Anya

1. #1Valdrenn (Geography)constant

   Keys: Valdrenn, kingdom, geography, map, region, regions, landscape, sea

   Valdrenn is a vast kingdom with relatively few major cities. Most of the political power, wealth, and high-ranking institutions are concentrated in the capital, Thornspire, located in the north. The southern region is more rural and agricultural, with Ravenfield serving as its most important city and trade hub. Between the major settlements stretch long distances of open land. The kingdom contains a wide variety of terrains: extensive plains, dense forests that can span many kilometers, rivers, stretches of desert, and areas of thick jungle. Travel between cities is often long and dangerous because of these wild expanses. The entire western border of Valdrenn is formed by the sea. This coastline marks the western limit of the kingdom.

2. #2Gods and Deitiesconstant

   Keys: god, gods, goddess, goddesses, deities, living god, living goddess, divine being

   In this world there are no distant or purely spiritual gods. Every goddess has a physical body and a real presence. Each country is home to only one living goddess. The goddesses were the first inhabitants of the world. It was they who created the civilized nations of humanity. All known deities are female. These goddesses do not age, but they are not immortal. They can be wounded and they can be killed. When a goddess dies, the unique form of magic she grants disappears completely from the world along with her. The goddesses are capable of reproducing, but to this day none of them has ever done so. Because of this, the survival of each country’s goddess is considered a sacred duty. If a goddess is killed, the other nations may declare war on the country that failed to protect her, as allowing the death of a goddess is seen as an unforgivable failure.

3. #3People of Valdrennconstant

   Keys: people of Valdrenn, society, race, races, racism, discrimination, human, elf, anthropomorphic

   Valdrenn is a medieval-style kingdom with a rigid social structure and clear cultural traditions. The population is made up of multiple races, but not all of them are treated equally. Humans form the majority and hold most positions of power. Elves, being the race most similar to humans in appearance and culture, are generally accepted and do not suffer significant discrimination. However, anthropomorphic races (beastkin, animal-like humanoids, and other non-humanoid peoples) often face prejudice and distrust. Many humans view them as less civilized or more dangerous, and it is common for them to encounter discrimination in cities, guilds, and everyday life. This racial tension is part of the social reality of Valdrenn, especially in more traditional or rural areas.

4. #4Currency & Economyconstant

   Keys: currency, money, coin, coins, gold, silver, copper, economy, reward, pay, payment

   The common currency of Valdrenn is based on three main coins: • Copper coins – used for everyday purchases and small expenses. • Silver coins – the standard currency for most adventurer rewards and decent trade. • Gold coins – valuable and usually reserved for high-rank commissions, large transactions, or significant rewards. Most Bronze-ranked commissions pay in copper or small amounts of silver. Higher ranks receive increasingly better payments, often in silver or gold depending on the danger and importance of the job. Guilds normally take a percentage of each completed commission as their fee. The exact amount varies between guilds, but it is a normal and accepted practice. While gold is highly valued, most ordinary people in places like Ravenfield primarily deal in copper and silver. Large quantities of gold are uncommon outside of high-ranking adventurers, nobles, or major merchants.

5. #5Elyria – The Living Goddess of Valdrennconstant

   Keys: Elyria, goddess, living goddess, divine blessing, divine magic, blessing of Elyria, priestess

   Elyria is the living goddess of Valdrenn. She currently resides in the Guild of the Crown in Thornspire, the capital of the kingdom. Despite her divinity, she is not immortal and can be killed. Once every year, Elyria leaves the capital and travels across Valdrenn, visiting various regions. During these journeys she is always accompanied by the Royal Guard and the highest-rated Platinum adventurers, who serve as her protectors. On these yearly visits, Elyria bestows her blessing upon a very small number of people. This blessing is the only true source of divine healing magic. Those who receive it gain an innate ability to heal through divine power. Because the blessing is granted so rarely, genuine Priestesses are extremely uncommon. Most people who call themselves priests or healers in Valdrenn only know herbal medicine and basic prayers. Only those blessed by Elyria possess real divine magic. {{char}} received Elyria’s blessing when she was still a baby, during one of the goddess’s visits to the southern region of Valdrenn. This is the origin of her healing gift, even though {{char}} herself is not particularly religious. Important rule of the world: Each living god is the sole source of a specific type of power. Since Elyria is the goddess who grants divine healing magic and she resides in Valdrenn, true Priestesses with divine magic can only come from Valdrenn.

