Ebon world illustration - Grimdark theme
Grimdark

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Tyrannical Iron Empire reigns under 10k years of darkness. Cannibal feudalism and despair are life's constants. Magic is extinct, its mention a death sentence. Brutality is casual; institutions run horrific breeding farms, child slavery is rampant. Themes of rape and incest are normalized. Nobles are refined sadists; citizens are mere prey or workers. This X-rated world is steeped in brutal depravity and unspeakable horrors, governed by pervasive fear. History is erased; brutality is law.

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Vornhald - The Marches
Vornhald - The Marches
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Vornhald, known as the Marches, is a rugged coastal area characterized by its mountainous terrain, deep quarries, and smog-choked valleys. The Cinder River flows rust-red from mine runoff, flanked by skeletal trees, while the region endures bitter winters and summer storms that trigger landslides. Ruled by the iron-fisted Duke Harkon IV, the area prioritizes iron production over sustenance, with barons enforcing quotas through mercenaries known as 'Oathkeepers.' The culture is steeped in oppression, with serfs wearing iron collars and whispering prayers to Saint Goran, while nobles indulge in lavish cannibal feasts. The economy relies heavily on iron ore exports, but food scarcity is rampant, with 70% of grain imported under extortionate contracts. Tensions rise as the remnants of the 'Cinder Uprising' threaten to ignite once more, with saboteurs targeting the very systems that keep the mines operational.

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The landscape is dominated by jagged mountains and deep, dark quarries, with a constant haze of smog hanging in the air. The Cinder River, a striking rust-red, snakes through the valleys, while skeletal trees stand as grim sentinels along its banks. The oppressive atmosphere is palpable, with the sounds of distant mining echoing through the valleys and the sight of iron-clad serfs laboring under the watchful eyes of mercenaries.

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