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1. #1World

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   In this fantasy world, magic, mythical beasts, and other realms exist. Though cultures and technology vary wildly, it is generally medieval fantasy with some historical elements. All manner of fantasy races, from normal humans to elves, orcs, tieflings, demihumans, and many more, exist here. Parties of adventurers explore its three continents: Arcaea to the west, Zahra to the south, and Hinoshi to the east. The Azure Sea separates Arcaea from Zahra, and the Dragonspire Peaks divide Hinoshi from the rest. The Material Plane as a whole is called different names by different cultures, such as Ter by Azkari, Gaea by Parnithesians, Tonan by the Tenoch, and more.

   Regions/Kingdoms: Arcaea: Norrland: A frozen land where clans battle and raid for glory, their warriors' spirits joining the ancestors in Valhalla upon death. Azkar: A prosperous and peaceful medieval kingdom with a diverse population, built upon the ruins of an ancient dwarven empire. The Holy Imperium: A theocratic monarchy ruled by divine right enforcing a strict, zealous interpretation of the Goddess of Light's teachings. Aethyror: A long-standing elven kingdom with a rich history. Though small, the high elves that rule it possess great arcane power. Parnithos: A proud oceanside nation of city-states embroiled in civil war, their people divided between Attika and Lakedaemonia. Mechanica Dominion: A technocratic nation of magitech pioneers, one of the most advanced nations yet with massive wealth disparity.

   Zahra: Khemris: An ancient desert kingdom ruled by a pharaoh, known for their powerful divine magic and monumental architecture. Tenoch: A tribal tropical kingdom hidden within the rainforest, renowned for their arcane and divinely imbued weapons and rituals. Mandesum: A wealthy and peaceful savannah kingdom, their bountiful gold funding resplendent palaces and the arts.

   Hinoshi: Zhongxin: A vast walled empire ruled by a Divine Emperor, where artisans and scholars create new innovations. Ōedo: A secluded, feudal land of samurai ruled by a shogunate, their islands cloaked in an aura of mystery and tradition.

   Misc: Azure Sea: A vast ocean of pirates and mythical beasts, dotted with uncharted islands rumored to hold secrets of a lost Atlantean civilization. Dragonspire Peaks: An imposing, mysterious mountain range said to be the home of dragons and the birthplace of both gods and magic.

   Cosmology: The Material Plane also coexists with countless other planes of reality that all overlap, intertwine, and interact in many different ways. Mortals may attempt to understand the planes through simplification and abstraction, but their true nature is nearly impossible to comprehend by all but the highest of beings. To travel to another plane is a perilous venture for mortals, as many have gone mad even attempting to peer through the planar veil. They include the Material Plane, the Elemental Planes, the Spirit Plane, the Fae Plane, and more.

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2. #2Azkar

   Keys: Azkar, Azka, Arvath, Acadeum Arcanus, Aretas, Darknyght, Vyraneth, Gurzahk, Duskborn, Grimmalkyn, Nekkerith, Reavehound

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   Azkar is a prosperous and peaceful Arcaean kingdom with a diverse population that lies to the north of Parnithos. Its culture is medieval European-inspired. Long ago, the kingdom that held this land before Azkar was an expansive dwarven empire, but that era has long since passed, leaving behind countless ancient dungeons and relics. It is ruled by a single monarch, with noble houses that serve a variety of purposes. House Darknyght is a clan of royal guards. House Aretas is a family of tiefling wizards who preside over the Acadeum Arcanus, an academy for the arcane. Their principle religion is monotheistic and worships a holy Goddess of Light, but they are tolerant of other religions and welcome outside ideas, traditions, and practices. Because Azkar's kingdom spans a very large area, certain areas are more difficult to regulate and tend to be much more lawless, most notably the eastern outskirts. Many bandit clans roam the Azkari wilds, posing a serious threat to travelers. In addition, smugglers and slave traders transport and sell their wares away from the attention of the government, which has strictly outlawed the enslavement of any race, human or not. The Grutōz, a tribal confederation of warriors, also roam these lands. Locations: Azka (Capital), Arvath Dungeon, Acadeum Arcanus Bandit clans: Vyraneth, Gurzahk, Duskborn, Grimmalkyn, Nekkerith, Reavehounds

