The Underworld

The Underworld is a location in the universe of CRDNCE-218. It is led by Hades, and hosts the passage of the dead for multiple universes.

Description
The Underworld is a multiversal nexus that exists on the Negative Layer of CRDNCE-218. It lies specifically on the named Gone Realm. The Underworld is where beings that perish come to live. In its history, it has been given many names, the main one being the Afterlife. The Underworld is connected to many universes and not just its host universe. Due to this, the Underworld is one of the most populated Realms in the Multiverse. The Underworld is led by one person who is given the title of "Hades". As of now, the title of Hades has been given to Dawcus, Seraph's son. The objective of Hades is to ensure the dead are sent to their proper places in the afterlife, as well as protecting the integrity of the Realm from other belligerent forces. This includes CRDNCE-218's Gone Realm, who frequently send forces to try and takeover the throne of Hades. There have also been attempted sieges by other universes who sought to control Death, though they have all failed.

The Title of Hades
Hades is a title given to an individual who was chosen to lead and protect the Underworld. The term Hades was coined after its first ever ruler, who was of the same name. The name has now since become the title of leader and has been passed down to many individuals. Hades is able to control Death, as well as send individuals to certain areas of the Realm. This also includes sending beings who have shown poor morality in their life to be sent to the Abyss, a place full of punishment and retribution for those that are sent there. Judgement is completely up to Hades, however, they can call upon advisors or appoint others into judging beings as well. For example, Dawcus can call upon 1st and 2nd Kings to pass judgment on a certain individual after their death. They are Dawcus's official Advisors. The former Hades are listed below in chronological order:


 * Hades
 * Pluto
 * Iku
 * Anubis
 * Osiris
 * Enmesharra
 * The Morrigan
 * Odin
 * Hel
 * Dhumavati
 * Barastyr
 * The House of Shinigami (Oligarchy)
 * Sidapa
 * Xolotl
 * Baron Samedi

Environment
The Underworld has a varying environment depending on sub-locations within the realm. The majority of the Realm is extremely abundant in life due to its dense population. Many cities, towns, and settlements are scattered around in multiple climates. There are arctic tundra, tropical islands, warm sunlit prairies, and other climates that are similar to equatorial locations on Earth. Many beings within the Underworld usually stick to climates they were used to when they were alive.

Fauna
There is a surplus of animals and creatures in the Underworld. Many are also souls who have passed on from life. They are given an environment based on their nature and made comfortable. They are also prepared as a food source for many humanoid beings and other animals and creatures. They are allowed to hunt these animals, as they cannot die, nor feel pain. They simply regenerate the parts that were lost and carry on when the being is finished with their harvest collection. Due to this, hunger and overall famine is non-existent in the Realm. Fresh water is also seemingly unlimited, as well as liquids that are used as sustenance for other beings.

Influence
Due to the Underworld being multiversal, its influence on other universes is immense. Many Universes are aware of the Realm, but fail to understand or have enough research about it, as there's a barrier to travel to this area in Space-Time. There are however moments and situation where the Underworld can interact with the Realms of the living. This can be either Hades decides to visit the world of the living, a belligerent from the Abyss chooses to try and return to the living world, or a civilization innovates a way to traverse the Underworld. This as of now has only been accomplished by the Elysians of Hazor, a nation led by the Seraph. Because of their technology advancements, the Deities of that universe appointed a new Hades, which was decidedly Dawcus, who had the innate ability to contact and control the dead, as well as having an affinity with Death itself.

Because of the Underworld's vast web of influence in the multiverse, many parties have sought control over it to be able to invade other universes to control. Because of this, the Underworld has a vast Grand Army led by Hades to protect the Realm from a hostile takeover.