1. #1The Martellite Empire

   Keys: empire, home, "our nation", Martellia

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   Perhaps the most expansive nation on the continent, The Martellite Empire, sometimes just referred to as Martellia, is the nation inherited from the conquests of Martin Eleanor, an ambitious knight from over 200 years ago who wished to reestablish and mimic the old Elven Empires. He and his descendants came very close to achieving this goal, until the last of the Eleanor dynasty proved to be a failure, and lost the throne in recent years to Charles Henrik Ecleziar.

   Before Charles became Emperor, the sheer size of Martellia resulted in several internal conflicts within the Empire. Many of the various duchies and counties within the Empire have been subjected to wars, plagues, and curses. The consequences of these tragedies still echo to this day, with many grudges left unsettled, and several noble houses fallen to the Curseblood.

2. #2Silverhall

   Keys: capital, city, hometown

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   Silverhall is the capital city of The Martellite Empire. It houses the Imperial Castle, recently renovated to a motif befitting Charles Henrik Ecleziar's justice pursuing agenda.

   Silverhall's walls are lined with a special material that allows magical wards to be inscribed easier. This material gives Silverhall its name, as it bears a gleaming, silvery color.

   Several pre-Imperium conflicts found Silverhall at its center. As a result, the defenses built around have a bold claim to them: they have not been breached since the days of Martin Eleanor, the Empire's founder.

3. #3Stefan Dusehr

   Keys: "past lovers", "Circle of Excellence", men, crushes, infatuated

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   {{char}} had a crush on one of her underclassmen, Stefan Dusehr. Stefan originally studied magic at the prestigious Silverhall Academy, the school of magic situated in Martellia's capital city. Having come up from little means, his talent for magic was recognized at an early age by a tutor, who sent him on the path of a prodigy. He quickly rose to the top of his class, joining an inner group of scholars who called themselves “The Circle of Excellence.” Stefan has straight, shoulder-length brown hair, bright green eyes and a short, well kept beard. He stands at about 185 cm, and has a very square face. The stresses of life make him look older than he is. Stefan specialized in the storing and transfer of magical power, and as such acted as a battery for a ritual the Circle was planning on using as a capstone project. The amount of raw power proved too much for the ambitious mages to handle, and the ritual failed, ending in the deaths of all but Stefan and {{char}}. He alienated Sophia with his despair, finishing his time at the Academy only to never use magic again for nearly six years.

4. #4Ravenhead

   Keys: "rumored city", curse, "cult", history

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   The town of Ravenhead is home to a castle with a deep history. Established by the Oganid dynasty decades prior, it acted as the seat of power for the Duchy of Corvannia.

   Ravenhead once served as a valuable fortification against the The Eiturwood Confederation of Elven Tribes before the borders were adjusted after a war. Ravenhead for a time remained a valuable crossroad, and trade flourished in the area before tragedy struck the Oganids, forcing them to abandon Ravenhead for a new capital. The city fell in prosperity, though managed well enough to sustain itself to this day.

   The nearby castle is rumored to be a cursed site, as well as a seat of power for the infamous Order of Beldur. The source of this rumor comes from an old tale regarding a Duke of the Oganid dynasty, Joaquin Oganid. Detailed in the @Curse of Castle Ravenhead(legend), Joaquin's abduction of, and the subsequent death of a princess in the castle lead to the curse falling upon the castle. The curse is a source of great concern for merchants who are aware of it, and its potential existence has been one of the major reasons for the town's decline. The rumor says that the ghost of the princess still haunts the castle, and the Order of Beldur studies her suffering with great interest, sometimes even making attempts to increase her pain. The land surrounding the castle is withered as a result of her anguish, and any who do not belong to the order will often find themselves drowned in the lake overlooked by Castle Ravenhead's towers.

5. #5Charles Henrik Ecleziar

   Keys: Emperor, "ruler of this nation", "Martellia's leader"

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   Charles Henrik Ecleziar was born as simply Charles. He started his life out as a monk in the Church of Karsten, God of the Moon and the Wilds. Monks of Karsten were often tasked with being roadside guardians for travelers during the night, and as Charles was tasked with this he went all across Martellia, and saw all of the ails it faced. It is said that one day, the humble priest was given a vision, and a holy blade. The vision Charles received told him to cleanse Martellia of its squabbles, and undo the damage the warring houses have caused it. And so Charles abandoned the cloth, and through divine providence led a revolution that granted him the crown.

   It is the will of Emperor Charles Henrik to bring an end to the bickering and constant warfare, believing the mismanagement of Martin Eleanor's descendants to be the cause. He seeks the title of Lux Triumphans, given only by the highest of Arcturian faithful, as a means to cease internal hostilities and bring order to his realm.

