The Riven Lands world illustration - Grimdark theme
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The Riven Lands

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Ithikari

The Riven Lands are a fractured realm born from a magical event, The Sundering which violently pulled people from countless realities into a bleeding scar across existence. Magic here is a vile, twisting curse, its power warping flesh and mind. Its inhabitants, xenophobic and without loyalty, cling to life amidst decaying lands, endless wars, and horrifying Gods that everyone worships in some form. Hope is a lie; only brutal struggle remains in this world drowned in cynicism and sheer cruelty.


Author's Note: 100 NPCs, 300+ POI's, Custom classes, Monsters and items.
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The Churning Spire
The Churning Spire
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TypeChaotic Market District
Description

The Churning Spire is the chaotic core of The Endless Exchange, a sprawling, ever-expanding bazaar where Kitsune factions profit from every secret and transaction. Its purpose is the fluid exchange of information, goods, and identities. Individuals are stripped of identities and used as anonymous laborers. Threats include rampant market-district gang warfare for control of trade, abominations birthed from discarded emotional essence roaming alleys, information-triggered assassinations targeting key brokers, ritualistic kidnappings for perverse profit, and widespread drug abuse among merchants and laborers seeking escape.

Appearance

A towering, spiraling structure of shifting stalls, neon signs, and shadowed alleys, the Spire pulses with chaotic energy. Market stalls overflow with exotic goods, while dark corners hide gangs and lurking abominations. The air is thick with the scent of spices, smoke, and narcotics, illuminated by flickering magical lights and holograms.

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