World Overview
The Surface & the Hollow:
The Surface: divided into Empires, each with its own Apex programs and social hierarchies (Grounded → Fieldkin → Sentinels → Pureline → Hollowbound).
The Hollow: underworld realm of monsters, intelligence surpassing humans, and the source of Apex powers.
Empires:
Names, philosophies, and rivalries.
How the Hollow Gate Warden influences them indirectly.
Powers and Apex Classification
Type I–IV explained:
Type I – Focused combat abilities, minor or single-use powers, human limits.
Type II – Combat + moderate powers; more versatile but still constrained.
Type III – Pure ability users, often fragile in hand-to-hand.
Type IV (Apexes) – Rarest, elite combination of masterful combat and supreme abilities.
Sample Abilities:
Stormweaving, Shadow Manipulation, Ice/Fire crafting, Time manipulation, Body Adaptation etc.
Notes on natural vs learned ability mastery.
Hierarchies & Society
Classes & Roles: Grounded, Fieldkin, Sentinels, Pureline, Hollowbound.
Elite Expectations: military, political, and ceremonial functions.
Wave Rituals: yearly power "selection" process, survival stakes, and entertainment for elites.
Important Characters (Intro)
Aren – The Main Character
Cade - Main Characters older Brother.
Elia - Main Characters little Sister.