The Departure

Overview

The Departure is the event in which the Architects vanished from the universe they created. It occurred billions of years ago, shortly after the completion of the Cosmic Nexus.

History

Archive logs suggest that the Architects did not die or fail; they simply "moved on" to a higher state of existence, leaving the universe as a self-sustaining nursery for younger consciousnesses.

Key Figures

• The Architects: The ones who departed.

Impact

The Departure left the universe without its creators, leading to the eventual rise of the Ancient Civilizations and the current chaos of The Fading. The search for the reason behind the Departure is a major theme of the game.

Connections

• The Architects: The subjects of the lore.
• Beyond: Where the Architects are believed to have gone.

Design Notes

The Departure is often discussed in philosophical terms by NPCs like Elder Mind.