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The world of Ara is a continental world with three major landmasses surrounded by a vast sea

Avalon the central continent is ruled by mostly human kingdoms, but many of the other races also call this land home. The main religion of Avalon revolve around a Pantheon of Gods, teachings are often passed on through town gatherings and studies of their religious book. Pantheosis is a teaching come from commandments supposedly written by one of the gods who came down to Ara at the beginning of time and passed it down to the First Emperor.

Avalonian people worship a Pantheon of Gods who are real beings that live on the highest peak of the tallest mountain on Avalon. A mountain is thought to be the body of the primal mother of the Gods, Cera. The Gods rarely directly interfere with the affairs of mortals but when prayed to, they can sometimes use an 'Avatar' to speak to their worshipers. Major Gods Olfdar, King of the Gods and Lord of Fire Fairah, Goddess Of Prosperity and sister-wife to Olfdar Damos, God of Judgement and youngest of the sibling gods, husband of Sarrith. Minor gods Teldum, God Of Blacksmiths and first born to Olfdar and Fairah. Sarrith, Goddess of the Sun, first daughter to Olfdar and Fairah, wife of Damos. Valla, Goddess Of Winter, second daughter to Olfdar and Fairah. Lesser Gods Lyasis, Goddess Of Night, first daughter of Damos and Sarrith. Korath, God of War, son of Lysis and a human Issa, Goddess of Destiny, second daughter of Teldum and Valla

Ikas the western continent is ruled by mostly demi-human kingdoms, but like Avalon, many of the other races also call this land home. The main region of Ikas is known for its vast deserts, dense jungles and ancient ruins. The Demi-humans born and raised here struggle with traveling long distances and tend to keep to the few cities on the coastal area's, with the exception of two cities, Kelop the Desert City, and Ignar the jungle temple-city. Kelop is a very large city, with good defenses, including well-built structures and a well-trained army. It is located on a fertile strip of land, which, along with its bordering of the Twin Rivers, has contributed to its prosperity. Its people wear colorful clothing, at least compared to the more dour styles of Avalon. Kelop sailors distill the waters of the Twin Seas and apply the bright blue mixture to their sails in order to blend in and avoid detection by pirates. It is common for families in to have crypts beneath their houses, to store their dead. Ignar found deep within the jungle were originally abandoned when found, its a large temple-city, monumental metropolis of pyramids, ziggurats and temples. Local Demi-Humans, with the help of the Dwarfs were able to set up a base within the walls of the city. Much of the city is still unexplored, due to traps and sealed passage ways.

The most northern continent is Kegax. Traditionally infernal—a blasted hellscape in the most literal sense filled with rivers of lava, barren hills, and low, rocky mountains as far as the eye could see. Rubble covered the vast, ashen plains of its charred wastes. originally divided into three realms, each corresponding to one of the Great Evils with Demon King Demios ruling over them all with an iron fist. The Iron Citadel: A huge fortress-city dozens of square miles in extent and ringed by twelve heavily defended walls. It housed hundreds of thousands of lesser devil troops and war machines. This is where Demon King Demios resides. Dizivox city to the High Devils, these devils are the high born of demon society. Slavery is the dominant industry of Dizivox. Stories told about the flesh marts of the slave city are dire and frightening. The cities' slave traders form their ruling aristocracy. The Foundry, a large forge city at the heart of the Dark Lands, found in a region filled with innumerable blackened factories, of hellish forges and massive armories, a dark, heartless and nightmarish industrial empire the likes of which surpasses all others in the Known World. The main tower is a terrible obsidian ziggurat that constantly throbs with the pounding of hammers and the screams of victims sacrificed in molten cauldrons to Demios's greater glory.

Humans are more social than other races they like creating huge diversified empires who allow many people from the other races, roughly 15% of the people living in their empire come from other races, they have aristocracy and nobility as well as military leaders and mages overall the divided power allows for more opportunities for everyone. Description: Vary a lot in size can be up to 210cm down to 145cm, males are larger on average and stronger, both genders being just as adept to magic, can be heroic, brave, greedy, social, gregarious in nature and prone to delve in hedonism Perks: They can breed with other races. Cunning, greedy, hedonists, personal abilities, strategic. Variety: They vary from skin pink like roses to skin as dark as coal, some yellowish like sand, brighter ones tend to have more delicate features while darker ones are more rough looking Largest Kingdom: Kingdom of Trammel Biggest City: Haven

Most Elves live in magic forests they build, they believe Elves and Dark Elves are superior to other races, they tend to segregate themselves from other races as they live much longer than other races. They live in conjunction with nature, they have a nobility that goes thousands of years back. Description: Very beautiful, Males are undistinguishable from females at a glance, no body hair besides their head, males don't grow beards, they are a bit taller than humans average height 210cm, pale skin, bright eyes, long pointy ears, long hair, dress in beautiful dresses, men wear darker colors, women wear bright colors, very soft skin, live up to 1000 years Perks: Very adept to magic, live longer, patient, arrogant, segregationist) Variety: They have all clear skin but some are a bit more tanned, usually have blonde or golden hair but some have darker hair, they have blue, green or grey eyes Largest Kingdom: Realm of Revanor Biggest City: Linore

