The Myth of the Void Beasts

Lore & Background

Scholars and mages debate whether these beasts are real or merely manifestations of corrupted magic gone wrong. Some theories link them to ancient wars involving [Gods] or entities that predate the current System, but they are not native inhabitants of the Void itself. While no definitive proof exists in public records, reports from deep expeditions often describe creatures with shifting forms and abilities that bypass conventional defenses. This ambiguity keeps the myth alive among the wary who venture into uncharted lands.

Reader's Guide

Understanding the Void requires acknowledging the limits of the System. While most monsters follow clear evolutionary paths and class structures, Void entities represent an anomaly. Standard detection magic may fail against these beings, as they do not register normally on status screens. Defense strategies focus on light-based skills and barriers that anchor existence, rather than direct combat. Knowledge of Void lore remains scarce, often passed down through oral traditions in high-level adventurer guilds.

Did You Know?

• The concept of the Void is tied to deeper mysteries regarding the origin of the System itself, but it does not spawn native monsters.
• [Shadow] classes are a distinct magical tradition and are not canonically linked to entities from the Void or 'Void corruption'.
• There are no confirmed public sightings, only rumors from lost expeditions near Rifts.
• Light-based magic is effective against Darkness, Undead, and Corruption, but there is no specific mechanic known as 'Void corruption'.