6. #6Elves

   Keys: elf, elves, Skywall, Eiturwood

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   Elves are a prevalent race in Tascallon. Combining the subraces, they make up almost 30% of the total world population. Generally speaking, they have pointed ears and highly angular features. The elven subraces are said to be descendants of an ancient group of people who were once humans, but upon Hangatyr's Sacrifice some preferred to initially stay among the Astral Pathways. After a century, the Pathways proved to continue to be too dangerous for them, and they caved, entering Tascallon en masse. Half of them saw the world they entered as a place bereft of beauty, and strove to bring brightness and joy to the world. These became the Sky Elves, the race responsible for the construction of The Skywall and its empires. Others, tempered by their need to survive the Pathways turned to a culture valuing preservation of their race at all costs, creating the Eitur Elves. No matter the subrace, elves have a slightly stronger attunement to aether compared to humans due to the extra time they spent in the pathways.

7. #7Aether

   Keys: magic, power, "source of magic"

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   Aether is, simply put, the purest form of magical energy. All things magical gain their potency from aether, whether divine or arcane in source. All living creatures carry a modicum of aether in them, save for those made artificially, such as the dwarves and automatons. The concentration varies from person to person. The mortal form, however, can only contain so much, no matter how much training one undergoes.

   Arcane magic comes from one learning to harness the aether directly, whether it be through thorough study or an abundance of aether occurring naturally in them. These people learn to shape aether to their will, through great effort and the development of talent. This is the magic used primarily by wizards and those gifted with magic naturally, through either their bloodline or a freak accident. Dwarves with the proper implants also are capable of channeling aether this way.

   Divine magic is channeled through mortals who have been gifted abilities from their deity of choice. Through prayer and devotion, they are given their capabilities. A specific contract does not bind those who are gifted this way, as their dedication to their god is deep. This is the magic of clerics, inquisitors, and any other faithful individuals.

   Deals can be made with many entities within Tascallon to gain power. This differs from divine power, as it does not require absolute servitude, but rather the fulfillment of a contract for the power given. A malicious or retributive entity will often make lifelong terms a condition, but in general terms, a contract is temporary, and the aether granted from it limited. Many contracts must be made to keep up this power. This is the magic used by shamans and warlocks alike, who traffic with otherworldly entities to gain power.

8. #8Curses

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   Curses are powerful, persistent magic that are often created through a pact with a spirit of great power. Devils are one of the most prevalent curse dealers, but other spirits have also been known to craft retributive curses against evildoers. These curses can take on many forms, from mere lethargy to debilitating effects that can harm entire landscapes.

   Often, the creation of a curse involves an exchange of some sort with the spirit in question. The spirit demands some form of sacrifice in order to muster the magics needed to invoke a long lasting effect, often demanding either life force or some other form of tribute. A moral compulsion may also work in the case of more benevolent spirits. A curse can be applied to anything that the caster or casters hold animosity towards: people, objects, even places can be subject to a curse.

   In most cases, a curse will wear off after enough time has passed or the cursed individual has died. Curses can be cured before this event, either through powerful magic or, in extreme cases, slaying the spirit from which the curse is sourced. Some curses have conditions by which the victim can abide by in order to undo the effects as well.

9. #9Cursemuter

   Keys: "white occult", curses, "who cures curses"

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   A cursemuter is a person trained in the white occult, and is capable of reversing the effects of curses through one method or another. Sometimes it can be as simple as setting up a curative ritual which cleanses the curse from the person or area. In others, it can be a complicated problem, depending on the level of magic at play. The worst case scenario is extremely dangerous, and involves slaying or sealing the spirit from which the curse's power is sourced. Some cursemuters are sanctioned by the Arcturian church, and act on their authority. These are often classically trained, spending several years of their lives in temples learning the requisite skills to remove curses and defend themselves against dark powers. Other, more mercenary cursemuters either break away from the church for pay, or have used various texts to teach themselves in white occult matters.

10. #10Curseblood

    Keys: curses, "descendants of cursed people", "afflicted peoples"

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    Cursebloods are the descendants of people who have either befallen a curse, or someone who gave up their bloodline as tribute to cast one. The cursed magic affects their bodies physically, altering their shape to various, almost devil-like appearances. Horns, tails, and odd skin colors are not out of the question. This leads to a false stigma that all Cursebloods are devil spawn, when in reality they are victims of a terrible fate they likely had nothing to do with.

    The cursed magic infused in their forms is not without its benefits, however. A Curseblood's condition is ultimately caused by an increased amount of tainted magic in their body, and they can use that power themselves, to a degree.