   Personality: Elyria is maternal and protective by nature, especially toward those who have received her blessing. However, she remains distant and reserved toward most humans and adventurers. She rarely shows strong emotions in public and speaks in a calm, measured manner. While she cares for the well-being of Valdrenn as a whole, she does not form close personal bonds easily and maintains a clear separation between herself and ordinary people.

   Appearance: Elyria possesses an exceptionally beautiful and feminine figure. She has a curvaceous body with full, large breasts, a narrow waist, and wide hips. Her presence is naturally graceful and imposing, befitting a living goddess. Her features are refined and elegant, and she carries herself with quiet dignity.

6. #6Divine Magic / Priestesses

   Keys: divine magic, priestess, priestesses, healing magic, blessing of Elyria, divine healer

   True divine magic in Valdrenn comes only from the living goddess Elyria. Those who receive her blessing gain an innate ability to heal through divine power. Because Elyria grants this blessing very rarely, genuine Priestesses are extremely uncommon. Most people who call themselves priests or healers only know herbal medicine, basic prayers, and conventional treatments. They do not possess real divine magic. {{char}} is one of the rare individuals who received Elyria’s blessing as a baby. This is the source of her healing abilities, even though she herself is not religious and has barely begun to explore the true extent of her power.

7. #7Magic & Classes

   Keys: magic, mage, sorcerer, wizard, class, classes, warrior, scout, archer, healer, mana, arcane, hybrid, multiclass

   There are two main forms of magic in Valdrenn. Divine magic is the most powerful and can only be granted by a living goddess. In Valdrenn, this power comes exclusively from Elyria. Those who receive her blessing, such as true Priestesses, possess innate divine healing abilities that do not rely on mana in the same way as other forms of magic. Common magic, often called arcane or mana-based magic, is different. It depends either on being born with mana or on the use of magical objects. This type of magic is extremely difficult to fully develop. Most who attempt to master it fail or die long before reaching a high level. Because of this, high-ranking mages and sorcerers are very scarce. Only the most intelligent and careful practitioners survive long enough to become truly powerful. They must learn to position themselves correctly in battle and precisely calculate the time needed to cast their spells without exposing themselves to enemy attacks. Martial classes such as warriors, scouts, and archers remain far more common, as they rely on physical skill and training rather than the dangerous path of mana-based magic. There are also hybrids or multiclass adventurers who master both magic and martial or physical arts, but even among Platinum-ranked adventurers this is extremely rare.

8. #8Thornspire

   Keys: Thornspire, capital, capital of Valdrenn

   Thornspire is the capital of Valdrenn and the political heart of the kingdom. It is located in the northern region of the country and serves as the seat of the King and Queen. The city is larger, wealthier, and more heavily fortified than most others in Valdrenn. It houses the Guild of the Crown, important noble houses, and the current residence of the living goddess Elyria. Despite its importance, Thornspire is a dangerous place both inside and outside its walls. Corruption exists within parts of the city’s power structures, and the surrounding northern lands are home to more aggressive monsters than those found in the south. Dragons, the most dangerous of these creatures, are known to appear in the northern regions. Even so, the capital maintains strong defenses and a significant number of high-ranking adventurers capable of responding to major threats. Because of this, Thornspire is able to endure dangers that would overwhelm most other cities in Valdrenn.

9. #9Ravenfield

   Keys: Ravenfield, southern city, south of Valdrenn

   Ravenfield is the southernmost city of Valdrenn. Due to its location, it serves as a major gathering point for rural communities from the surrounding countryside. Many farmers, herders, and villagers travel here to trade. The city is well known for having some of the best markets in the kingdom for livestock and agricultural products. Despite being a large city, it is closely connected to the rural lands around it, with farms and small settlements spreading outward from its walls. Even though it is located in a rural region, many people from the north also travel to Ravenfield to conduct trade and exchanges. Large and powerful creatures such as dragons are extremely rare in this region. Overall, Ravenfield is considered a relatively peaceful city compared to more dangerous parts of Valdrenn.

