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A Home Brew Fantasy campaign setting.



  • A Fantasy World that felt like some of the older middle ages mythologies. A world that operated under a one True god mythos as opposed to a pantheon. Familiarity for the players by using examples from literature and History as well as fantasy novels. A Place I can call my own.

  • In the dawn of time the creator was alone in the void. He spoke the word Derab and brought into being the World. He created Guardians to help him. These became the lesser gods. He spoke a word and the world divided into the land and the seas. He then gave the world the light of the stars as he again spoke. He then with the lesser gods help made all the plants and animals in the world. Now that the world was young he decided that along with the lesser gods he wanted teachers and watchers so he created Elves. Elves were Given a long life almost unending and great gifts but they were never given the power of Dominance. One of the Lesser gods accidentally created the Race of Dwarves but the Creator was not displeased, he decreed that the realms below the Ground would be theirs to shape. He then Created Man he gave to them a gift and desire to order and reign over his creation. But before he could give the world to man. One of the Lesser gods rose up against the Creator. The lesser god, called but the Shadow now called into being Orcs and Trolls in mockery of Elves and Dwarves. Many of the other lesser gods Followed the Shadow becoming his Servants and helping to fill the world with Evil and fell creatures. The Creator seeing the changes Called the elven peoples to a land and Caused them to be instructed by the lesser gods in how to defend themselves from the evil that was spreading. The Dwarves Were given the gift of Smithing weapons to defend their realms. While Most of the Even peoples came at the call of the Creator some did not being to afraid. The were Afraid as some of them were tricked by the Shadow into worshiping him and his Followers,others were afraid of what the gods wanted with them. The Elven people became divided at this time. The Wild Elves never Heeded the Call. The Grey elves were those that came but hid just outside of the Realm prepared for them. The
    wood elves were those that had Followed the Shadow but came at last to the Call. Those Elves who heeded the Call of the Creator became the High Elves. The Elves who never heeded the Call and Followed the shadow became the Drow. Now the world was in perpetual twilight the only light was that from the stars. The lesser gods and the High elves devised a way to hinder the shadow and his Followers and that was by Creating a great Light giving disk. This disk was sat upon a pillar in the Realm given to the Elves. The disk gave a great light there and made the shadow retreat into the depths of the world . The shadow Hated that disk and plotted to destroy it he lured many Elves into battles and captured many of them and Tortured them till at last he found the way into the tower. Sending a group of the Drow he had them destroy the Disk they shattered it into two pieces , and were poisoned by the magics released when they broke the disc so that even today the Drow are affected by bright light. The Creator caused the two pieces of the disk to be place in the Sky the brighter half became the Sun , the Darker half the Moon. Thud Bringing day and Night to Derab. War broke out upon Derab and the elves and Dwarves along with The Lesser gods warred upon the Shadow and his Followers. Finally The shadow was defeated and Bound and cast into the Depths of Derab. The Lands were Broken and Shattered The High elves Home was sundered from the World so that only they can return. The Lord Creator Finally Awoke man and They were Taught by the Elves. But the men so became Jealous of the Elves Long Life and other gifts so that again war was upon the world. This war lasted for many generations and was finally brought to an end when an Elven Prince captured by a human Lord for Ransom. Now this Elven Prince was treated Well and ate his meals with the Lords family. The Mans daughter who had rejected suitor after suitor for all her beauty fell in love with the Elven Prince and he with her . The Lord at first refused but soon Relented and the Lord and the Prince were able to forge a peace between the Two races. But peace is always Fragile the shadows followers aways seem to return and threaten the world and the ways of man kind and Elves and Dwarves.

    The Humans under direction of the Elves and Dwarves Learned many Crafts and ways of the World. A grand city was founded and soon all the other settlements of man came under it's sway. The kingdom was known as Aswantil and was bordered by the Elven home. There was peace upon the land. The kingdom began to allow more Training Of Mages. The Elves Trained them as well. Soon Magic use was at an all time high and Peace and prosperity was for all to share. At this Time the Adversary so long hidden began to whisper hints and Rumors of hidden magics that the Elves were not teaching the human mages. More and more he began to whisper lies, eventually he spread lies about why the elves were not teaching all they could. He told the humans that the elves were withholding the secret of long life from man. He Told the Human the elves were preparing for War against the humans. Soon the Humans were demanding action against the Elves. The last True King of Aswantil sent his family in exile, to hide them from the murderous crowds who had decided to overthrow him. He was warned by a vision from god. With his Family he sent many loyal and True hearted people. The True king was murdered and the Mouth of the Adversary was raised as king over Aswantil. The Adversaries Minion then sent the mages of Aswantil and the armies to assault the Elves. A great battle took place for many weeks till finally the mages of the Elves and the Humans began to attack each other, and with every spell , the adversary added more of his magic until a Rift was formed that destroyed the Elven Homelands and the entire Land of Aswantil. These are Lands are the Lost Wood and the Plains of Sorrow.

    The Refuges Settled the area now known as Theopolis. Magic Use was strictly guided and monitored by the Church of God . Theopolis Hunted down any mages that would not bow to the guidelines of the church.

