The above lands

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•Dec 2025

In the floating realm of The Above Lands, clouds cradle sprawling cities where angels, demons, and undecided souls vie for destiny within a celestial academy, while fragile peace between Heaven and Hell teeters on the edge of conflict. Here, high magic intertwines with everyday life, and every choice—whether to ascend as an angel or descend as a demon—shapes the fate of a world where mythical creatures roam and the balance of power hangs by a thread.

World Overview

A world in the heavens, considered a in between for heaven and hell. High magic, normal technology, built in the clouds. Beautiful, with cities and lands with mythical creatures. Angels and demons, as well as in between people who will have to choose to become angels or demons. The main premise is a academy for young adult angels and demons and in between people who still have to become a angel or demon.

Geography & Nations

Heaven and hell, but the mainland is the in between, a world built in the clouds, with both cities and controlled wilds that have mythical creatures.

Races & Cultures

Angels, demons, and in betweens, who must choose within their first year of being dead to become a angel or demon.

Current Conflicts

Angels and demons have shaky peace, but often fight over power, with angels being of current higher authority. New people dying causes angels and demons to fight for the in between people to decide to be angels or demons. A academy for young adults who are demons, angels, or in betweens who have yet to decide if they want to be a angel or demon is the main premise.

Magic & Religion

Magic works for all of the angels and demons, and is weaker in in between people who still have to choose to be angels or demons.

Planar Influences

Heaven and hell both play big parts, with many demons traveling to and from hell, and angels traveling to and from heaven. Earth has humans, and sometimes angels and demons will go to earth, but humans don't see them.

Historical Ages

Its currently 2025 In this world

Economy & Trade

This world doesn't rely on money, people prefer things like favors or trinkets.

Law & Society

Justice is administered by a council of angels and demons, influenced by God and the devil.

Monsters & Villains

Mythical creatures exist everywhere, but are mostly in unpopulated areas. Shaky peace between heaven and hell, but small fights often break out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The above lands?

What is Spindle?

Spindle is an interactive reading app where you become the main character in richly crafted story worlds. Think of it like stepping inside your favorite book—you make choices, shape relationships, and discover how the story unfolds around you. If you love series like Fourth Wing or A Court of Thorns and Roses, Spindle lets you live inside worlds with that same depth and drama.

How do I start a story in The above lands?

Tap "Create Story" and create your character—give them a name, a look, and a backstory. From there, the story opens around you and you guide it by choosing what your character says and does. There's no wrong way to read; every choice leads somewhere interesting, and the narrative adapts to you.

Can I write my own fiction?

Absolutely. Spindle gives storytellers the tools to build and publish their own worlds—craft the lore, the characters, the conflicts, and the magic. Once you publish, other readers can discover and experience your story. It's a beautiful way to share the worlds living in your imagination.

Is Spindle a game?

Spindle is more of an interactive reading experience than a traditional game. There are no scores to chase or levels to grind. The focus is on story, character, and the choices you make. Think of it as a novel where you're the protagonist—the pleasure is in the narrative, not the mechanics.

Can I read with friends?

Yes! You can invite friends into the same story. Each person plays their own character, and the narrative weaves everyone's choices together. It's like a book club where you're all inside the book at the same time—perfect for friends who love the same kinds of stories.