The Empyrean Gateway
Located deep within The Untold, the furthest reaches of Emea and normally hidden from mortal eyes by Vri, lies the portal that is said to transport the souls of deceased mortals from the realms of Idalos to whatever awaits them in the afterlife. This is known as the Empyrean Gateway. It sits at the end of a long and winding 'stream' of pure, chaotic Ether, known as the Styx Stream, which stretches the length of The Untold. The currents of this energy are too strong to be handled by ordinary souls, and those that unintentionally come into contact with its stream are likely to be washed away to its final destination, whether they are willing or not.
The Gateway also acts as the final marker between the edge of the Untold and what is known as the Beyond, specifically a region referred to as the 'Great Beyond' which is presumed to hold the souls of deceased mortals.
After being destroyed during the Shattering of Emea and the reformation of Jesine and Kielik into the new Immortal "Unity", the Empyrean Gateway was shattered into two columns. This was then restored by Nir'wei and Tio Silver during an expedition.
Credit: Nir'wei