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3. #3Parnithos

   Keys: Parnithos, Parnith, Attika, Lakedaemonia

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   Parnithos is a proud Arcaean nation with a Hellenistic culture, once an alliance of independent city-states but currently embroiled in a bloody civil war between Attika and Lakedaemonia. Technologically, it's behind most other nations, but they use the power of their patron deities to more than make up for it, including many powerful demigod champions. Attika, a culture of magic and innovation, is inhabited by elves who see themselves as the rightful rulers of Parnithos. They have a tendency for arrogance and rule democratically. Lakedaemonia is more warlike and is composed of many races considered more monstrous, like orcs, goliaths, and dragonborn. It is ruled by two kings that keep one another in check and accept all who are strong, valuing martial ability above all else. Those seen as weak are forced into helotdom. A Parnithesian king named Alesandros once conquered Khemris, but they have freed themselves, resulting in tension between the two nations. Locations: Attika, Lakedaemonia, Orakis Village

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4. #4Azure Sea

   Keys: Azure Sea, coast, pirate, Atlan, ocean

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   The Azure Sea is a broad and untamed ocean of pirates and mythical beasts. It lies to the south and west of Arcaea and north of Zahra, with the land along it known as the Azure Coast. Many uncharted islands known only to pirates dot its waters. Some say that these islands contain secrets from a long-dead Atlantean civilization wiped out by a catastrophe thousands of years ago. Pirates use gunpowder and airship technology brought by refugees who escaped the stratified society of the Mechanica Dominion. Pirates here are diverse and generally don't care about race, unlike most of the world, because they are united by their status as the outcasts of society. Locations: Blackwater Port Mariana: A feared naval pirate ship Adastra: A feared pirate airship

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5. #5Mandesum

   Keys: Mandesum

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   The Zahran kingdom of Mandesum lies in a savannah southwest of the Khemrisian desert ruled by a wealthy and peaceful native African-inspired kingdom. The bountiful gold provided by their mines, which reach deep into the earth, has provided them with the resources to build resplendent palaces and fund the arts. They have strong trade relations with many other nations and a rich history. They were once fierce rivals with Khemris, but after aiding them in their revolt against their Parnithesian rulers, they have become allies.

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6. #6Tenoch

   Keys: Tenoch

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   Tenoch is a Zahran nation located in a tropical region southeast of the Khemrisian desert with an Aztec-like kingdom hidden within the rainforest. Located so far from the rest of the world, some might call their technology and culture primitive, yet their spears and clubs are imbued with both arcane and divine power that few others match. Blood sacrifices from willing participants are used to conduct their most powerful rituals.

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7. #7Zhongxin

   Keys: Zhongxin

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   A Hinosheian kingdom just east of the Dragonspire Peaks, Zhongxin is an expansive and ancient empire much like classical China. A great wall divides them from the wilds of the north, allowing them to master technology and the arcane in ways few others match. It is ruled by a Divine Emperor and has a highly stratified class system. They are old rivals with Ōedo to the east. Locations: Imperial City

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8. #8Ōedo

   Keys: Ōedo, Oedo, Oedan, Ōedan

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   Ōedo is an Edo period-inspired feudal island nation ruled by a military shogunate. Located in Hinoshi, east of Zhongxin, and over a tumultuous sea, they are isolationist but highly aggressive toward threats. Because of their mastery over both martial ability and magic, as well as their secrecy, most of the other nations view them as mysterious and not to be trifled with. Indigenous oni tribes once lived here but were driven to the frozen northern islands by the growing Ōedo nation millennia ago. Some oni remain, but are looked down upon or feared as monsters and evil demons. Many oni have become bandits. Cat demihumans, known as nekomimi here, are not seen much more favorably. Religion here involves the worship of the kami and various spirits that inhabit the land.

   Four social classes exist: Samurai, farmers, craftsmen, and merchants. Adventurers here are primarily composed of rōnin, samurai without a master. Daimyo lords are samurai with lordship over a specific region. A figurehead emperor rules symbolically but has no real power, with true power lying with the Shogun.

   Locations: Ōedo (Capital City), Akashi town, Tōgo village

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9. #9Khemris

   Keys: Khemris, Khemr

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   Khemris is a Zahran desert kingdom located across the Azure Sea and directly south of Parnithos. An ancient Egyptian-inspired kingdom ruled by a pharaoh dominates this land, erecting massive structures dedicated to their gods to create some of the world's most powerful divine magic users. Long ago, a Parnithesian king named Alesandros conquered their land and forced them to submit, but they have since broken their shackles, leaving them distrustful of nations to their north. They are strong allies with Mandesum for their aid in achieving this freedom. Cat demihumans are viewed as a sacred race here and often achieve positions of power, usually as priests.

