Exploring the Depths: New Dimensions, Biomes, and Resources in Pastel

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The Depths Below

Pastel introduces a hidden dimension that exists beneath the bedrock layer of the overworld. When you break through the deepest bedrock, you may discover a pitch-black portal. Stepping through it leads you to a realm that has not seen sunlight for eons—a place of perpetual darkness where no natural light ever reaches. This dimension, known as Imbrifer, is vast and varied, holding secrets that challenge assumptions about what can thrive without sunlight.

New Biomes

Abyssal Biomes

Within the darkness of Imbrifer, you will find biomes that defy expectations. Despite the complete absence of sunlight, these areas teem with life. The diversity here is remarkable, raising questions about what can grow when the traditional requirements of sunlight and water are absent. The abyssal biomes are a testament to life finding a way in even the most inhospitable conditions.

Crystal Gardens

One of the most striking biomes in the depths is the Crystal Gardens. This area is defined by lakes of Liquid Crystal and massive crystalline structures made of Hummingstone. The ground here is covered with a thin layer of soil—just enough to support a thick carpet of moss that blankets the surface.

Unlike most other biomes in the depths, the Crystal Gardens are illuminated by numerous natural light sources. This allows plants to grow here, including species you might recognize from the surface world. The moss is notably soft and fluffy to the touch. Some of the creatures you encounter here bear a striking resemblance to legendary beings long thought to be extinct.

The Depths

The core biome of Imbrifer is simply called the Depths. This is the eternal darkness you first enter when stepping through the portal. It is a place that has never known a single ray of sunlight, shrouded in perpetual night. The Depths hold many discoveries waiting for those brave enough to explore, though the descent can be unsettling—a sense of unease lingers as you venture deeper into the unknown.

Structures

City Below

Scattered throughout the depths is a major structure known as the City Below. This sprawling settlement generates in specific regions of the dimension. The placement is sparse—only one attempt is made per 24x24 chunk region, with cities appearing at least 16 chunks apart from one another. When you enter the City Below, you will notice that it overrides the natural spawning of many creature types. This includes ambient creatures, axolotls, general creatures, miscellaneous mobs, monsters, underground water creatures, water ambient life, and standard water creatures. The city's presence fundamentally alters the local ecosystem, making it a unique and potentially dangerous location to explore.

Resources

Downstone

Deep within Imbrifer, you can discover a new type of stone called Downstone. This material is extraordinarily hard—so dense and durable that even Bedrock seems soft in comparison. Downstone is found in the deepest parts of the dimension and represents a valuable resource for any builder or miner seeking materials of unmatched strength.

Final Notes

The Pastel mod's new dimension offers a complete contrast to the surface world. Where the overworld relies on sunlight and open skies, Imbrifer thrives in darkness and mystery. The biomes range from lifeless-looking abyssal plains to glowing Crystal Gardens, each hosting unique flora and fauna. The City Below provides a structural landmark for orientation and exploration, while Downstone offers a practical resource for your endeavors. Whether you come seeking new materials, strange creatures, or simply to satisfy your curiosity about what lies beneath the bedrock, the depths of Imbrifer await—though you may want to prepare for the journey into the endless dark.

Covers the mod’s in-game guide topics: Abyssal Biomes Creatures of the Deep Crystal Gardens The Depths Downstone City Below