1. #1Erdros

   Keys: world, map, region, planet, erdros

   Erdros Inhabitants: Humans (most common), Dwarves, Elves (rare), Orcs, Gnomes, Halflings World Type: Diverse continents, faded empires, lost magic Details: Erdros is a world defined by its ruins. Once home to great civilizations—elven, draconic, and unknown older powers—it now stands in the long shadow of what came before. The fall of Shi’ara and the extinction of dragons left power vacuums that human kingdoms, orcish realms, and dwarven holds scramble to fill. Wild magic seeps from broken lands, and ancient relics lie buried beneath cities or tangled in jungle. Few remember the true history of Erdros, only fragments remain, in songs, stones, and scars. Though dragons are gone and elves nearly extinct, their echoes still shape the politics and myths of today. Erdros is not a land of peace, but of quiet tension—a world on the cusp of rediscovery or collapse. From the desert palaces of Onlel to the iron furnaces of Shizdumunz, every nation builds its legacy atop the bones of another. The longest living race is the dwarves, who often live to ~175 years.

2. #2Shi'ara, The Fallen Kingdom

   Keys: Elf, map, region, Shi'ara, Ruins, Elves

   Inhabitants: Ruins only; occasionally humans, gnomes, or scavengers, very few leftover elves Region Type: Forested valleys, broken crystal spires, arcane wastelands Capital: Shírr Royal Palace: Virellan Palace (Ruins) Location: Landlocked. Bordered by Sharakzar to the west, and Eastmark to the north, south, and east. Main Government Seat: The Moonhall - A repurposed hall of a long-dead noble house, with a broken crystal dome. The Elders of fragmented Shi’aran society meet here. Details: Once the heart of elven civilization, Shi’ara was destroyed over a century ago in a cataclysmic war. Now choked with wild magic and shattered monuments, it remains sacred to the few surviving elves and feared by most others.

3. #3The Kingdom of Eastmark

   Keys: Eastmark, Map, The Kingdom of Eastmark, Region

   Inhabitants: Humans, knights, farmers, clergy Region Type: Temperate countryside, fortified towns, coastal cliffs Capital: Praith Location: Easternmost region of Erdros. Massive kingdom, encompassing the most land of all the nations. Bordered by the remains of Shi'ara to the west (claimed in part by Eastmark), Onlel to the south, and Linevress to the southwest. Main Government Seat: Blackstone Keep – a towering fortress-palace built in the reign of the first king, with great stained-glass windows depicting Eastmark’s victories. Its council chamber is known as the Hall of Crowns. Details: A traditional and orderly kingdom focused on faith, chivalry, and martial strength. Eastmark has a powerful military and a strong royal bloodline. Some believe it may one day seek to unify the human nations under its banner.

4. #4The Realm of Linevress

   Keys: Region, Map, Linevress, The Realm of Linevress

   Inhabitants: Humans, gnomes, a few hidden elves Region Type: Rolling hills, deep woods, overgrown ruins Capital: Auvemont Location: Western region of Erdros. Bordered by Sharakzar to the north, Eastmark to the east, Barastir to the northwest, and Shizdumunz to the southwest. Main Government Seat: The Crownspire – a half-human, half-elven architectural wonder built atop the foundations of an ancient elven tower, serving as the seat of the Lord-Regent. Details: Once a tranquil elven land, it was resettled by humans and gnomes after the fall of Shi’ara. Though civilized now, it remains haunted by old magic and ancestral spirits. The gnomes tend to the forgotten relics beneath the soil.

5. #5The Republic of Barastir

   Keys: Map, The Republic of Barastir, Republic, Kingdom, Region

   Inhabitants: Humans, nobles, merchants, scholars Region Type: Fertile plains, walled cities, river networks Capital: Velbrune Location: A small nation located to the west. Bordered with Sharakzar to the north, Linevress to the east, and Shizdumunz to the south. Main Government Seat: The Senate Hall of Barastir – a domed marble hall where the elected High Council debates trade, law, and foreign policy. Details: A powerful human republic known for diplomacy, trade, and political intrigue. It values democracy among the elite and has strained relations with both the Iron Realm and Eastmark due to border disputes and ideology.

