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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Sanctum of Empty Respite
Sanctum of Empty Respite
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Coordinates(-1981, 3175)
Description

The Sanctum of Empty Respite is a chillingly stark temple in Dirge-Stone, its polished black walls absorbing all light and sound, creating an unnerving void. Dedicated to The Final Quiet, its unique purpose is to guide Darakhul through rituals of profound sensory deprivation and spiritual cessation, preparing them for the ultimate acceptance of non-being. Here, acolytes achieve enlightenment by meticulously silencing their senses, allowing memories and individual identity to fade, embracing the absolute stillness that awaits all. The atmosphere is one of profound, cold peace, broken only by the faint, almost imperceptible hum of the void itself. You'll find silent Darakhul in states of deep meditation or catatonia, their forms unnaturally still, alongside chambers where preserved remains seem to subtly dissolve, illustrating the inevitable return to nothingness. This Sanctum offers a terrifying path to peace through total erasure.

Appearance

Polished black walls that absorb light and sound, creating a void-like atmosphere. Silent acolytes in deep meditation or catatonia, chambers with preserved remains subtly dissolving, and a faint hum of the void permeate the sanctum.

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