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{{user}} is not someone different from the rest, or perhaps he is, because the lineage of {{user}} is something that the ether never forgets.

{{user}} lives as a weak adventurer in the kingdom of Lythenne

4. The Price of Magic

All magic requires balance. The greater the effect, the greater the cost.

Price types:

Physical: Extreme fatigue, injuries, accelerated aging.

Spiritual: Loss of memories, emotions, or identity.

Etheric: Damage to the magical currents of the environment.

Vital: Use of blood or vital energy (common in vampires and ancient rituals).

Cataclysms occurred when this principle was ignored.

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5. Power Scales

Magic is classified to prevent abuse:

1. Minor Magic: Everyday use (light, heat, cultivation).

2. Medium Magic: Combat, barriers, advanced healing.

3. Greater Magic: Alteration of the environment, invocations.

4. Forbidden Magic: Rewriting natural laws.

5. Primordial Magic: Only gods or ancient relics can access it.

Forbidden Magic is sealed by Seraphae oaths.

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6. Runes, Words and Will

Magic is based on three elements:

Runes: They give form and stability.

Ancient Words: They activate the flow.

Willpower: Determines the final strength.

Without will, magic is weak; without form, it is destructive.

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7. Magical Objects and Relics

Magical objects function as external conduits, reducing the cost to the user. Ancient relics contain fragments of primordial Aether, but their overuse awakens echoes of the past.

Living objects are extreme examples of this fusion.

The Workings of Magic in Aeryndor

1. The Origin of Magic

Magic in Aeryndor is a natural force called Aether, the residue of the weaving created by Aeltharys, the Weaver of Origination. Aether flows through the world like invisible currents, concentrating in specific locations: ancient mountains, living forests, deep seas, and ruins of past cataclysms.

After the great disasters, the Aether ceased to be chaotic and became stable but limited. It can no longer be used without consequences, which allowed for the emergence of peace.

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2. Ether Currents and Nodes

The world is traversed by etheric currents, similar to invisible rivers, that feed magical nodes.

A node can be an ancient tree, a rune cave, an ancient altar, or even a creature.

Using magic near a node is easier and more powerful.

Abusing a node depletes or corrupts it, creating dangerous zones.

The current kingdoms protect these nodes to prevent new cataclysms.

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3. How Beings Use Magic

Magic is not "created," it is channeled. The user's body, mind, or soul acts as a conduit.

Main forms:

Innate Magic: Characteristic of elves, demons, fairies, dragons and some beasts.

Learned Magic: Humans and other races use it through study, symbols, words, and rituals.

Pact Magic: Obtained by bonding with entities, living objects, or ancient forces.

Natural Magic: Druids and wood elves channel it without forcing it, cooperating with the environment.

Each shape has different limits.

SEAS AND BORDERS

Talassyr, the Floating Cities

A collection of city-states built on magical platforms in the Sea of ​​Nhyrel. Governed by humans, aquatic demi-humans, and intelligent sea beasts. They control shipping lanes and maintain naval peace.

The Mist Islands

A fragmented realm of fairies, shadowy beings, and ancient guardians. Mist serves as a natural border. No one fully rules the islands, but those who forge pacts with them gain forgotten knowledge.

WEST – LUMERYN FOREST

The Silvan Kingdom of Altherys

Ruled by ancient elves and forest spirits, Altherys has no cities as such, but rather sacred glades connected by living pathways. It protects the heart of the forest and regulates access for other races. Its magic keeps the forest sentient and ever-changing.

The Wandering Bower

A nomadic, semi-human kingdom that moves with the forest. Their settlements shift every few years, following natural signs. They are hunters, explorers, and guardians of hidden paths. They maintain a deep alliance with fairies and wood elves.

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EAST – ELANDRA PLAINS

Kingdom of Valdoria

The largest and most prosperous human kingdom in Aeryndor. Its enchanted fields produce abundant food, and its academies regulate the use of magic. Valdoria serves as the continent's diplomatic center and houses the historical archives of the cataclysms.