6. #6The Iron Realm of Shizdumunz

   Keys: Map, The Iron Realm of Shizdumunz, Shizdumunz, The Iron Realm, Region

   Inhabitants: Orcs, goblins, beastmen Region Type: Harsh hills, iron-rich cliffs, black forges Capital: Grathul-Dar (“Ironheart Fortress” in Orcish) Location: Midsize nation in the western region of Erdros. Bordered with Barastir, Linevress, and Onlel. Main Government Seat: The Warchek – a blacksteel citadel reinforced with volcanic glass, where the Warchief and war council plan campaigns. Details: A militant orc nation built around conquest and craftsmanship. Their blacksteel weapons are feared across Erdros. The Iron Realm respects strength above all and often clashes with Barastir over territory.

7. #7Sharakzar, the Kingdom Beneath the Mountain

   Keys: Dwarves, map, Mountain, region, Dragon, Dragons, Kingdom, Dwarf, Sharakzar

   Inhabitants: Dwarves, Orcs, Humans, Miners Region Type: Massive mountains, Many caves, little farmland Former Capital: Vhalas Location: Northwest region of Erdros. Bordered with the remains of Shi'ara to the east, Eastmark to the southeast, Linevress to the southwest, and Barastir to the southwest. Main Government Seat: The Pyrestone Citadel – a sprawling fortress of obsidian and gold, carved directly into the mountain peak. Its halls were lit by molten rivers of magma flowing through crystal channels, and its throne was said to be forged from the shed scales of the first dragon to rule Sharakzar. Details: Once the home of the dragons, it was taken over by dwarves after their extinction. The dwarves mine constantly for draconic artifacts, gemstones, and precious metals. They keep the local volcano under control.

8. #8The Principality of Onlel

   Keys: map, The Principality of Onlel, region, Spices, The Principality, Desert, Onlel

   Inhabitants: Humans, desert-dwellers, spice traders Region Type: Arid deserts, oasis cities, ancient ruins Capital: Sahareen Location: The Southernmost region of Erdros. Bordered with Eastmark to the northeast, Linevress to the north, and Shizdumunz to the northwest. Main Government Seat: The Golden Court – an opulent palace built around an oasis, filled with mirrored halls and jeweled fountains, home to the ruling prince. Details: A semi-theocratic monarchy ruling from gilded palaces within the sands. Known for controlling the spice trade and guarding ruins that may predate even the elven age. The principality is secretive and culturally rich.

9. #9The Shattered Coast

   Keys: map, region, Pirate, The Shattered Coast, pirates, coast

   The Shattered Coast Inhabitants: Humans, gnomes, pirates, sea-raiders. Location: Along the coast of Sharakzar, Barastir, and Shizdumunz. Region Type: Jagged cliffs, archipelagos, flooded ruins. Details: Formerly a prosperous elven seaport, now a chaotic no-man’s-land. Claimed by none, fought over by all. Smugglers, exiles, and monsters roam the cliffs and tides.

10. #10The Frozen Expanse of Norhault

    Keys: The Frozen Expanse, map, The Ice Fields, Glacier, region, Norhault

    The Frozen Expanse of Norhault Inhabitants: Orcs, humans, ancient creatures, possibly forgotten draconic beasts. Region Type: Endless ice, glacial caverns, ancient burial grounds. Location: The northernmost region of Erdros. Bordered by Sharakzar and Eastmark. Details: A realm of cold and mystery. Some say dragons sleep beneath the permafrost. Others speak of frost giants or a lost dwarven expedition.

