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The cosmology of Pathfinder is a complex and expansive system that encompasses various planes,

dimensions, and realms. Here's an overview of the cosmology in Pathfinder:

Material Plane: The Material Plane is the central realm of existence where mortals reside and where
most adventures take place. It is a world that closely resembles the real world and is home to numerous
civilizations, landscapes, and creatures.

Outer Planes: The Outer Planes are realms that embody different moral and ethical alignments,
representing various beliefs and ideologies. Some of the Outer Planes include Heaven (a realm of
ultimate goodness and order), Hell (a lawful evil plane of punishment and infernal hierarchy), Abyss (a
chaotic evil plane of demons), and the Plane of Fire (a fiery realm associated with elemental forces and
passion).

Inner Planes: The Inner Planes are planes that represent the raw elemental building blocks of the
universe. These planes include the Plane of Fire, Plane of Water, Plane of Air, Plane of Earth, and the
Positive and Negative Energy Planes. They are pure manifestations of their respective elemental forces
and are often home to elemental creatures and beings.

Transitive Planes: The Transitive Planes serve as conduits and connections between different planes. The
Astral Plane is a realm of thought and dreams, often used for traveling between planes or as a pathway
for astral projection. The Ethereal Plane is a ghostly realm that overlaps with the Material Plane and
provides access to other planes, as well as the Shadow Plane.

Shadow Plane: The Shadow Plane is a dim, twisted reflection of the Material Plane. It is a realm of
shadows, darkness, and eerie echoes of the real world. It is home to shadow creatures and can serve as
a bridge between the Material Plane and the Negative Energy Plane.

The Great Beyond: The Great Beyond is a term used to describe the vast, uncharted regions of the
multiverse beyond the Material Plane. It includes planes such as the Ethereal Plane, Astral Plane, and the
countless other planes and demiplanes that exist in the cosmology.

Deities and Realms: The deities of Pathfinder reside in various planes and realms, each associated with
their own divine domains and portfolios. These realms often reflect the nature and beliefs of the
respective deities and serve as their domains of power.

These are the fundamental aspects of the cosmology in Pathfinder, providing a framework for the planes
and realms that adventurers may explore. The specific details and intricacies of the cosmology can vary
between different campaign settings and editions, as well as be expanded upon by Game Masters to suit
their own creative visions and stories.

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