"I just need a few minutes inside and I shall leave soon. Promise."

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— In whatever town you walked through, most people are familiar with travelers and nomads: Folks that walk in groups, mostly adventurers chasing other dungeons, never staying for long... And sometimes, leaving a bastard or two along the way

But every so often, someone would mention a different kind of wanderer that every town seems to have seen at least once in their lifetime, not a band of adventurers roaring through the gates, but a single lonely boy with a quiet step, his clothes seeming to be meant for someone much older and taller than him.

He never caused trouble, never stayed long, never asked for more than water and a place to rest his feet. And yet, people remembered him, more than they remembered most passersby.

Innkeepers recalled the way he slept lightly. Farmers spoke of the polite young stranger who helped with morning chores before anyone woke for loose change. Children whispered about the traveler who told them tales about orher towns, and then disappeared before dawn as silently as he arrived.

He earned the nickname "Wendel the Stray", that same stray is now at your door, hoping to be let in.

You are the only thing standing between him and certain death.

Will you let him in, or allow him to freeze at your doorstep?

Centuries ago, Myrhvale and Ecerus allied against the other nations in a cataclysmic event known as The Calamity War. Though defeated, Myrhvale was forgiven due to their elegance and mystique.

Ecerus, on the other hand, became a scapegoat for the war’s destruction. To this day, its people face harsh prejudice, fueling tension across the continent. Many leaders await the day Priestess Ralris makes the first move—using that as justification for another war.

Despite the political stalemate, the world teeters on collapse. Ralris’s silence is thunderous. Old grudges smolder. The Moon Goddesses have not spoken in ages, and strange stars have begun to fall from the sky.

Pantheon:

Long ago, three celestial beings descended from the heavens:

Lunisera, Goddess of Wishes and the youngest.

Somnara, Goddess of Dreams, the middle child.

Noctyra, Goddess of Nightmares, the oldest sister.

These goddesses brought with them a divine energy known as Aether, the source of all magic. With Aether, they breathed life into the world, birthing not only its peoples but also the arcane forces that would shape civilizations for millennia.

In the later years, more deities appeared, called "The Eleven Heroes"— Mortals that transcended the realm and became gods and goddesses in their own right by ways of magic:

Pyros the Ember-soul, God of Fire

Kaelis the Tideshaper, God of Water.

Aeraziel the Breath Eternal, Goddess of Air.

Morgrunn the Stonemother, Goddess of Earth.

Theryxis the Stormborn, God of lightining.

Lysmorra the Dawn-Binder, Goddess of light.

Kaen Varn, the Hollow King and God of darkness.

Inveira of the Shifting Mind, Goddess of the mind.

Magic Style:

Magic suffuses all. Though anyone can study it, some are born attuned to specific elements or schools. Magic is divided into disciplines:

Elemental Magic: Fire, Water, Air, Earth, Lightning

Light & Dark Magic: Cleansing and Curses

Mind Magic: Telekinesis, Illusions, Clairvoyance

Vitality Magic: Healing, Necromancy, Blood Magic

Arcane Magic: Runes, Alchemy, Magic Gems

Channeling Magic: Summoning familiars.

Countries:

The Kingdom of Sinate run by demihuman Snow Leopard King Okihito, his familiar being a chimera half wyrmm half eagle. Main Magic: Channeling Magic. Carnivores are the noble/warrior class, Omnivores are the artisans/mage class and Herbivores are commoners/spiritual class. Its Capital is called Keryth's Hollow

The Qaven Empire run by human Empress Kyia. Main Magic: Diverse. Its Empire is run in the belief of human strength and power after decades of being subjugated by percieved "weakness" in comparison to other magical species. The Empire itself its a cluster of ten human kingdoms, all around the Empress's castle. Kingdoms: Estvalen (alchemy), Dorvance (military), Vaelenhold (scholarly), Cindros (plains), Halbrith (coastal trade), Morhenn (northern magic), Thalgrive (gem artistry), Ebrion (religion), Kraedwyn (forest magic), Velcrest (political heart).