11. #11The Cradle of Nuvarel

    Keys: elven, ancient, map, jungle, region, elves, elvish, Nuvarel, Shi'ara, The Cradle, ruins, The Cradle of Nuvarel, wilderness

    The Cradle of Nuvarel Inhabitants: Elven remnants, human scholars, wild druids Region Type: Verdant jungle, massive trees, ancient overgrowth Location: Within the remains of Shi'ara, to the southwest, before the mountains that stretch into Sharakzar begin. Details: Said to be the first cradle of elven civilization. Though uninhabited now, the jungle hides immense temples, overgrown cities, and forgotten artifacts. The deeper one goes, the more time and space seem to unravel. Some say the jungle itself is sentient.

12. #12The Hollow Expanse

    Keys: basin, The Hollow Expanse, crater, map, region, ruin, cursed

    The Hollow Expanse Inhabitants: Unknown; believed to be cursed Region Type: Empty basin, craters, scorched rock Location: Within the remains of Shi'ara, in the north, near the border with Sharakzar. Details: A dead zone in the center of the continent, filled with craters and bone-dry riverbeds. No birds fly overhead. Scholars believe a dragon or god died here, causing a magical rupture. Those who camp here dream of fire and screaming stars.

13. #13The Fall of Shi'ara

    Keys: The Fall of Shi'ara, , Elf, Elven, Elvish, War, Dragon, Shi'ara, Dragons, Ruins, The Fall, Elves · Secondary:

    The Fall of Shi’ara Event Type: Magical genocide, war of ideology, collapse of an empire Details: 162 years ago, the great elven kingdom of Shi’ara stood as the last true bastion of arcane mastery, a luminous realm where magic was not merely practiced but woven into the land itself. The elves, inherently magical beings, ruled from spires of living crystal and communed with the ley lines of Erdros. To many humans, this unchecked power was both awe-inspiring and terrifying. As human populations expanded, so too did fear. A rising ideology across the human realm, particularly in Barastir and Eastmark, viewed magic as unnatural, corruptive, and dangerous in mortal hands. A council of human rulers formed a fragile alliance, driven by the shared belief that magic should be either eradicated or strictly regulated by non-magical authority. Shi’ara refused. The elves would not bind their birthright. The war that followed was swift, brutal, and one-sided. Human armies wielded steel, fire, and forbidden anti-magic weaponry, tools rumored to have been developed in secret by gnomish engineers and human inquisitors. Shi’ara fell in a single night of flame and silence, its crystal cities shattered and its forests turned to ash. Survivors were hunted, scattered, or driven into hiding. Now, the elves are all but extinct. Magic remains, but it is fractured, feared, and rarely free. The last king of Shi'ara was King Cahir. Cahir was a legendary warrior, a powerful sorcerer, and a beloved King. He was also known as The Eclipse-King of Shiara, Child of the Veiled Sun, the Silver Sovereign. He was born under a total solar eclipse, which was predicted to either be a blessing or an omen. Cahir was a moonborn elf, with pale skin and white hair.

14. #14Magic

    Keys: , mana, elven, wizard, magus, elvish, mage, elf, sorceress, magi, sorcerer, magic, witch

    In the world, magic is incredibly rare. People are born mages, they cannot become mages. Magic is in their blood, although it is typically not hereditary. People born with magic have to register their status with the government, however, openly displaying one's status opens them up to mage hunters. Mage hunters take advantage of the registry in order to hunt down and extract mana from mages, which kills them in the process. This mana is then used for various purposes, mostly to temporarily enhance power and strength. Only humans and elves can be mages, the other races cannot be mages.

15. #15Elves

    Keys: , Elf, Elven, Elvish, Shi'ara, Elves

    Originally hailing from Shi'ara, elves are a dying race. 100 years prior, when the subjugation of mages began, most of the human kingdoms banded together and crushed the Elven kingdom of Shi'ara. Since then, elves have been subjected to extreme prejudice and inhumane treatment, causing their numbers to dwindle into almost nothing. The few elves that remain live in poverty and are subjected to bigotry and sexual exploitation. All elves are mages. Elves have the same lifespan as humans. Elves can procreate with any of the other races.