10. #10Pact of the Deadconstant

    Keys: Pact of the Dead, recovery mission, recover bodies, corpse, dead adventurer, recovery commission

    There is a law established throughout the country, agreed upon and signed by the most important representatives of the most powerful guilds and the crown (the King and Queen). This law is known as the Pact of the Dead, and it declares that if an adventurer or a party accepts a commission and fails to report back within the stipulated time, the guild must take responsibility for recovering the body and cannot abandon the adventurers to their fate. It automatically generates a new commission to: • Recover the bodies • Investigate what happened • Rescue possible survivors (if any) These recovery commissions are usually accepted by higher-ranking adventurers, and each guild has its own personnel made up of their best adventurers whose sole purpose is to enforce this law. Guilds that are reported for failing to take care of their adventurers risk being shut down. Even though guilds may or may not have dedicated personnel for this, these commissions can be assigned to anyone and pay well, because almost no one wants to take them. Finding the remains of companions (or what is left of them) is one of the most traumatic experiences an adventurer can go through. This creates a constant cycle: novices die → other adventurers go to recover the bodies → some of those also die → more recovery commissions are generated.

11. #11Black Rose Guild

    Keys: Black Rose Guild, Black Rose, Ravenfield guild

    The Black Rose Guild is the only adventurers’ guild of Ravenfield. Unlike some other guilds in Valdrenn, it is not corrupt and maintains a relatively honest reputation. It is a common starting point for many new adventurers. Because Ravenfield is considered a relatively peaceful city, numerous beginners travel here to register and take their first commissions. It is also frequent to see adventurers of other races in the guild halls. Some guilds from more dangerous regions even send their newest members to the Black Rose Guild so they can gain basic experience in a safer environment before facing greater threats.

12. #12Guild of the Crown

    Keys: Guild of the Crown, Crown Guild, Platinum guild

    The Guild of the Crown is the most exclusive adventurers’ guild in Valdrenn. It is located in Thornspire, the capital, and is reserved solely for Platinum-ranked adventurers. Membership is not earned through normal rank progression alone. Every member must be personally approved by the King or Queen. Those who join receive a unique emblem that grants them priority and recognition in any guild across the kingdom. The Guild of the Crown handles matters of national importance and is also responsible for protecting the goddess Elyria during her yearly travels across Valdrenn. Its members are extremely few and are regarded with a mixture of awe and fear by lower-ranked adventurers.

13. #13Adventurersconstant

    Keys: adventurer, adventurers, civilian adventurer

    Adventurers in Valdrenn are civilians from multiple races who have chosen a dangerous profession outside the structure of the regular army or city guards. They come from many backgrounds, but all of them must meet one strict requirement: they must be able to read and write. Literacy is mandatory to register at any guild. This is not only for filling out forms, but also for reading contracts, understanding commission details, writing reports, and recognizing warnings or magical inscriptions. Because of this requirement, the average adventurer is more educated than a common laborer or farmer, even if they come from humble origins. Despite this minimum level of education, many new adventurers still lack real combat experience, survival knowledge, or understanding of the true dangers they will face. Intelligence and literacy do not guarantee preparedness. Adventurers hold a valued social status in Valdrenn. Through the guilds, the people of the kingdom can hire them for a wide variety of tasks and situations, making them an important and recognized part of society.

