Sphere - Revision history

Silverwing235 at 16:14, 1 December 2025

2025-12-01T16:14:30Z

Zippy at 11:05, 1 December 2025

2025-12-01T11:05:46Z

Zippy at 11:05, 1 December 2025

2025-12-01T11:05:13Z

Quietust: verified more details against disassembly

2025-05-27T21:39:27Z

verified more details against disassembly

DPhKraken: /* Sphere tokens */ Info from v51 world.spheres dump

2025-05-27T19:03:50Z

Sphere tokens: Info from v51 world.spheres dump

Silverwing235 at 15:14, 3 March 2025

2025-03-03T15:14:14Z

213.55.245.140: /* Understanding spheres */

2025-03-03T14:58:26Z

Understanding spheres

213.55.245.140: /* Understanding spheres */

2025-03-03T14:55:01Z

Understanding spheres

Quietust: /* Sphere tokens */ no need to point this out

2024-11-28T15:27:03Z

Sphere tokens: no need to point this out

DPhKraken: Sphere is the token name, "cosmic principle" is used by the preach menu

2024-07-08T04:34:04Z

Sphere is the token name, "cosmic principle" is used by the preach menu

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 [[File:Spheres_connection_graph.png|thumb|300px|right|A graph showing the connections between all the spheres. A thin line represents a friendship, a thick line a parent/child-relationship, and a red line preclusion.]]A '''sphere''', or '''cosmic principle''', is an aspect where a being has influence. [[Deity|Deities]], [[force]]s, [[angel]]s, [[demon]]s, [[megabeast]]s, [[semi-megabeast]]s, [[forgotten beast]]s and [[titan]]s may be associated with one or more spheres, and [[civilization]]s may prefer certain spheres when selecting creatures to worship. There are currently a total of 130 spheres.
-Ancient artifacts known as [[primordial remnant]]s are connected to spheres, and will take a unique form and grant powers depending on the sphere it's connected to.
+Ancient artifacts known as [[primordial remnant]]s are connected to spheres, taking a unique form and granting powers depending on the sphere they're connected to.
 ==Understanding spheres==

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 [[File:Spheres_connection_graph.png|thumb|300px|right|A graph showing the connections between all the spheres. A thin line represents a friendship, a thick line a parent/child-relationship, and a red line preclusion.]]A '''sphere''', or '''cosmic principle''', is an aspect where a being has influence. [[Deity|Deities]], [[force]]s, [[angel]]s, [[demon]]s, [[megabeast]]s, [[semi-megabeast]]s, [[forgotten beast]]s and [[titan]]s may be associated with one or more spheres, and [[civilization]]s may prefer certain spheres when selecting creatures to worship. There are currently a total of 130 spheres.
-Ancient artifacts known as [[primordial remnants]] are connected to spheres, and will take a unique form and grant powers depending on the sphere it's connected to.
+Ancient artifacts known as [[primordial remnant]]s are connected to spheres, and will take a unique form and grant powers depending on the sphere it's connected to.
 ==Understanding spheres==

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	[[File:Spheres_connection_graph.png\|thumb\|300px\|right\|A graph showing the connections between all the spheres. A thin line represents a friendship, a thick line a parent/child-relationship, and a red line preclusion.]]A '''sphere''', or '''cosmic principle''', is an aspect where a being has influence. [[Deity\|Deities]], [[force]]s, [[angel]]s, [[demon]]s, [[megabeast]]s, [[semi-megabeast]]s, [[forgotten beast]]s and [[titan]]s may be associated with one or more spheres, and [[civilization]]s may prefer certain spheres when selecting creatures to worship. There are currently a total of 130 spheres.		[[File:Spheres_connection_graph.png\|thumb\|300px\|right\|A graph showing the connections between all the spheres. A thin line represents a friendship, a thick line a parent/child-relationship, and a red line preclusion.]]A '''sphere''', or '''cosmic principle''', is an aspect where a being has influence. [[Deity\|Deities]], [[force]]s, [[angel]]s, [[demon]]s, [[megabeast]]s, [[semi-megabeast]]s, [[forgotten beast]]s and [[titan]]s may be associated with one or more spheres, and [[civilization]]s may prefer certain spheres when selecting creatures to worship. There are currently a total of 130 spheres.
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		+	Ancient artifacts known as [[primordial remnants]] are connected to spheres, and will take a unique form and grant powers depending on the sphere it's connected to.