16. #16Dragons and Elves

    Keys: , Elf, Elven, Elvish, Dragon, Shi'ara, Dragons, Elves, Sharakzar

    Dragons and elves were once staunch, loyal allies to each other. Often, elves became dragonriders. The dragons viewed a partnership with an elf as a great honor. Dragons never took non-elves as riders. The dragons fought fiercely to defend Shi'ara, and almost all of them perished in the process. No one has seen a living dragon in over a century. The exact nature of the relationship between the elves and the dragons is unknown, and possibly lost to time.

17. #17Dragons

    Keys: , mate, dragon egg, dragons, dragon eggs, dragon, mating

    Dragons are massive reptilian creatures. Despite their bestial appearance, they are fully sentient, and just as intelligent as any human or elf. Dragons can have incredibly long lifespans, as it is uncommon for them to perish of old age. They are also warm-blooded, unlike other reptiles. They have four legs, a long tail, and massive wings. They do not have hands, only paw-like claws. Dragons are a mono-gendered species. They are only male. There are no female dragons. Dragons cannot reproduce with each other. In order to create offspring, dragons mate with an elf or a human of any gender. Their mate is implanted with their eggs, and then gives birth to them later. Dragons prefer to mate with elves because elves endure the process better, and because elven genetics can give the offspring better magic. A dragon and an elf always produce dragons as offspring. Dragons can sometimes be in romantic or sexual relationships with other dragons, but it would not result in offspring. Dragons and elves have similar magic capabilities. Dragons have two forms: Their dragon form, and a dragonborn form. Their dragonborn form is smaller and has conveniences like hands with opposable thumbs. Some dragons are better at maintaining their smaller form than others. Some dragons refuse to shapeshift into the smaller form.

18. #18Varalir

    Keys: varalir,

    The elves have 4 biological sexes. Male and Female are the most common. However, on very rare occasions, varalir or dhaesira are born. Varalir are elves who have male genitalia externally, but female reproductive systems internally. They are extremely beautiful and highly androgynous. They are capable of becoming pregnant, and are considered sacred in Shi'aran society. Varalir are typically elevated into higher societal roles due to being viewed as sacred. Varalir also tend to have incredibly powerful magic. Humans would assume a varalir is a very feminine male. In the common language, varalir would be referred to with masculine words if there is not a gender neutral word present. A varalir would be someone's child, not their son. But they would be someone's nephew, since there is no gender neutral word for that in the common language. They are typically referred to by he/him pronouns unless otherwise specified. However, varalir have their own words and pronouns in Elvish. Being a varalir is not hereditary and it does not come from any sort of bloodline. There have only been ~55 varalir born in known elven history.

19. #19Dhaesira

    Keys: , Dhaesira

    The elves have 4 biological sexes. Male and Female are the most common. However, on very rare occasions, varalir or dhaesira are born. Dhaesira are elves who appear to be women, but with both male and female genitalia. Dhaesira are capable of impregnating female elves. Dhaesira tend to have much weaker magic, but they tend to be much longer lived than other elves. Often dhaesira become respected elders who hold positions of power for a very long time. In the common language, dhaesira would be referred to with feminine words if there is not a gender neutral word present. A dhaesira would be someone's child, not their daughter. But they would be someone's niece, since there is no gender neutral word for that in the common language. They are typically referred to by she/her pronouns unless otherwise specified. However, dhaesira have their own words and pronouns in Elvish. Only ~1500 dhaesira have been born in elven history.

20. #20Valensar

    Keys: , Royal, Valensar, King, Queen, Monarchy, Monarch, Cahir, Sovereign

    The ancient house of Valensar was once the most powerful noble house in Shi'ara, as well as the royal house. The first king of Shi'ara was Runeth Valensar, The Star-Shatterer. King Runeth was the first elf to meet a dragon. In order to gain their respect, he fought and slayed the then-king of Sharakzar, Morvael the Darkstar. When the next dragon-king came into power, the alliance between elves and dragons formed, and Shi'ara was subsequently created.

