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 Shifting Sector
The Shifting Sector
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TypeUrban District
Description

A disorienting, ever-changing district, its very architecture subtly twisting and blurring as if perpetually seen through a heat haze. Dominated by Shifterkin, its purpose is total control through pervasive illusion, shaping narratives, and extracting secrets. Here, reality itself is a fluid weapon. Its streets are a labyrinth where buildings subtly alter, and familiar features melt into new forms, making it notoriously difficult for outsiders to navigate. constant raids from Human mobs attempting to "burn out the fakes" or break the district's illusions. Blight-Touched agents attempt to corrupt Shifterkin forms, causing agonizing, permanent mutations. Cunning-Paws constantly seek to break their deceptions for profit, and Grave Whispers from adjacent sectors might expose past identities, undermining their control. Pervasive identity loss and frequent psychological breakdowns among its own populace from constant manipulation are internal hazards, leading to a chilling erosion of self.

Appearance

Buildings and streets appear to melt and reform continuously, as if viewed through a heat haze, with shifting shapes and blurred edges that distort reality and confuse the senses.

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