104 To The Stars (1/2)

”To earn the first tier of influence over the star domain you must travel to your solar system's star.” The words of that quest sat in my mind. As my eleventh day alive began, I mulled them over.

They ruminated in my head and before long I made a decision. It was time for me to gain the first tier of influence over the domain of the stars. But first, I wanted to do one thing. Ask questions.

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”I'm going to go ahead and acquire the first tier of influence over the domain of the stars.” I, the real me that was currently relaxing in my water temple, said. I was conversing with the system, a few hours after I successfully led the once enslaved victims of the Ardor family to their new home.

”I was wondering if there was anything I should know before I went.” I inquired, curious to know more about the strange destination I was going to be heading towards. I was sending a message to the system.

[So you're finally going into space huh? And to the sun no less. Wow.] The system exclaimed a few moments after hearing my initial statement.

”Space? That's a new term.” I muttered, both aloud and in my mind, to the system. I heard an almost robotic chuckle come from the system itself.

[The term 'space' in the context of the cosmos is often part of a larger term. The term 'Outer space' is used to refer to the spaces between celestial objects. The domain of the stars is one of those domains with more expansive powers and affiliations than one may realize at a glance. The domain of the stars governs stars, a type of celestial object, astronomical objects, and also powers related to outer space itself.] The system explained.

This new knowledge filled me with excitement. It also explained why the domain was considered one of the greater domains.

[The domain of stars is... an enormously powerful domain. Those who use it and master it gain the ability to form whole new galaxies over the span of a few heartbeats. They gain power that allows them to destroy entire solar-systems in the blink of an eye.] The system revealed, speaking reverentially of the power I would soon have one tier of influence over.

[They can increase or decrease the distances between celestial bodies, which in and of itself can cause unparalleled destruction by changing the effects gravity has on objects or increasing or decreasing the temperatures of worlds.] The system told me, speaking softly.

[In addition to that, the domain of stars grants those who use it some of the mightiest powers granted by any of the domains aside from the domains of life and death. With the domain of the stars and the physics domain, being utilized together one can form event horizons, a part of black holes, with such immense gravity that not even particles or light can escape from their pull.] Said the system, revealing some of the incredible powers I might one day possess.

[Supermassive black holes exist that form the center of many if not most of the largest galaxies. There will come a day when you can create those types of black holes.] I heard the system say, and that almost floored me. It was a sign of how incredible my powers were and would become if I dedicated myself to gaining more knowledge and more power.

I began to ready myself for my journey, thinking that I already had everything I needed, when the system decided to tell me one more useful tidbit.

[There is also radiation in space. I actually recommend that you go ahead and grab the first tier of influence over the radiation subdomain before you venture off into the cosmos.] My companion suggested, causing me to pause and ask it a question of my own.

”Am I vulnerable to radiation?” I asked curiously. The system chuckled and replied to me a few moments later.

[No you're not. That said, gaining the first tier of influence over the radiation subdomain before you go into space will allow you to absorb the ambient radiation you fly through while in space which you can then use freely when you return.] The system explained, shortly before my minimap abruptly lit up.

[I've done you a favor and updated your minimap to display locations where radiation can be absorbed ambiently. If you go to those locations you'll be able to fulfill the requirement to gain the first tier of influence over the radiation subdomain once you've sat in them for a few minutes.] The odd entity explained.

I grinned and teleported to the closest location that was illuminated on my minimap.

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Whenever I teleported somewhere my body automatically adjusted to fit whatever circumstances I found myself in. I learned this during the days I was practicing my powers, and it was handy because on more than one occasion I had teleported myself into lava or other uncomfortable places.

That strange ability of mine was used once more when I teleported to the nearest source of radiation. My corporeal form vanished when I teleported, and I found myself existing as an incorporeal specter with a vague, vaporous appearance of the corporeal form I had had underwater.

I found myself inside a layer of solid stone beneath Puerto Rico. I chuckled and waited for a few moments. Within a matter of heartbeats, I felt a wave of heat wash over my incorporeal form. It was surprising but not uncomfortable and once I adjusted to it mentally I just had to wait for a minute before I received a pleasant notification.

[Radiation subdomain details:

The subdomain of radiation is the subdomain that governs radioactivity, the process by which the nuclei of unstable atoms lose energy by emitting particles of ionizing radiation. This process is dangerous to many types of objects and living beings.

Radiation occurs throughout the universe and in virtually every other universe. By gaining power over it you gain access to a number of strange yet powerful abilities.

At your first tier of influence over this subdomain, you don't gain the power to induce radioactivity but you can manipulate existing sources of radiation. You can absorb radiation and expel the radiation you've absorbed.

By utilizing the subdomain of radiation you can control battlefields, power machines, and certain types of constructs, as well as eventually manipulate all matters of radiation. To master the subdomain of radiation, you must absorb a total amount of radiation that is... gargantuan. It will take a long time.

Radiation subdomain passive powers:

Radiation absorption: You can absorb any and all radiation. You were already immune to any damage radiation could do, but now you can absorb and store radioactive energy within yourself to unleash at will.

There are different types of radiation. The types of radiation you absorb will be used to power your abilities.

Radiation detection: You can detect radiation. It shows up on both your mini-map and your not-so-mini-map.

Radioactive aura: You can wrap yourself in an aura of radiation. This aura weakens solid objects and sickens living creatures.

Radioactive blast: You can unleash a blast of radioactive energy from your palms provided you have radiation stored within you.

Radioactive breath: You can expel a devastating burst of radiation from your mouth.