World Name: Elaris

Continent Name: Soltra

Empire of: Avarra

Town of: Ashmoore

Story of the world Elaris:

The world of Elaris has a long and complicated history spanning 10s of thousands of years. From the ancient ones who battled each other for power over the heavens, to the battle of the broken skies, which lead to today’s current boundaries. But no such even in the history of Elaris has had so much of an impact as the Great Reconstruction. It’s the year 1373 A.R., which is the amount of years since the ancients left Elaris and ventured through the Plane Stones, leaving behind traces of their powerful magic but very little guidance in how to use it to build a future civilization. Before the Ancients left they set up in the world great monuments called Nexus Arches that allow the world to continue to receive magic from the Astral Flow. Unfortunately, time has hidden these great monuments from the modern society but signs and artifacts of this era can still be found.

The magic of the ancients is still felt throughout the world but has been changing recently and magic seems to be losing control. Initially this was just small little inconveniences like a rainstorm in the wrong season but some have talked about seeing major changes in nature. One such claim was a mountain range that suddenly began to move and forest vanished and then reappeared in another valley. Not just the environment but normal creatures in the wild have been contaminated by the rogue magic some turning into monsters while others such has horses growing horns and even wings. But the most obvious change in the world has been the monthly visitation of the shadowkin that people have called the Dimming. 25 years ago, around the full moon, shimmering shadows begin to appear throughout the world. Initially, most people were terrified of them, locking themselves inside with candles burning throughout the house to push out the shadows. But now most people have accepted them as a normal monthly occurrence. Some celebrate the Dimming with parties and festivals even setting up temples as to worship them thinking they are the ancient ones returning. while still others try to ignore it and just move about their life running businesses and raising families. Even the elites have tried to find ways to collect the shadows to their own parties as a sign of power and authority but ultimately it seems no one really knows what they are.

Avarran Empire Story:

How the world was affected by the great reconstruction was different throughout the world but for our purposes we focus to the continent of Soltra, after the great reconstruction. In that time hundreds of little tribes popped up throughout the land. Some of these tribes were nomads, while others set up towns, some were peaceful and still others sought to steal and destroy those who were weaker than them. These tribes would begin to start working together and forming allies with each other. It was at this point that 6 different tribes rose to power destroying many smaller groups. The 6 groups were the Stonekin, Bryns, Gloomstalkers, Skarns, Avars, and the Ruk. These tribes battled for over a hundred years but ultimately the Avars took the major control of the continent and formed the Arvarran Empire. The Gloomstalkers and the Stonekin combined forces forming the GloomStone Empire in the East, the greatest rivals of the Avarran Empire. The Skarns left the continent to populate the northern snow-covered islands that they named the Skarn Isles, The Bryns tribe was destroyed in the 3^rd battle of the IronSpire and the Ruk left to the southern desert where they became nomads rooming and plundering the lands. After years of war Peace was mostly finally had in on the continent of Soltra.  

As the Avarran Empire grew, law and order also began to grow, leading to peace and prosperity in the region. But outside the cities and towns are the wilds, where creatures, monsters, and Bandits make their home, if travelers are to venture outside of the walls beware and watch your back. But overall the land is peaceful, cities and towns were formed throughout the empire and trade is abundant. This was at least until 20 years ago when the empire formed an authoritarian regime known as the Crimson Guard. After the first Dimming, a secret society of Aristocratic Wizards was formed. Fearing the changes with the properties of magic, they wanted to control and sanction all magic users. Though magic is still active throughout Arvarra, the crimson guard will arrest anyone they deem a threat to the empire. The crimson guard has taken advantage of their power and have militarized it against the people of Arvarra. They seized power and have begun to strangle the commoners with their abuse of justice. And yet still Arvarrians thrive, despite the opposition from the state.

Town of Ashmoor:

This is where you find yourself in the small little town of Ashmoor for the Shadowsend Festival. The small little town of Ashmoor is a hub of trade resting just below the Ashton Volcano in the eastern part of the Avarran Empire. Though most of the year it is a quiet peaceful little place, once a year, on the Anniversary of the Great reconstruction, the town throws a 9 day-long festival celebrating the 9 lost Nexus Arches. The town is known to throw the greatest and most extravagant of all festivals in the lands. Travelers throughout the continent of Soltra come to partake in the festivities. Entertainers, merchants, entire Circuses, and a host of unique people will call Ashmoor their home for the next few weeks. During this event barrels of Ale are shipped in, enough to fill entire rooms. Fireworks, shops and the most unusual of items find themselves here. Some people come to enjoy the festivities while others are looking for an opportunity to make a little bit of coin. Despite what might bring you here, one thing is certain, you will certainly be having a great time. So, watch your purse, partake in the magical wonders and most importantly have some fun!