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10. #10Mechanica Dominion

    Keys: Mechanica, Dominion, Citadel, Upper Quarter, Overcity, Undercity

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    Mechanica, formally known as the Dominion of Mechanica, is a magictech nation ruled by technocracy on an island in the northwest of Arcaea that takes inspiration from Victorian-era England. It is a small nation but by far the most technologically advanced. It has a highly divisive class system with a massive disparity between the rich and poor. This is where some pirates of the Azure Sea acquired their airship and gunpowder technology, as the more adventurous of the poorest class decided to leave and plunder to live life on their own terms. The entire nation is comprised of a massive metropolis with 24 boroughs that spans the majority of the island. It is built atop and beneath several large, naturally-occurring floating islands held aloft by arcane crystal ore giving it anti-gravity properties. The informally-named Undercity, is comprised of boroughs 7-24 and located on the ground level and below. It forms the foundation of Mechanica, with infrastructure, factories and sewer systems all built for the benefit of the Upper Quarter. Here, while conditions vary, citizens generally live in squalor. Meanwhile, the citizens of the Upper Quarter live in the lap of luxury, using incredible technology such as clockwork golems and airships. The Upper Quarter consists of boroughs 1-6, all of which are located on the floating islands and are connected to each other and the surface through an intricate network of cable cars and elevators. Many of the citizens of the Upper Quarter are blissfully ignorant of how difficult life is in the Undercity. Order is kept in Mechanica by a strong police force, but they largely ignore crime that only affects Undercity. The most feared enforcers of the government's will are the city's 48 Keepers. Mechanica is host to many different gangs, most of which are based out of and operate in the Undercity, but a few do business in the Upper Quarter as well. The vast majority of these gangs are driven by greed and a desire for power, but a small number of them use their illegal operations to make their territories safer and quality of life better. Locations: Citadel, Upper Quarter, Banks, Teens, 20s Gangs: Red Gauntlet, the 40 Jackals

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11. #11Dragonspire Peaks

    Keys: Dragonspire

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    The Dragonspire Peaks are an imposing, hauntingly beautiful, and treacherous mountain range that separates Hiroshi and Arcaea. Its jagged, snowcapped spires that pierce the sky are known by many names, with some believing that they are the bones of an ancient elder god. It is said to be the birthplace of magic itself, the very air infused with raw arcane power. Some of the most powerful and mythical beasts dwell here, including the mightiest of all creatures: dragons.

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12. #12Aethyror

    Keys: Aethyror, Aethy, Balfolk, Silverlight

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    Aethyror is a Arcaean nation located to the east of Azkar and north of Parnithos, at the base of the Dragonspire peaks. It is a small but ancient elven kingdom ruled by a council of high elven nobles, each from one of twelve noble families. The Silverlight family is one of these noble families. Elite knight orders wield magic and enchanted weapons like none other to defend their realm and preserve their knowledge. It is mostly populated by elves, but humans are common in the countryside. The Attikans of Parnithos have their origins here, but in general, Aethyror stays out of world affairs, often looking down upon other, 'lesser' kingdoms. They keep their magical secrets, likely gleaned from their research in the Dragonspire Peaks, hidden from the rest of the world. Locations: Aethyrorian Capital, Balfolk town

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13. #13The Planes

    Keys: plane, planar, Elemental, Fae

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    Material Plane: The physical, mortal plane and the origin of natural, druidic, arcane, and life magic. It is the only plane where mortal creatures live, grow, evolve, and adapt, a process alien to beings of other planes. The Elemental Planes: A collection of planes composed of raw elemental power, ranging from the classic water, earth, fire, air, lightning, and ice to more incomprehensible concepts like time, space, void, stars, and more. The Elemental Planes in particular bleed into the others constantly, resulting in natural phenomena in the Material Plane and locations like Hel in the Spirit Plane. The Spirit Plane: A mysterious plane known by many names. Its makeup is constantly debated and studied by scholars, priests, and scientists, but it is known to be where spirits and souls go upon death. It is theorized to have many sub-layers, ranging from the Underworld of the Parnithesian mythos to the Realm of Light where Azkarians hope to someday go. It is tied to necromancy, unholy/necrotic, and holy/light magic. The Fae Plane: Closely related to the Spirit Plane and even intersecting it in places, the Fae Plane is a place of untamed natural beauty, magic, and chaos. While it seems to be much more abundant in fauna and flora than the Material Plane, the realm is entirely subject to the whims of its Archfey rulers and is fundamentally different than the life found in the Material Plane.

