Aka, "Pop Rocks" Historical Lore: The Subterranean Exploitation In ancient dwarven history, deep within the private extraction shafts and unmapped sublevels of the northern holds, unscrupulous mine supervisors and labor overseers known formally as Overlookers (or by the miners as the "Gilded Wardens") discovered a strange, effervescent sub-surface mineral. The Overlookers quickly realized that when pulverized and distilled into a crystalline sweetmeat, it had an extraordinary

The Ravensbrook Herald serves as the official publication for both the Sovereign City-State of Tiss and the Church of Asmodeus, being printed directly within the capital city on the Isle of Tiss. The publication derives its name from Ravensbrook, which was the original, modest town in central England on Earth from which the ancestors of the Tiss migrated before stepping through the mines and portals into the world of Shiandria.

The story of The Wolf-Fang Clan is not a complicated one. It begins with a baby born under a black sun, never given a proper name by the parents that abandoned him, raised by his Wolf Mother K'hya who was actually an Abyssal beast displaced in the Dawnlands like most of the people there. A child considered to be an omen of evil by its own people and raised by the beasts that were intended to eat it lives on to become a king in his own right….. that's the stuff of a classic fa

Sacred Weapon (Household Perk — House Ulfheonar) Item Profile Weapon Classification: Short Spear (One-Handed, ~72 in. length, Base Damage: 2). Innate Weapon Traits: Can be wielded with an off-hand shield if permitted by class. Household Perk: Sacred Weapon (House Ulfheonar). Wielder / Guardian: Thesus Ironhair (Chieftain / Holy Paladin of The Morrigan). Religious Affiliation: The Morrigan (The Raven Queen / Sovereign of Fate and the Slain). Origin Lore: Blessed in the sacred

Clan Gren Dwarven Great Sword Sacred Weapon - Royalty Perk from Royalty System Item Type: Two-Handed Greatsword (60 in. max length, Base Damage: 4). Weapon Traits: Can Half-Sword; can Grapple weapons and shields (if the wielder is wearing gloves). Household Perk: Sacred Weapon (Clan Gren). Background: Forged and traded within the sovereign city-state of Tiss, this greatsword fuses the heavy metallurgy of Clan Gren with infernal fire and the primal infernal conduits of the isl

Catfolk Diaspora / Diaspora of the Prides Baste (The Radiant Huntress / The Divine Mother): Goddess of the hunt, independence, starlit skies, nomadic diaspora, and familial convergence; ultimate embodiment of the feline spirit. Cross-referenced in the Manden text alongside Bastet-Nia and in the Southern text alongside Bastet. The Faith of the Seven Moons (Dawn Lander Pantheon) Ranessa (The Mother of All / Sovereign Matriarch): Divine mother of the pantheon; goddess of growth,

The Toragsamman: Stone Gods of the Ironspire Mountain Peaks The Toragsamman (a dwarven term meaning "shield brothers of the mountain," "stone gods," or "celestial dwarves") is the group name for the dwarven pantheon of Shiandria, worshiped by both the Ironspire Dwarves and the Golden Dwarves. In the ancient caverns of Glimmerdeep, beneath the rugged peaks of the Ironspire Mountains (known as the Northern Mountains by many), the dwarves forged a civilization as enduring as the

In ancient times, a mighty and bloodthirsty Red Cap chieftain, known as Bloodbriar, challenged the powerful Queen Mab. His punishment was swift and eternal: his spirit was ripped from his body and imprisoned within a shield. Bloodbriar was infamous for his cruelty and bloodlust, surpassing even other Red Caps. This darkness now taints the shield itself. The wielder still retains most of their original cultural heritage but they are “touched” by the Red Caps at the point of po

Governor Cairbre Ó Gallchobhair is widely regarded as one of the most capable and beloved leaders in the northern realms. Born to a respected merchant family with ancient Emerald Folk lineage, Cairbre grew up among both the sea winds and the council halls. His mother was a priestess of Brighid, his father a noted trade envoy to the Reman coast. From a young age, Cairbre displayed an uncanny ability to mediate disputes, remember names, and leave every room with the last word—a

