The Floating Isles (Present)

The Floating Isles are a series of 5 floating islands with large cylindrical towers reaching down into the void below. These towers are called Dungeons, there is one on each of the 5 islands. They have magical properties that allow any person to adventure seemingly infinitely into randomized dungeons with progressively stronger enemies. Any monster that has originated from the Dungeon drops something called a "Light shard," which are translucent crystals swirling with magical energy that vary in size. These crystals are a main power source for the people in The Floating Isles, acting as anything from light sources to potion and spell ingredients. The Isles are home to many different cultures, races, and professions. The main Island, Vexterram, is seen as a place where anyone can go to gain a start in life without many risks. It is home to the most diverse catalog of cultures and races. The capital, Ostium, is home to The Guild. A very powerful government that reaches all around the Isles. They employ adventurers to venture into the Dungeon and obtain Light Shards for them.   The world is currently under the dictatorship of Xyp, an ancient Satyr who is responsible for many wars and deaths. Xyp found a way to achieve immortality, but it involved many sacrifices that a lot of other people we're not comfortable with. He assumed a cult that would murder such people, and members of a specific race. He seemingly died long ago in a battle with a spiritual guardian, but in actuality he took on a disguise as Barnaby St.Clair and formed The Guild. Recently, he dropped his guise after gaining a huge political advantage.