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14. #14Fae Plane

    Keys: Fae, Fey, Feywild, Archfey, Astraea, Star-Mother, Bramblespear

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    Feywild/Fae Plane: A plane of awe-inspiring natural beauty. The plane is perpetually bathed in the twilight glow of the setting (or perhaps rising) sun, with lanterns and fireflies providing additional, haunting lights. Visitors to the plane will find that all sensations, both sensory and emotional, are heightened. Smells are stronger, colors are more vivid, and sounds are clearer, but at the same time shadows are darker and impulses are harder to control. Strong emotions even alter the very landscape of the Feywild itself; despondent travelers leave a trail of wilting flowers in their wake, while carefree animals travel alongside chipper and cheerful individuals. Time and space behave much differently here, with previously long journeys sometimes being completed in a moment, while other times a short distance takes an eternity to cross. Otherworldly creatures roam the prismatic mountains and impossibly deep forests, some harnessing magic as easily as breathing and others mightier than the dragons of the Material Plane. Fae creatures are known for the love of deals and contracts, such as literally taking someone's name by "asking for their name." All fae, from the lowliest faerie to the Archfey, have a true name that, once known, gives the owner total power over that fae.

    The plane is ruled by many courts of Archfey that often war against one another. The court that corresponds with a large amount of Arcaea, the Court of Thorns, is made of 12 members that all vary in goals, personality, values, and more. Warmaster Bramblespear cares for little but his own domain and power, while Star-Mother Astraea gently cares for her subjects and even mortal beings. All Archfey can offer mortals warlock pacts in exchange for servitude.

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15. #15The Great Splintering

    Keys: Great Splintering

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    The Great Splintering was an interdimensional event of apocalyptic proportions that nearly destroyed the world over a hundred thousand years ago. Prior to the event, the world was limited only to the Material Plane, and the only races that inhabited the planet were humans, elves, dwarves, orcs, goblins, and a small collection of others. However, when the dwarven empire that once ruled over Arcaea discovered the Riftstone, their experiments in Arva'koth accidentally triggered the tearing open of the fabric of the universe itself. In a desperate attempt to repair itself, the universe drew in fragments of other universes, including huge amounts of raw magical energy, completely new planes, and even entire continents. With these came countless new races who found themselves in a strange new world.

    The Great Splintering is so ancient an event that the vast majority of the world no longer remembers it. Only the most learned scholars have assembled fragments of the truth through eons-old, fifth-hand recounts of some great calamity in the distant past. Today, the new races brought into the world are not considered outsiders but members of the world like any other.

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16. #16The Holy Imperium

    Keys: Imperium, Solheim, Grand Inquisitor, Radiant Order

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    The Holy Imperium is a theocratic monarchy ruled by divine right that lies to the northeast of Azkar and north of Aethyror. Its culture is inspired by the Holy Roman Empire. Long ago, the Imperium's forebears settled in the region, establishing a kingdom based on their strict interpretation of the teachings of the Goddess of Light. It is ruled jointly by a monarch seen as the Goddess's chosen and a divine leader known as the Grand Inquisitor, with the Radiant Order holding significant influence over laws and society. Their principle religion is a zealous devotion to the Goddess of Light, viewing Her as the sole path to righteousness and all others as heresy. Paladin and cleric orders defend their people from both internal and external threats. They are intolerant of other races, seeing them as inherently tainted and corrupt, though recently a radical movement has begun campaigning for equal rights to the chagrin of many. The Imperium also distrusts arcane and technological magic, seeing them as unstable and dangerous pagan arts. They conflict frequently with other nations, but haven't escalated to all-out war in several hundred years. They have tense relationship with the Grutōz, a tribal confederation of warriors residing between the Imperium and Azkar. Locations: Solheim (Capital)

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17. #17Blackwater Port

    Keys: Blackwater, pirate, Rusty Cutlass

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    Blackwater Port is a large port town along the Azure Coast and a popular place among pirates. It's technically Parnithesian territory, but with their attention spread thin because of the war, pirates have been able to take over this region of the coast without much resistance. It is led by an old, grizzled pirate named Captain Silas who owns the Rusty Cutlass, one of the largest taverns in the region. Locations: Rusty Cutlass Tavern

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18. #18Mariana

    Keys: Mariana, Megara, Kurumi, Pico, Chun-Chun, Kuga, Hachira, Ineo, Marla, Kishiko

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    The Mariana is a grand and imposing pirate frigate with one of the most feared crews in the Azure Sea. Her hull is painted a deep blue with gold accents and a shark figurehead. Three masts hold billowing white sails aloft, the tallest of which topped with a skull-and-bones flag. Her captain, Megara, and her diverse crew of mostly sea-faring races are fierce rivals with the Adastra. Crew: Captain Megara: A motherly yet strict sharkwoman who treats the crew as her own family. Kurumi: A young, clumsy ratgirl and Megara's adopted daughter. Pico: A seaweed-girl found at sea Chun-Chun: A childish fish-girl Kuga: A human male master gunner Hachira: An octopus-girl cook Ineo: A mermaid mystic Marla: A female human navigator Kishiko: A catgirl seawoman Kashik: A fatherly triton quartermaster

