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The Peoples

Species of Atheles Terian: Heritages: Elven: Heritages: Fey: Heritages: Nations:

On Novro 21st, 5704 the Red Guard locked the city of Kowal under martial law. Due to overt activity of heretics and magic users, the Red Guard declared control over the city. A citywide curfew was instilled, as well as some house to house searches. The Red guard led massive raids on multiple safehouses of … Read more

The Road West: A Westmarches D100 Campaign

Getting Started: Campaign Quick Start Guide Road West Campaign Rules The Road West is a campaign that takes place in the Eastlands of Atheles. It centers on the stronghold of Elmhearth, and the Wanderers Guild, of which all adventures in the campaign are a part of. Elmhearth was once just an outpost for the Wanderers, … Read more

The Seven Tears

So it was after the awakening, the dwarves of the north made many great treasures. They tried to capture the beauty of the world around them in objects of art and craft. It was during this time that seven brothers of great skill took a challenge upon each other to craft a work that would … Read more

The Squats

Small square buildings on the Kowal’s edge were once the grand idea of the city to house newcomers as they settled in the city for jobs. Once they had earned some cash, these newcomers would move to another ward. As the city declined, this section of town became neglected and forgotten. The Duke in the … Read more

The Star of Lost Love

Torches flickered among the windows and archways of the treetop building. The elder elf, in his deep, melodious tone, began his next tale. “Now we shall talk about Gilandras. I tell not of his slaying of the last great wyrm, or even of his long protection of the elven races. Instead we shall speak of … Read more

The Undermeet

The Undermeet is a rumored market comprised of the worst merchants and darkest wares. People whisper of its existence, though most who brag to have been there cannot, or will not, tell how to get there. If there is something you need that is not sold in the Market District or even the Dirt Market—something … Read more

The Wizards of Ish

The Wizards of Ish, or Najur as they call themselves, keep their secrets close. Once trained they are never allowed to leave the ranks of the Sorcerers. Of all the magic groups, theirs was the most untouched during the Disappearance and their stronghold in the center of Ish remains as it has for over a … Read more

Thieve’s Cant

Thieve’s Cant for the Beginning Rogue Taught by Tritam Swifthands One of the more common signs for letting another rogue know your profession. You do it by rubbing the palm across the bottom half of the face. There are other ones, but this is the most common. What the speaker says is important and should … Read more

Tholas

Tholas is an enigmatic figure, a hunter from the In-between—a realm where shadows blend with memories, and where the Losvari, or “lost elves,” have long resided. Among his clan, few still remember the forests and ancestral lands of Atheles, for they have become creatures of twilight and illusion. Yet Tholas’ family, bound by their Anavari … Read more