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The known world is made up of kingdoms, city-states, and empires built upon millenia of ruins left by those who came before. The scholars say that the Wanderer in the sky, always a portent of destruction and strife, is returning soon. In the past its passage has reshaped the land, raising mountains, opening chasms, and ushering in dark ages for all the peoples of Urf. It has done so every thousand years or so since a time lost to legend.

Technology ranges from that of latter-day Rome to the early Renaissance period, varying throughout the world. Civilizations weather the irregular catastrophes with varying degrees of success, some managing to hold onto more knowledge and others less.

These great catastrophes have also led to the decline of longer-lived races. Humans are best able to recover, while dwarves and elves take much longer. The mountain folk are withdrawn, keeping to themselves and doing all they can to prepare for each urf-breaking cataclysm. The elves are nearing an end, with only a few pockets left scattered throughout the world. Humans are, by far, the dominant species.

Arcane magic workers are rare. There are no great colleges or councils, but they rarely take apprentices to pass on their knowledge. The widely held philosophy is that to teach not just how to use magic, but how to do so responsibly, requires all of a master's attention.

Even more rare are divine spellcasters. Most holy magics are ritualistic in nature, requiring the clergy to shape the faith of believers through prayer or to use relics of power. Those few individuals able to channel divine power on their own are viewed as having been called into service directly to serve their god or goddess.

It's been nearly 1000 years since the last cataclysm and with the sages warning of the heralding Wanderer's imminent return many powerful entities are trying to prepare. For some this means storing knowledge, others are hoarding valuables or items of power, and a few are making war. It's a good time to be an adventurer.

Main Characters

 * Arsis
 * Locke
 * Morvan
 * Tachius
 * Rubeas
 * Moira

Important Characters

 * Lady Zara
 * Deeve
 * Cedric Broils
 * Banegrim
 * Lord Marcus
 * Lord D'ore
 * Alphonse
 * The Heroes of Orastra
 * Jaraia
 * Rhiannon
 * Reina
 * Rusch
 * Garumander (see Wor in Gods)
 * Taako (see Taako in Gods)
 * Ashe (see Arasharian in Gods)
 * Rhiannon (from Picta)

Places (Cities)

 * Gleannsithe
 * Zborja
 * Ferra
 * Herkbard
 * Andelon
 * Sparkle Hollow
 * Terr'Akkas
 * Porta Callo

Places (Countries)

 * Forlin
 * Gerol
 * New Garacene Empire
 * Old Garacene Empire
 * Wildlands
 * Northlands
 * Rotal
 * Senia
 * Derst
 * Breit
 * Pictia

Gods

 * Arasharian
 * Taako
 * An’Gromeneu
 * Wor

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