The Abyss

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•Mar 2026

In the golden age of The Abyss, magic engineering has birthed soaring airships, blazing magic guns, and a sprawling network of enchanted trains, yet a colossal sinkhole east of the glittering capital Sol has swallowed an entire village, releasing long‑dead and unknown horrors from the earth’s depths. Adventurers now brace for a perilous second expedition into the sinkhole’s endless labyrinth, where ancient Dwarven ruins, extinct beasts, and a malevolent lich stalk the shadows, threatening to unravel the fragile peace of a world where magic and mystery collide.

World Overview

In a world of high magic, magic engineering as taken off. Magic guns, flying airship, hot water and long distance travel. Most of this world has now been chartered creatures categorized. The world has taken a turn to the golden era. Unknown to most 30 kilometers east from the capital a massive sinkhole has swallowed a village whole leaving nothing to indicate there was ever a village there. This sinkhole has released creatures that once were thought extinct and some are unknown. The first expedition has been sent, now its time for the second to begin.

Geography & Nations

Main and biggest city, Sol the city of light. Within that city is the Palice Horthorn with 4 towers. Eclipse, Lua, titan, solstice. Each representing the 4 main family's and regions of the city. This city sits on the top of a flattened mountain, on the north side is a steep cliff side with massive water fall cascading down the side. On the east and west flanked by 2 rivers. And the main gate on the south side. To the east is Greens burrow, a large town mostly dealing with game and hunted materials. Now still at the bottom of sinkhole.

Races & Cultures

Mostly human, out numbering elves and dwarves. 100 to 1. Very few orcs and some half orcs. These are all friendly to each other. Hostile are goblins dire wolf's, massive hasst eagles, Griffins, minotours, centaur.

Current Conflicts

The massive sinkhole in the east is readying is second round of expedition. A super hostile area teaming with gouls, zombies, giant spiders and vampires. This massive sinkhole expands 1000s of kilometers underneath. Filled with ruined cites lost to the ages, animals thought extinct and Dwarven legacy. And an evil Lich.

Magic & Religion

Magic engineering is on the rise with an Magic train just made and deployed to travels between the main towns from east to west. Magic is abundant mostly utility magic as its now peaceful. The last war was 200 years ago. A mage craved power and turned to forbidden magic turning him into a lich.

Planar Influences

2 planes. One is filled with dark and evil magic that is were the lich got his power

Historical Ages

No one remembers the dark age or what happened. But 1000 years ago a massive event wiped out the ghith. There city are now hidden under the earth.

Monsters & Villains

A lich or 2 hidden underground 1 human and 1 ghith. The human is the weaker one the ghith is 1000s of years old.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Abyss?

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 Abyss?

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.