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'''Multiverse''' is a common slang term that refers to an over-arching "multiplicity of universes" created by the grouping of [[plane]]s. | '''Multiverse''' is a common slang term that refers to an over-arching "multiplicity of universes" created by the grouping of [[plane]]s. An alternative term with the same meaning is '''Cosmology'''. | ||
==List of D&D Multiverses== | |||
* The [[Great Wheel]] is the oldest D&D cosmology, originating in [[Advanced Dungeons & Dragons]] and developed by the [[Planescape]] setting. It is considered the "iconic" multiverse. | |||
* The [[World Tree]] is a cosmology unique to the [[Forgotten Realms]] setting. | |||
* The [[World Axis]] is a cosmology invented for [[Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition]], and is synonymous with the [[Nentir Vale]] setting. | |||
* The [[Great Beyond]] is the cosmology [[Pathfinder]] created for its [[Golarion]] setting, and in many ways represents a blending point of the Great Wheel and World Axis. | |||
* The [[Orrery]] is the fan-nickname for the unique cosmology of the [[Eberron]] setting. | |||
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Revision as of 03:31, 21 September 2018
Multiverse is a common slang term that refers to an over-arching "multiplicity of universes" created by the grouping of planes. An alternative term with the same meaning is Cosmology.
List of D&D Multiverses
- The Great Wheel is the oldest D&D cosmology, originating in Advanced Dungeons & Dragons and developed by the Planescape setting. It is considered the "iconic" multiverse.
- The World Tree is a cosmology unique to the Forgotten Realms setting.
- The World Axis is a cosmology invented for Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition, and is synonymous with the Nentir Vale setting.
- The Great Beyond is the cosmology Pathfinder created for its Golarion setting, and in many ways represents a blending point of the Great Wheel and World Axis.
- The Orrery is the fan-nickname for the unique cosmology of the Eberron setting.