21. #21Aurivane

    Keys: , Aurivane, Naevira

    Before the fall of Shi'ara, house Aurivane was the second most powerful noble house in Shi'ara, second only to Valensar- The royal family. Queen Naevira, King Cahir's wife, was a daughter of house Aurivane. The members of house Aurivane are known for their pale skin, black hair, and dark eyes.

22. #22Cahir

    Keys: , Moonborn, Valensar, King, Cahir

    Cahir Valensar was the last king of Shi'ara. He was 36 when he was killed by the human forces who seizes the palace of Virellan. Cahir was born during a total solar eclipse, rendering him moonborn. For the crown prince to be born during such an event meant the temples were wary. Some said it was a blessing, others an omen. Cahir's father died when he was only twenty, and Cahir became king and ushered in a golden age for Shi'ara. He married the lady Naevira, a political match. Cahir also had several concubines, mostly from noble families with the exception being Sazra, the varalir. Cahir had no living children when he died. Sazra, who was pregnant with his heir, was killed by humans only hours after Cahir's death.

23. #23Naevira

    Keys: Queen, , Naevira

    Naevira was the wife of Cahir. She was 33 years old at the time of her death. She was considered a great beauty. She had long black hair, pale skin, and dark eyes. Naevira was introverted and shy. While she was a generous and kind queen, she became overwhelmed by too much attention, and preferred to spend her time in her private chambers or in the libraries. While Naevira and Cahir were not in love, they were friends, and had a great amount of mutual respect for each other. Naevira and Cahir did not have any children together, something that caused Naevira great sadness. Naevira witnessed Cahir's murder, and threw herself from a balcony in terror and grief.

24. #24Sazra

    Keys: Sazra, , Varalir

    Sazra was the favored concubine of King Cahir, the last elven king. Sazra was incredibly beautiful. He had long, golden hair, green eyes, and pale pink skin. Sazra was born to a peasant family and his status as varalir helped him rise through the ranks until he was taken on as concubine by Cahir. When Shi'ara fell, Sazra was heavily pregnant with Cahir's heir. Sazra (along with his unborn child) was murdered by humans when they seized Virellan Palace.

25. #25The Sanctuary

    Keys: , Shi'aran Sanctuary, The Sanctuary, Shi'ara, Sanctuary

    After the fall of Shi'ara, the elves were scattered. Over the 162 years that have passed in that time, many of the remaining elves have returned to their homeland, particularly the capital of Shírr. However, Shírr was destroyed, and has become ruins overtaken by nature. The remaining elves have established a Council of Elders and work on rebuilding their society, all while keeping their existence a secret from humans. The elves live within the ruins, rebuilding and repurposing what they can. There are many elves within the ruins who were born there, and who have never met a human. Some are refugees from human society. There are also a number of half-elves.

26. #26Current Elven Govt

    Keys: The Council of Elders, , Elder Council

    The Shi’aran council government is an oligarchic meritocracy. After the fall of Shi'ara, the Valensar line was extinguished, and power is no longer dynastic. A small group (the elders) holds authority over the Sanctuary. While the first councilors were elected by the people, now the council chooses it's own members, closing the system. Candidates are elevated for their knowledge, wisdom, or relevance- intellectual/academic “merit” or demonstrated importance. The council is comprised of a mix of nobility, proven warriors and sorcerers, scholars, and elves who have demonstrated capabilities in other ways. The Elder Council consists of 9 members, including Airi Aurivane and his parents, and Elder Dain.

27. #27Shatterstar

    Keys: Cahir, , Shatterstar

    Shatterstar was Cahir's sword. It was forged for him by Braikan the Steelweaver, a dragon who forged weapons. Shatterstar was forged from a strange black metal harvested from a meteorite. It was the last weapon Braikan forged before his death.

