[center][color=9e0b0f][i][h2]Geography[/h2][/i][/color][/center][color=9e0b0f][i][h3]World map[/h3][/i][/color] [img]https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/761597617768978744/322ED3EA9181D4047A638B7A1FC5C2AEE2FD3D98/[/img] [color=9e0b0f][i][h3]Altheim[/h3][/i][/color] The first continent inhabited, Altheim is where the old gods chose to put their great halls, and it is the place where Hiraga sleeps. The land is crossing the equator, with 80% lying on the northern hemisphere. Unlike their ancient homelands which generally only have one country belonging to each of the races, Altheim has been colonized by all the younger species other than the native dwarves, leading to multiple kingdoms sprouting on it’s soil. The human kingdoms are Aranelia in the south, with provinces of Basur and Egania to the east, and Volen in the north, with the province of Stoneport to the west. The human kingdoms stretch from the south of Altheim to about the center, where the kingdom of Volen controls the heavily traversed river and channel that shorten sailing times between the kingdoms. The northern part is split off by impregnable ridge called Iron mountains, where the two large dwarven cities, Fathermine and Greatforge, are dug. North of the Iron mountains are isolated dragon cities of Infernis, Hightown, Termus, Port Serenity, and Atlantis below the surface of the north western sea. Between the human lands and the Iron mountains lie elven kingdoms, Solaris and Velaris, flanking the Lost Forest, where everyone can venture, but no one has ever returned from. The demons do not inhabit this land, only coming when they have business there, are summoned by Foul magic users, or at times willingly insert themselves or enter the services of powerful people. Some Fairies live in Altheim, but they are relatively rare and spread out between the other kingdoms. It is said that the Lost Forest is where Hiraga lies dormant. Damaesk built his Artisan’s Hall under the largest volcano of the Iron Mountains. Werwirren’s Halls of Heroes are located in the middle of the desert in the Stoneport province. Epistemus’ Great Library is located in the dragon city of Hightown. There are several menhir circles scattered around the continent, believed to be somehow connected to the Forgotten One. [color=9e0b0f][i][h3]Älfa[/h3][/i][/color] Älfa is the ancient home of the elves, where most of their tribes still live. They are almost as isolationist as dragons, rarely letting a foreign ship into their ports, usually only due to being curious about who built a ship that could cross the ocean and want of learning of their techniques. They trade overseas with the occasional visiting dragon, as while Elven produce may not be of such quality and beauty as Dwarven one, it is a wonder in on itself, as they can use magic to manipulate material to grow or flow into the desired shape, rather than working it. [color=9e0b0f][i][h3]Fairyhome[/h3][/i][/color] To the far east, the dragons have created their refuge. After their exit from the Divine War, the Fairies have been allowed to make home among them, and as gratitude, they serve as caretakers to the slumbering dragons, and help out with things the dragons are to large for. Fairyhome is a strange and magical land, hosting all possible climates to accommodate the various dragon flights, and strange nature that defies biology and physics. [color=9e0b0f][i][h3]Cradle[/h3][/i][/color] The Cradle is the home of Humans. An inhospitable piece of mud and rock with every animal being dangerous, it was luck for the humans that it was so close to Altheim they could cross on primitive boats. Nowadays, Cradle is almost completely abandoned, with only a few nomadic and backwards tribes remaining there. That said, the continent is rich in valuables, and adventurers sometimes venture there to seek the promise of quick wealth. [color=9e0b0f][i][h3]Abyss[/h3][/i][/color] The Abyss is a large cave and tunnel system created by tectonic forces and magma flows in the bedrock, deeper than even the dwarves can dig. The place is filled with strange magical materials and beings, and it is where the Demons retreated after the Divine war ended. Lesser races and fairies can not survive here without the aid of either very special equipment or protective magic. Those who can enter however can find great riches, unless they are swindled out of their pants by the demons who call this place home.