#uldine

"In ancient times the lands that would become the Empire of Luvalon were dominated by an Elven kingdom known as Arthynan. The kingdom had ruled most of the southern continent for centuries and had kept peaceable relations with the smaller neighboring human tribes, the Dunarii that roamed the northern lands. This harmony would be interrupted by the refugee fleet of the Altrian dragon lords, led by Consul Flavius the Mad. The refugees had been blown off course from their retreat back to the Altrian home island and were forced to stay on Uldine due to the morale of the survivors and the disrepair of their ships. The elves, weary of these new comers as they and their dragons were known conquers in Aldine, remained distant and offered no assistance to these wounded people. Until the High King Lumen, Hammer of the Sacred Oak, took pity on them as they struggled in the new environment and agreed to assist the Altrians. Lumen made a deal with them and gave them a large plot of land to live upon and farm so that they can survive the winters that they now needed to weather. The refugees named their landing site, Domani meaning new Dominion, Lumen assumed that the Altrians would provide little to no problem for the elves since they were fewer in number and their dragons were growing weaker so far from their homes but he did not account for the size of the humans to stay the same forever. Elves live significantly longer lives than humans and so their population was much smaller as they do not require more children but humans, breed at a much faster rate and need more lands to accommodate the new size, leading to inevitable conflict." "Tablet of Remembrance: a history of the Elven Kingdoms and the invaders during the Wars of Division", Grand Magus Lyr of Greenleaf, 200 PI

"We at the college have studied many ancient texts of magic, its origins according to the ancestors. They have solidified that the strings of magics are more like....winds....each blowing past us all unless harnessed by powerful individuals. These winds each blow into our world through the Astral Sea from different planes of existence. At the dawn of creation, when the cosmos was but a swirling maelstrom of potential, the Winds of Magic were born. These ethereal currents, flowing from distant realms of elemental power, carry with them the very essence of creation itself. There are many winds of magic, most of which cannot be touched by even the most powerful of mages without divine intervention. But there are primary winds that all of the others originate from. I shall go over each of the primary winds I have discovered in my studies

Hish, The Tranquil Tide of the Winds of Water: Picture, if you will, a realm where the sky meets the sea in an endless expanse of azure. Here, amidst colossal sea creatures and the gentle lapping of celestial waters, Hish arises as the serene Wind of Water. Its essence whispers of tranquility and life, imbuing our spells with the fluid grace of the ocean's embrace.

Kresh, the Controlled Inferno of the Winds of Fire:The heart of a realm ablaze with volcanic fury and the ancient roars of dragons. Here, amidst molten rivers and fiery daemons, Kresh reigns as the primal Wind of Fire. Its essence embodies the fierce passion of flames, empowering us to command infernos and wield great feats of molten fury.

Luth, The Celestial home of the Gods and the Winds of Light: Here the many gods and celestial beings bask in divine luminosity. Luth shines forth as the radiant Wind of Light, illuminating our magic with healing energies, banishing shadows, and invoking the blessings of celestial realms.

Roth, The Obsidian Veil of The Winds of Darkness: a shadowed realm, a twisted echo of our own world. Here, amidst undead horrors and shades, Roth lurks as the enigmatic Wind of Darkness. Its essence weaves illusions, unravels the secrets of the unseen, and delves into knowledge most dare not seek.

Voc, The Verdant Grove of the Winds of Nature/Earth: a curated wilderness tended by nature Daemon, Voc emerges as the vibrant Wind of Earth and Nature. Its essence harmonizes with the elements, granting us communion with the wilds, mastery over flora and fauna, and the nurturing embrace of the land around us.

Grush, the Primal Roar of the Winds of Beasts: The untamed realms of chaos and primal ferocity. Grush bellows as the wild Wind of Beasts, where monstrous creatures and primal instincts reign supreme. Its essence connects us to the untamed wilds, enabling communication with beasts, assumption of animal forms, and the raw power of nature's fury.

These primary winds shape the fabric of our world and the mages within it are able to use them to their own whims. We at the college have barely scratched the surface but I have not yet seen all of what magic can show me."

In the diverse landscape of Luvalonian mage guilds, the Artefact Guild holds a unique and esteemed position. Known for its accessibility and practical applications, this guild attracts a wide range of aspirants, from ambitious mages to practical craftspeople. Founded by the resourceful and shrewd Madame Cateline de Patria, the Artefact Guild represents the intersection of magic, craftsmanship, and commerce. Madame Cateline de Patria's journey to founding the Artefact Guild is a tale of resilience and cunning. Disowned by her prestigious family for her clandestine ventures among Peasants, she turned her focus to her passion for crafting magical artifacts. Establishing a renowned shop in San-Rachel, she quickly gained fame for creating some of the finest enchanted weapons and armor, supplying the Luvalonian army with many of their supplies and her noble connections. Her success led to a reversal of fortune, when the then financially struggling Patria family sought her aid. In a twist of fate, Cateline agreed to assist them in return for the establishment of her own guild and the right to retain the family name, thus birthing the Artefact Guild.

