1. Dothion	-	-	-	2. Shurrock
The Outer Planes	-	-	-	Manual of the Planes

    The Twin Paradices are the homes of those spirits && powers
that believe in the forces of good. They b'lieve in .organization
only when necessary or when it is the best method of dealing w/
a problem. This plane is unique among the Outer Planes in that
the barrier between the two is large, encompassing the upper
regions of both layers, and very transparent, so that the surface
of one layer can be viewed from the other as a ghostly mirror-
reflection against the sky.

    The best analogy to the Twin Paradises is a book with no spine.
The insides of the two covers are the surfaces of the two layers
(facing each other). A traveler standing in one of the layers can
look up and see the other layer hanging high overhead (and
upside down, according to the traveler's perspective). Gravity
functions normally for each layer (each looks look <> upside down to
the other). The two layers are separated by a wide gulf of air (the
separation is 20 miles from sea level to sea level).

    The barrier between the planar layers is in midair, halfway
between the layers. A traveler can fly up the barrier, make the
necessary WIS check for crossing the barrier, and then fly
down into the other layer. Travelers seeking a more discreet
method of traveling between the barriers can climb one of several
tall mountains that reach the barrier and connect to a mountain
that reaches up from the other layer. Climbing a peak and crossing
the barrier without prep for the reversed direction in
gravity can be hazardous, even fatal.

    Each layer gives off a golden-white glow that provides the illumination for this plane.

    These facing layers of the Paradises are named Shurrock and
Dothion. Dothion is usu. considered the topmost plane, (nearest
the Astral). Portals to other planes from either layer
appear as caverns with patterns shining within. Those with
concentric circle patterns lead to the Seven Heavens, those with
radiating circles lead to Elysium, and those with spiderweb patterns
lead to Concordant Opposition.

1. DOTHION

Dothion is a pastoral Paradice, filled with huge forests of great
oaks and large meadows where wildflowers bloom. Seasons
occur in this layer, but they are mild -- the heaviest snowfall is no
worse than the first of the season, and the summers are mild. It is
filled with curious animals that are more intelligent than their
Prime planar cousins, but they do not have the power of speech.

2. SHURROCK

Shurrock is a more lively place, for its weather runs to the dramatic.
There are booming thunder squalls and hard rains. Its winters
are long and cold, and its summers are hot. The plane seems
to challenge those who inhabit it. Those found within -- animals,
humans, and Powers -- are always at work.

    Both layers of the plane are positive and industrious. Natives of
one layer often visit the other layer for a change of clime. Neither
side considers itself the better of the two.

    Paradise imposes no additional restrictions to those
for the outer planes in general.
 

Features of the Twin Paradises
The Twin Paradises have not been extensively explored by
travelers (the seem to prefer the greater challenges of the lower
planes). The standard variety of powerful creatures have been
reported in the Twin Paradises, including hollyphants, planetars,
foo creatures, devas, solars, agathia, and baku. In addition, the
animals and some of the trees are sentient. The former have
Intelligences of at least average, while the latter at treated as
treants. Neither has the power of speech.

The Realms of Paradise

Garl Glittergold (Dothion)	Baervan Wildwanderer (Dothion)	Segojan Earthcaller (Dothion)	Flandal Steelskin (Dothion)	Ukko (Shurrock)
Epimetheus	-	-	-	-

Of the powers that reside in that plane, the most is known of the
gnomish pantheon, led by Garl Glittergold, that includes Baervan Wildwanderer,
Segojan Earthcaller, and Flandal Steelskin. These
beings make their home in Dothion, though they often wander (Flandal Steelskin
often sets up a lab in Shurrock to work during the cold months).
Baervan's ancient oak tree, Whisperleaf, can be found on
the side of one of the mountains that leads to a similar mountain
from Shurrock. Gnomes are served by the spirits of their people,
though there are occasional gnomish archons.

Ukko is the leader of the Finnish pantheon. He lives across the
barrier in the region of Shurrock opposite the gnomish pantheon. His
realm in Shurrock is relatively cold and snowy. When Ukko is
angered, he raises a full-force blizzard to vent his wrath. Ukko tends
not to interfere with other matters greatly, indeed, few of his pantheon
journey to his abode to pay homage. Ukko is served by a
multitude of air maidens, whom he uses for both
defense and to aid his Prime planar followers when they are in
dire need.

Epimetheus, the greater titan of the Greek mythos, wanders the
Twin Paradises, making neither his home (he has settled several
times in various locations of Shurrock and Dothion, but his tendency
to act before thinking has brought about their destruction).
Unlike Prometheus, his brother, he was not invited to join the
Greek pantheon in Olympus, but he was also not incarcerated in
Tarterus. He tends to wander between the Paradises and the
Prime plane. The gnomish gods understand his problem (indeed,
his actions seem almost gnomish). In Shurrock, Ukko is powerful
enough to handle any of the major disasters Epimetheus creates.
 
 
 

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