	==Understanding spheres==		==Understanding spheres==

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 | LONGEVITY || || || YOUTH || DEATH || it always seems to be looking far into the distance || [[Language_SYM.txt/Old|OLD]]
 |-
-| LOVE || || || || || it stares longingly at those nearby || [[Language_SYM.txt/Romantic|ROMANTIC]]
+| LOVE || || || || || it stares longingly at those nearby || [[Language_SYM.txt/Flowery|FLOWERY]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Romantic|ROMANTIC]]
 |-
 | LOYALTY || || || OATHS || TREACHERY || it never abandons its companions || [[Language_SYM.txt/Good|GOOD]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Protect|PROTECT]]
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 | MURDER || || || DEATH || LAWS || it cannot abide anything that lives || [[Language_SYM.txt/Death|DEATH]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Evil|EVIL]]
 |-
-| MUSIC || ART || || DANCE, FESTIVALS, REVELRY, SONG || SILENCE || it sounds clear tones as its body moves in time || [[Language_SYM.txt/Flowery|FLOWERY]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Music|MUSIC]]
+| MUSIC || ART || || DANCE, FESTIVALS, REVELRY, SONG || SILENCE || it sounds clear tones as its body moves in time || [[Language_SYM.txt/Flowery|FLOWERY]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Music|MUSIC]], '''not'' [[Language_SYM.txt/Silence|SILENCE]]
 |-
 | NATURE || || ANIMALS, PLANTS || RAIN, SUN, WATER, WEATHER || || it seems most at ease when it is outdoors || [[Language_SYM.txt/Nature|NATURE]]
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 | SEASONS || || || || || its form is ever-changing || [[Language_SYM.txt/Nature|NATURE]]
 |-
-| SILENCE || || || || FAME, MUSIC || it makes absolutely no sound || [[Language_SYM.txt/Silence|SILENCE]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Peace|PEACE]]
+| SILENCE || || || || FAME, MUSIC || it makes absolutely no sound || [[Language_SYM.txt/Silence|SILENCE]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Peace|PEACE]], '''not''' [[Language_SYM.txt/Music|MUSIC]]
 |-
 | SKY || || || MOON, RAINBOWS, SUN, STARS, WEATHER, WIND || || it has a slowly shifting pattern on its surface || [[Language_SYM.txt/Sky|SKY]]
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 | STARS || || || NIGHT, SKY || || it appears to sparkle after night falls || [[Language_SYM.txt/Sky|SKY]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Mystery|MYSTERY]]
 |-
-| STORMS || WEATHER || || LIGHTNING, RAIN, THUNDER || || its movement is the sound of wind and rain || [[Language_SYM.txt/Assertive|ASSERTIVE]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Sky|SKY]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Wild|WILD]],
+| STORMS || WEATHER || || LIGHTNING, RAIN, THUNDER || || its movement is the sound of wind and rain || [[Language_SYM.txt/Assertive|ASSERTIVE]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Sky|SKY]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Wild|WILD]]
 |-
-| STRENGTH || || || || || it looks solidly built || [[Language_SYM.txt/Assertive|ASSERTIVE]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Leader|LEADER]]
+| STRENGTH || || || || || it looks solidly built || [[Language_SYM.txt/Assertive|ASSERTIVE]]
 |-
 | SUICIDE || || || DEATH || || it mutters to itself about death || [[Language_SYM.txt/Death|DEATH]]

