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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Faith's Deep
Faith's Deep
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TypeTheocratic City
Description

Faith's Deep is the spiritual and administrative capital of The Sunless March, a city shrouded in perpetual gloom. Its purpose is the absolute enforcement of theocracy's dogma and the interpretation of their Gods' abyssal will. Life is strictly ritualized, with every action dictated by unwavering dogma. Threats include heretical cells operating in secret tunnels, undermining obedience with forbidden whispers. Psychological breakdown among citizens from perpetual darkness and incessant indoctrination is common, leading to silent madness. Ritualistic abductions of non-believers for sacrifice fuel widespread terror, while disease outbreaks from crowded, unhygienic living conditions constantly plague its populace, testing their faith.

Appearance

The city is cloaked in near-constant darkness, with towering, oppressive stone structures adorned with abyssal religious symbols. Narrow, crowded streets are dimly lit by flickering braziers, while secret tunnels snake beneath the city, harboring whispered dissent and hidden dangers.

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