated with resistance against the Queen's rule.
Technology and abilities
Confirmed examples include portals, spaceships, telepathy and special equipment required to survive certain environments. The deeper origins and purposes of story-related phenomena are intentionally not explained here.
Themes
- Order and freedom.
- Outsiders and belonging.
- Power and resistance.
- Mystery and discovery.