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I.
Setting
a. Continent: Aithe, a dying land. Once a continent of magnificence, opulence, and
adventure, a slow decay has taken root.
b. Capital city: Euna, the last large stronghold of the continent’s populace; even this
city is half in ruin from neglect and the inexplicable diminution of its populace.
i. The Fortress: the inner sanctuary of the city where the rich and noble
have sequestered themselves, turning a blind eye to the struggling
outside.
c. Ruins: Dotting the landscape of Aithe are the ruins of other once-great cities
known for trade, culture, and beauty
d. The Forest of Sidue: A legendary wood far to the west of Euna, with growing
rumors suggesting it may be haunted. The creeping sickness that has spread
throughout the land has its origins in the evil that lies within.
II. Creatures and Races
a. Humans: The most prevalent race on the continent; very concerned with class
and social stature; population is centered around Euna and some outlying farms,
though some are still rumored to live in the wilder areas, eking out a living just
outside of the Forest of Sidue
i. Nobility: Typically vain and self-centered; the descendants of greater kin;
primarily concerned with comfort; the ruling class
ii. Merchants: A growing segment of the population, the only real threat
to the nobility; fall into two categories: the wandering peddlers and the
established town shops; realists full of practicality, a surprising source of
hope, leadership, and bravery for the dwindling populace
iii. Commoners: Farmers, laborers; typically poor but not necessarily
uneducated
iv. Clergy: “Spiritual” leaders, they claim to be set apart from the rest of the
population but tend to latch on to the nobility or the upper crust of the
merchant class
b. The Fae: A general classification used to describe a variety of creatures that are
able to use magic; tend to fall into two broad factions
i. Dark Fae: The only known inhabitants of the Forest of Sidue, the...