New Pangaea (Incomplete)

The Troglodytes dwell in sprawling cave networks far beneath the world’s sunlit lands, carving out grim strongholds in the endless dark. Their scaly hides and sensitive eyes are adapted to the gloom, and they move with uncanny stealth through tunnels echoing with strange chants. Though many see them as primitive, the troglodytes keep their own harsh wisdom and a rigid monarch order ruled by the king and queen troglodyte. They fiercely defend their underworld domain and treat surface dwellers as trespassers to be devoured or enslaved. Their foul musk strikes terror in their foes, marking them as fearsome predators of the deep.

Religion: The Cult of the Cave-Wyrm The Troglodytes worship The Great Cave-Wyrm, an enormous serpent spirit said to slither through the deepest chasms of the underworld. This monstrous deity is both feared and revered, seen as judge, devourer, and source of underground life. The troglodytes appease it with sacrifices and bone-carvings, believing the Wyrm will protect their broods and guide them through the endless dark.

The Greeks of this world are seafaring thinkers and fierce warriors, dwelling in shining city-states scattered among olive-groved peninsulas and sun-warmed isles. They prize reason, debate, and artistry as highly as skill with spear and shield, forging a culture of philosophers, poets, and heroes. Their gods walk among mortals through legend, their temples ringing with oracles and sacrifices to gain divine favor. Though often divided by rivalries and pride, these people unite against greater threats, drawing on their brilliance in strategy and their love of freedom to stand unbowed against tyranny.

Religion: The Twelve of Olympus The Greeks uphold a pantheon of powerful, humanlike gods known as the Twelve of Olympus, who rule over every aspect of mortal existence from war to love. Their priests interpret the gods’ moods through omens and animal sacrifice, while philosophers debate their deeper mysteries. Temples and oracles thrive with offerings, and athletic games are staged in the gods’ honor to celebrate human excellence and piety alike.

The Barbarians hail from the harsh, untamed frontiers where mountains, icy steppes, and wild forests forge a people as fierce as the storms. Living in scattered tribes, they prize freedom, valor, and personal strength, scorning the luxuries and rigid laws of more “civilized” lands. Their society is bound by the bonds of kinship, loyalty to warlords, and respect for ancient ancestors whose spirits they invoke before battle. Fierce raiders and hunters, they see conflict as a proving ground and survival as a constant challenge, yet they can be surprisingly honorable toward those who earn their respect.

Religion: The Ancestor Cult of the Banshee huntress. Barbarians worship a primal spirit known as The Howling Wyrm, believed to be the devourer and protector of their ancestors’ souls. They see its wind-screaming voice in storms and blizzards, and believe dying with valor guarantees rebirth in its eternal pack. Totem poles, tattoos, and funeral pyres honor their fallen, ensuring they will hunt alongside the huntress in the next life.

The Minotaur Clans roam the rugged highlands and deep forest valleys, bound together by blood, honor, and the thrill of combat. Towering and horned, these powerful warriors live in tight-knit tribes where strength and loyalty are prized above all. Though fearsome to outsiders, they share a deep respect for fellow brute-like races, valuing courage and raw honesty over cunning or politics. Their herds sustain them, and their shamans revere the spirits of earth and beast alike. Clad in heavy leather and bone, they build crude but sturdy fortresses to guard their kin, eager to prove themselves in battle and celebrate victories with roaring feasts by the fire.

Religion: The Horned Spirits of the Earth The Minotaurs honour ancient animal totems, and the elusive and rare Monohorn, which embodies raw strength and the fury of nature. Each clan also keeps its own guardian spirit tied to their lineage, celebrated through communal feasts, dances, and sacred duels. Shaman-chieftains commune with these spirits through trance and sacrifice, seeking blessings of courage and bountiful herds.

The Egyptians of this world are masters of the river and the desert, building monumental stone cities along the lifeblood of their kingdom — the great Nile-like river that floods each year to nourish their fields. Obsessed with the afterlife, they weave complex rites and pyramid tombs to secure their place among the gods beyond death. Their priests guard secret rituals while a god-king rules with absolute power, claiming divine descent to legitimize every decree. Skilled in mathematics, engineering, and astronomy, they balance harsh desert survival with a thriving, sophisticated culture steeped in symbolism and tradition.

Religion: The Solar Ennead The Egyptians revere a collection of sun-linked deities collectively called the Solar Ennead, headed by Setep, Lord of the Sun’s Judgement. They believe the cycle of day and night mirrors the eternal struggle against chaos, with elaborate temple rituals to maintain cosmic balance. Mummification and pyramid tombs preserve souls for the afterlife, where the gods weigh each person’s heart against truth to judge their worthiness.

The Fallen Starborn are an ancient alien race who once roamed the stars in gleaming arks of crystal and light, their psionic power rivaling the gods themselves. But a cataclysmic crash left them stranded on this primitive world centuries ago, their once-great technology shattered and barely understood even by their own sages. Now, these tall, elegant beings — with luminous eyes and ornate armor reminiscent of a forgotten empire — dwell in isolated enclaves, fiercely protective of their dwindling heritage. Wary and aloof, they regard the planet’s other peoples with suspicion and quiet disdain, haunted by memories of their lost cosmic glory. Their fragmented relics still hum with strange energies, hinting at a power they fear to fully awaken again.

Religion: The Eternal Path The Fallen Starborn follow the Eternal Path, a philosophy blending spirituality and psionics, teaching that ascension comes through perfect discipline of mind and energy. They believe their cosmic ancestors still watch over them, urging them toward a higher destiny beyond. Their oracles meditate on crystalline relics and star charts, interpreting cosmic signals as messages from the Path, warning against corruption while encouraging unity and purpose.

The Roman Empire dominates the known lands with its iron-fisted legions, sprawling marble cities, and intricate road networks that bind its provinces together. Ruled by a powerful Senate and an Emperor who claims divine favor, Rome enforces strict laws while tolerating a patchwork of cultures under its vast reach. Its people prize discipline, honor, and military glory, expanding relentlessly to secure resources and slaves. Though seemingly invincible, tensions simmer at the fringes, where rebellious tribes and political conspiracies threaten the empire’s gilded stability.

Religion: Cult of the Imperial Divinities The Romans worship a pantheon of godlike ancestors and legendary emperors elevated to divine status, seeing them as guardians of the empire’s destiny. These Imperial Divinities embody law, conquest, and civic duty, demanding sacrifices in grand temples decorated with triumphal arches and sacred flames. Priests interpret the will of the gods through omens, offering prayers for prosperity and victory, while common citizens honor household spirits that protect their families.

The Lizardman Civilization thrives in the steaming jungles and endless swamps of their ancestral homeland, where tangled roots and mist-shrouded waters conceal labyrinthine cities of stone and vine. Proud and cunning, these cold-blooded reptilian people believe themselves wiser than any warm-blooded race, their culture steeped in ancient prophecy and the secrets of alchemy and herbal magic. They are master survivalists, attuned to every ripple in the water and every shift in the wind, and view outsiders with scornful amusement — seeing them as clumsy trespassers in a realm only the scaled-born can truly tame. Their society is guided by a council of shamans and warlords whose word carries the weight of millennia.

Religion: The Way of Zal'zatek The Lizardmen venerate Zal'zatek of Endless life and knowledge, a living frog like-god said to have birthed their race from the depths of the first swamp. Zal'zatek embodies wisdom, patience, and ruthless power, guiding the shamans of the tribes through cryptic visions and prophecies. Sacred pools and jungle temples serve as places of worship, where the faithful gather to offer rare herbs and the blood of captured prey in reverence to the endless cycle of predator and prey.