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.


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Altar of Abyssal Truths
Altar of Abyssal Truths
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Description

The Altar of Abyssal Truths is the terrifying, heart of The Sunless March, a colossal, lightless chamber hewn from primeval rock. This central temple serves as the nexus where Deep-Crawler high priests interpret the guttural pronouncements of their Gods of primal hunger and crushing depths. Its function is to maintain absolute spiritual purity and dictate every facet of the Theocracy's existence. Threats include internal schisms over divine interpretation leading to brutal purges among the priesthood, psychological decay from perpetual darkness and incessant indoctrination causing prophets to unravel, and direct manifestations of malevolent entities provoked by their extreme rituals.

Appearance

The chamber is vast and oppressive, with jagged stone walls that absorb all light. Dark altars and ritualistic carvings cover the space, while eerie whispers echo through the air. The atmosphere is thick with dread and the weight of fanatic devotion.

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