The Ancients tell of a time when a bright fire glowed in the sky, its light touching all in sight and bringing life to the world. Life flourished and grew in the Above, the Ancestors having made grand cities and palaces across its plains an its open skies. Yet they were driven to the Below, forced to find refuge in the Caves and thus finding their way into the Depths. There life began anew, cities forming on the pillars of the Depths and surviving off the the Til’Aer, the waters that stretch far and wide. The Ancestors slowly grew and expanded out of the Depths as they grew use to the Below.
It was not long before our people were divided, some preferring to live in the the Depths out of fear and others venturing ever further through the Caves. It was not long before new cities took held in the Heights and the Yiral Swamps. Life would go on for the Ancestors as their expansion continued, the Above slowly slipping into legend as nothing more than a myth. Some sought to return to the Above yet were turned away by the Elders, their desires quelled by tellings of a now ruined world filled with beasts and warring gods.
All would remain the same until the Ather Fruit was discovered and its mysterious power took hold.
Over a century has passed since the Ather Fruit was discovered in parts of the Yiral Swamps, seemingly growing from stone trees as if they were true fruit. However, it was soon discovered that it held a viscous liquid lacking in taste and seeds yet its consumption allowed some to tap into the Ather and use Magic. A new era took hold in the Below as Ather Fruit was harvested and inventions sprung up to make life in the Below easier. However, Ather Fruit has begun to grow more spare as its consumption has grown, forcing its price up and the dangers of collecting it higher.
It was not long before a contract was made, a deal between the lustrous Girn Company and Council of Yiral. Its details have yet to be released to the public yet there stirs talk of the planning of a great adventure; one looking to discover more Ather fruit and possibly find if there is any truth in the legends of the Above and it's magic. However, the truth of these rumors is dubious and all sorts of people have scoffed at such an idea, especially as the shortage of Ather has driven the Three Territories to each other’s throats. One thing is for certain though, the Girn Company is up to something and have opened their doors to new employees.
Perhaps this is the beginning of your story; whether it be one of adventure, wealth, or glory is up to you.
Introduction
Welcome to the Below, a land of Caverns and Caves, of cold Depths and warm Heights. The Below is a mystical place, at least compared to what we would call ‘normal’ for being underground. In the Below, you can find light and warmth in the Heights though none possess knowledge of how such magic could possibly be in the below. Conversely, the Depths are a cold and dark place lit only by fluorescent moss and creatures which live down there. Between these two lies the Yiral Swamps, a land of trees and flourishing life. This area of the Below is best compared to the Amazons of our world as it is humid, warm, and full of life.
But that is just the basics of the Below, I’m sure there are more pressing matters at hand to cover about this roleplay. It is in the Below that our story will take place, your characters soon to be employees for the Girn Company. The Girn Company is one of the oldest mercenary company in all of the Below, supposedly formed a decade after the Descent, but it has also withered in the past era due to the peaceful times of the land. Many of their mercenaries had grown complacent in peace and now they seek more to bolster their ranks and keep hold on their contract with the Council. However, the contents of the contract are unknown by the public and the rumors have been mixed.
Whatever they are, however, your characters seek the Girn Company for hire and get in on what is in that contract. Whether your character is a spy for a rival company, an adventurer seeking glory, or a hungry fighter seeking money you’ve come to the Girn Company. I intend for the discovery of the contents of the contract to be the first part of this story, a three part endeavor. As such, I’m looking for players who will be dedicated to this for a long time as it may take a long time to finish this.
Anyway, thank you for reading this far and if you have any questions then ask.
About The Below