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 | DARKNESS || || || NIGHT || DAWN, DAY, LIGHT, TWILIGHT, SUN || it is difficult to see clearly even in bright light || [[Language_SYM.txt/Darkness|DARKNESS]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Mystery|MYSTERY]]
 |-
-| DAWN || || || SUN, TWILIGHT || NIGHT, DAY, DARKNESS || it always turns to welcome the rise of the sun || [[Language_SYM.txt/Color|COLOR]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Light|LIGHT]]
+| DAWN || || || SUN, TWILIGHT || NIGHT, DAY, DARKNESS || it always turns to welcome the rise of the sun || [[Language_SYM.txt/New|NEW]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Color|COLOR]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Light|LIGHT]]
 |-
 | DAY || || || LIGHT, SUN || DARKNESS, NIGHT, DAWN, DUSK<br/>DREAMS, NIGHTMARES, TWILIGHT || it hums pleasantly when the sun is high in the sky || [[Language_SYM.txt/Light|LIGHT]]
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 | DEFORMITY || || || DISEASE || BEAUTY || its body is bent and misshapen || [[Language_SYM.txt/Ugly|UGLY]]
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-| DEPRAVITY || || || LUST || LAWS || it slavers uncontrollably || [[Language_SYM.txt/Evil|EVIL]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Wild|WILD]]
+| DEPRAVITY || || || LUST || LAWS || it slavers uncontrollably || [[Language_SYM.txt/Evil|EVIL]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Wild|WILD]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Ugly|UGLY]]
 |-
-| DISCIPLINE || || || LAWS, ORDER || CHAOS || it moves with great focus || [[Language_SYM.txt/Order|ORDER]]
+| DISCIPLINE || || || LAWS, ORDER || CHAOS || it moves with great focus || [[Language_SYM.txt/Leader|LEADER]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Order|ORDER]]
 |-
 | DISEASE || || || BLIGHT, DEATH, DEFORMITY || BEAUTY, HEALING || it bears malodorous pustules<br/>[ODOR_STRING:death][ODOR_LEVEL:100] || [[Language_SYM.txt/Death|DEATH]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Ugly|UGLY]]
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 | FOOD || || || AGRICULTURE, FERTILITY || BLIGHT || it has the delicious smell of freshly-baked goods<br/>[ODOR_STRING:freshly-baked goods][ODOR_LEVEL:100] || [[Language_SYM.txt/Food|FOOD]]
 |-
-| FORGIVENESS || || || MERCY || REVENGE || it is impossible to hold a grudge near it || [[Language_SYM.txt/Good|GOOD]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Protect|PROTECT]]
+| FORGIVENESS || || || MERCY || REVENGE || it is impossible to hold a grudge near it || [[Language_SYM.txt/Good|GOOD]]
 |-
 | FORTRESSES || || || WAR || || it is very sturdy-looking || [[Language_SYM.txt/Protect|PROTECT]]
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 | HOSPITALITY || || || || || it radiates an aura of welcoming || [[Language_SYM.txt/Domestic|DOMESTIC]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Good|GOOD]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Peace|PEACE]]
 |-
-| HUNTING || || || FISHING || || it inspects the ground intently as it moves || [[Language_SYM.txt/Primitive|PRIMITIVE]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Wild|WILD]]
+| HUNTING || || || FISHING || || it inspects the ground intently as it moves || [[Language_SYM.txt/Nature|NATURE]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Primitive|PRIMITIVE]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Wild|WILD]]
 |-
 | INSPIRATION || || || ART, PAINTING, POETRY || || flashes of energy pulse across its surface intermittently || [[Language_SYM.txt/Thought|THOUGHT]]
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 | NIGHT || || || DARKNESS, DREAMS, MOON, NIGHTMARES, STARS || DAY, DAWN, DUSK, TWILIGHT || it eerily reflects the light of the stars and moon || [[Language_SYM.txt/Darkness|DARKNESS]]
 |-
-| NIGHTMARES || || || DREAMS, NIGHT || DAY || it reminds those that look upon it of their most unpleasant memories || [[Language_SYM.txt/Death|DEATH]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Evil|EVIL]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Mystery|MYSTERY]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Ugly|UGLY]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Violent|VIOLENT]]
+| NIGHTMARES || || || DREAMS, NIGHT || DAY || it reminds those that look upon it of their most unpleasant memories || [[Language_SYM.txt/Darkness|DARKNESS]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Death|DEATH]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Evil|EVIL]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Mystery|MYSTERY]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Ugly|UGLY]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Violent|VIOLENT]]
 |-
 | OATHS || || || LAWS, LOYALTY, MARRIAGE || TREACHERY || it cannot look directly at somebody that has broken an oath || [[Language_SYM.txt/Order|ORDER]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Protect|PROTECT]]
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 | THRALLDOM || || || || || its movements sound like the rattling of chains || [[Language_SYM.txt/Leader|LEADER]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Subordinate|SUBORDINATE]]
 |-
-| THUNDER || WEATHER || || LIGHTNING, RAIN, STORMS || || it is incredibly noisy || [[Language_SYM.txt/Sky|SKY]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Wild|WILD]]
+| THUNDER || WEATHER || || LIGHTNING, RAIN, STORMS || || it is incredibly noisy || [[Language_SYM.txt/Assertive|ASSERTIVE]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Sky|SKY]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Wild|WILD]]
 |-
 | TORTURE || || || MISERY || || it appears to be covered with sharp hooks and barbs || [[Language_SYM.txt/Evil|EVIL]]
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 | VOLCANOS || || || EARTH, FIRE, MOUNTAINS || || it seems to glow brightly from within || [[Language_SYM.txt/Fire|FIRE]], NAME_VOLCANO
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-| WAR || || || CHAOS, DEATH, FORTRESSES, VALOR, VICTORY || || it bellows and cheers without pause || [[Language_SYM.txt/Assertive|ASSERTIVE]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Violent|VIOLENT]]
+| WAR || || || CHAOS, DEATH, FORTRESSES, VALOR, VICTORY || || it bellows and cheers without pause || [[Language_SYM.txt/Assertive|ASSERTIVE]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Leader|LEADER]], [[Language_SYM.txt/Violent|VIOLENT]]
 |-
 | WATER || || LAKES, OCEANS, RIVERS, RAIN || FISH, NATURE || FIRE || it seems to flow as it moves || [[Language_SYM.txt/Aquatic|AQUATIC]]

