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{{Quotebox|quote = Before you, a glow begins as you rocket towards an unexpected and incredible sight: an endless permeable tapestry, a tangled lattice of burning, divine fire appears before you, writhing and growing as you shoot towards it with incredible speed.<br><br>You instinctively wince and curl, a promise of impact triggering your need to defend yourself, the dread as the air begins to heat around you. Then, ''whoom'', you impact and pass through harmlessly, the heat fading.<br><br>You glance over your shoulder to see it gone. You just passed through the Divine Gate.|source = Description of the gate given by [[Matthew Mercer]]{{Ep ref|1:15:00|1:15:55|ep = 91}}|align = right|width = 50%}}The '''Divine Gate''' is a barrier that prevents the gods of [[Exandria]], both good and evil, from physically crossing into the [[Material Plane|Prime Material Plane]]. |
{{Quotebox|quote = Before you, a glow begins as you rocket towards an unexpected and incredible sight: an endless permeable tapestry, a tangled lattice of burning, divine fire appears before you, writhing and growing as you shoot towards it with incredible speed.<br><br>You instinctively wince and curl, a promise of impact triggering your need to defend yourself, the dread as the air begins to heat around you. Then, ''whoom'', you impact and pass through harmlessly, the heat fading.<br><br>You glance over your shoulder to see it gone. You just passed through the Divine Gate.|source = Description of the gate given by [[Matthew Mercer]]{{Ep ref|1:15:00|1:15:55|ep = 91}}|align = right|width = 50%}}The '''Divine Gate''' is a barrier that prevents the gods of [[Exandria]], both good and evil, from physically crossing into the [[Material Plane|Prime Material Plane]]. |
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| − | The Gate was made by the [[Prime Deities]] after the Calamity to better protect mortals from the influence of the [[Betrayer Gods]]. The creation of the Gate marked the event known as the |
+ | The Gate was made by the [[Prime Deities]] after the Calamity to better protect mortals from the influence of the [[Betrayer Gods]]. The creation of the Gate marked the event known as the [[History of Exandria#The Divergence|Divergence]]. |
[[Vox Machina]]'s ability to cross the Gate indicates that it is permeable to mortals, though not to deities. |
[[Vox Machina]]'s ability to cross the Gate indicates that it is permeable to mortals, though not to deities. |
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== '''Structure of the Divine Gate''' == |
== '''Structure of the Divine Gate''' == |
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| − | The Divine Gate resembles a burning tapestry suspended in the blackness of the [[Astral Sea]]. It is filled with many portals.{{Ep ref|3:19:40|3:20:51|ep = 103}} It |
+ | The Divine Gate resembles a burning tapestry suspended in the blackness of the [[Astral Sea]]. It is filled with many portals.{{Ep ref|3:19:40|3:20:51|ep = 103}} It is an esoteric, non-Euclidean structure that is a barrier between the [[Material Plane|Prime Material Plane]] and everything else.{{Ep ref|ep=Sx53|1:03:33}} The [[Feywild]] and the [[Shadowfell]] border closest to the Prime Material Plane, but there is still a fine veil between them based on the Divine Gate.{{Ep ref|ep=Sx53|1:04:35}} |
| − | === '''The |
+ | === '''The Planes of Existence''' === |
| + | Vox Machina was able to visit many of the [[:Category:Planes of Existence|Planes of Existence]] without apparently passing through the Gate: |
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| − | Any planes that Vox Machina have visited without passing through the Gate can be presumed to be on the mortal side. This includes any planes that connect directly onto the [[Material Plane]]. |
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* The Material Plane itself |
* The Material Plane itself |
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* The Elemental Planes of [[Elemental Plane of Fire|Fire]], [[Elemental Plane of Earth|Earth]], [[Elemental Plane of Air|Air]], and [[Elemental Plane of Water|Water]] |
* The Elemental Planes of [[Elemental Plane of Fire|Fire]], [[Elemental Plane of Earth|Earth]], [[Elemental Plane of Air|Air]], and [[Elemental Plane of Water|Water]] |
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| − | * The [[Feywild]] |
+ | * The [[Feywild]] |
| − | * The [[Shadowfell]] |
+ | * The [[Shadowfell]]{{ep ref|ep=101|2:29:38}} |
| − | * The [[Far Realm]] |
+ | * The [[Far Realm]]{{Cite}} |
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| − | === '''The Divine Side''' === |
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| − | + | Using [[Keyleth]]'s ''Plane Shift'' spell, Vox Machina encountered and passed through the Gate during their visits to each of the following: |
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* The [[Nine Hells]].{{Ep ref|1:15:00|1:15:55|ep = 91}} |
* The [[Nine Hells]].{{Ep ref|1:15:00|1:15:55|ep = 91}} |
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| − | * [[Elysium]], using the tuning fork gifted by [[Sarenrae]]{{Ep ref|3:19:40|3:20:51|ep = 103}} |
+ | * [[Fields of Elysium|Elysium]], using the tuning fork gifted by [[Sarenrae]]{{Ep ref|3:19:40|3:20:51|ep = 103}} |
* [[Ioun]]'s secret home plane, using [[Sprigg]]{{Ep ref|3:36:55|3:38:30|ep = 106}} |
* [[Ioun]]'s secret home plane, using [[Sprigg]]{{Ep ref|3:36:55|3:38:30|ep = 106}} |
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** The ''Plane Shift'' spell took longer than usual in this case, possibly because this hidden plane was more distant than the planes they had previously visited. |