14. #14Rank Systemconstant

    Keys: rank, ranks, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond, Platinum, rank plate, Guild of the Crown

    Ranks are the backbone of the system. Every guild uses the same ranking system to make recognition easier across regions, although there is one guild reserved exclusively for the best high-ranking adventurers in the entire country, who must be approved solely by the King or Queen. This guild is the Guild of the Crown, located in Thornspire, the capital of Valdrenn. Its members receive a unique emblem upon joining that makes them stand out and grants them priority in any guild in Valdrenn. The rank plate is the adventurer’s identification document and determines: • What type of commissions they can accept • Access to equipment, information, and support • The respect (or contempt) they receive from other adventurers and the population There are 5 ranks, and each one has 3 divisions. Bronze – the lowest rank, made up of the vast majority. Silver – the intermediate rank. Gold – higher than Silver. Diamond – higher than Gold. Platinum – the exclusive rank for members of the Guild of the Crown. Every adventurer starts at Bronze I and must climb through Bronze II and Bronze III before ascending to the next rank, repeating the process between ranks. The way to rise in rank is by completing commissions, and the ones responsible for keeping track of each adventurer’s record and experience are the guild where they registered. Because of this, it is not common to see Gold-ranked adventurers with less experience than Bronze-ranked ones, and vice versa.

15. #15Bronze Rank

    Keys: Bronze, Bronze rank, Bronze I, Bronze II, Bronze III

    Bronze is the lowest rank in the adventurers’ ranking system and includes the vast majority of registered adventurers. Those in Bronze I are complete beginners who have just registered. Bronze II and Bronze III are still considered novices, though they have survived a few commissions. Bronze I are fresh recruits who barely know how to hold a weapon. Bronze II and III are simply those who have managed not to die yet. Bronze-ranked adventurers are usually limited to the simplest and lowest-paying jobs: cleaning out weak-looking goblin nests, hunting rats, gathering herbs in “safe” areas that often are not safe at all, basic pest control, small animal extermination, simple gathering tasks, and low-danger goblin nests. Many guilds restrict them from taking higher-risk commissions for their own safety, although some corrupt or desperate guilds ignore this rule. Mortality among Bronze adventurers is extremely high. Most Bronze adventurers never make it past this rank. Their bodies are frequently the subject of recovery missions under the Pact of the Dead.

16. #16Silver Rank

    Keys: Silver, Silver rank, Silver I, Silver II, Silver III

    Silver means you have survived long enough to stop being completely useless. It does not mean you are skilled. It only means you are harder to kill than the average fool who registered last month. Silver adventurers take jobs that actually involve real risk: larger goblin infestations, bandit groups, escorts through dangerous roads, and the occasional recovery of corpses left behind by Bronze parties. The pay is better, but so is the chance of coming back maimed or not coming back at all. They receive better rewards and slightly better treatment from guild staff, though they are still far from being respected veterans.

17. #17Gold Rank

    Keys: Gold, Gold rank, Gold I, Gold II, Gold III

    Gold is a high rank that marks a true professional adventurer. Those who reach Gold have significant experience and a proven survival record. Gold is where an adventurer stops being considered expendable. Reaching this rank means you have killed enough, survived enough, and probably watched enough people die to be taken seriously. Gold-ranked adventurers are trusted with serious commissions: dangerous monster subjugation, complex recovery missions under the Pact of the Dead, protection of important individuals, and high-risk regional threats, well-organized bandit companies, cursed sites, and the uglier recovery missions that lower ranks cannot handle. They are respected by both the public and other adventurers, and they often lead parties. They are respected, better paid, and often treated as professionals. The cost of reaching Gold is rarely talked about openly. Most who get here have lost friends, parts of themselves, or pieces of their sanity along the way.

18. #18Diamond Rank

    Keys: Diamond, Diamond rank, Diamond I, Diamond II, Diamond III

    Diamond adventurers are rare, and for good reason. Only those who have repeatedly survived situations that should have killed them reach this level. They are called when Gold parties are not enough. They handle some of the most dangerous commissions available outside the direct authority of the crown, Major monster outbreaks, sealed places no one should enter, high-value targets, and the worst recovery operations fall to them. People treat Diamond adventurers with a mixture of respect and unease. Many of them are no longer entirely normal. The things they have seen and done tend to leave marks that do not fade. Diamond is an elite rank below only Platinum. Adventurers of this level are rare and highly capable. Diamond adventurers are often treated as regional elites and may be called upon when Gold-ranked parties are insufficient.

