sundered

Sundered is the past tense and past participle of the verb sunder, meaning to divide or break apart, often violently, causing something to be separated into two or more pieces. In prose, sundered is commonly used to describe physical separation, such as land or objects, as well as figurative breaks in relationships, alliances, or communities. The word is rooted in earlier forms of English and appears most often in literary, religious, or historical contexts, where a sense of rupture or division is emphasized. The adjectival form sundered can describe something that has already been divided, as in “a sundered realm” or “sundered lands.”

In popular culture, Sundered refers to a video game released in 2017 by Thunder Lotus Games. It is described as an indie metroidvania with a strong hand-drawn art style and a Lovecraftian atmosphere. The game emphasizes exploration, platforming, and confrontation with eldritch foes within a ruined fortress; player choices can affect abilities and progression, leading to different experiences and endings. It has been noted for its art direction, atmosphere, and challenging gameplay, and has been released on multiple platforms including PC and consoles.