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The '''nowhere''', also called the '''negative realm''', is an inter-dimensional reality that can be accessed and utilized by people with [[cytonics|cytonic]] abilities.{{book ref|sky2|10}} It's also the home of the [[delver]]s, and the primary medium for faster-than-light travel and communication.{{book ref|sky2|18}}{{book ref|sky2|20}}
== Characteristics ==
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Little is known of the appearance or geography of nowhere. It's pitch black, with the only source of light being the eyes of the [[delver]]s. There is no gravity; however, the nowhere either has breathable air, or the people who enter it lose their need to breathe.{{book ref|sky2|26}} Despite that, there is some physical matter in the nowhere -- the [[acclivity stone]].{{book ref|sky2|25}}
Interacting with the nowhere leaves cytonics with a sense of cold and a strong headache for hours afterwards.{{book ref|sky1|epilogue}} Both of those effects seem to lessen
== Access and Exploitation ==
Machines can likewise utilize the nowhere. The timeless nature of it allows for signals to be sent through it at faster-than-light speed
=== Nowhere portals ===
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Ordinary people can access the nowhere through '''nowhere portals''', gateways that allow one to physically enter and exit the nowhere. They are typically surrounded by numerous symbols of unknown meaning, suggesting that they might've been artificially constructed. When active, they create a wormhole that connects the physical space with the nowhere. This allows for the mining
Though it's unclear how the nowhere portals were made or by whom, the process can be recreated, as the [[Superiority]]'s Department of Protective Services has managed to
There are also the '''nowalks''', which likewise seem to somehow connect
== Trivia ==
* ''Nowhere'' was the working title for the third book in the [[Skyward (series)|''Skyward'' series]];{{wob ref|13248}} however, as Brandon's publisher disliked it, it was changed to ''[[Cytonic (book)|Cytonic]]''.{{cite|not on Arcanum yet}}
== Notes ==
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