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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Ironhold Summit
Ironhold Summit
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TypeMountain City Capital
Description

Ironhold Summit serves as the bleak capital of The Sentinel Peaks, a monumental city carved into its very heart. Its purpose is to command the Crag-Born Dictatorship, control vital mountain passes, and oversee massive construction projects. Threats include localized rockfalls directly impacting city sectors, causing immediate devastation. Violent clashes between labor factions erupt frequently over harsh conditions, adding to the daily grind. The psychological toll of constant obedience to the ruling Crag-Born leads to silent defiance and self-harm among the populace. Drug abuse from consuming potent mountain minerals is rampant, and the ghosts of crushed laborers are said to haunt construction sites, causing madness among new recruits.

Appearance

The city is a sprawling fortress of stone and steel, with towering carved cliffs, massive scaffolds, and grim, utilitarian architecture. Dark, narrow streets wind between jagged rock faces, while ghostly mists often swirl around construction zones, lending an eerie atmosphere.

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