The Riven Lands world illustration - Grimdark theme
Grimdark

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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Whispering Hollow Memorial Park
Whispering Hollow Memorial Park
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TypeMemorial Park with a Sinister Secret
Description

A seemingly pristine, beautiful memorial park where the dead are not actually buried. It is a place of quiet contemplation and manicured gardens, a chilling facade over a deeper, more sinister truth. Here, Madness Berries are grown in a series of labyrinthine hedgerows, and Grave-Lichen grows on the tombstones. The purpose is to maintain the illusion of choice and respect while using the blighted crops to turn victims into unaware pawns or debased informants, and to absorb the forgotten memories of the dead. Work here involves tending to the blighted crops, a task that can cause a slow mental decline, and hunting down those who have gone mad from their proximity to the blight.

Appearance

The park appears serene and pristine, with neatly trimmed hedges forming complex mazes, vibrant but eerie Madness Berries hanging from thorny bushes, and weathered tombstones covered in pale, glowing Grave-Lichen. The air carries a faint, unsettling hum, and shadows seem to flicker unnaturally among the paths.

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