[This section contains essential knowledge about the universe of the story. It may include minor spoilers related to the events of the chapter. Use it to better understand the objects, forces, and phenomena you will encounter!]
– General Information:
[☆] Luminara
– The train that travels toward the Edge of the Universe: It appears once in every world and selects passengers ready to embark. Inside, the train operates under its own mysterious rules, where 'Paintings' and their 'Meanings' hold extraordinary power.
[☆] Passengers (The Chosen)
– Individuals selected by Luminara from different worlds: They are often artists, scholars, or dreamers. They can perceive the hidden meanings of paintings and sometimes influence their creation or interpretation.
[☆] Train Crew (The Custodians)
– Beings tasked with the operation and guidance of Luminara: They maintain order, seek the paintings across worlds, and decide which passengers may join. Each member has a specific role, from Conductor to Navigator to Archivist.
[☆] The Voyage (The Run)
– The journey of Luminara from one world to another: Each run is unique, dictated by the train's will. It begins with the train appearing in a world, gathering passengers, collecting or discovering paintings, and then disappearing into another realm.
[☆] Stations (The Worlds)
– The stopping points of Luminara: Points where the train collects new passengers and searches for paintings. Each station is a unique world with its own hidden rules and potential, often reflecting the painting that may reside there.
[☆] Paintings (The Artifacts)
– Unique creations that hold potential beyond mere images: Each painting can be drawn, and through careful infusion of Meaning, it can influence or even recreate aspects of reality. Paintings are not passive; they respond to interpretation, and their hidden power is unlocked when a creator or observer adds 'Void' to activate them. Once activated, the painting can manifest its 'Meaning' in the real world, bringing ideas, concepts, or visions into tangible existence.
[☆] Meaning (The Essence)
– The underlying idea or narrative imbued into a painting: It defines the scope and effect of the artwork. For example, a painting infused with a vivid, deliberate 'Meaning' can reshape reality according to its content, provided the creator has enough skill and sufficient 'Void' to sustain it. Meaning is what gives a painting its true power, distinguishing it from ordinary art.
[☆] Void (The Energy)
– A mysterious life force or energy source that fuels the creation and activation of paintings: Void is required to imbue a painting with Meaning, to manipulate it, or to interpret its latent power. Without 'Void', paintings remain inert; with it, their full potential can be realized. Mastery of 'Void' allows a user to interact with paintings safely, activate their abilities, and even influence worlds through