History By Cody Fuhrman In the wake of the passing of the patriarch of the noble Gren family due to old age, the family's legacy underwent a transformation. With the inheritance duly distributed among the three eldest siblings, the changes were profound. Streusel (John), the eldest among them, was granted the prestigious title of "Lord of Gren House", solidifying his position as the head of the family's noble lineage. Brule, the middle sibling, received a legendary heirloom

Thordic Strongfellow was a prince to his people, and well liked by those that followed him. He was a strong Viking warrior, and everyone relied on his berserker strength to win many battles, and skirmishes. A Jotun attack on his village left him broken, and beaten, but not dead. He was found by a Reman Cleric that nursed him back to health, and he came to realize he was the only survivor of his clan. Vowing vengeance against those that brought him more pain than he ever th

When your gods have abandoned you… When your home lies in ruins… When your heart burns with vengeance… The Gray Lady knows your grief! The Gray Lady knows your rage! A whisper in the dark… A quiet voice offers you power… The Gray Lady will give you all that you desire… She simply asks that you answer her call on… The Night of Embers

The annals of Shiandria, the Dawn Lands, tell a tale of convergence and divergence, a history etched in the remnants of interdimensional gateways and the diverse cultures they ushered in. At the heart of this narrative lie the gateways, colossal circular structures crafted from an enigmatic, resilient material. These were not mere ornaments, but vital arteries of interdimensional travel, a testament to the ingenuity of a long-vanished civilization known as the Architects.

A copied account from a crumbling manuscript found in the library of the University of Nar’a’Shay. [the account picks up partway through] The daughter of the land, she was. He was passable fine, but he was a stranger, weren’t he? When he died, she became great. We never prospered like we did when she led us. Leastwise ‘til the Remans came. More and more reclusive she got. The stress of leadership in war times, we tried to tell ourselves. [the ink here is too faded t

The Alliance of Dwarven Clans, commonly known as the Dwarven Alliance, is a formidable kingdom nestled in the Northern Mountain range, often referred to as the Dwarven Mountains. This region serves as a crucial crossroads, linking the realms of the Greeks, Remans, Dawn Landers, Norse, and Emerald Folk. The Alliance has thrived for millennia, with its origins tracing back to a time when the various dwarf clans were scattered and often at odds with one another. In the face o

The Alliance of Dawn Lords was established during a time of great turmoil and uncertainty. Initially, the region's towns, cities, and freeholds were isolated, vulnerable to external threats, and limited in economic opportunities. Realizing the need for a unified front for mutual defense and economic prosperity, leaders from various human and a handful of elf settlements came together to form a cohesive alliance. Inspired by the successful model of the Alliance of Dwarven Clan

The Vengeful Ratfolk Spirit At the end of the events of Port Aethelgard the Weeping Shadow was put to rest. And has been rejoined with her children. In life, Syla was a young mother of the Aethelgard Warren, known more for the brightness of her family’s nest than for any grand magic or political standing. That life ended during the Tissian "Consolidation," when a merchant-warship under the Vell banner anchored in the bay to "indenture" the local population. While the Tissia

At the Crimson Harvest festival in the Emerald Folk town of Lullin, the Vampire Court descended under the leadership of Duke Guaicaipuro. During the now-infamous Court of the Crimson Harvest, many adventurers were slain or badly injured; only a few escaped unscathed. From there, the surviving adventurers—carrying the injured and followed by the specters of those slain—fled the city. Throughout their retreat, they were pursued by the minions of the Duke and the Vampire Court,

Organization Type: Tissian Merchant-Consortium & Infernal Syndicate

Fog in the graying dusk Iron will turn to rust …you must Gods cannot help you now Weapons will shatter now Magic fails in your mouth Sever the raven’s wing Halt the return of spring Cower for nothing Can… Unto dread Orcus’ might Power in darkest night Turn now from heaven’s light