The enterprising manushyas with their spring-powered industry are in constant conflict with the shape-shifting rakshasi, who guard nature with their sophisticated biotechnology. The militaristic vaanars patrol cities from tall grid-networks, maintaining peace across the land.

The resourceful naags operate from society's fringes, while the elite garudas amass control of Neh's wealth as priests of the amortal Divyas.

Most live out their lives in Maya dreams as much as in the waking world. Only a select few, who prove their worth to all of Neh, will ascend to join the all-knowing Divyas.