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19. #19Adastra

    Keys: Adastra

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    The Adastra is a large pirate airship with one of the most feared crews in the Azure Sea. Her captain, Corvius, and her diverse crew of mostly flying races are fierce rivals with the Mariana. Crew: Captain Corvius: A harsh female kenku who speaks in fragmented kenku speech Madori: A clumsy and cheerful female harpy, also Corvius' wife Skylla: A brave female human falconer Angelica: A strict and overworked dragoness officer Archie: A humanoid blue jay male mechanic who maintains the Adastra Swirly: A female squirrel demihuman navigator who wants to take Corvius' place Flynn: A clumsy male flying fish demihuman lookout

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20. #20House Darknyght

    Keys: Darknyght, Zeon

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    House Darknyght is a clan of unerringly loyal warriors who have served Azkar's royal family as bodyguards for centuries. The current bodyguard of Azkar's ruler is a human woman named Zeon who is obsessively protective of them. She uses a demonic artifact called the Crimson Spear to defend them zealously.

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21. #21Orakis

    Keys: Adara, Orakis

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    Orakis is a small seaside village in the north of Parnithos with many open-minded people. It lies near a large forest and steep cliffs that drop off into the Azure Sea.

    Adara is a kind and gentle gorgon/lamia hybrid who once lived in a cave, but has since moved into Arakis and opened a healer's shop named "Adara's Apothecary." She has a lamia tail and snakes for hair with green scales. She wears a blindfold to protect others from her petrifying gaze.

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22. #22House Aretas/Acadeum Arcanus

    Keys: Aretas, Acadeum, Arcanus, Tali, Tali'oren

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    House Aretas is a well-respected family of powerful tiefling wizards. Long ago, they were discriminated against by other nations, but Azkar was willing to take them in and allow them to study the arcane arts. Now, their researchers roam and study the world abroad, while a few remain in Azkar to preside over the Acadeum Arcanus. Tali'oren, a young, powerful, and kind wizard, is the latest of this lineage. The Acadeum Arcanus is an academy for the study of the arcane arts founded and led by members of House Aretas. It is located in the Azka, the Azkari capital, near the palace. A supreme archmage presides over a council of archmages to make decisions on behalf of the academy. They have a population of approximately 100 students from all over Arcaea and of every race and background. Entry is allowed only to those who show magical potential, regardless of wealth or status. They have a strict ban on necromantic arts for the purposes of raising and disturbing the dead in every case except the most dire of circumstances.

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23. #23Arvath Dungeon

    Keys: Arvath, dungeon, Guruk, Arva'koth, Grathnar

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    Arvath Dungeon is a newly-rediscovered labyrinth of caverns, ruins, and monster dens located in the mountains west of Azkar. It is dangerous but full of life, with many different monster species forming an ecosystem. It was once a dwarven stronghold called Arva'koth, built by Lord Grathnar, but was lost centuries ago. There is a wise and fatherly orc hermit named Guruk who lives within and will guide adventurers through.

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24. #24Riftstone

    Keys: Riftstone

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    The Riftstone is an mythical dwarven artifact that may be related to the ancient dwarven empire's downfall. It is an extremely dangerous relic that takes the form of a glowing blue and purple gem found in the depths of the Arvath Dungeon. If inspected closely, swirling magic resembling galaxies and stars can be seen within it, radiating intense arcane power. It is theorized to be capable of incomprehensibly powerful dimensional magic, such as traveling to other universes, creating pocket dimensions, creating new universes, or even destroying them. Be warned; this is not something to trifle with. Take extreme caution.

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25. #25Balfolk

    Keys: Balfolk, Galeron, Silverlight

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    Balfolk is a small agricultural town in the western province of Aethyror known for its festivals and markets.

    Sir Galeron Silverlight, a knight of the Silverlight family, has taken a special liking to a peasant living on a nearby farm. He can frequently be seen making attempts to woo them that often go awry. He is a chivalrous and honorable high elf with a love for animals.

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26. #26Azkari Bandits

    Keys: Vyraneth, Gurzahk, Duskborn, Grimmalkyn, Nekkerith, Reavehound

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    The bandit clans of Azkar are each brutal and merciless in different ways. Clans are typically rivals with one another, but rarely form uneasy alliances. Members of these clans often refer to one another by shorter versions of their clan's name, i.e. "Grims" for Grimmalkyn clan members or "Hounds" for members of the Reavehounds. They have tense relationship with the Grutōz, a tribal confederation of warriors.

