History of The Worlds of Korav

It is hotly contested by theologicans and natural scientists whether organic life came before or after the gods.
 

Gods Came First

Those who hold that the gods made all living things clearly support the former. The gods, they say, enjoyed a period of infancy and, once they grew into their powers, created the living things on the worlds.

Others vehemently disagree. Discussions of this topic have claimed almost as many lives as the three wars of King Thang the War-Lover.

Organic Life Came First

The gods came AFTER organic life. In fact, the gods are a produt of the thoughts (or perhaps even the existence) of organic beings. In the same way that every living thing has a magical fields, it is argued, all living things emanate the energy that coalesces into the gods. Most of the gods keep their opinions to themselves, and those who share their thoughts are usually lying.

The many forms of life arise on Korav.   This is even more hotly contested than the other philosophical questions. In fact, the Solemn Scholars of Schleen debated it for ten days, during which time 450 scholars died horribly, mostly from knife wounds and sarcasm.   Which life came first? How did other lives arise?   Which intelligent creature can claim to be the First Children of Korav?

One of the greatest mysteries of the past is "What happened to the Ancient Dwarves?"   Thirty thousand years ago, the Dwarves were at the height of their powers. Within a few days, they had completely vanished from all of the planes.   Most of their powerful artifacts were destroyed or lost to history. Brave adventurers occasionally find some that remain. Assuming they survive their encounter with Ancient Dwarf Technology, they are fabulously wealthy from that day forward.

While it is difficult to apply dates to anything taking place in the Seven Hells, scholars generally cite these years as when the Incubi and Succubi rose up against Major Demons.   Time flows differently or not at all in other Planes. These dates describe times when the Demon Wars affected events in the Material Planes.

World of Ba'Sal   With the Gods controlled again and the Ancient Dwarves out of the picture, a party faces their greatest challenge with the coming of the God Eaters.