On Further Tales: Exploring the Beyond After the End
So you have done it all. The Ender Dragon is nothing but a memory, the End Cities are looted, and you are standing there wondering what comes next. The vanilla Minecraft endgame can feel a bit empty once the credits roll, but the modding community never rests. On Further Tales is a content mod that answers that exact question: what lies further than the End? It introduces a brand-new dimension filled with strange biomes, bizarre creatures, and reality-bending items that will make your post-End adventure feel fresh and dangerous again.
Entering the Further Dimension
Accessing the new dimension is straightforward but requires a little crafting. The portal frame is built from purpur blocks, and instead of flint and steel, you need a special igniter crafted by placing an eye of ender in the center of a crafting table. Once lit, the portal swirls with an eerie energy, ready to pull you into the unknown. The mod does not hold your hand with new armor sets, so you will want to enchant your best gear before stepping through. The Further is not a place for the unprepared.
Biomes of the Further
The dimension is split into several distinct biomes, each with its own atmosphere, resources, and threats. Here is a quick overview of what you will encounter:
- The Rare Sights – A bright, almost dreamlike land dominated by skywood trees that can be harvested for planks. The Reyko mob calls this place home and will fiercely defend it. Reyko rods drop from these creatures and can be ground into Reyko powder, similar to blaze powder. Snowmen also spawn here for some whimsical reason.
- Purdue – A hazardous biome where two mobs roam: the clumsy Rensansito and the small, clever Venacki. The Venacki explodes upon death, so keep your distance. Rensansito, on the other hand, may drop Rensato beans, which serve as a food source in this harsh realm.
- Existensia – Reality itself fractures in this unsettling biome. Fragmented blocks float everywhere, and Existential Florbs drift about. Killing these strange entities yields Fragments of Reality, a crucial crafting component. Witches are drawn to this area, perhaps searching for the secrets of existence.
- Temp of Darkness – Coal. Everywhere. This biome is so dark that shadowy creatures thrive. Endermites and Endermen wander freely, and a small mob called the Ender Werp drops the mysterious Ender Pill. Dark creepers lurk in the blackness, so watch your step.
- Seradak – A relatively normal-looking biome compared to the others, hosting overworld staples like zombies, spiders, skeletons, and even horses. You can tame these horses for faster travel. The Snelodus, a cute mouse-like creature, also appears here. However, the Eyes of Seradak are territorial and will attack. If one drops an eye, do not pick it up—your entire inventory will be wiped.
- Radia – A gray, industrial-feeling biome where the friendly but odd Rakik lives. Cyborgs called Stevmatic also patrol the area, and they are not welcoming to outsiders. Tread carefully.
New Mobs and Drops
Beyond the biome-specific creatures, the mod introduces a few other noteworthy entities. The Ertop, found in Existensia, drops a Potion of Levitation, giving you a rare vanilla effect without needing a shulker. The Reality Drop is a fascinating item that, while held in your inventory, grants the blink ability—press X, Y, or Z to teleport short distances. It is crafted by surrounding a Venacki Tear with four Fragments of Reality. The Venacki Tear itself is a rare drop from the explosive Venacki mob.
Weapons, Tools, and Reality-Bending Gear
The mod adds several pieces of equipment that feel truly unique. The Reality Sword received a texture update in the latest version and remains a powerful weapon. The Reality Hoe is a standout tool that “crushes the reality of the block,” likely meaning it breaks blocks in an unusual or enhanced way. For armor enthusiasts, the newly added Reality Armor is crafted using reality gems, offering protection that fits the theme.
Reyko Boots deserve special mention. Crafted with Reyko gems (made by surrounding an emerald with Reyko dust), these boots do not offer much defense, but they provide an incredible jump boost. Mountain climbing and traversing the chaotic terrain of the Further become much easier with them on your feet. If you want to try out these items without the usual mod installation hassle, you can grab the mod via the foxygame.net launcher, a modern and flexible tool that lets you download and manage mods right from its menu.
Another intriguing recipe is the Existential Sword, which combines an Existential gem and a Reyko rod. Existential gems are crafted by surrounding a Reyko gem with four Fragments of Reality. The progression system encourages exploration across multiple biomes to gather all the necessary materials.
Updates and Future Content
The mod has seen several updates that expanded its scope significantly. Version 2.5 introduced two new biomes, Blank Space and Alligmania, along with three new mobs and two items that hint at future features. The developer has also been squashing bugs and refining textures, such as the Reality Sword’s visual overhaul. A mod showcase by Bizzare MC on YouTube gives a visual tour of the dimension, though you can experience it firsthand with a simple installation.
Why On Further Tales Stands Out
What makes this mod compelling is its focus on exploration without overpowered handouts. You are not given a new tier of armor that trivializes everything; instead, you rely on your existing enchanted gear and clever use of the new items. The dimension feels alien and unpredictable, with biomes that range from beautiful to genuinely unsettling. The risk of inventory deletion in Seradak adds a layer of tension that few mods dare to include. Bringing Existential Matter back to the overworld is also hinted to cause reality to “break a little bit,” which suggests hidden consequences for curious players.
On Further Tales succeeds in answering the question of what lies beyond the End. It gives seasoned players a reason to keep exploring, crafting, and surviving. Whether you are leaping across mountains with Reyko Boots, blinking through danger with a Reality Drop, or carefully avoiding the Eyes of Seradak, the mod delivers a fresh chapter in your Minecraft journey.