** The ''Plane Shift'' spell took longer than usual in this case, possibly because this hidden plane was more distant than the planes they had previously visited. |
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| + | * [[Pandemonium]].{{Ep ref|1:20:55|1:21:30|ep = Sx42}} |
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=== '''The Astral Sea''' === |
=== '''The Astral Sea''' === |
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| − | This space between the planes |
+ | This space between the planes is the matrix in which the Gate and the planes are suspended.{{Ep ref|3:19:40|3:20:51|ep = 103}} |
== '''Significance''' == |
== '''Significance''' == |
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| − | The ascension of [[Vecna]] in {{Ep|8x07}} |
+ | The ascension of [[Vecna]] in {{Ep|8x07}} presented a new problem for Exandria. Vecna did not need to cross the Gate to enter Exandria; he simply achieved godhood on the mortal side of it.{{Ep ref|ep = 100|cite=needed|more=The dead cultist's answer to Pike's question, near the end of the episode.}} This marked the first time since the Gate's construction that a deity had had free reign in the mortal world. |
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| + | Furthermore, when the gods last clashed during [[History of Exandria#The Calamity|the Calamity]], they were all fighting on the same plane. During Vecna's ascention, the Prime Deities could not physically join in the fight, as they were still held back by the Gate. So, not only was Vecna a god on the wrong side of the Gate; he was also a god unchecked by any other gods. |
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== '''References''' == |
== '''References''' == |
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Revision as of 13:38, 29 March 2020
“
Before you, a glow begins as you rocket towards an unexpected and incredible sight: an endless permeable tapestry, a tangled lattice of burning, divine fire appears before you, writhing and growing as you shoot towards it with incredible speed.
You instinctively wince and curl, a promise of impact triggering your need to defend yourself, the dread as the air begins to heat around you. Then, whoom, you impact and pass through harmlessly, the heat fading.
You glance over your shoulder to see it gone. You just passed through the Divine Gate.
You instinctively wince and curl, a promise of impact triggering your need to defend yourself, the dread as the air begins to heat around you. Then, whoom, you impact and pass through harmlessly, the heat fading.
You glance over your shoulder to see it gone. You just passed through the Divine Gate.
”
The Divine Gate is a barrier that prevents the gods of Exandria, both good and evil, from physically crossing into the Prime Material Plane.
The Gate was made by the Prime Deities after the Calamity to better protect mortals from the influence of the Betrayer Gods. The creation of the Gate marked the event known as the Divergence.
Vox Machina's ability to cross the Gate indicates that it is permeable to mortals, though not to deities.
Structure of the Divine Gate
The Divine Gate resembles a burning tapestry suspended in the blackness of the Astral Sea. It is filled with many portals.[2] It is an esoteric, non-Euclidean structure that is a barrier between the Prime Material Plane and everything else.[3] The Feywild and the Shadowfell border closest to the Prime Material Plane, but there is still a fine veil between them based on the Divine Gate.[4]
The Planes of Existence
Vox Machina was able to visit many of the Planes of Existence without apparently passing through the Gate:
- The Material Plane itself
- The Elemental Planes of Fire, Earth, Air, and Water
- The Feywild
- The Shadowfell[5]
- The Far Realm[citation needed]
Using Keyleth's Plane Shift spell, Vox Machina encountered and passed through the Gate during their visits to each of the following:
- The Nine Hells.[6]
- Elysium, using the tuning fork gifted by Sarenrae[7]
- Ioun's secret home plane, using Sprigg[8]
- The Plane Shift spell took longer than usual in this case, possibly because this hidden plane was more distant than the planes they had previously visited.
- Pandemonium.[9]
The Astral Sea
This space between the planes is the matrix in which the Gate and the planes are suspended.[10]
Significance
The ascension of Vecna in 8x07 presented a new problem for Exandria. Vecna did not need to cross the Gate to enter Exandria; he simply achieved godhood on the mortal side of it.[11] This marked the first time since the Gate's construction that a deity had had free reign in the mortal world.
Furthermore, when the gods last clashed during the Calamity, they were all fighting on the same plane. During Vecna's ascention, the Prime Deities could not physically join in the fight, as they were still held back by the Gate. So, not only was Vecna a god on the wrong side of the Gate; he was also a god unchecked by any other gods.
References
- ↑ See "Vox Machina Go to Hell" (1x91) from 1:15:00 through 1:15:55.
- ↑ See "The Fate-Touched" (1x103) from 3:19:40 through 3:20:51.
- ↑ See "Explorer's Guide to Wildemount Q&A and Fireside Chat with Matthew Mercer" (Sx53) at 1:03:33.
- ↑ See "Explorer's Guide to Wildemount Q&A and Fireside Chat with Matthew Mercer" (Sx53) at 1:04:35.
- ↑ See "Thar Amphala" (1x101) at 2:29:38.
- ↑ See "Vox Machina Go to Hell" (1x91) from 1:15:00 through 1:15:55.
- ↑ See "The Fate-Touched" (1x103) from 3:19:40 through 3:20:51.
- ↑ See "The Endless Atheneum" (1x106) from 3:36:55 through 3:38:30.
- ↑ See "The Search For Grog" (Sx42) from 1:20:55 through 1:21:30.
- ↑ See "The Fate-Touched" (1x103) from 3:19:40 through 3:20:51.
- ↑ See "Unfinished Business" (1x100).[citation needed] The dead cultist's answer to Pike's question, near the end of the episode.