28. #28Althan, The Black Doom

    Keys: , Althan, Dragon, Sharakzar

    Althan is considered to be the King of Sharakzar, although the dragons do not actually keep a formal king. Dragons consider their leader to be the most powerful dragon, and Althan is, without a doubt, the most powerful dragon alive. Althan is over a thousand years old. He is the largest dragon to ever live, nearly twice the size of the average dragon. He is a great warrior, legendary across the world. He has many nicknames, but the humans call him "The Black Doom." Althan is incredibly loyal to Shi'ara, and to the elves. In his eyes, the elves and the dragons are family. Althan has a mate— Dara, the elf. Dara is also his rider, but Dara is not a warrior and never goes to battle. Dara is an elven man from a minor mercantile house, who used to work as a scholar and tutor at Shi'ara's university. Dara is a tall, slender elf with tan skin, freckles, and brown curls. Althan and Dara have dozens of children together.

29. #29Gender Identity among elves

    Keys: , Gender identity, Identity · Secondary: , elves, elf

    Elves are typically very accepting of those who identify outside of their biological sex. They are, after all, a population of mages with their own distinct culture surrounding the 4 biological sexes. An elf might identify as any gender they would like. However, elves do not choose to identify as varalir or dhaesira unless that is what they are. Varalir and dhaesira are of incredible cultural importance, and are also incredibly rare. The position they hold in society is sacred, and an elf would be respectful of that.

30. #30Gender Identity among dragons

    Keys: identity, , Gender identity · Secondary: , dragon, dragons

    Dragons are an all male species. There are no female dragons. Dragons very rarely identify outside of male, since there are no other gender roles in their culture.

31. #31Airi Aurivane

    Keys: , Aurivane, Airi

    Airi Aurivane is the only known living varalir among what remains of the elves.

    Airi Info:

    • Full Name: Airi Aurivane
    • Sex: Varalir
    • Age: 30
    • Species: Elf
    • Magic Type: Elemental (Earth, Wind, Fire, Air)
    • Magical Skill: Master # Personality: Airi is intelligent, brave, and confident. Growing up, he excelled in all of his lessons, and he knows exactly how capable he is. He does not back down from any fights, magical or intellectual. Shrewd and cunning, Airi can usually tell when someone is up to no good and will call them on it immediately. He is incredibly protective of those he views as innocent and good, especially children and animals. He is not afraid to challenge the status quo or flex his political power. Airi is vain; he knows exactly how beautiful he is, and he likes being beautiful. He has no tolerance for bullies.

    Appearance:

    5'5"; Extremely long, flowing black hair (Straight, silky); Pale skin; Dark eyes, almost black; Androgynous; Delicate features; Full lips; Long eyelashes; Wide hips; Shapely legs; No body hair (Elves do not grow body hair); Small breasts.

    Clothing:

    He typically wears robes in green, blue, or violet; The robes are long and silky, embroidered, and he wears nothing beneath; Barefoot # Backstory: Born in the ruins of Shi'ara to the remnants of a great noble house, Airi was privileged as far as elves go. His parents were both scholars and powerful mages, and they taught him everything he knows. Airi was an excellent pupil, absorbing knowledge faster than most children his age. As he grew, there was suspicion that he was varalir, but Airi was presumed male until, at 18, it was confirmed that he is varalir. This boosted his status even more, as varalir are sacred. At 19, Airi gained his position on the Council of Elders.

32. #32Religious Differences

    Keys: , Church, Religion

    While they might share gods and ideas, each group has their own idea of how Erdros formed and how the Gods came to be.

33. #33The Starfall Pantheon

    Keys: , Religion, Starfall

    Main Worshipers: Elves, Half-elves Core Belief: The world was shaped when the stars fell, birthing dragons, and the elves were their chosen kin. Symbol: A shining star within a crescent moon Clergy: Elders, Varalir, Priestesses, Priests, Monks Practices: Quiet ancestral rites, starlight vigils, preservation of ruins as sacred sites. Current State: Mostly confined to Shi’ara survivors and scattered elf enclaves, though some human scholars in Linevress have adopted “star-worship” fragments.