Principality of Lythenne

A realm ruled by diluted angels and humans alike. It is renowned for its just laws and sacred courts. Oath magic is commonplace here, making open treason nearly impossible. Many conflicts between kingdoms are resolved in Lythenne.

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SOUTH – CRIMSON DESERT OF ASHUR

Sultanate of Qah-Rem

A human-semi-human kingdom adapted to the desert. Its cities are built upon oases protected by ancient magic. They dominate the trade in relics, magical spices, and crimson crystal. Though they appear peaceful, they possess a highly lethal network of desert warriors and mages.

The Buried Kingdom of Thar-Zuun

An ancient empire buried beneath the sand, still ruled by vampires and living objects. Its structures shift slowly beneath the desert. Though considered "fallen," it remains a silent power, controlling hidden routes and sealed ruins.

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KINGDOMS OF AERYNDOR

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NORTHERN LANDS – SKJORN

Kingdom of Hroldheim

A human-Norse kingdom built between fjords and icy mountains. Its cities are made of dark stone and runic wood. Its inhabitants revere resilience and their word. Though their army is small, each warrior is trained from a young age to survive in harsh conditions. They maintain ancient pacts with ice giants and hunt arctic beasts to preserve the natural balance.

Iskaryn Glacial Domain

Ruled by cold-blooded vampires adapted to the extreme climate. They live in fortresses of enchanted ice that never melt. They do not rule through tyranny, but through protection contracts with nearby human villages. They feed primarily on magical beasts and vital mana, avoiding unnecessary conflicts.

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CENTER – KHAR-MOR MOUNTAINS

Dorn-Khal's Underground Kingdom

A confederation of dwarven cities carved from living rock. Their forges use solid mana ore to create stable weapons and artifacts. Dorn-Khal controls the major mountain passes, acting as a mediator between the north and the east. They are neutral in almost all conflicts.

The Bastion of the Grey Giants

A land without walls or precise borders, inhabited by ancient giants. Its "capital" is a valley where enormous monoliths mark ancestral agreements. They recognize no kings, only the wisest. They rarely intervene in politics, but when they do, the world listens.

Aeltharys, the Weaver of Origin

Goddess of creation, magic, and initial balance. Aeltharys did not create the world all at once; she wove it like a tapestry, thread by thread, shaping reality, time, and primal magic. It was she who allowed magic to exist within living beings and not merely as a chaotic force. During the great cataclysms, Aeltharys was the most affected: every abuse of magic tore at her work. She eventually sealed away some of her own power, stabilizing the world but weakening herself in the process. Today she is venerated by mages, scholars, and guardians of balance. Her temples are silent, circular, and devoid of statues, for it is said that she has no fixed form.

Vharok, the God of Conflict and Will

God of war, struggle, survival, and decision. Vharok does not represent senseless destruction, but rather the conflict necessary for progress. He was the patron of heroes, conquerors, and rebels. He blessed humans and demons alike, giants and demi-humans throughout ancient times. When wars nearly destroyed Aeryndor, Vharok realized his influence was pushing the world toward collapse. In an act of absolute will, he withdrew from the mortal plane, vowing never again to bless entire armies. Today, his cult is small, followed by lone warriors, judges, and those who believe every decision must have a price.

Seraphae, the Light of the Last Oath

Goddess of light, pacts, and enduring hope. Seraphae was the one who sealed the treaties that ended the great cataclysms. Her power lies not in combat, but in unbreakable oaths. From her descend the diluted angels, bearers of fragments of her light. When the gods departed the world, Seraphae was the last to leave, ensuring that peace could exist even without her direct presence. She is worshipped during times of peace, marriages, alliances, and coronations.

Chimeras

Hybrid beasts formed from multiple creatures: lion, goat, snake, bird, or other combinations. They are believed to have been born from failed magical experiments during cataclysms. They are unpredictable, extremely aggressive, and resistant to ordinary magic. Their presence often indicates areas where magic is still distorted.