    Vyraneth: A clan known for their cunning wit and shady smuggling practices. Tends to stay out of conflict, but will not hesitate to eliminate competitors and those who fail to pay their debts. Gurzahk: A clan comprised mostly of orcs and often hired as guards, soldiers, and enforcers. Their members are widely known as some of the strongest thugs in Azkar. Duskborn: A pack of wolf demihumans feared for their deadly ambush tactics. They roam and keep to the forests, but will fiercely protect their territory from anyone who dares to encroach on their territory. Grimmalkyn: A clan of hunters and expert marksmen, mostly wood elves banished from Aethyror. Unlike the other clans, they have some sense of honor, but are no less deadly. Nekkerith: A seldom-seen clan that tends to keep to themselves. For those who know how to contact them, they are deadly assassins, spies, and masters of subterfuge. Reavehounds: The largest and most feared clan in the Azkari wilds. Known for being cruel, violent, merciless, and willing to do whatever it takes for gold and dominance over their territory.

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27. #27Reavehounds

    Keys: Reavehound, Rovan, Kressan, Hound-King, Griselda, Thorne, Brorgan, Skrannin, Halvor, Denria

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    Reavehound members are typically referred to as "Hounds". Leader: Whoever holds the title of "Hound-King", currently a sadistic and brutish human man named Rovan Kressan who wields a massive greatsword with a handle made from the bones of the previous Hound-King who he killed in a duel. He is in his 40s and wears a fur mantle over leather armor. High-Rank Members: Griselda: Rovan's half-orc younger sister who serves as his enforcer. Though half-siblings, the two are fiercely loyal to one another. She is the only person in the clan who could theoretically beat him in a fair fight. She is her late 30s and wields dual axes. Thorne: A wood elf archer, hunter, and tracker. The oldest member of the clan, but appears in his early 50s. He is experienced and among Rovan's closest advisors, but has some sense of honor. Low-Rank Members: Brorgan: A male goliath thug who can both lift a boulder and is as dimwitted as one. Enjoys terrorizing townfolk. Skrannin: A wily male halfling rogue with a cruel streak. Specializes in picking locks and stealth. Halvor: A stout male dwarven warrior with a love for ale and gold. Thinks he'd make a better Hound-King. Denria: A stern and harsh female human medic who patches bandits up after raids. Her bedside manner could use work.

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28. #28Keepers

    Keys: Keeper

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    The Keepers are the Mechanica Dominion's elite peacekeeping agents. All elite masters of stealth, subterfuge, infiltration, and assassination, these agents are given free reign to "maintain peace" in the city by whatever means necessary, regardless of lawfulness. Their name stems from the fact that they are both "peacekeepers," at least on paper, and the fact that they operate and command squads of clockwork golems, which they control through an unintelligible language of code and strange vocal sounds. Keepers wear gas masks stylized as medieval plague doctor masks and light leather armor over a Victorian era-style outfit complete with a long coat. Their equipment, skills, and tactics all vary from one another depending on their specialties, but generally, Keepers wield a long rifle, pistols, smoke bombs, and knives. It is generally known in the Undercity that if one is targeted by a Keeper, they aren't likely to escape, and two or more is practically a death sentence.

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29. #29Tōgo

    Keys: Tōgo, Togo, Akane, Kurozomi

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    Tōgo is an oni village in the northernmost reaches of Ōedo, a land of perpetual snow and bitter cold. It is a small but close-knit community nestled deep within a secluded valley, surrounded by towering mountains and dense forests that serve as natural barriers against unwanted intrusion. Its people are hardy, capable, strong-willed, and proud, passing down stories of past heroes and battles fought for honor and glory around the hearthfire each night. One such tale is that of Tōgo, the great golden-skinned oni warrior who sacrificed his life to keep them safe on their journey north. For this feat, they gave the village his name. They highly value tradition and are dedicated to preserving their culture in the face of Ōedan oppression. Akane of the Kurozomi clan is a young oni woman with red skin who was once the village's mightiest warrior but left to find her own path.

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30. #30Akashi

    Keys: Akashi, Yukiho

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    Akashi is a small yet bustling town in the snowy mountains near the northern reaches of Ōedo, near the border between oni and Ōedan territory. It is inhabited primarily by humans but welcoming toward oni, nekomimi, and more, provided that they behave. Its most popular establishment is a tavern called 'The Roaring Tiger,' a place frequently visited by adventurers and samurai. Yukiho is a yuki-onna who has recently been assailing the town of Akashi with endless blizzards. She is a vengeful spirit seeking retribution for her death at the hands of her former lover, a samurai living in Akashi. The two had a forbidden relationship, but when he became abusive, she threatened to expose him. Enraged, he killed her and left her in the snow, at which point her spirit became a yōkai. Now, the town has put a bounty on her.

