Dimensional Theory

Dimensional Theory is the study of various phenomena associated with dimensional travel. Dimension Theory is still a field filled with a great deal of guesswork and very little solid information, but a few discoveries have held true so far.

Dimensional Duplicate Theory
"Who am I? I'm you. I'm your shadow!" - Anonymous

The multiverse is infinite - for every dimension, there exists an equal and alternate dimension with endless variables, endless differences, endless possibilities. From these alternate realities, dimensional duplicates can appear.

Dimensional duplicates are different 'versions' of people, places, or things, connected by an common identity. Duplicates are the opposite of dimensional singularities - a dimensional singularity, by definition, has no duplicates in any dimension. Differences can be wildly varying or minute or even nonexistent depending on the dimension. Duplication of a person is very rare; it requires an exact or near-exact duplication of a family tree or biological source. Duplication of locations and worlds is less rare, due to a sub-occurance of the Theory of Infinite Dimensions.

''Meta note: Dimensional duplicates are generally used to discuss or explain plot issues. They are rarely used in common role play and we do not support evil twins. Or good twins. Or twins, in general. Thank you.''

Dimensional Singularity
A dimensional singularity is the exact opposite of objects and people under the Dimensional Duplicate Theory.

While most people find themselves with at least one duplicate across the near infinite multiverse, some subjects are so unique that they are the only known instances in all the dimensions. These are defined as dimensional singularities. Dimensional singularities often have something to do with dimensional jumping, or interdimensional travel. Others are simply defined by immeasurable power (the Gifts of Dimensional Space and Time Magic are characteristic of this). By definition, a dimensional singularity cannot exist anywhere else. As such, it also cannot be cloned, magically or synthetically.

Meta Note: Dimensional singularities are mainly used to discuss or explain plot issues and are generally not used as part of character concepts.

Infinite Dimensions Theory
The Theory of Infinite Dimensions claims that for each dimension with a planet in common (eg. Earth) there are an infinite number of dimensions layered atop of each other. If true, this could make dimensional travel between common dimensions far more simple.

Dimensional Clusters & The Hard Barrier


The highly controversial and debated theory of Dimensional Clusters, Brane Walls and the 'Binding' have been put forth into the greatly burgeoning Dimensional Theory field fairly recently. If these theories prove to be correct, it is theorized that travel between dimensional clusters, through brane walls and the Binding, would be incredibly difficult - if not completely impossible.

''Meta Note: The theory of Dimensional Clusters is in effect to explain why in this setting there are very few known dimensions which have the ability to dimensionally travel. Settings with wide scale dimensional travel take place in a separate dimensional cluster and do not affect the MvV Conflict RP at this time; characters from such settings should not be applied for.''

Fictional Reality Theory
The Fictional Reality Theory is a often mentioned aspect of Dimensional Theory. The theory states that every dimension has its own varied set of entertainment media, such as literature, motion pictures, video games or fan-works. The Fictional Reality Theory postulates that for all media that exists, there is an inherent possibility - if not a 100% chance - that a reality exists, somewhere in the multiverse, where the fictional events and entities are real.

All Marshalship cadets are taught about this theory in their first year. Thanks to this theory, many marshals choose to refrain from media entertainment simply because of the very real possibility that somewhere, somehow, they might be someone else's fiction.

Dimensional Physics Variance
The phenomena of Physics Variance in individual dimensions is a difficult to understand occurrence and a little-investigated aspect of Dimensional Theory due to the difficulty of travel to affected dimensions. In certain dimensions, basic scientific facts - the very basic physics of reality - do not present themselves as they do in majority of the multiverse. In these dimensions, tech very rarely functions properly, if at all, and magic is usually very potent. It is postulated that this is such a rare occurrence due to the basic non-permutable reality of physics, as opposed to the malleable nature of magic, which is far more susceptible to the will of sentient, sapient and even sympathetic energies from nature.

Dimensional Magic Variance
Magical Variance is a common phenomena, postulated as an aspect of Dimensional Theory. The theory of Magical Variance states that due to the diverse flow of leylines (where mana and other spiritual or magical power sources often spring from) throughout the multiverse, the way magic is accessible or usable in individual dimensions varies greatly. Magical Variance is fairly common, but it has an opposite in the far more rare phenomena of Dimensional Physics Variance.