    Soon the Family of the High king and the Refugees he sent with them Settled the area now known as Arran. Those peoples that did not want to follow the orders of the leaders left to become the Allthing confederacy.

    Wyerland was settled by mages fleeing from the Theoplan Theocracy. The City of Wyerland was founded by the Mage Robert Du Wyerland. His son became the first king of the growing kingdom.

    Ardwen was founded by a mixture of Colonist from the Great Kingdoms and 2 Barbarian tribes that settled the land together.

    Taranth Confederacy was Founded after the Collapse of The Great kingdom. It is made up of the few surviving cities and old trade posts, that survived the collapse.



  • Halfling Creation myth

    The people of Edansmist the oldest of old their way of life was as old as time and they knew that the world was ever changing but still The only God, was with them, holding back the world from intruding. That part was fact, the legend was far more colorful but, in its flare maybe the truth is wilder than fiction. It is said that a drop of blood mixed with tears of a cherub was mixed in the dirt that the clay was taken that formed the perfect but small forms that God created as his own. As he walked in the forests with his creations he talked to them. These conversations with God became the rules of which this great civilization was founded. But still the story twists, an adversary the one who changes beauty into beast was present one day while God was not for he can not stand in the presence of the holy one and live, stole a treasure from the people the treasure was so precious that God was angered to tears and when they fell they mixed with the waters and formed white clouds that stay above the ground and below the sky. The people say that only the strong can live in the deep mists and there is where the greatest hunters are hunters for a stolen treasure, they call themselves shadowstalkers, these are the ones known for there quickness and silence. God blesses those who will search for a precious but not rich treasure. The story lost the treasures description except only one blessed by God will know that the treasure is near for it will sing a song of love so pure that the heart will weep.

  • Founding Of Arran

    The Oldest son of the Last King of the Great Kingdom was Named Arran. He Led his mother and their peoples abroad in the world. They searched long for a home to call their own. But Nowhere had they traveled met with Arrans desire seemingly. The Followers of Arran and the queen soon began to whisper that the adversary was whispering in Arrans ear causing them to wander. Arran heard these rumors, and spoke to try and quell them. The Lord God told me to find a land for our peoples, and told me signs with which to recognized the way. As Arron spoke this a Raven cracked a snail upon the outcropping of rock that Arran was standing upon, and out flowed waters. Now these water lifted the spirits as does a heady wine but does not cause those who drink of it to become fools. Arran spoke to the people this is but the first sign we are soon to be home. Come every one Drink and partake of the Lord's Blessing. There was much rejoicing that day and night and on the morrow the peoples again began to wander. Arran set out in the direction from whence the water sprang from the rock. But all too soon those who doubted again began to whisper against Arran. When Arran heard these whispers again he called the peoples to talk to them again. “ Listen people, I have been instructed by the Lord the path that we must take. I understand that you may think that the waters of wonder came just to prove my case. That is not so, the next sign is we will come upon a cave. Where in the cave will Lie 7 youthful men sleeping as to death. But the Decay of death will not be upon them. The youths will be dressed in strange robes. One will waken and foretell of the last sign, to our peoples hope for a new home.”
    Four Days journey later scouts returned with word that the cave had been found. As Arran and his advisor's approached they saw with in the cave 7 youthful men sleeping. They Slept as to death yet they seem whole and hale. They were robed in White Samite and Saffron. Upon their feet burnished gold sandals. Upon the their brows crowns of Rose thorns with newly opened Buds. One awoke as the throng stood and Blessed the Lord .”Arran your people have all wandered long your days of wandering are at an end”
    The youth looked kindly upon them all. The youth's expression changed to sorrow. “ not all your people will find their home. Those that whispered lies and doubts as to the Lord's plans for you , will not end their journey with you. The ones merely repeating the lies will find a home of their own in the wilds. Those that started the lies and whispers will not leave this place.” At that moment a third of Arran's People dropped dead and became Thorny rose bushes that never flowered. Sadly the Youth looked again at those gathered. “ Fear not for the Lord is quick and just those guilty have been paid. Go now three month west and 1 month north cross the river and find the standing stone there. Do not be deceived the stone that the Lord sets before you will Cry out to the Lord once Arran sets foot upon it” The People of Arran traveled as they were told . They came at last across a river into a hilly region with many standing stones. They tried each of the stones but none cried out to the lord they finally came down from the hills and there came upon a wide open land gently nurtured as if landscaped by gardeners. But they found no standing stones. Just when even Arran began to despair and cry out to the Lord, “ Lord forgive my doubt but lead me as you will, I am fearing that our home is nowhere in this world.” Arran bowed his head,” Lord guide me and do as you will” ,when Arran lifted his head he saw on the horizon a small rise in the land and a Standing stone upon it. Arran looked joyfully and began to sing praises to the lord and led his people to the stone. Arran mounted the Stone and it cried out hosanna's to the lord god.
    Now Arran was proclaimed king of the peoples in exile his mother was an advisor to him. Arran began to order the building of a city and homes for his people. He received a strange dream, the people who whispered against him but were allowed to travel to this new home were shown to him. They appeared as Wolves and bears and other wild creatures caught in the hunters Traps. He was also shown a gathering of 6 wise “judges” who would guide the defense of the kingdom , it's spirit, and it's welfare of it's land and produce. He saw himself as guiding and being guided by the Council of Judges. The Lord gave to him simple laws just as he had given them to his forefathers. When Arran awoke he found that he had slept for many days and nights and that almost all had believed he had been called to God. He stepped from his Bed chambers and all rejoiced save a third of those who went into exile with him. He looked out at the people and released those who were to be set free in the wild. “ Go the Lord has decreed that you will not be happy here, make yourselves home where you wish. May the blessings of the Lord go with you.”
    Arran gathered to him 2 Priest learned in the ways of The Lord, 2 Priests who were Learned in the ways of nature and the harvests, and 2 Priests warriors learned in the ways of war. These 6 he called Brehons which meant Judges in the old language. They set the laws of the lord and the laws of their ways before the people. Now the brehons guided the king and the people their were other Brehons who guided the council. These other lesser brehons were skilled in art, law , science and trade. These lesser Brehons were given authority to judge lesser crimes and offenses to the Land. The Greater Council was to judge Crimes and other things as they affected the kingdom and the Lord's will.
  • Founding of Theopolis and the Start of the Theoplan Theocracy

