The center of the Eternal Forge had been cleared of the standard tactical projection grids. In their place, a massive, slow-moving physical simulation of the entire planet hovered three feet above the obsidian floor.
It was constructed entirely of golden aether and coarse, magnetized iron sand.
The golden aether represented Faith Points—the raw, divine currency required to manipulate reality. The iron sand represented industry, logistics, and capital. Together, they formed a highly complex, 3D topographical map of Aerthys's geopolitical state.
Zephyr stood alone in the dark, silent chamber, the blue glow of his gauntlets illuminating the floating simulation.