The Guild of Sanitatem, founded by Guiscard Maelar, emerged from a rich lineage of ancient healing practices unique to the humans of Ancient Aldine. The Maelar family, one of the few remaining fully human families in Luvalon, had a long-standing tradition of serving the Acharian kings with their healing arts. Guiscard, diverging from his family's tradition of exclusivity, opened this knowledge to the broader populace, establishing the guild to spread these skills and serve the empire's needs. Central to the practice of healing magic in the Sanitatem is the maintenance of a state of ritual bliss. This state is a combination of mental, emotional, and spiritual equilibrium, believed to be essential for the safe and effective use of healing magic,If a practitioner loses this state of bliss while wielding their magic, it becomes corrupted. This corruption is not just a temporary loss of ability but a permanent loss of the healer's magical capacity. It is not a common Guild that find regular attendees due to the risks it comes with the powerful form of magic. Given the delicate nature of their art, members of the Sanitatem undergo rigorous training not only in the technical aspects of healing magic but also in maintaining emotional and spiritual balance. This training often involves rigorous meditation, ethical education, and practices of self-awareness. Many members of the Sanitatem are naturally inclined to join the Magisterius, the religious order dedicated to scholarly pursuits and acts of charity as well as initiating the priestly class of Luvalon. The similarities in practices, particularly the emphasis on service and ethical use of magic, create a synergistic relationship between the two organizations.

"In the great and wondrous world of Aruin, the distinction between material and astral gods is fundamental to understanding the very nature of divine entities. Material gods are those whose domains are closely tied to the physical realm, governing aspects of nature, civilization, and mortal affairs. These are the entities that the vast majority of mortal beings, such as you or I, worship. They often have tangible manifestations and are worshiped by mortals for their influence over everyday life, they are tied directly with the worship given to them. On the other hand, Astral gods exist beyond the physical plane, residing in the primordial essence that permeates the cosmos. They embody cosmic forces and abstract concepts that transcend mortal comprehension, wielding power on a scale that defies mortal understanding. For a mortal to grasp these beings, is to call ones mind into question, to fall into a well of insanity. These astral gods are often revered as beings of immense wisdom and unfathomable power, with their domains extending across multiple planes of existence. They are, in essence, the planes themselves, the mortal plane is not unique in having multiple gods, but unlike us, these planes contain a innate power, a consciousness. I have studied these realms now for over four decades and I have barely begun to comprehend its immense power. These are the realms that I have discovered

The Plane of Radiance: this is a realm of pure light and divine radiance, it is a final resting place for many long dead gods. This realms embodiment is Celestyn, an entity of pure goodness who manifests as a brilliant starburst of multi colored light, illuminating the cosmos with her divine presence.

The Plane of Elements: This is a realm where primal forces of nature hold sway over the fabric of reality. The being of the plane is a master of the elements, commanding the powers of earth, air, fire, and water to maintain balance in the natural world and safeguard against cataclysmic upheaval. He is known as Drayth, a elemental dragon that shifts both in shape and form with the elements

The Plane of Void: A realm of infinite darkness and boundless emptiness that exists beyond the confines of time and space. This realm is considered them home of all secrets and mysteries, whispering forbidden knowledge to those who dare to seek enlightenment in the depths of the void. It's embodiment is known Zephyra, she manifests as a swirling abyss of darkness and emptiness, swallowing all light and matter that dare to enter its depths. The Void is a realm of nothingness and can only be traveled to astrally as it is too dangerous to travel corporeally.

The Necropolis or Plane of Death: A desolate and haunting realm, shrouded in perpetual twilight and filled with the echoes of souls long departed.It is a realm where the boundaries between life and death are blurred, and the spirits of the deceased linger on, trapped in a state of eternal unrest. The landscape of the Necropolis is a labyrinthine maze of crumbling crypts, towering mausoleums, and winding catacombs, all enveloped in an eerie mist that obscures vision and distorts perception.The air is thick with the scent of decay and the sounds of mournful wails, as the spirits of the dead wander aimlessly, searching for release from their eternal torment.Inhabitants of the Necropolis are the reanimated corpses of the deceased, known as the Forsaken, who serve as guardians of the realm and agents of its malevolent will.The rulers of the Necropolis is the Abyssal Crypt,they are tombs and graves all the lost souls of the plane with combined consciousness and command legions of undead and wield potent necromantic powers, ensuring that their realm remains a somber and formidable domain where the boundary between life and death is blurred.

The Plane of Arcanum: This realm is the source of all but divine magics, this is where magical energy is derived. This is a realm of near constant storms and wind, the chaos of this realm is what leads to the leaking into the mortal realms, allowing us to access magics our peoples never should have been able to. The Plane is watched over by the Archmage Eternal, a being of pure order and structure to counter the nature of the plane itself, the Archmage's influence extends across the planes of existence, shaping the course of magical history and guiding mortals on their journey to mastery over the arcane arts, it is his material gods that allowed mortals to wield magic in the first place. Its existence is a testament to the boundless potential of magic, a reminder that within the depths of Astrum, all things are possible.

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The Plane of Demons: The Demonic Realm, also known as Infernum, is a plane of nightmarish landscapes and twisted horrors, where darkness reigns supreme and malevolent entities roam freely. It is a realm of eternal torment and suffering, where the souls of the damned are forever trapped in a cycle of agony and despair.The landscape of Infernum is a barren wasteland of jagged rocks, rivers of lava, and towering spires of obsidian, shrouded in perpetual darkness and echoing with the screams of the damned.Inhabitants of Infernum are demonic beings of unimaginable power and cruelty, their forms twisted and contorted into grotesque shapes by the corrupting influence of the realm.The rulers of Infernum are the Dark Gods our eternal enemy, embodiments of primordial darkness and chaos who seek to spread their influence across the cosmos and bring about the end of all creation.