    Cursebloods are most frequently encountered in The Martellite Empire, where a history of court intrigue and dark plots have ruined many a family.

11. #11Hallowblood

    Keys: "Blessed bloodlines", blessings, "heroic bloodlines", half-angel

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    Hallowbloods are the descendants of people who have come into close contact with the gods, often through devout service or in rarer, more direct manners. In addition, a deity does not need to hold entirely good will for mortals to produce a line of Hallowbloods. All that is required is an exchange of enough aether from a godly source, whether it is a relationship established with a powerful, extraplanar servant of a god or distant blood ties. Hallowbloods carry a portion of divine aether in their bodies, which often alters their form, bearing close resemblance to aspects of that god. A Hallowblood with Sigurd's influence, for example, may be born with fiery red hair and eyes the color of iron. The divine nature of a Hallowblood often places undue stress upon someone carrying this blood, as they are believed to be endowed with power by the gods, and are expected to serve them in some capacity.

    In The Martellite Empire, Hallowbloods are only descended from bearers of the title Lux Triumphans, and as such are highly chance based. Though few have held the title, throughout history their descendants have been many. A Hallowblood has been known to occur in family lines with no signs of divine influence for almost centuries. Folk legends tell of a hidden line of Hallowbloods sourced from Har-Kuur, who work in the shadows to bring their progenitor's will forth.

12. #12Aetheric Pathways

    Keys: aether, magic, "The Planes", "The Material Plane", "The World Tree"

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    The Aetheric Pathways are the structure of physical magical material holding Tascallon together. Sometimes referred to as The World Tree, especially by Northmen shamans and scholars, its twisting channels and causeways form together to resemble an expansive network of branches. As the Pathways are semi-physical in nature, one who is native to Tascallon can traverse The Aetheric Pathways the same way one would in their home plane. If one can access the Pathways, and has a method of traversing them quickly, they can even manage to travel from plane to plane.

    Astral energy flows through the Pathways, and is the source of magic for all creatures, including the gods themselves.

    Each individual plane has a unique astral energy in alignment with its element. The sole exception to this rule is that of Tascallon itself, as its astral energy is supplied directly from Hangatyr and the tree itself.

13. #13Zauberwort

    Keys: runes, "magic letters"

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    Zauberwort is an ancient language used by pre-Imperial inhabitants of The Martellite Empire. Witches and warlocks of those times would often carve stones with words in Zauberwort, imbuing them with magical properties. Common examples of Zauberwort runes are representations of cosmology and nature. Sun runes, for example are used to brighten an area or infuse the user with strength, while moon runes can be used to darken the senses of another.

14. #14Gods

    Keys: faith, "nature of the gods", "ancient history"

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    The gods of Tascallon are all powerful entities in their own right. The vast majority of them also possess a massive form, so large they cannot manifest their full form within a singular plane outside their domains without catastrophic rifts occurring in their wake. If Hangatyr is to be used as a measure, it can be assumed that all the gods are about the same size as the Material Plane, save for the Dwarven Neue Götter, who live in the deepest portions of the world. The other gods must instead rely on emanations to directly influence planes. An emanation can interact with mortals as if it were a person, and act as a projection of the deity's will. An emanation can be fought and destroyed, but to kill a god one would have to be within the World Tree, and able to face the deity in their full form. The gods do not draw power from worship in Tascallon. Instead, they have an innate desire to spread their influence through various means. Whether it be an enforcement of justice, a wanton act of cruelty, or the perpetuation of any ideal, a god will attempt to mark the world with their domain. As a result, they are ready and willing to take on mortal followers, as they too will spread their influence, at next to no cost to the god in question.

15. #15Delain

    Keys: goddess, Arcturian, "Light Mother"

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    Delain is the Arcturian goddess of light. Delain is believed to be the mother of all gods by the Arcturians, save for the dark Har-Kuur. It is through her the Arcturians believe that mortal races are allowed to persist against the onslaught of evil. Delain provides succor for the lost and wandering. She seeks to be a source of healing and protection for those who feel ostracized.

    As the goddess of light, many clerics following Delain choose light or life as their domains. This is a result of her dual nature as a light god, and a mother.

16. #16Beldur

    Keys: pain, strife, endurance, god, death

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    Beldur is the Arcturian god of pain and endurance. Most within the Arcturian faith view Beldur as a cruel god, and the source of mortal suffering. There are those who follow the faith however who view Beldur as a god of poetic justice, teaching harsh lessons to arrogant mortals, or even as a god of trials and tribulations. Among their followers are the extremely secretive Order of Beldur, who seek to understand the meaning behind pain. To this end, The Order of Beldur is rumored to have established bases at sites of harsh conditions, whether magically formed or otherwise. Perhaps most infamously, they are rumored to have a headquarters at the castle in Ravenhead.

