Post by Doctor Atomic on Apr 29, 2020 22:49:53 GMT -8
The world of Salkith is a very old one, and the origins of this world are lost, obscured by a passage of time that has not left even legends to ponder over. It is thought that the world was broken or shattered at some point, leaving a collection of continents, islands, fragments of land suspended in the air, immense pools of water with islands floating in them, and other debris of the ancient world. There are indications that one or more other worlds were caught in the long ago disaster, but with the near total lack of history from that long ago era that it is impossible to be sure.
The Age of the Gods has been a long Age of War. Battles have raged in the sky, on land, and on or under the seas. Generations of young demigods were raised up and sent out to lead the mortal armies that served the gods in countless wars.
Some of the more prominent cultures are…
The single most powerful state in the Shattered world is Heaven, ruled by the gods Jorrith and Amaralyn and their court. Magradore, the City of the Gods, is on a tall mountain with sheer sides that can only be approached by flying vehicles or those who can fly on their own and is inhabited by Gods, Godlings, Demi-Gods, Semi-Gods, as well as their attendants and followers. While they are the most powerful, there are many rivals, enemies, and independent realms that follow their own gods and laws and they have to commit their forces to defense across a wide front.
The Haskari are a coalition of sorcerers and necromancers ruled by the Dominator, a very powerful sorcerer and necromancer. They are dedicated to opposing Heaven at every turn and conquering the world.
The Emmarith, fell shapechanging demons who's existence is said to predate the ages of Men and Gods and who always seek to turn Men and Gods to the service of Corruption and Evil.
The Elf Queen Aldrena and her Fey Court can be said to be neutral, neither recognising any authority over themseves nor seeking conflict with any power.
The Free City of Hatoi, ruled by the dragon Kathen'reskamir, is a neutral power that maintains good relations with Heaven.
Nah-zamir is an empire of slavers, holding all other peoples in contempt. They feel they have the right to bind anyone as a slave.
The Blue Star Confederacy: a loose collection of human kingdoms that cooperate to keep themselves free from annexation by stronger powers.
Travel between the fragments is by sky ships, known in ancient times as spelljammers, or by other arcane and unnatural means. There are transfer portals, the mysterious Boom Tubes, and the hellish Night Roads, to name a few.
The members of the Royal Pantheon of Heaven are reputed to be the most powerful gods in the world.
Jorrith the Charioteer, King of the Gods
Amaralyn Fell Handed, Queen of the Gods and Goddess of War
Prince Hallin Gold Spear
Princess Talia Vorin, the Shadow
Grand Vizier Chorliss, God of Divination and Insight
Tayla Vee, Goddess of Shadows and Assassins
Duke Barrico of the Lightning, God of Storm and Wind
Jahaela of the Bow, Moonblade, the Huntress
Dalamar, Hearth Father, the Provider, Bringer of Fire
The Age of the Gods has been a long Age of War. Battles have raged in the sky, on land, and on or under the seas. Generations of young demigods were raised up and sent out to lead the mortal armies that served the gods in countless wars.
Some of the more prominent cultures are…
The single most powerful state in the Shattered world is Heaven, ruled by the gods Jorrith and Amaralyn and their court. Magradore, the City of the Gods, is on a tall mountain with sheer sides that can only be approached by flying vehicles or those who can fly on their own and is inhabited by Gods, Godlings, Demi-Gods, Semi-Gods, as well as their attendants and followers. While they are the most powerful, there are many rivals, enemies, and independent realms that follow their own gods and laws and they have to commit their forces to defense across a wide front.
The Haskari are a coalition of sorcerers and necromancers ruled by the Dominator, a very powerful sorcerer and necromancer. They are dedicated to opposing Heaven at every turn and conquering the world.
The Emmarith, fell shapechanging demons who's existence is said to predate the ages of Men and Gods and who always seek to turn Men and Gods to the service of Corruption and Evil.
The Elf Queen Aldrena and her Fey Court can be said to be neutral, neither recognising any authority over themseves nor seeking conflict with any power.
The Free City of Hatoi, ruled by the dragon Kathen'reskamir, is a neutral power that maintains good relations with Heaven.
Nah-zamir is an empire of slavers, holding all other peoples in contempt. They feel they have the right to bind anyone as a slave.
The Blue Star Confederacy: a loose collection of human kingdoms that cooperate to keep themselves free from annexation by stronger powers.
Travel between the fragments is by sky ships, known in ancient times as spelljammers, or by other arcane and unnatural means. There are transfer portals, the mysterious Boom Tubes, and the hellish Night Roads, to name a few.
The members of the Royal Pantheon of Heaven are reputed to be the most powerful gods in the world.
Jorrith the Charioteer, King of the Gods
Amaralyn Fell Handed, Queen of the Gods and Goddess of War
Prince Hallin Gold Spear
Princess Talia Vorin, the Shadow
Grand Vizier Chorliss, God of Divination and Insight
Tayla Vee, Goddess of Shadows and Assassins
Duke Barrico of the Lightning, God of Storm and Wind
Jahaela of the Bow, Moonblade, the Huntress
Dalamar, Hearth Father, the Provider, Bringer of Fire