A volcanic mountain range that has never calmed down since The Shattering.
Magic erupted in a fearsome explosion, rending the earth, sinking mountains, and raising seas.
Little remains about the actual individuals of the Conclave of Zayathi.
The Act of Solace was meant to address the growing problems from casters sickened by the Shards of Zolgar, the after-effects of casting magic. Its main effect was to cause all casters to become property of the crown.
When the Kubarin homeland dried up, wandering became not just a neccessity, but a whole new lifestyle.
While hardly a major war by most standards, this conflict over water rights brought up questions of ownership of natural resources. It also ended with the destruction of Kubara.
The Gression Wagon is noted for its sturdy construction, load-bearing capacity, and secondary pole braking system. Each wagon utilizes a team of four to twelve domesticated Kleita.
Many attempts at home-brewed remedies for the Shards of Zolgar, or "The Pains", exist. One of the most famous, or perhaps infamous, is the Caster's Brew.
Appearing at first to be one massive carved stone, the amphitheater is actually comprised of many sections cleverly joined together with little or no gap between. It can seat an astonishing 4,000 people at one time.
The Catacombs started as a natural network of limestone caves but grew to be not just a refugee settlement, but a beacon of learning and hope during The Shattering.
A distinctive piece of jewelry, the Casavar hand flower is only ever seen on the casting hand of a Sanguine Tower caster.
This natural grotto is called Malualdi, or Beautiful, a wondrous subterranean garden lining a teal blue pool.
The extensive complex known today as the Sanguine Tower is the central hub for the casters of Polira to live and work.
The Blood Guard's primary mandate is two-fold: protect Sanguine Tower casters from outside threats, like mobs, and ensure that the casters remain within the protective custody of the Sanguine Tower.
An aromatic herb sachet vital to survival in the Gression region.
Once the rulers of Khaldai have determined that an older member of the family is behaving erratically, a day is set aside for a celebration of life and a soothing ritual to lead that person to their peaceful death.
Highly intelligent domesticated desert animals able to withstand the desert heat.
The Mahada consist of nine large families who are the descendents of the nine casters who took control of the Khaldai region.
Hands of Maion started as a small kitchen charity. Four neighbors came together to found what is now the best-known charity in Polira.
And thus did Azarth and all its creatures come to be. And thus were the seeds of the Shattering sown.
Zolgar is seen as the opposite of Maion, and as a god of death and destruction.
Of all the texts they have transcribed and preserved, easily the most contentious and divisive one within the Maionene Temple is the collection of religious liturgies and theology known as the Maulogne Codex.
A tucleuil is a flattened mobius strip, often made of gold or gilt, with multiple cracks engraved into it. It is the primary symbol used by members of the Maionene Temple.
In Polira, there is one place where one can still hear Oacuni spoken, and that is in any Maionene Temple
The Druail, or Supreme Priest, is the religious head of the Maionene Temple priests, and the faith as a whole.
The Rite of Tiage-Gen, or the New Moon, is a ritual of atonement and forgiveness for the great sin of humankind, the use of magic.
Old trading barges were refurbished into all manner of things - public houses, shops, eateries - and new, flatter ones were constructed to hold small taverns, casinos, and other luxury accomodations.
Frostkin kale has been bred specifically for the shorter growing seasons in the north. It is also very cold resistant.
First put into use in ceramics as a colorant, ortesine was found to make porcelain stronger, as well as able to absorb magic.
There have always been those who strive against the Sanguine Tower. The current band of renegade casters, tower escapees, and misguided sympathizers call themselves the Unbound.
Penawaran, offerings of food given to the gods at mealtimes, was once a genuine show of devotion, but it became a chance to show off how wealthy you were, by offering whole dishes and even full meals that would never be eaten.
The Shards of Zolgar is a colloquial name for the collection of side effects that come with using magic. It is also referred to as "The Pains" by casters and common folk alike.
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