34. #34The Church of the Crown

    Keys: , Religion, Church of the Crown

    Main Worshipers: Humans, Part-humans, Core Belief: Authority flows from the divine right of kings, sanctioned by a singular god known as The Crown Eternal. Symbol: A burning crown above a sword. Tenets: Chivalry, obedience, hierarchy, purity. Clergy: Warrior-priests (Templars), monastery orders, cathedral priests. Practices: Pilgrimages to battlefields, coronation rituals, sacred duels, blessing of weapons. Cultural Role: The moral backbone of Eastmark’s order. Rivals see it as rigid and authoritarian, but in Eastmark it fuels unity and expansionist dreams.

35. #35The World Forge

    Keys: , Religion, World Forge

    Core Belief: Stone and fire were the divine tools made to form the world, and they are eternal. The gods reside in the forge, the hammer, the mountain. Nature itself is holy. Practices: Blood-forging rituals, smith-prayers before battle, cremation in forges, keeping relic weapons. Orcish Aspect (Shizdumunz): The blood, sweat, and tears of the people water the earth and feed the gods. Dwarven Aspect (Sharakzar): The forge is where dragons once ruled; dwarves carry on their legacy by mining, building, and binding the volcano. Cultural Role: Creates both kinship and tension between orcs and dwarves.

36. #36The Windspeakers

    Keys: , Cult, Religion, Windspeakers

    Core Belief: A small cult. Believes that the world itself is alive- the jungle, rivers, mountains, storms, even time itself. The ancient elves once communed with these primal forces. Divinities: The voices of the gods cut through space and time to speak prophecy for those enlightened enough to hear them. Practices: Druidic rites, communion with beasts, ritual fasting, spirit-possession. Cultural Role: Kept alive by druids, feral elves, and scholars obsessed with recovering the “true” elven religion. Considered dangerous.

37. #37The Hollow Faith

    Keys: religion, cult, The Hollow Faith,

    Core Belief: Something divine died in the Hollow Expanse. Its death scream still echoes, and to dream there is to touch its remnant. Divinities: The “Dead God” (unnamed) Practices: Dream-vigils, scarification rituals to “echo the scream,” prophetic visions. Cultural Role: Few openly worship, but cults form around the Hollow. Some believe it grants prophecy, others that it corrupts. Scholars quietly investigate it, fearing what they might find.

38. #38The Cult of the Hunt

    Keys: , cult, Cult of the Hunt, religion, huntsman

    Core Belief: Massive, powerful cult. Believes that all things go back to nature, and thus the Huntsman is the most powerful of all the gods. Divinities: The Huntsman Practices: Animal Sacrifice, Bone Scrying, Consumption of Hallucinogens, Ritual Hunts, Communion with beasts Cultural Role: Present in every major human city, and growing daily. Leader: High Priestess Senna, a 99-year-old human woman who wears an antlered helm adorned with various charms.

39. #39The Two Gods

    Keys: , Married Gods, Religion, Two Gods, Gods

    Domains: All Depiction: A young couple, deeply in love Worshipers: Humans, Some dwarves Cultural Spin:

    • Seren is the most worshiped of all of the gods, and is recognized by all beings in Erdros.
    • Humans emphasize Seren as the patron of law, monarchy, and conquest.
    • Elves see him as the guardian of cycles (sunrise/sunset, growth/harvest). Mythos: The first sentient being that awakened at the beginning of the universe. This god is believed to be Seren. The original god was lonely, so he split himself in half, and became the two. The God and Goddess loved each other greatly, and together they made Erdros as well as the rest of the cosmos. The other gods are seen as their children, and the other races are seen as the descendants of the two gods. Although some humans argue that other races, particularly elves and dragons, are not descended from the two.
40. #40The Sunlord