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Wandering Titans

Colossi, like giants, but devoid of culture or language. They walk slowly across deserts or plains for centuries without stopping. Each step alters the land and the magic around them. Many believe they are living mechanisms created to destroy ancient kingdoms, and that, lacking orders, they simply keep moving forward.

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Beasts of the Threshold

Creatures that exist partially outside of reality. Their form is unstable, as if the world cannot decide what they are. They can pass through solid matter and attack from shadows or reflections. They appear near ancient ruins and sealed relics. They are feared even by demons.

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Colossi of Root

Enormous plant creatures born from the Lumeryn Forest when it defends itself. They resemble giant trees with limbs and faces sculpted by nature. They do not hunt or pursue; they awaken only when the forest is threatened. Their strength is capable of crushing entire armies.

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Crimson Stalkers

Predators of the Ashur Desert, with slender bodies and crystalline reddish skin. They move beneath the sand and attack with precise ambushes. They feed on heat and residual magic. Their fangs are used to craft weapons that absorb life energy.

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Specters of War

Entities formed from the souls of soldiers who died in ancient cataclysms. They are not sentient ghosts, but violent echoes trapped in time. They appear on forgotten battlefields and attack any form of life. Only light magic or ancient rituals can dispel them.

Dragons

Dragons are the oldest and most powerful creatures of Aeryndor. They are not mere beasts, but beings of great intelligence, born when magic had not yet taken a stable form. There are dragons of fire, ice, storm, earth, and aether. After the great wars, almost all of them retreated to inaccessible regions or entered into long slumbers. Their blood, scales, and bones possess unique magical properties, which is why they were hunted to near extinction. Today they are considered living legends.

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Minotaurs

Minotaurs are humanoid beasts of immense size and strength, with human bodies and bull heads. They inhabit canyons, ancient ruins, and rocky plains. They are territorial and adhere to simple yet unwavering codes of honor. Many were artificially created in past wars as magical soldiers, and upon the disappearance of their creators, they were set free. Some form clans, while others wander as solitary guardians of forgotten places.

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Aquatic Beasts

They encompass all magical creatures that inhabit the rivers, lakes, and the Sea of ​​Nhyrel. These include colossal leviathans, sea serpents, rune sharks, and mana octopuses. Many control underwater magical currents and affect coastal weather. Most slumber in the abyssal depths, only emerging when something disrupts the sea's balance.

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Taps

Winged creatures with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. They inhabit cliffs and high mountains. They are proud hunters and extremely territorial. Some human and elven clans forged ancient pacts with them, using them as mounts in times of war. Today they live free and only attack if their territory is invaded.

Fallen Celestial Beasts

Ancient servants of the gods, trapped in the world after their abdication. Their bodies are a mixture of flesh and fractured light. Though weakened, they remain extremely dangerous. Many mistake them for angels, but they lack divine will and act solely on instinct.

Fairies

Fairies are small, ethereal beings, born from pure concentrations of natural magic. They live in forests, lakes, giant flowers, and ancient trees. They are mischievous, curious, and extremely sensitive to emotions. Their magic is subtle: illusions, blessings, gentle curses, and control over nature. Although they seem harmless, offending a colony of fairies can have unexpected consequences.

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Other Races of Aeryndor

Draconids

Distant descendants of dragons, with partial scales and weak elemental breath. They live hidden to avoid past persecutions. They are proud and possess a strong connection to ancient magic.

Shady

Beings born in areas where light and shadow mingled during cataclysms. They can merge with shadows and move among them. They are not evil, but their existence unsettles other races.

Silvanos

Humanoid plant spirits created by the Lumeryn Forest itself. Their bodies are made of living wood and leaves. They act as natural protectors and rarely leave their territory.

Semi-humans

Demi-humans are hybrids of humans and magical beasts: werewolves, humanoid felines, people with avian, reptilian, or deer-like features. They are believed to have been born from ancient druidic blessings or forgotten pacts. They are strong, agile, and possess heightened senses. They typically live in tribal communities near forests, mountains, or deserts. Although some kingdoms discriminate against them, in times of peace they serve as excellent scouts and guardians.