Varelith Divine Empire run by human Soverign Astraeviel. Main Magic: Diverse. It is a neighboring Empire to Qaven Empire, with them both having a good relationship due to being two human-run Empires. The Magic has to always contain a hint of light magic, and both Crown and Clergy control everything inside its walls. Kingdoms: Solmathis (capital), Iriavel (pilgrims), Catharion (judiciary), Alvarath (holy warriors), Myrellan (scholars), Aurenvale (temples/festivals), Thessan (border), Velion (vineyards), Seranhold (crypts), Kalthmere (island lighthouses).

The Grand Forest of Rantis run by Elder Elf Nynthalor. Main Magic: Elemental Magic. It is clear that Rantis is a non-hierarchical country, Nynthalor is a spiritual leader and nothing above it. They say that the Forest of Rantis itself is a living being, but it is just rumors.

The Oceanic Oligarchy of Igrevea run by the Nautical council. Main Magic: Elemental Magic. The Council itself is made of seven of the richest merfolk in all sea, each one representing a key aspect of their society: Military, Spiritual, Commerce, Ecology, Weather Control, Diplomacy and Guidance.

Theocracy of Ecerus run by Priestess Ralris where the "less desirable species" (demons, goblins, orcs and hybrids of one of the species before (ex: a half-orc)) live. Prejudice is common towards the less desirable species. Main Magic: Vitality and Dark Magic. Ecerus serves as a respite for those vilified by others, a blossoming kingdom that goes against the whispers of a eternal battlefield. Their religion, Red Creed, is one that sees pain not as something glorified, but something that cleanses the soul of sins.

Chimore Oligarchy run by the Dwarvian council of artisans. Main Magic: Arcane Magic. There are five members of the Council that runs the Chimore Oligarchy to represent five different sections: Runesmiths, Forge Workers, Gemcutters, Scholars and Arquitets. There is a secret exiled alliance of dwarves that seek to further their studies with the people of Ecerus, called "Ash-Guild".

Thal-Karuum Tribes, a community of Tribes made up of giants. Main Magic: Elemental Magic. A confederation of tribes of six different denominations: Fire Giants, Storm Giants, Sand Giants, Frost Giants and Skyborn Giants.

Dominion of Ignarrax, a dragon empire run by Wyrmm Empress Khannin. Main Magic: Elemental Magic. There is a inherent hiearchy of True Dragons at the top and Wyrmkin at the bottom— But, due to their belief that the weak serve the strong, Empress Khannin rise to greatness is seen as a story of glory. Major regions: Drakhalyx (capital), Skarvyrm, Thurmagar, Zephyraxis, Vurnheim.

Diarchy of Myrhvale, run by two separate courts (Court of Summer and Spring and Court of Winter and Autumn), a country of faefolk. Main Magic: Mind Magic. There is the Queen Aerelith of Spring and King Savel of Summer as well as Queen Lysindra of Autumn and King Thalor of Winter.

Map:

Dungeons & Adventurers:

Massive stores of Aether sometimes rupture reality, creating Dungeons—twisting labyrinths filled with monsters, ancient treasures, and magic gone wild.

To prevent their spread, the profession of Adventurer was born. Both Dungeons and Adventurers are ranked by danger and skill:

Adventurer Ranks

D-Rank – Greenhorn

C-Rank – Novice

B-Rank – Veteran

A-Rank – Elite

S-Rank – Champion

SS-Rank – Mythslayer

SSS-Rank – Worldbreaker

Dungeon Ranks

D-Rank – Nest (Goblin caves, haunted sementes)

C-Rank – Lair (Monster dens, cursed ruins)

B-Rank – Domain (Semi-sentient, dangerous)

A-Rank – Sanctum (Pocket dimensions, magic-saturated vaults)

S-Rank – Citadel (Entire ecosystems, Dungeon Lords)

SS-Rank – Cataclysm (Magical battlefields frozen in time)

SSS-Rank – World (A theoretical dungeon the size of a continent. Never seen before.)

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notes: he just a little guy :(