17. #17Karsten

    Keys: "god of the hunt", "god of the wilds", "sons of Delain", lycanthropes, werewolves

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    Karsten is the Arcturian god of the wilds and the moon. Karsten and his followers serve as guardians of nature, and more importantly look over travelers who must go long distances, even over night. To this end, several orders of clerics and monks dedicate themselves to Karsten. They beseech their god for blessings in protecting innocents from the denizens of the night, often receiving them in the form of a controlled lycanthropy. A public facing organization providing safe harbor and a path to said control is the Lupus Dei, a joint holy order of the followers of Karsten and Galneryus.

18. #18Galneryus

    Keys: war, strategy, "cunning violence", "strategic warfare", "honorable combat"

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    Galneryus is the Arcturian god who represents the aspects of war above mindless bloodshed. He is the promotion of strategic thought and tactics, of casus belli and organized levies. He oversees duels and other such fights to the death, where the victor is determined only by strength of arms.

    Galneryus' clerics often invoke the domains of war and order, as Galneryus has a vested interest in ensuring war is not a barbaric bloodbath. The war's resolutions must be upheld, and any agreement between warriors is viewed as sacred to followers of Galneryus.

19. #19Har-Kuur

    Keys: evil, darkness, "evil god", "king of demons", chaos

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    Har-Kuur is a deity of the Arcturian pantheon, and one of the major antagonists of their myths. Har-Kuur is an ancient evil, seeking to spread chaos and mayhem in his wake. He seeks to enshroud and enslave all life, treating anything in his way as playthings. His worshipers view his actions as displays of power and seek similar strength for themselves. Har-Kuur treats the darkness as his realm of power. He and his servants carry out their activities under the veil of night, spreading fear among common people. Karsten is tasked by his mother, Delain, to watch over the wilderness at night, to prevent Har-Kuur from harming travelers. As such, these deities come into frequent conflict.

20. #20Dragons

    Keys: "big scaly monsters", dragon, "what lies outside the plane"

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    Dragons in Tascallon are born in the World Tree and call no singular plane home. The nature of dragons on this plane is unique for several reasons. Dragons plant their eggs directly into The World Tree and leave them there, allowing the astral energies to promote growth. Once the child is ready to hatch, it emerges as a colorless, translucent dragonling. Dragons absorb the astral energy around them as they grow older, and the energy they spend the most time around in youth are a determining factor in the color of their scales. If an egg is placed near a Plane, it may take its color far sooner than normal. Scales are also altered in color by the moral compass they grow to possess. Dragons have no need to eat, but often savor the flavors of the world for pleasure. Instead, they subsist entirely from absorbing astral energy by flying closely along the causeways throughout The World Tree.

    Dragons travel at their fastest while outside of the Planes, as they are closest to their main source of energy, and generally do not need to fear colliding with anything they can’t see coming.

    Should a dragon spend too much time in a plane, and remain too far from raw astral energy, their body and mind will deteriorate over time. When in this state, they tend to lose almost all their memories, descending into a nigh feral state, surviving on nothing but fight-or-flight reflex and scrounging whatever energy they can from the area. This damage cannot be undone, but the symptoms will not worsen any further should the dragon be returned to The World Tree.

21. #21Demons

    Keys: "what lies outside the plane", threats, unholy

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    Demons in Tascallon are entities which feed off of the aether of living creatures. They are often the spawn of dark gods like Har-Kuur and Otti the Dread Wolf, though some are spontaneously birthed by the plane's need to regulate its own aether flow. If too many living creatures exist at once, sometimes The World Tree creates it's own demons to track down and trim excess life.

    Demonic entities possess great power, and have varying personalities. The vast majority are malicious in nature, deriving pleasure in the task of bringing harm to mortal life. Others are solemn and dutiful, and would rather not bring pain and suffering in their wake. All demons, however, are intrinsically drawn to making deals and lending their power to those who have something to give in return.

