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 Deepstone Chime
The Deepstone Chime
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Description

Nestled within Stonegaunt's immense, petrified structures is The Deepstone Chime, a series of hollowed-out chambers and vast resonating caverns. Here, Shadar-kai practice a unique form of auditory contemplation. Massive, naturally occurring stalactites and stalagmites are struck with stone mallets, creating deep, echoing tones that resonate through the earth, believed to carry the "mournful pronouncements" of the world itself. The "entertainment" is the experience of these profound vibrations and the contemplation of the earth's ancient sorrow, a form of grim communion that reinforces their contemplative purpose and helps to "contain horrors" through shared despair.

Appearance

The chambers are vast and shadowy, with towering stalactites and stalagmites forming natural pillars. The air vibrates with deep, resonant tones that echo endlessly, creating an atmosphere of somber reflection and ancient sorrow.

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