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 A being such as a [[deity]], [[demon]] or [[megabeast]] may come to represent or epitomize certain things like emotions, qualities, terrain types, and items, which are called "spheres". As an example from real-world mythology, the Greek goddess [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athena Athena] is goddess in the "spheres" of wisdom, warfare, handicrafts and reason.
-Gods and adored megabeasts can grant secrets related to their spheres. In unmodded ''Dwarf Fortress'', this means that death gods can teach the secret of life and death to their worshipers, turning them into [[necromancer]]s. If those gods also happens to be associated with nightmares, they can grant the ability to summon [[bogeymen]] and [[nightmare]]s as well.
+Gods and adored megabeasts can grant secrets related to their spheres. In unmodded ''Dwarf Fortress'', this means that death gods can teach the secret of life and death to their worshipers, turning them into [[necromancer]]s. If those gods also happen to be associated with nightmares, they can grant the ability to summon [[bogeymen]] and [[nightmare]]s as well.
 Dwarves and other creatures will come to worship certain "powerful beings" and, as such, will follow the "religion", and have a relationship with its "deity".
-A [[historical figure]] with associated spheres that generates in the wild or as a god will be named after its spheres. So a death-aligned demon will be able to raise dead, and should they rule an entity, they will convert the surrounding regions into evil-aligned undead-raising biomes. Nightmare-aligned demons can summon bogeymen and nightmares. The [[Language#language_SYM.txt|symbols]] associated with the sphere will be used to generate first names, compound names, and titles. If an [[interaction]] from a deity creates an [[artifact]], then that artifact will be named using the spheres of the god who gave the blessing.
+A [[historical figure]] with associated spheres that generates in the wild, or as a god, will be named after its spheres. So a death-aligned demon will be able to raise dead, and should they rule an entity, they will convert the surrounding regions into evil-aligned undead-raising biomes. Nightmare-aligned demons can summon bogeymen and nightmares. The [[Language#language_SYM.txt|symbols]] associated with the sphere will be used to generate first names, compound names, and titles. If an [[interaction]] from a deity creates an [[artifact]], then that artifact will be named using the spheres of the god who gave the blessing.
 ==Creatures with pre-determined spheres==

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 {{Modding}}
 According to Toady: "''Spheres have a parent/child list, a friend list, and a preclude list. A deity has either one or two base spheres, and then they pick friends of those spheres, while never choosing a precluded or parent/child sphere of any of the spheres they already have. I tried to be pretty lax with the preclude list so that interesting relationships could pop up.''"
 [[Creature token#SPHERE|Creatures]] and [[Inorganic material definition token#SPHERE|inorganic materials]] can be assigned spheres with the [SPHERE:] token.