rangesthe

Rangesthe is a fictional theoretical construct used in speculative fiction and tabletop role-playing games to describe a framework for quantifying the reach and influence of perception and action across space, time, and social boundaries.

Origin and etymology: The term is a neologism formed from "range" and the suffix -the, intended to evoke a theory or framework of reach.

Framework: Rangesthe posits three axes: Range (spatial reach), Agency (capacity to effect changes), and Ethics (normative constraints). It defines tiers or bands: Near, Mid, Far, and Beyond, each with defined observational and operational permissions.

Applications: In novels and role-playing games, rangesthe governs what characters can observe, influence, or be influenced by within a given scene. It can interact with other mechanics like visibility, influence radius, and moral constraints.

Reception: As a fictional device, rangesthe has been noted for enabling modular world-building and complex moral choices; it is not a real scientific theory.