22. #22Martin Eleanor

    Keys: founder, "legendary heroes", history, ancient

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    Martin Eleanor was the first Emperor of The Martellite Empire, founding the nation known to the present world. Several disjointed duchies were left behind when the last Elven Empire fell, with chaotic wars and disputes dividing what became known later as The Original Duchies. Martin Eleanor was born into the house of Eleanor, the family which ruled over the duchy of Ariella. Being the most central duchy, Ariella was often the subject of frequent invasions from their neighbors. This caused Martin's father to often go to extortionate measures to deal with these attacks, leaving the people, although safe, with little means to use that safety. Upon the death of Martin's father, his ascent to the throne was troubled by several peasant revolts. Instead of bringing a merciless suppression to his people, Martin instead went to the city square to face the peasant's leader and negotiate with him. Instilling faith and trust in the people, he organized an effort to bring an end to the seemingly endless wars enveloping the duchies. After several wars, Martin's exploits enabled him to unite the duchies and form the Martellite Empire, which would continue to grow under his descendants, until Charles Henrik Ecleziar overthrew the last emperor of the Eleanor line.

23. #23Duchy of Helenus

    Keys: "neighboring duchies", original, founding, history

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    The Duchy of Helenus is one of The Original Duchies . It is second in prestige only to the capital duchy of Ariella itself, spanning a territory encompassing seven counties. Helenus is the first duchy ruled by the Ratharid House, the main family serving as its dukes and duchesses. During the wars of unification, Helenus was the duchy Rathar the Azure had delivered to Martin Eleanor after his defection from the duchy's army.

    The countryside of Helenus is known to have rolling hills and clear skies. Terrace farming is common in the region.

24. #24Duchy of Ariella

    Keys: duchies, history, founding, capital, "capital realm"

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    Ariella is a duchy within The Martellite Empire , and is considered the capital province of the nation. Its seat is in Silverhall, the castle built by Martin Eleanor when he first went about uniting the Original Duchies. When Charles Henrik Ecleziar completed his usurpation, he kept Silverhall as the capital to instill in the people hope that the nation was back on the right track. By restoring the capital to the glory it once had under Martin Eleanor, the morale of the nation grew tenfold. Ariella is home to a vast lake and vibrant, albeit diminishing forests. Much of the timber within the province is used for building or trade, and much is being done to meet the demand.

25. #25Imperium Day

    Keys: holiday, celebration, holidays

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    Imperium Day is a celebration held in The Martellite Empire once a year. It celebrates the formation the the Empire under their national hero, Martin Eleanor. It is often celebrated by the lighting of several candles in local village squares, one for each of the Original Duchies. This ceremony is often accompanied by the lords of several estates mingling among their people, symbolizing their founder's desire to foster trust and respect between the nobility and their subjects. This has been known to backfire on several occasions, but is generally a peaceful, well appreciated affair.

26. #26Vampires

    Keys: "specific cursebloods", bloodsuckers, evil, undead

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    Vampires are a specific subrace of Curseblood that often sport elongated teeth and pale skin. Vampires are forced to subsist off the blood of mortal creatures, receiving the greatest sustenance from humanoids.

    Vampires primarily inhabit The Martellite Empire, due to the concentration of curses placed on the nobility there. Some nobles who have heard legends of vampiric prowess purposefully inflict themselves with the curse. These families are often ostracized under the current administration, with a handful of exceptions. Some Sky Elves , having heard legends of the eternal beauty some vampires have been known to possess, have also sought out ways to gain the benefits of the curse, but strip away the downsides. These experiments have often ended in failure, forcing any who try into the far reaches of the Skywall, hiding in the shadows and jealously feeding on those who can still create.

    Many vampires have learned to twist the magic fueling the curse into power. A vampire who has unlocked this capability can absorb the very life force within the blood they consume, converting it into aether for their own purposes. Whether they use that aether to fuel magic, or enhance their physical prowess is entirely up to the vampire in question. That life force can even be converted into increased longevity, allowing a vampire to live past their normal lifespan.

    Their curse marks them forever as enemies of Delain, and as such the sun itself brings them harm. They are not undead, and as a result face no negative effects from holy symbols other than Delain's, or from silver items. Running water still acts like an acid to them, and a stake to the heart kills them just as well as it would anyone else.

27. #27Valeusse

    Keys: legends, settlements, "dark rumors", beasts

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    Valeusse is a city in The Martellite Empire. It is located within the Duchy of Ariella, and serves as a crossroads between the capital city and other cities within the duchy itself. Valeusse was founded shortly after the empire's formation to act as a buffer in case of a siege on the capital. It has as a result been well known as a trading hub, with many merchants valuing it as a vital stop before reaching the capital of Silverhall. Until recently, it was also home to a temple to Karsten. The priests were run out of the town during the crisis caused by The Beast of Valeusse, and have not returned since. Aside from the crisis, Valeusse is known for a relatively peaceful atmosphere. Its role as a siege buffer is rarely used today, as the majority of Martellian conflicts rarely reach Ariella. Bandits steer clear of the area, fearing that the Beast may still be lurking around somewhere, allowing some silver lining from the otherwise sour note left by the event.

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