Editing Link

A link is a connection between two of the infinite preexisting [[Ages]] of the [[Great Tree of Possibilities]]. In the context of [[The Art]], links are formed with the writing of [[Descriptive Book]]s, which then "chose" one of the possible Ages that most closely match the descriptions. Links were unique, as only one Descriptive Book could exist for an Age.<ref>The Watson Letters</ref>

Books have a viewing panel called a Linking panel that shows a picture of the target location. The panel is interactive: by merely touching it, the person is linked to that Age. 

The act of linking by definition implies dimensional transfer.<ref>Old DRC site: Linking Book</ref> This means that a link can't "teleport" one from one point to another within the same world (eg. from the [[D'ni|D'ni City]] to [[Ae'gura]]) as the Book and the destination exist in the same Age (Earth) at the same time.<ref>The Watson Letters</ref>
==Other facts==
*The [[Star Fissure]] in [[Riven]] also serves as a link. It seems that whatever falls there ends up on Earth, specifically the area around the [[Cleft]].<ref>[[Uru]]</ref>
*It is said that King [[Ahlsendar]] had special linking abilities. Numerous witnesses claimed that he teleported from one place to another, or that he could link to different spots within an Age. However, none of these rumors were ever confirmed.<ref>[[Reference:DRC research notebooks/King Ahlsendar]]</ref>
*It is said that the [[prophet]] known only as [[The Watcher]] was born while his mother was n the process of linking from the Age of [[Trases]].<ref>[[Reference:DRC research notebooks/King Loshemanesh]]</ref>
*In the context of the non-canonical [[Trap Book]]s, there was a formula of altering key lines of text partially severing the connection of a Book. This would result to anyone using it to be trapped permanently in the dark void of the Link. That person could be freed only if someone else took their place.<ref>[[Reference:Atrus, personal journal (Riven)]]</ref>


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[[Category:Linking mechanics]]