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The '''Great Wheel''' is the most popular model of the [[multiverse|cosmos]]. | The '''Great Wheel''' is the most popular model of the [[multiverse|cosmos]]. | ||
According to the Great Wheel model, the material universe exists "in between" two vast cosmic "regions": the Inner Planes and the Outer Planes. The Inner Planes, connected to the material universe by that material universe's ethereal plane, are the worlds of raw elemental matter. The Outer Planes, connected to the material universe by the astral plane, are the worlds of spirit and mind. | According to the Great Wheel model, the material universe exists "in between" two vast cosmic "regions": the [[Inner Planes]] and the [[Outer Planes]]. The Inner Planes, connected to the material universe by that material universe's ethereal plane, are the worlds of raw elemental matter. The Outer Planes, connected to the material universe by the astral plane, are the worlds of spirit and mind. | ||
Scholars who subscribe to the Great Wheel model propose that all the matter in the material universe is deposited into it from the Inner Planes, while spirit, mind, and soul is deposited into it from the Outer Planes. | Scholars who subscribe to the Great Wheel model propose that all the matter in the material universe is deposited into it from the Inner Planes, while spirit, mind, and soul is deposited into it from the Outer Planes. | ||
Whether there is one material world or many is a matter of debate, even among scholars who subscribe to the Great Wheel model. | |||
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According to the Great Wheel model, all material worlds exist in the Prime Material Plane. Each is encased in a crystal sphere, which are separated by an ocean or "outer space" of phlogiston. These worlds are theoretically traversable physically.<ref>i.e., if you had a rocket ship, you could literally fly from Greyhawk to the Forgotten Realms.</ref> Connected to the Prime Material Plane by the ethereal plane are the Inner Planes: the worlds of raw elemental matter. Finally, connected to the Prime Material Plane by the astral plane are the [[Outer Planes]]: metaphysical planes of spirit and mind. | According to the Great Wheel model, all material worlds exist in the Prime Material Plane. Each is encased in a crystal sphere, which are separated by an ocean or "outer space" of phlogiston. These worlds are theoretically traversable physically.<ref>i.e., if you had a rocket ship, you could literally fly from Greyhawk to the Forgotten Realms.</ref> Connected to the Prime Material Plane by the ethereal plane are the Inner Planes: the worlds of raw elemental matter. Finally, connected to the Prime Material Plane by the astral plane are the [[Outer Planes]]: metaphysical planes of spirit and mind. | ||
Revision as of 21:50, 24 July 2025
The Great Wheel is the most popular model of the cosmos.
According to the Great Wheel model, the material universe exists "in between" two vast cosmic "regions": the Inner Planes and the Outer Planes. The Inner Planes, connected to the material universe by that material universe's ethereal plane, are the worlds of raw elemental matter. The Outer Planes, connected to the material universe by the astral plane, are the worlds of spirit and mind.
Scholars who subscribe to the Great Wheel model propose that all the matter in the material universe is deposited into it from the Inner Planes, while spirit, mind, and soul is deposited into it from the Outer Planes.
Whether there is one material world or many is a matter of debate, even among scholars who subscribe to the Great Wheel model.
