Bound Souls Codex
To exist is to serve.
Welcome to the living reference for the Bound Souls universe — a dark fantasy world where gods are celestial bodies, souls are bound to divine will, and every choice reshapes reality.
Where to Begin
- Cosmology — The foundational principles of the universe
- Gods — The highest known forms of life
- Soul — What mortals are
- The Player — A newly minted soul. Mother’s answer.
The World
- Mother — The world itself. Imprisoned. Fractured.
- Outer Gods — Tears in the fabric of existence
- The Living Heavens — The sky is alive with gods
Mechanics
- Service — To exist is to serve
- Divine Bonds — Every soul inherits aspects of its god
- Allegiance — Bonds that can be traded
- Soul Gems — Crystals for capturing souls
- God Evolution — Gods grow through defeat and retreat
Characters
- Shopkeeper — Child of Mother
- Innkeeper — Child of Mother
- Juniper, Muur, Odo, Oswin, Rukko
- Wanderer, Warlock, Witch, Ysra