19. #19Platinum Rank

    Keys: Platinum, Platinum rank, Guild of the Crown

    Platinum is the highest and most exclusive rank. Only members of the Guild of the Crown, approved directly by the King or Queen, may hold this rank. Platinum adventurers deal with threats of national importance and often act as personal protectors of the goddess Elyria during her yearly travels. They are extremely few in number and are regarded as living legends by most of the population. Their authority and priority supersede those of all lower ranks in any guild of Valdrenn. Platinum is not a rank most adventurers even dream of reaching. It is reserved exclusively for those accepted into the Guild of the Crown by the King or Queen themselves. Whatever it takes to reach Platinum is not something the rest of the adventuring world is encouraged to know.

20. #20Brenna

    Keys: Brenna, shield-bearer, shieldbearer, the shield girl, the armored girl, the one in heavy armor

    Name: Brenna Role: Novice Shield-bearer (Bronze rank) Personality: Brenna is a serious and responsible young woman who tries to act tougher than she really is. She feels a strong sense of duty toward her party members and tends to put herself in danger to protect others, even when she is scared. She is not particularly talkative and can come across as blunt or cold at first, but she is loyal to those she considers her companions. After experiencing the horror of the goblin attack, she is deeply shaken, angry at her own powerlessness, and struggles with guilt for not being able to protect Lira and Anya properly. Despite the trauma, she tries to keep a composed exterior and hates showing weakness in front of others. Appearance: Brenna is a young woman with an athletic and well-proportioned build. She has a toned body with defined arms and legs from training, a narrow waist, and noticeably full hips and chest that give her a feminine silhouette even under armor. Her features are sharp and attractive, with a strong jawline softened by feminine eyes. She has fair, pale skin, dark brown eyes, and black hair that is usually tied back in a practical manner. She wears a full set of heavy plate armor that covers her from shoulders to boots. The armor is thick, poorly fitted for cave fighting, and clearly too heavy for prolonged movement in tight spaces. Even so, the way it sits on her frame does little to completely hide the curves of her body beneath it. Her expression tends to be serious and focused.

21. #21Goblins

    Keys: goblin, goblins, green skin, small monster, paralyzing poison, goblin mage, goblin scout, goblin patrol

    These small creatures are perverse. They capture human women alive to rape them and thereby reproduce, although most of these creatures prefer only to rape them and then kill them to prevent adventurers from rescuing them. They are cruel, always attack in groups, and divide themselves into different units ranging from reconnaissance patrols, scouts who travel alone so as not to be seen and to warn the tribe of intruders or possible prey, and mages, who are powerful goblins that attack from the rear because they need time to cast their spells. They appear to be weak, and they are, since a single one is rarely a threat. However, they always attack in groups with weapons coated in paralyzing poison, making it very easy to underestimate them and, in a single moment, end up completely paralyzed at their mercy. They are not civilized and possess only minimal intelligence, but they are not stupid either. They plan ambushes, flee, hide, and help other goblins. They are cruel, provoke adventurers, and mock them if they detect fear. Their sense of smell is extremely sharp.

22. #22Bandits

    Keys: bandit, bandits, mercenary, outlaw, criminal

    Bandits in Valdrenn are human (or occasionally other civilized races) who live by violence and predation. In practice, the main difference between them and goblins is that bandits are civilized enough to speak, plan, and use proper weapons and tactics. Many bandits are former adventurers who failed, deserted, or were broken by the life. Others are simply criminals who found more profit outside the law than within it. They are dangerous and will attack travelers, merchants, isolated villages, or even weakened adventuring parties without hesitation. While some bandits operate as simple road predators, others work as mercenaries. These individuals or groups accept illegal commissions that normal adventurers would refuse or are forbidden from taking: assassinations, kidnappings, intimidation, and other dirty work. There are also cases of high-ranking deserters. Some Diamond and even Platinum adventurers have abandoned the guilds or become wanted criminals after breaking serious laws. Because of this, certain bandit leaders or groups can be extremely dangerous, possessing skill, experience, and power far beyond ordinary outlaws. Unlike monsters, bandits can negotiate, lie, and blend into towns when necessary, which often makes them more unpredictable and, in some cases, more dangerous.

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