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Alorns (Northmen)

The bright Alorns draw from the strengths of many cultures and intermingled bloodlines. They are thought to be descended from Belerions and Lothians of the north, commingled with Rochir tribes to the south, but there are traces of Kith and even Ithilrhi ...

Kith (Kyth, Baersarks, Northmen)

Kith are rarest and grimmest of warriors feared the world over for their inhuman strength, savage tempers, and complete lack of fear. Kith cling fiercely to life in the lands of the midnight sun, which they call Hrivlyggdor. The cold mountains, tundra, ...

Battle of Tir'Na'Nost

*"They shall not pass!"* The Eldar who reacted first and fled towards the once-great capitol of Tir'Na'Nost (map point 5) fared best. Because of their swiftness and wisdom more Eldar who fled westward survived, and most Eldar live in the west even ...

725 - The Seventh Vampire War, the Sceptre of Light

In the Year 725 the "Sceptre of Light" was stolen from the holy Basilica of Aegis. Without its protection, all of the Shieldlands might fall under the shadow of the Kurgan vampire lords. Fortunately, the "Sceptre of Light" was reclaimed and war ...

74 - The Imperial City of Aquila

Eventually the Harnendorian Empire encountered Northmen and began to trade southern grain for northern timber and furs. A coastal tradepost was established on a vital mountain crossroads near old green stone ruins from a forgotten age. The tradepost ...

Conquest of Rhi'Annon

Like other Kith, those who have made Airghialla their home were originally from the remote north, and migrated south for conquest and to hew the necks of dragon-worshipping Baal. During the fall of the Draconian Empire, several Kithocs allied to descend ...

Life in Ambar

Most of Ambar's people merely try to survive in their hostile environment. Eldar dwell in ancient cities hidden away from the dangers of the world and the humans who constantly explore it. Northmen wander the icy barrens and forests, subduing the wilds ...

Journal of Der Drachen

879 - The year of the rising tides Ninth month 12th day We make our way back down the trail and toward the caldera. We have encountered no more difficulties. Skrell and I have discussed it and we will return to the village of Narwood if our ...

Alglondor (The Shieldlands)

Alglondor is a prominent kingdom located at the mouth of the Silvertine river at the only southern pass into the "Wintercrown Mountains". A rocky land rich in minerals, the valiant warriors of Alglondor guard the civilized realms from the undead that ...

Eldar (Ithilrhi, Ithil'Rhi)

The Eldar (a.k.a. Ithil'Rhi, literally "most high" or "high elves", but also Ithilrhi "silver kings") are the most beautiful of all races, and the most wise, yet they are nearly gone from our world. Ancient tales of shining celestial angels, "moon ...

Battle of the Dwurdelf of Zirakzigil

*"My comrades that remain are brave warriors, but these creatures are to be feared beyond measure, for how can one kill that which is already dead? Those who are slain by the them become like them, rising up to hunt the living. This is not a fitting ...

Lyonese (Lothians)

The Lyonese are the famous mercenaries who live in the border region of Lyonesse between Nan'Avathar and Belerion. The Lyonese come from a long line of warriors, and are renowned for their strength, adaptability, and bravery. Properly speaking, ...

Journal of Der Drachen

879 - The year of the rising tides tenth month 13th day I have found the trail of Tov Morden. I overheard a Kith sailor describing a passenger that they had recently let off their ship south of Kyrgar. The description of a man of middling height ...

Dwur (Gnomes)

Dwur are diminutive gnomes who live in lofty mountain peaks and guard the earth's treasures from the Deep Ones beneath. They resemble wizened, grotesque dwarfs, and live for hundreds of years. Sometimes they are confused with Goblyns, but Dwur are ...

Questions Answered (Bio of Magalan Krieger)

From the biography of Magalan Krieger. To what organizations or family structure do you belong? My mother is a soldier in the Legions of Aegis and my father is a commander in the watch in that same city. We belong to the line of the Drachen but in ...

Avathars

Avathars are a beautiful, dark and deadly people. Descendants of the Lothians, the Avathars stand tall and strong, but also move with supernatural grade. Their fine features give voice to the stolen Ithilrhi blood in their lineage. Since the dawn of ...

Berserkergang

by Gunnora Hallakarva. The modern popular conception of the Viking warrior is one of a murderous savage, clad in animal skins, howling into battle. This conception probably owes more to literary tradition than to historical fact: it reflects not the ...

Daegonis Corvix Backstory

It took us a month to journey from the village of Corm Orp North of Alahan to the monastery at witches tower. It will be the longest journey of my life but the last. As we finally ascended the cliff at the entrance of the valley we were greeted ...