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Living Objects

Also called Awakened, they are rocks, statues, weapons, or structures that gained consciousness during magical cataclysms. They do not possess full human emotions, but they do have reasoning, memory, and will. Some serve as guardians of ancient ruins; others wander, searching for purpose. Their "body" determines their abilities: a thinking rock is nearly indestructible, while a living sword channels combat magic. They are respected and feared in equal measure.

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Diluted Angels

Diluted angels are distant descendants of celestial beings who left the world millennia ago. They possess neither permanent wings nor full divine power, but retain fragments of sacred light in their blood. Their appearance is almost human, with glowing eyes or luminous markings. They are rare and often act as judges, mediators, or guardians of sacred places. Their magic focuses on purification, protection, and truth.

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Giants

Giants are colossi born from the earth itself, as ancient as the mountains of Khar-Mor. They reach several meters in height and possess immense strength. Their intelligence is profound but slow, and they value oral tradition over writing. Some wield basic elemental magic, especially stone and wind. They live in isolation and rarely intervene in worldly affairs, but their mere presence can alter the fate of a region.

Humans

Humans are the most numerous and adaptable race on Aeryndor. They lack a strong innate magical affinity, but compensate with resourcefulness, discipline, and a remarkable ability to learn any form of sorcery or martial art. They founded most of the kingdoms of the Plains of Elandra and maintain the current borders through ancient treaties and alliances. Their magic is practical: agricultural runes, defensive enchantments, and basic healing. They are seen as fragile by other races, but their will has changed the course of history more than once.

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Elves

The elves primarily inhabit the Lumeryn Forest and are considered direct offspring of nature's magic. They possess extraordinary longevity and a spiritual connection to the trees, rivers, and creatures of the forest. Their society is slow and contemplative, untouched by human haste. Magic flows in their blood, manifesting in chants, ritual dances, and bows imbued with life force. They avoid war, but when they fight, the entire forest seems to fight alongside them.

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Demons

Demons don't come from another plane, but from regions of the world where magic was corrupted during cataclysms. Their appearance varies greatly: horns, dark skin, or glowing markings on their bodies. Not all are malevolent; their reputation stems from their affinity for intense emotions like anger, ambition, or lust. They dwell in borderlands and hidden cities, governed by strict pacts. Their magic is powerful, dangerous, and always demands a price.

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Vampires

Vampires emerged after the War of the Broken Dawn, when an ancient ritual of immortality went awry. They are not dead, but their lives are altered. They feed on life force, usually blood, though many use magical substitutes to coexist with other races.

The East is dominated by the Plains of Elandra, the civilized heart of the world. Fertile lands, wide rivers, and walled cities separated by ancient roads. Here, magic is more stable and moderate, used for agriculture, healing, and protection. Among its lesser forests grow white oaks and enchanted wheat fields that never truly wither. Common animals coexist with lesser creatures such as mana foxes and oracle owls. The borders between kingdoms are clearly defined by rivers, hills, and ancient watchtowers.

To the south lies the Crimson Desert of Ashur, born after one of the great cataclysms. The sand has a reddish hue from the burnt magic that still throbs beneath the surface. At night, the desert glows faintly, and real mirages appear. Plants like the blood cactus, which stores vital energy, allow life to thrive in extreme conditions. Dangerous creatures inhabit it: glass serpents, arcane scorpions, and ancient ruins guarded by forgotten guardians. Its borders are blurred, for the desert advances and retreats with the centuries.

Surrounding the continent is the deep and treacherous Sea of ​​Nhyrel, where magical currents disrupt navigation. Its waters are home to slumbering leviathans, merfolk, and fish with runic scales. To the southeast, a mist-shrouded archipelago marks the known edge of the world, a place few dare to explore.

Aeryndor, at the time of {{user}} 's birth, is a world in balance: stable borders, vibrant nature, and magic that flows calmly. But beneath every mountain, forest, and desert, the echoes of a story too ancient to have been forgotten still linger.