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31. #31Goddess of Light

    Keys: Goddess of Light, Grand Inquisitor, Radiant Order, Arch-Radiant

    Enabled · Before character · Order 8

    The Goddess of Light is worshiped as the embodiment of hope, purity, and righteousness. Her clergy, known as Radiants, strive to uphold Her teachings through acts of charity, forgiveness, and unwavering moral conviction. They operate hospitals, orphanages, and schools to aid the needy and spread Her message of love. The Goddess is often depicted as a resplendent figure in shining robes, wielding a blessed staff or holding a holy symbol. Her holy days are times of joyful celebration. It is said that the Goddess' blessing can heal wounds, purge corruption, and even raise the dead - a fact that has earned Her the devotion of many. Interpretations of the Goddess' will vary. "Pure" Radiants see other deities and their followers as misguided at best, servants of evil at worst. They believe their role is to guide the lost back to the true path of righteousness. "Benevolent" Radiants encourage compassion and understanding between faiths, believing that the Goddess' love and forgiveness extend to all. In some lands, such as Azkar, "Benevolent" beliefs promote the Goddess' message of love and redemption to all people regardless of race or creed. Meanwhile, in the Holy Imperium, the "Pure" Radiants take a stricter view, believing the Goddess' light cannot abide darkness and that Her followers must remain untainted by outside influence. The Goddess' temples are grand and resplendent, decorated with precious metals and gemstones. The clergy perform daily rituals of prayer and praise. Radiants take vows of chastity and poverty, devoting their lives to service of the Goddess and Her people. Some branch out into other orders, becoming paladins who wield divine magic to smite evil, clerics who heal and bring about miracles, monks who devote themselves fully to contemplation and service, or inquisitors who root out heresy and corruption. The leader of the Radiant clergy is the Grand Inquisitor, chosen from among the most devout and pious Radiants. They are seen as the Goddess' voice on earth, interpreting Her will and guiding the faithful on Her path. In the Holy Imperium, the Grand Inquisitor holds great sway over the monarch and the realm's laws. But in other lands, the Inquisitor's influence is more spiritual than temporal. Beneath them are numerous Arch-Radiants who oversee the clergy in each land.

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32. #32Grutōz

    Keys: Grutōz, Kaltvindr, Stalhrāz, Eihwaz, Jarngrindr, Hrafnkyn, Kālikrāz, Vyndra

    Enabled · Before character · Order 8

    The Grutōz are a tribal confederation of dwarves, humans, and demihumans that inhabit the dense forests and jagged highlands between Azkar and the Holy Imperium. Distantly descended from survivors of the ancient fallen dwarven empire of Arva'koth who banded with other outcasts, they are a harsh warrior culture forged by centuries of survival. They practice spirit and ancestor worship, runic magic via ash tattoos and ritual scarification, and are led by war-chiefs called þiudans. Rune-carvers called Rūnōstoliz inscribe primal magic into flesh and steel, activated through pain or battle. Their hybrid traditions make them living relics of Azkar's dwarven past. Divided into rival tribes, some raid the borders of civilization while others trade cautiously. The Holy Imperium views them as heretical savages, leading to escalating conflict, while Azkar's government struggles to balance trade relations with frontier security. Their relationship with bandits and other outcasts in the lawless wilds remains ambiguous but potentially explosive. Tribes: Kaltvindr: Dwarven-dominated mountain tribe known for frost-resistant runes carved into their beard adornments. Hunt ice drakes for their hide armor. Constantly war with Holy Imperium border forts. Stalhrāz: Mixed demihuman/human forest clan whose warriors drink hallucinogenic fungi brews before battle. Tattoos pulse with bioluminescent moss ink. Specialize in ambushing supply caravans. Eihwaz: Peaceful shamans dwelling in sacred groves, acting as neutral mediators between tribes. Wear antler headdresses dripping with ancestor bones. Trade healing runestones with frontier villages. Jarngrindr: Secretive smiths who use metals taken from the Dragonspire Peaks. Their forge-runes let them shape steel at room temperature. Sell weapons to highest bidder—bandits or Azkari nobles. Hrafnkyn: Shape-shifting cult that becomes werewolves through blood rituals. Considered outcasts even among Grutōz, but have close ties to the Duskborn bandits. Hunt Imperium patrols during full moons, leaving no survivors. Kālikrāz: A reclusive human tribe that once dwelled in mist-choked valleys, known for their stark black-and-white appearance and death worship. Clad in spider-silk lace and leather attire dyed pitch-black, they ritually scarred their cheeks with wyvern venom to induce visions. They guarded burial crypts where mummified elders whisper counsel by candlelight. Seven years ago, they were nearly completely wiped out by a mysterious attacker, the only survivor being a lone warrior named Vyndra. She is now cursed and unable to die as she hunts down her tribe's slaughterer.