    When the Old kingdom fell their were many refugees. A Group of them following a man known as Father Theo fled and founded the City that became known as Theopolis. At first the City welcomed any and all refugees to settle there, But this soon changed. After the refugees began to settle in they began to whisper and mutter that Magic Use was what caused the Downfall of the old Realm. Many cried and Clamored for the expulsion or death of all Mages with in the lands Claimed by the Refugees. Now Father Theo suspected that in some causes the populace was right in the fear of Magic , but he also recognized that many mages were devout Followers of the Lord God. He came up with a Solution, a priesthood of mages who would only use their art in service of the church. Thus was founded the Ordo Dominea Magical. This also Created the Ordo of the Canus, who were ordained and ordered to root out any Mages who did not serve in the Ordo or follow the Churches edicts. Now Father Theo was a wise but foolish man who soon succumbed to the whispers of the adversary, Received a Vision of the Old Empires Queen
    as both Blessing and approving of the Things he had done. So he Raised a Church and Named it the Holy Mother Church and Prayed to her images as well as the Lords. Thus was Founded the Holy mother Church and the Theocracy of Theopolis.
  • The Founding of the Allthing Confederacy

    Now the Loyal Families and Exiles of the old Kingdom, that did not settle in Arran, traveled northwest from Arran. They found a wild coast land settled by Barbarian tribes. There was much suspicion between the two groups and some fighting. Eventually it was an Orc invasion that brought the two peoples together. The peoples put aside their differences to drive the Orcs off and defeat them in battle. Now this took a few generations by that time the two peoples had so intermingled that each took on some of the others ways. Some of the Exiles becoming members of the Tribes, some of the Tribes members Joining with the Exiles. The Exiles founded 12 towns and decided that they would be independent of each other but would support each other in times of need.
  • The Founding of The Kingdom of Wyerland

    There were many in the Fledgling Theopolan Theocracy who did not accept the rule of law as sat down by the Theoplan Church. Many of them Mages but not nearly all by half. Many fled Under the leadership of a minor Noble. Sir Brian Der Wyerland Who was also a mage, led these rebels of Theoploan Society north along the Wyer River to found the City that was named Wyerland in honor of the Nobleman. The Populace of Wyerland decided that all would be welcome and the only requirement to live there was a promise to defend and uphold Wyerland, and ability at what you did. Now ability at what you did, could mean anything, not just arts of war but commerce and art in and of itself.
  • The Founding of the Empire of Ardwen
    The Empire had humble beginnings it's capitol was originally founded as a Trading post some 50 years before the collapse of the Great Kingdom. The Trading post was envisioned as a way to trade with the Local Barbarian tribes on the area along with the Dwarves. The area prospered and the three groups of people came to trust and depend upon each other. When the collapse came they were cut of from the Empire. The small communities were able to band together for common defense. Hordes of Evil creatures threatened to swarm across their lands. But for the Trust the peoples had in each other. This allowed them to forge a new Empire in the fires of War. The Fledgling Empire drove the forces of darkness back from it's borders. Now the Empire's cities are former Tribal meeting places as well as newly built Towns and Cities as well as 2 Dwarven Clan strongholds. The Empire is slowly expanding it's borders by building new trading posts around the empires borders.
  • The founding of the Taranth Confederacy

    After the Collapse the few surviving Cities and and trading posts along the Great empires southern and western borders banded together. They sought mutual defense against roaming bands of marauders and Creatures. Now the Confederacy provides defense against the assaults of creatures that spawn from the desolation of the Old empire. The people of the confederacy view themselves as defenders against the darkness. There are many military orders of cavaliers and paladins as well as rangers. The confederacy has one of the largest standing armies in Derab. If the Confederacy ever turned it's eyes towards conquest they would be a formidable foe indeed.


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