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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The Heartwood's Labyrinth
The Heartwood's Labyrinth
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Coordinates(-5104, 3764)
Description

Deep within the gnarled and shadowed forest of Thornwood lies a section of ancient, twisted trees, forming a natural, living labyrinth. These trees are infused with the rage of "ancient tree spirits angered by predation." While seemingly dormant, they actively manipulate the paths, ensnaring intruders, and driving them into confrontations with "massive forest abominations"—blighted beasts—or "insidious undead" that lurk within. This labyrinth serves as a grim hunting ground but is also a constant, living threat that can turn on the Elf themselves if their respect for the wilds wavers.

Appearance

The labyrinth is composed of towering, gnarled trees with thick, twisted roots and branches that seem to move subtly. The air is heavy with a faint, eerie glow and the scent of damp earth and decay. Shadows shift unnaturally, and the paths rearrange themselves, making navigation perilous.

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