The Golden Age of Solaris
Before the world was scarred by betrayal and shadow, Solaris thrived under the reign of King Lucio Solari, a just and beloved ruler whose wisdom and compassion shaped the very soul of the realm. At his side stood Queen Tessalia Solari, a beacon of grace and diplomacy, sharing the burdens and triumphs of leadership with quiet strength.
The royal council—an assembly of the most trusted minds and blades in Solaris—stood as pillars of the kingdom’s stability:
Lisandra Dawnbringer (elven paladin) – Devout, selfless, and unwavering in her duty.
Askar the Enlightened One (gnome cleric) – A spiritual guide whose insight was as sharp as her vigilance.
John Loyal (human fighter) – Captain of the king’s terrestrial guard, a towering protector, secretly in love with Orianna, a tiefling he once saved.
Riven Hollowmoor (human rogue) – Captain of the royal navy, charismatic yet quietly ambitious.
Adam Farrel (gnome artificer) – A brilliant inventor and devoted father to young Tink Farrel.
Alistair Malvorn (human sorcerer) – A prodigy of arcane talent, endlessly curious and dangerously ambitious.
Maelrik Vordane (tiefling wizard) – The supreme arcanist of Solaris, architect of the kingdom’s magical foundations.
Beyond the court, Vespuccio Solari, the king’s younger brother, nursed a quiet envy but refrained from open defiance—content to linger in the shadows of Lucio’s greatness.
The lifeblood of the realm flowed from its vast gold mines, their glittering wealth earning Solaris the name The Golden Kingdom. Gold financed the arts, fueled trade across seas, and funded the kingdom’s magical and military might. Yet wealth alone did not define Solaris—its moral compass was guided by the radiant faith in Lathander, god of dawn, renewal, and the sun itself. Temples to the Morninglord crowned every major city, their golden spires catching the first light of day, a daily reminder of rebirth, honor, and hope.