Editing LeviathanTempest:AppendThree (section)

==Travelling the Rift ==
The Rift appears as a vast expanse of water-like substance, breathable by any of the tribe regardless of their current form. A roiling bright light shines through the Shallows (the upper parts of the Rift), but disappears as you dive deeper. A Leviathan who breaks through into the Rift always appears near the surface (Depth 0). 

The Rift posesses Depths, exactly as transforming Leviathans experience them. This is not surprising; as the Rift is essentially an expression of Leviathan psyche, it mimics the experience of Tribe members coming closer to their monstrous heritage. Leviathans appear to transform as they go deeper into the Rift, so that they take the shape of the corresponding Depth to their environment. Voluntary shapeshifting is impossible in the Rift, instead a Leviathan automatically transitions between his forms as he surfaces or descends. Even Outbursts simply do not occur within the Rift, which for some is more proof that the Rift is a Leviathan’s true home. 

The Rift is pretty much synonymous with the Tempest. Most of it is continually wracked by violent currents, arc lightning and fast, sharp ice or rocks. The existence of this realm ensure the continuation of the Tribe's curse of restlessness and madness, just as the Leviathans' chaotic behaviour encourage a more chaotic Rift. The Tempest usually worsens as one goes deeper. However, certain areas of perfect calm exist as well; called Doldrums, they are sometimes large enough to hold sunken cities of eerie quiet and stillness. 

Someone who makes no effort appears stationary in the Rift unless acted upon by the Rift itself. Moving around requires Athletics rolls, with the characteristics depending on the type of movement required (Stamina for sustained travel, Strength for brute speed and power, Dexterity for fine manoeuvring).  

Mortals can not go deeper than the first Depth, unless a Leviathan physically carries them. There is one exception to this rule: Atolls are unaffected by Depth in all cases, although they are still quite vulnerable to other dangers that lurk in the Rift.