The Veil of Magic

In Thalassara, magic is not merely a force to be studied; it is the very fabric of existence. The cataclysm of the Great Sundering tore open the cosmic veil, infusing the world with raw, untamed arcane energy. This magic is a powerful, unpredictable force that permeates every corner of the world, shaping the landscape and influencing the lives of all who inhabit it. It can be a benevolent source of wonder or a corrupting well of ruin.

Some places on Thalassara are more profoundly touched by this power than others. Forgotten ruins hum with residual divine energy, while ancient forests possess an almost conscious magic that bends to the will of nature. Cursed shipwrecks sit in the ocean's depths, their magic so malevolent they warp the sea life around them. The world's magic is a double-edged sword, and to wield it is to court both immense power and utter disaster.

The Masters of the Arcane

While many fear and revere magic from a distance, some have chosen to dedicate their lives to mastering it. Among these is a guild of elite mages known as The Arcarium. They are a secretive and reclusive order who believe that magic is not a gift, but a right to be earned through relentless study and boundless ambition.

The Arcarium operates from hidden floating sanctums and timeless libraries, places of immense magical power that drift above the world, far from the prying eyes of mortals. They are obsessed with uncovering the secrets of the cosmos, relentlessly seeking lost tomes, forbidden rituals, and powerful relics. They do not tolerate those who would restrain magic or use it with timidity, and they are quick to oppose anyone who stands in their way, often with devastating consequences.

To challenge the Arcarium is to risk more than just your life; it is to risk your very existence, for they possess the knowledge and power to erase your name from history, leaving no trace that you ever were. They are a constant, albeit silent, force in the world, forever pursuing the ultimate mastery of the arcane, a pursuit that could one day spell salvation or doom for all of Thalassara.