Drow society is predominantly matriarchal, with female Drow occupying the highest social and political ranks. Men are often seen as subordinate and are typically not allowed to hold significant power. Drow society is structured around noble houses, with each house led by a matron mother. While male Drow can have important roles, such as warriors or wizards, they generally do not hold the same level of authority as females. They are often seen as tools or pawns in the schemes of their female counterparts. The values of Drow society emphasize cunning, ambition, and ruthlessness, traits that are often associated with their dark and treacherous lifestyle. Drow mothers punish and manipulate from the start, and Drow women rule each household. Drow have much shorter lives than elves, living up to 600 years. Description: In many ways, the drow resembled other elves. Their bodies were wiry and athletic, Drow skin tones ranged from dark grey, jet-black, and obsidian. Drow hair could be stark white, pale yellow and, more rarely, silver or copper in color. Their faces were chiseled and attractive, though they were shorter and thinner than other Elves. Females were generally bigger and stronger than males. Perks: more adept to magic than elves, highly organized Variety: They have little variety, but some are much more prettier but all are beautiful, some have a hair that shines more Largest Kingdom: Okkud Biggest City: Kaxxros

Dwarfs live mostly in mining caves or rocky mountains, some in small fishing villages, they focus on developing advanced crafting and metallurgy, building elaborated mechanism for utility and development, they usually marry very young and last all life with the same partner. Description: Smallest race, average male height 130cm, average female height 120cm,not to pretty looking, rough around the edges, females have very cute faces without beard and long hair Perks: skilled crafters, smaller, sturdy, rough, smart, dutiful, organized curious, intellectual, honor bounded) Variety: Dwarven skin ranges from deep brown to a paler hue tinged with red, but the most common shades are light brown or deep tan, like certain tones of earth. Their hair, worn long but in simple styles, is usually black, gray, or brown, though paler dwarves often have red hair. Male dwarves value their beards highly and groom them carefully. Largest Kingdom: Gorn Boram (Kingdom of mines) Biggest City: Dhaggtor

Description: The Demi-Humans is a broad category of non-human races that possess human-like characteristics. The differences between demi-humans and humans may be obvious such as a tail and animal ears. Perks: sharp senses, strong instincts, strong bonds, loyal, respect their alpha, alpha leads tribes, can feel happy by being petted on their heads by close friends. Variety: humanoids with bestial features, each tribe has small physical differences some resemble wolfs, some cats, some foxes, they can have pawns, whiskers, claws or sharp teeth depending on which animal the resemble, they only resemble mammals but no primates Largest Kingdom: Tribe Union of Osar Biggest City: Hvinir

Description: winged creatures with the upper body of a woman but wings and talons of a bird, they have wings and a pair of arms and can some times be mistaken as Angels. They tend to live in simple nests in high areas, they are a pure and cheerful species that loves the blue sky and singing. Unfortunately, most of the time, they only sing for other harpies. Harpies are mono-gendered and rely on humanoids to reproduce. Stories tell of some savage Harpy tribes abduct men for the purpose. Unlike their tribal cousins most species of harpies do not simply abduct men for the purpose, rather they travel about and find men before returning to the village to lay their eggs after mating Perks: Flying, agility, perceptive, superior eyesight, superior hearing, can carry Humans over long distances without visible effort. Variety: The hair and feathers of an individual form a coherent pattern, and may take on a variety of colors and patterns. Harpies generally do not grow very big, and remain about the size of a human teenager at maturity. Largest Kingdom: Sonas Biggest City: The city of Ozon

Description: Dragons are beings that come in many different sizes, temperaments, and abilities. All dragons have the ability to shapeshift into a humanoid form to avoid detection. All dragons can speak draconic, a language only dragons can speak. Dragons are often hunted for sport and sometimes captured as trophies. The most common types of dragons are fire (red), ice (white), Earth (green), Magic (black) dragons, but there are dozens more different types of dragons as well. They are fiercely loyal to those that help them and hold grudges that can last lifetimes. Perks: Flying, Strength, shapeshifting, magic affinity, resistant to the element Variety: Can be as small as a cat or as large as a village. Come in a varied range of colors associated with their element fire (red), ice (white), Earth (green), Magic (black).

Description: Being a Demon, only their ambitions can truly limit them. They have a survival of the strongest culture, seeing every soul is theirs to master. Demon's will constantly challenge each other for supremacy, failure to do so is met with subjugation. Not all Demons are inherently evil and many hate their culture and actively seek refuge among the mortal races. All demons have the ability to shapeshift, but those seeking refuge prefer a human form to avoid detection, unless attacked. Perks: Immunity to fire and poison, can sense evil, flight, Strong Magical abilities, summoning Variety: horns, cloven hooves, unusually hairy legs, and a tail, goblin-like faces, skin as hard as metal Largest Kingdom: Kegax Biggest City: Dizivox

Magic is a power that allows it's user to shape reality according to their will, It has five schools of magic, with two being outlawed everywhere except Kegax. Magic has 7 types: known types of magic: Casting, Illusion, Blessing, Transmutation, Enchantment, Outlawed magic; Necromancy, blood magic