ythri is the plane of pure chaos, a realm where change is constant, form is fluid, and order is an illusion. Known as the Churning Chaos, it is a place where reality itself is unstable, where the landscape reshapes itself moment to moment, and where thought, emotion, and will can bend the very fabric of existence. It is not merely a chaotic place—it is chaos incarnate, a living expression of unpredictability and transformation.
Unlike the structured planes of Shavarath or Syrania, Kythri has no fixed geography. Mountains rise and crumble in seconds, rivers flow upward, and cities made of crystal and fire appear and vanish without warning. The sky may be a swirling vortex of color one moment and a void of silence the next. Time itself seems to stretch and contract, and travelers often find that hours spent in Kythri feel like days—or mere seconds—depending on the whims of the plane.
This instability makes Kythri dangerous, but also profoundly magical. It is a realm where possibility is limitless, where the laws of physics and magic are suggestions rather than rules. Spells may behave unpredictably, and even the thoughts of visitors can shape the environment around them. In this way, Kythri is deeply tied to creativity, freedom, and madness. It is the source of inspiration for artists, the playground of tricksters, and the crucible of transformation for those who dare to embrace change.
The inhabitants of Kythri are as varied and unstable as the plane itself. Slaadi, amphibious creatures of chaos, are among the most well-known denizens. They embody the plane’s anarchic nature, often shifting in form and temperament. Other beings include chaotic elementals, shifting spirits, and manifestations of emotion or thought—entities that may appear as living storms, sentient shadows, or creatures made of music and light. These beings are rarely predictable, and their motives are often inscrutable.
Despite its volatility, Kythri is not inherently malevolent. It is not a plane of evil, but of freedom unbound. It resists control, defies categorization, and challenges the very notion of permanence. For some, this is terrifying; for others, it is liberating. Monks of the Path of the Tranquil Flame, for example, seek to find inner peace amid Kythri’s chaos, believing that true enlightenment comes from embracing the unpredictable. Others, like certain cults or mad prophets, worship the plane as a divine force of change.
Kythri’s influence on the Material Plane is rare but powerful. When it becomes coterminous, reality may warp in subtle or dramatic ways. Illusions become more vivid, emotions intensify, and structures may shift or collapse without explanation. These periods are often marked by bursts of creativity, madness, or rebellion. Some scholars believe that revolutions, artistic renaissances, and spiritual awakenings are tied to Kythri’s touch.
In the context of the Draconic Prophecy, Kythri represents the chaotic potential of fate—the idea that nothing is fixed, and that even prophecy can be rewritten. It is the wildcard in the cosmic deck, the force that allows for deviation, surprise, and evolution. This makes it a powerful symbol in stories of transformation, redemption, and defiance.
Planar travel to Kythri is possible, but extremely risky. Without powerful magic or mental discipline, travelers may lose themselves—literally. Identity, memory, and even physical form can be altered by the plane’s influence. Some who enter Kythri return changed, gifted with strange powers or insights. Others are lost forever, their minds shattered or their bodies reshaped into something unrecognizable.