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33. #33Mechanican Gangs

    Keys: 40 Jackal, Red Gauntlet, Arleigh, Constance, Hector

    Enabled · Before character · Order 10

    The gangs of Mechanica are as varied and diverse as they are dangerous. Many have connections to corrupt police officers, shady dealings with corporations, or back-alley operations that slip under the radar of the law. Most often, gang violence takes place in the Teens boroughs of Mechanica. Though there are countless gangs, some of the most notable include the following:

    Red Gauntlet: A large, unorganized gang in control of the majority of the Teens and known for their brutality and ruthlessness. They were led by a goliath woman with a prosthetic arm named "Gauntlet" Mara up to several years ago, when a Keeper assassinated her in her underground fighting ring known as the Blood Circuit, which also served as her base of operations. Now, smaller bosses vie for power and carve out their own territories, though all still fly the Red Gauntlet banner. Currently, two bosses within the Gauntlet hold the most influence; Krovak, an imposing crocodile demihuman man and one of Mara's former guards, and Maggie, a powerful dragonborn woman and Mara's former rival. The 40 Jackals: A small, nearly all-female syndicate of thieves primarily made up of demihumans, tieflings, and other races often looked down upon. They specialize in heists, robberies, and smash-and-grabs, especially from the upper classes. While they are no saints, they have no tolerance for abuse and exploitation of people in their territory and will fiercely protect their own. They are led by Alicia Diamond, a jackalfolk woman who gained notoriety as the greatest thief in the city with her legendary heists.

    Independent mercenaries are also prevalent in Mechanica, taking jobs from anyone who needs something done for coin. Assassins, spies, saboteurs, thieves, and thugs of all kinds can be hired for any purpose in the seediest locations. Among these mercenaries are Arleigh, the upbeat rabbitfolk assassin, Constance, the mute orc thug, and Hector, the tiefling demolitionist.

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34. #34Mechanican Boroughs

    Keys: Citadel, Upper Quarter, Teens, Siril

    Enabled · Before character · Order 10

    Each borough of the Mechanican metropolis spans enough land to be its own small city, and when combined, they form a city unlike any other in the world. They include:

    1: The Citadel, a gleaming metal tower built atop the highest floating island of Mechanica from which the government rules from and the city's greatest inventors work. 2: A high-end industrial area where the most advanced technology is created. Unlike other factories, these don't pollute the air or water so as to not taint the Upper Quarter. 3: A residential area for the most elite and wealthy citizens of Mechanica featuring large manors and beautiful gardens. 4: A downtown area with many different high-end businesses, artisan shops, and expensive restaurants. Tall buildings house the smaller companies that operate in Mechanica. 5: A trade center and airship dock borough through which goods often travel. A huge clock tower looms over the city here, its bell echoing throughout the entire metropolis. 6: A military base featuring a checkpoint that all who travel up to or down from the Upper Quarter must pass through. 7-10: Collectively known as the Upstream, these boroughs are the closest thing to middle-class that Mechanica has. While nothing compared to the Upper Quarter, citizens can live in relative comfort due to their proximity to the cable cars leading up to the Upper Quarter and location along the Siril river bringing trade through their boroughs. Borough 10 is located where the Siril feeds into the Azure Sea and is primarily a dock and trade borough. 11: Borough 11 is used to refer to all underground locations, including the dangerous arcane crystal mines, sewer systems, and excavation sites for ancient ruins. Secret tunnels built by gangs connect countless parts of the city together. 12-19: The largest collection of boroughs, the Teens are considered the low-class and slum boroughs where crime and corruption is rampant. Downstream from the Upstream districts, the citizens here are choked by smog and poisoned by runoff from factories. 20-23: The 20s are the five rural and agricultural boroughs of Mechanica. 20 is unique in that it extends far along the Siril river, where the water is split into two streams. One continues as normal while a smaller one is directed through a portal linked to the Upper Boroughs that supplies their fresh water and fountains. 24: Denotes any territory belonging to Mechanica outside of city limits, such as the uninhabited forests on the island and colonies.

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