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 Shadow Weave
The Shadow Weave
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Description

The Shadow Weave is a subtle, deceptive Country, its authority residing within a hidden, intricate network of Shifterkin agents who manipulate society through whispers and altered perceptions. While Humans make up the bulk of its populace, and Cunning-Paws serve as specialized scouts and couriers, they are often unknowingly living under a pervasive illusion of choice. Its purpose is total control through unseen means, shaping narratives and extracting secrets. Slavery here is the ultimate debasement, a brutal system of enforced cannibalism where captives are systematically consumed to sustain the Collective, overseen by the Shifterkin and Cunning-Paws who view all other races as grotesque, exploitable resources for their horrific ends. Threats include constant counter-espionage, the inherent psychological toll on the Shifterkin from perpetual deception, and sudden, violent rebellions by Humans who uncover the chilling truth of their masters.

Appearance

The land appears normal at a glance, with bustling towns and shadowed forests, but subtle distortions in perception and eerie silence in certain areas hint at the pervasive illusions. Hidden watchposts and secretive agents blend seamlessly into the populace, their presence felt only through fleeting shadows and whispered rumors.

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