Post by grinch on Sept 2, 2021 12:00:11 GMT
In a sector of space hidden behind an imperceptible and seemingly impenetrable forcefield lies Paradise. A veritable Garden of Eden where those fleeing persecution or merely fearing for their lives from the great and all encompassing conflict of the Last Great Time War found themselves drawn into. A place where all matter of sustenance is provided for and the people there want for nothing.
A shelter from the storm. A beacon of light in a universe consumed by darkness. This is the Cradle.
Had this idea for quite sometime now but only just now managed to write it all up. Throughout the Time War, it seems to be the case that a lot of the higher beings were either wiped out, completely uninvolved (The Chronovores) or fled from this reality completely (The Eternals) But it stands to reason that someone was listening. Powerful, godlike beings who felt pity for these lesser beings and in their sorrow constructed their own piece of reality where those fleeing from the Time War would be protected from the chaos raging in the outside universe. The only price being that they are unable to ever leave with these godlike beings standing vigil over their wards. Acting as their Caretakers sheltering and protecting them from an otherwise uncaring universe.
Of course, if you were doing a Time War campaign having your PCs accidentally crash into The Cradle could make for all sort of storytelling possibilities.
* Investigating just who is responsible for the Cradle with the vast majority of its inhabitants being unaware of the nature of their benefactors. Many of whom believe this to be some form of afterlife despite how much it might contradict with their own religious beliefs. Although, many just choose to ignore that fact.
* Entering the Cradle might have left a gap which might draw the attention of other combatants of the Time War. It's bad news if the likes of The Daleks or even the Time Lords discover the existence of the Cradle. Very much a case of Hell being brought to Paradise.
* Sustaining such an environment is extremely taxing. Even for the most powerful of beings. What cost have these Caretakers had to pay to ensure the Cradle's continued existence? Maybe their own lifeforce? In their kindness, are said beings willing to risk their own extinction merely to allow this paradise to survive for centuries to come? And can your PCs perhaps help find an alternative approach to keeping this place sustained?
Even in a post-Time War universe where the Cradle managed to remain hidden, I think there is room for storytelling potential. If your PCs end up stumbling upon the Cradle in a universe where the Time Lords and Daleks are thought extinct, many of the inhabitants might want to leave and explore this new universe. Many of whom belong to species which were otherwise thought extinct or erased from existence. Also, will their seemingly all powerful benefactors let them leave in the first place? Like dealing with an over protective parent, it might be up to your PCs to argue on the various inhabitants behalf that the universe has changed and the Time War has since ended.
As for the true nature of these beings? Not entirely sure myself and that's entirely up to you GMs to decide. Personally, I imagine such beings would be colossal in size resembling the very constellations themselves.
A shelter from the storm. A beacon of light in a universe consumed by darkness. This is the Cradle.
Had this idea for quite sometime now but only just now managed to write it all up. Throughout the Time War, it seems to be the case that a lot of the higher beings were either wiped out, completely uninvolved (The Chronovores) or fled from this reality completely (The Eternals) But it stands to reason that someone was listening. Powerful, godlike beings who felt pity for these lesser beings and in their sorrow constructed their own piece of reality where those fleeing from the Time War would be protected from the chaos raging in the outside universe. The only price being that they are unable to ever leave with these godlike beings standing vigil over their wards. Acting as their Caretakers sheltering and protecting them from an otherwise uncaring universe.
Of course, if you were doing a Time War campaign having your PCs accidentally crash into The Cradle could make for all sort of storytelling possibilities.
* Investigating just who is responsible for the Cradle with the vast majority of its inhabitants being unaware of the nature of their benefactors. Many of whom believe this to be some form of afterlife despite how much it might contradict with their own religious beliefs. Although, many just choose to ignore that fact.
* Entering the Cradle might have left a gap which might draw the attention of other combatants of the Time War. It's bad news if the likes of The Daleks or even the Time Lords discover the existence of the Cradle. Very much a case of Hell being brought to Paradise.
* Sustaining such an environment is extremely taxing. Even for the most powerful of beings. What cost have these Caretakers had to pay to ensure the Cradle's continued existence? Maybe their own lifeforce? In their kindness, are said beings willing to risk their own extinction merely to allow this paradise to survive for centuries to come? And can your PCs perhaps help find an alternative approach to keeping this place sustained?
Even in a post-Time War universe where the Cradle managed to remain hidden, I think there is room for storytelling potential. If your PCs end up stumbling upon the Cradle in a universe where the Time Lords and Daleks are thought extinct, many of the inhabitants might want to leave and explore this new universe. Many of whom belong to species which were otherwise thought extinct or erased from existence. Also, will their seemingly all powerful benefactors let them leave in the first place? Like dealing with an over protective parent, it might be up to your PCs to argue on the various inhabitants behalf that the universe has changed and the Time War has since ended.
As for the true nature of these beings? Not entirely sure myself and that's entirely up to you GMs to decide. Personally, I imagine such beings would be colossal in size resembling the very constellations themselves.