The world is known as Aeryndor, a vast continent surrounded by ancient seas and misty archipelagos. Its shape resembles a broken leaf: to the west rise rugged coastlines, to the east stretch fertile plains, and in the center stands a mountain range so ancient that its peaks are covered in natural runes formed by the world's own magic.

In the North lie the Lands of Skjorn, a frigid region bordered by the Wall of Eternal Ice, a natural barrier of glaciers and mountains. Here, tundras, fjords, and black pine forests dominate. Hardy beasts dwell here, such as runewolves, capable of breathing magical frost, and crystal elk, whose antlers concentrate mana. Skjorn's southern border is marked by ancient oathstones, remnants of non-invasion pacts forged in the aftermath of ancient wars.

At the heart of Aeryndor rise the Khar-Mor Mountains, the continent's spine. Within their depths lie caverns where magic solidified into luminous minerals. Dwarves and other subterranean races built cities carved from the rock, connected by suspension bridges and tunnels. Creatures such as magma worms and stone elementals still roam forbidden lands. These mountains serve as a natural border between the great human kingdoms of the east and the wild territories of the west.

To the west stretches the Forest of Lumeryn, a nearly endless green ocean where sunlight filters through in shades of gold and violet. It is a living forest: the trees slowly shift their positions, their roots carrying magic like veins. Unique plants grow there, such as the whispering flower, which repeats fragments of the past, and the amber fern, used in healing rituals. The fauna includes spectral deer, birds with luminous feathers, and forest spirits that take on animal forms. There are no clear borders here; Lumeryn decides who may enter and who may not.

The resistance was desperate: humans, elves, dwarves, and ancient races fought together for the first time. In the end, the Bearer was defeated, but not destroyed; its essence was fragmented and sealed within relics scattered across the world. The price was terrible: wild magic was wounded, becoming more stable but less abundant.

Over millennia, the great threats faded like embers. The gods withdrew, the dragons hid in legends, and the relics of the End were forgotten or guarded by silent orders. Kingdoms learned to fear excessive power and signed pacts that limited magical warfare. Academies were established to study sorcery with discipline, and the history of cataclysms was taught as a warning.

Thus, when the calendar marked the birth of {{user}} , the world had entered an era of guarded peace. Borders were stable, roads safe, and songs spoke more of heroes of the past than of present wars. Magic still existed, flowing calmly through invisible rivers, and people believed the dark times were behind them. No one imagined that, even in an age of peace, the echo of ten thousand years of history was still waiting for its moment to awaken.

Ten thousand years before the {{user}} 's birth, the world knew no stillness. The skies were crisscrossed by living constellations, wandering gods, and fragments of pure magic that fell like burning rain upon the earth. In that primordial time, the continent of Aeryndor was not united: it was a mosaic of young kingdoms, eternal forests, and untamed seas, all vying for the favor of forces that still walked among mortals.

Magic was not learned, but inherited through blood or stolen through dangerous pacts. The first kings were sorcerers, and the first wars were fought not for land, but for sources of power. Of all the conflicts, the War of the Broken Dawn stood out, when the Crown Mages attempted to chain the Sun to use its fire as a weapon. The attempt failed, splitting the sky for an eternal instant and causing a cataclysm that submerged entire cities and turned plains into crystal deserts. That mistake marked the beginning of an age of ruin.

Centuries later, empires rose from the ashes. The Thal-Kar Empire ruled with enchanted armies and rune-bound beasts, while in the north, druid clans sealed mountains to contain ancient creatures awakened by war. Dragons, once wise guardians, were hunted to near extinction, their blood becoming the most precious metal for forging weapons that devoured magic. Technology existed, but it was simple: steel, primitive gunpowder in the hands of a few alchemists, mills, and sailing ships; true power still lay in the arcane.

Five thousand years ago, when the world seemed condemned to an eternal cycle of destruction, the Second Great Cataclysm occurred. A being known as the Bringer of the End attempted to rewrite the laws of magic to subjugate all will. Entire kingdoms vanished overnight, and the sea rose like a wall against the shores.