    Keys: Seren, , Gods, Sun

    Name: Seren Other names: The Sunlord Domains: Sun, War, Harvest, Order, Gold, Fire Depiction: A radiant warrior with golden skin and sun-bright eyes— humans show him armored in gold, elves show him as a spear-bearing guardian. Worshipers: Soldiers, kings, farmers Cultural Spin:

    • Seren is the most worshiped of all of the gods, and is recognized by all beings in Erdros.
    • Humans emphasize Seren as the patron of law, monarchy, and conquest.
    • Elves see him as the guardian of cycles (sunrise/sunset, growth/harvest). Mythos: Seren and Soraya are lovers, but myths vary: in some, Seren chases her across the sky; in others, she tempers his fire with her cool light.
41. #41The Moonveil

    Keys: , Moon, Gods, Soraya, Stars

    Name: Soraya Other names: The Moonveil Domains: Moon, Stars, The Celestial, Fertility, Beauty, Magic, Ice/Snow Depiction: Both humans and elves depict Soraya is an ethereal beauty with white hair, white skin, and black eyes.

    • Humans: A pale goddess of grace and beauty.
    • Elves: A varalir of surpassing beauty, the “First Varalir.” Worshipers: Lovers, poets, mothers, varalir, mystics, astronomers Cultural Spin:
    • Humans see Soraya as a goddess.
    • Elves depict Soraya as a varalir. Mythos: Seren and Soraya are lovers, but myths vary: in some, Seren chases her across the sky; in others, she tempers his fire with her cool light.
42. #42The Huntsman

    Keys: , Huntsman, Hunt, Gods, Hunter

    Name: The Huntsman Other Names: God of the Wild Hunt; The Wild Father Domains: Hunt, Beasts, Monsters, Nature, The Wild, Bloodshed Depiction: A horned, masked male figure clad in pelts, always carrying a bow or spear. However, when he appears to mortals, he often appears as a bestial, eldritch monstrosity. Worshipers: Rangers, orcs, beastfolk, and "The Cult of the Hunt." Clergy: High Priestess Senna, an old human woman who wears an antlered helm, is the head of the Cult of the Hunt. Cultural Spin:

    • Humans: See him as a fickle god of luck and danger.
    • Orcs: Revere him as the primal lord of strength and survival.
    • Elves: Once honored him as a boundary deity between civilization and wilderness.
    • Considered one of the "Wild Gods." Believed to be the first of the gods, as "The Wild" existed at the beginning of existence.
    • Often depicted as the brother of Death, and the father of Sestra.
43. #43The Ocean

    Keys: , tempest, Ocean, Sea, Maritime, Sestra

    Name: Sestra Other Names: The Tempest Queen Domains: Seas, Storms, Change, Destruction, Redemption, Chaos, Depiction: A dark-skinned woman wreathed in crashing waves, carrying a trident. Sometimes, she is depicted as having tentacles for legs, or other fish-like features. She is always depicted as fearsome. Worshipers: Pirates, sailors, fishermen, coastal dwellers Cultural Spin:

    • Elves: Barely acknowledged her, since Shi’ara was inland.
    • One of the "Wild Gods." Often depicted as the daughter of the Huntsman.
44. #44Death

    Keys: , Gods, God, Death

    Name: Death Other Names: The Pale Ferryman; Erel; The Last Keeper of the Forge Domains: Death, endings, passage, illness, plague, Depiction: Shifts by culture — skeletal king, weary youth, or pale ferryman with a lantern. Worshipers: All peoples, especially undertakers, mourners, and necromancers. Cultural Spin:

    • Humans: Known as "The Pale Ferryman." Often viewed with fear, prayed to for mercy.
    • Elves: Called "Erel" in Elvish. Neutral, even sacred— the gatekeeper between worlds.
    • Dwarves: A custodian, “The Last Keeper of the Forge.”
    • One of the "Wild Gods." Often depicted as a brother to the Huntsman.

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