"So, by reading the lore, we all know that the games are connected, and the world is broken up into ‘seas.’ While I was reading the lore, it, of course, mentions all the seas, but my question is: How do they separate the seas? Is it like One Piece, where there’s the Calm Belt and Grand Line kind of thing, a random line, or something else? My theory here is that all the seas are separated by the Dark Sea, with little pockets of safe spaces. If you played Arcane Adventures, you’d travel between seas just by teleporting to different games. But in Odyssey, we actually have access to what is ‘outside’ the known world.
Theory:
The Dark Seas are not a natural part of the known world. Instead, they are a manifestation of the interplay between two ancient and opposing forces—the Shadow Veil and the Abyssal Nexus.
The Shadow Veil: The Shadow Veil is a mystical barrier that separates the ordinary world from the enigmatic and ominous Dark Seas. Created by powerful ancient sorcerers/the gods to protect the world from malevolent entities, the Shadow Veil acts as a shield against the influence of the Abyssal Nexus.
The Abyssal Nexus: The Abyssal Nexus is an ethereal realm beyond the boundaries of the known world. It is a place of darkness, chaos, and untamed magic, home to eldritch beings seeking to spill into the mortal realm. The Abyssal Nexus is connected to the Dark Seas and continuously seeks to weaken the Shadow Veil’s barrier to break through into the world.
Of course, I’m aware that the game lore has a huge base in Greek mythology, so this theory is a little far-fetched. However, I wanted to think of an explanation for the wall of smoke and the rough, terrible waters of the Dark Sea. Even after the Dark Sea update comes out, both effects will still be there; the wall informs you that you’ve crossed into the Dark Sea, and it’s already confirmed that the waters will remain rough, and insanity will still be a thing, just not as strong until you’re deeper in. The eldritch beings that are in the Dark Sea, or the Abyssal Nexus, could be the titans from Greek mythology attempting to overthrow the gods and take over the world again.
The Shadow Veil was made by the gods or the first magic users to protect themselves from the Titans. The Abyssal Nexus is home to the Titans, also known as Tartarus. In order to reach the other seas or pockets of safety, one must travel through their space.
Sorry for the long post, and thank you to all who take the time to read it. I’m aware it may have some holes in it, but I was kind of bored and just thought it up. I figured I’d share it, and any feedback or additional ideas would be greatly appreciated.
