The Umbra is the spirit world, a shadow or reflection of the real world. It is inhabited by spirits, gods, ghosts, and various other supernatural beings. The Umbra can broadly be thought of as all realms that exist beyond the mundane terrestrial existence of Earth. Rather than existing as a single universe, the Umbra embraces many mutually incompatible aspects and versions of reality, forming a multiverse of realms that operate by their own laws. Mages and werewolves refer to this multiverse as the Tellurian, and are the two populations most likely to travel to the Umbra.

General Locations within the Umbra -

Gauntlet - The barrier preventing the Umbra from interacting on a regular basis with reality is known as the Gauntlet, though it goes by other names as well. It is a sort of mystical barrier of strength depending on spiritual power of given area. The Gauntlet manifests as a sort of force or plastic wrap causing difficulty to pass through.

Penumbra - Immediately across the Gauntlet from reality is a domain that mirrors reality closely, called the Penumbra. It is possible to "see" physical reality from the Penumbra with some effort--Garou in particular possess the ability to do so naturally (an ability called "peeking"). Major landmarks such as large buildings, old trees, or topographic features have visible variants in the Penumbra.

There are far more deep and convoluted places once one passes beyond the Near Umbra. Only very potent characters generally ever try, should you have a question feel free to ask and I can help explain it, or read [Garou - Umbra (revised), Mage - Book of Worlds].

This forum was created for handling all Umbral Characters (i.e. Garou, Mages, and anyone else entering it). Once you have breached the Gauntlet move the thread into this forum, and we can handle it here. Then once you step back across, move it back to the original thread and continue on.

I will also be handling any Dark Umbra (Shadowlands) interaction here as well, though Wraiths are in an entirely different realm. All Wraith interactions beyond the Shroud (skinlands) will be handled in the appropriate area as normal.