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The Fallen Kingdom - World Building Roundtable
🕑 Added 2023-07-07 17:09:15 +0000 UTCHi all!
For those of you that have not seen it yet, I wanted to share with you the WIP of our Fallen Kingdom map as it stands.
I also wanted to invite you to a roundtable next week where we will be discussing, on voice chat, our ideas for the setting, fleshing out the lore and quite literally filling in the blank spaces!
The roundtable will be held on Thursday 13th July at 8pm GMT on our Discord Server, you can RSVP to the event HERE
A Short Introduction to The Fallen Kingdom
In a world where time has cast its long shadow, the fallen echoes of a once glorious kingdom still resonate in the hearts of those who dare to remember. It has been over 200 years since the Kingdom's demise, and the lands have grown veiled in darkness, shrouded by the passing of ages.
Once, the Kingdom reigned supreme, its dominion stretching across vast territories. But now, mere whispers of its former might remain, fading into the realm of folklore and legend. The settlements that survived the cataclysmic fall are but small and isolated, clinging to their existence as remnants of a forgotten era.
In the heart of this desolation, atop his malevolent throne, sits Athiar, the shadow dragon. His city, Farnor, stands as a cursed monument, surrounded by an eerie expanse of darkness that warps the very fabric of the land. Once its greatest protector, the mighty dragon has become its greatest doom.
But Athiar is not the sole harbinger of darkness. The Night Sisters, a sinister coven of hags, have seized control over the Merchants Lords of Mytos and much of the southlands. Their dominion is marked by fear and the demand for sacrifices from the cowed populace.
Meanwhile, the Vampire Princes, deceived by the shadow dragon's false promises, have begun to rebuild their strength. Cheated of their rightful prize, they harbour deep resentment and a burning desire to reclaim what was once promised to them—the Kingdom itself.
In the wake of betrayal and lost wars, the dwarves have retreated into their strongholds, nursing their wounds and brooding over the treachery of the humans during the fall. They await their moment to emerge once more, their anger simmering beneath the surface.
Across the treacherous seas, the Dragonborn Islands have become infested with bands of murderous pirates. Lawlessness and chaos reign supreme in these once peaceful waters, as they seize the opportunity presented by the fallen kingdom.
The Elves of the Southlands, a dwindling race, have become more akin to myth than reality. Their presence now relegated to the hushed tales whispered within tavern walls, they are but a distant memory of a bygone era.
Yet, amidst the encroaching darkness, a glimmer of hope endures. The Order of the Golden Talon still stands strong within Drakefell Keep, guarding the last heir of the royal bloodline—the Exiled Princess. Their loyalty unwavering, they plot her triumphant return, ready to challenge the suffocating grip of the dark powers.
Within the shadows of the fallen kingdom, heroes shall rise, and legends will be forged. The fate of these lands rests upon those who are willing to brave the encroaching darkness, for within their hands lies the power to either revive the glory of old or witness its eternal entombment. Welcome to the Fallen Kingdom, where the echoes of the past dance with the terrors of the present, and the promise of a future hangs in the balance.
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All ideas and input are very welcome, nothing is set in stone! With that in mind I look forward to a great world building session.
Cheers
George - The Reclusive Cartographer.
Comments
George Mason
cheers buddy! Yeah that was the sort of thing I was going for :)
Maatlock
This is cool! I like how you used the mountains as "zone boundaries" rather than trying to be geologically accurate. It's got a very World of Warcraft feel
