Unknown 9 Universe

Unknown 9 Universe:

The Unknown 9 Universe consists of various interconnected media and content, that has multiple intersecting characters and storylines within them. This Storyworld attempts to create a rich and immersive world for players, readers, and viewers. Although each of the products in this Storyworld can be consumed as standalone products, when experienced as a whole, they form a broader narrative and lead to a greater appreciation of the Unknown 9 Universe.

The Foundation:

The basis of the Unknown 9 Universe, is the existence of an ancient human civilization that predated our own. The humans of this civilization wielded considerable powers, allowing them to excel their civilization far beyond our own. They were able to cure illnesses, extend the length of their natural lives, and even use their minds to transcend their bodies.

They were at the pinnacle of social and technological advancement, but seemingly not beyond destruction. Despite their abilities over our own, the darker nature of humanity proved their undoing. In the wake of their destruction, mere remnants remain as fables, myths, and legends, carried over for millennia.

The Nine:

Although the civilization met its end, it did not do so without leaving something behind. A group gathered, consisting of men and women with a common goal, the collection, and preservation of the knowledge of their people.

Together they bound this knowledge together, creating what became known as "The Books of the Source". Each tome was then entrusted to one of nine individuals, who in turn were sworn to secrecy and anonymity, both to protect themselves and ensure the survival of the knowledge they kept. Throughout history, the books proved to contain the power to bring forth revolutionary change to humanity - or destroy it completely, leading to the fall of many civilizations that were unprepared for the information they received.

It is due to this, that the Nine agreed it would be at their discretion how the knowledge from the books was distributed and put to use.

The Nine have thus persisted as immortal figures throughout history as they dispensed the knowledge at key moments to change the course humanity takes. Although the Nine do not age, they are still vulnerable to death, and so some of the original group have been replaced over time.