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The Seleucarian Empire, Part 2: The Wars of Succession Four hundred years after the Black Wave, the Empire faces a crisis of succession. Read about the epic struggle between Catarin and Castomira for the crown of Seleucar. Chapter List 1. Foreward2. A Series of Beginnings3. Civil War: A City Divided4. Combat and Tactics5. The Battle…

Occultist In what is commonly called the Burning Times, the Occultists were persecuted and slain in droves by the Church in an attempt to cease what the Church considered heretical and dangerous research. Driven underground at that time, the Occultists resurfaced fully in the modern day. Occultists have long worshipped Chaos, and indeed, much of…

Jester Jesters are a rollicking lot, often silly and carefree. Some may choose to wander the highways putting on impromptu shows for passersby; others plan and carry out entire theatrical productions. They may be found as citizens of any city, or might choose to be cityless wanderers instead. Jester When an anomalous timequake brought Silvestri…

 The Seleucarian Empire: The Founding and the Black Wave Read of the life of Nicator, and how he prepared Sapience for the legendary war with the Black Wave of the Tsol’teth. Chapter List 1. Prophecy2. Historian’s Notes3. Nikolas4. Thirteenth Saga5. Severian6. The Sermon7. Matic Ridley8. Severian’s Notes9. Divine Encounter10. Allies11. Fall of Shallam12. Age of…

Depthswalkers Gifted the stolen arts of the Tsol’teth by Parni deSangre, Seleucar’s doom, in an act of spite, these men and women were designed to be weapons in a final act of hatred. Armed with the secret research trees of Terminus, the perilous practices of Aeonics, and the controlling magics of Shadowmancy, Depthswalkers stand upon…

The Worldreaver Saga A telling of the most impactful event in Achaea since the Chaos Wars. Chapter List 1. Death and Demise2. A Spreading Illness3. Broodfellows4. Origin of the Xoran5. The Portal to Krenindala6. The Death of Ashaxei7. The Loss of El’Jazira8. Homeward Bound9. The Waning Flame of Yggdrasil10. Shrines of the Dala’myrr11. The Rise of…

The History of the Mortal Races Read about the origins of Humanity, the founding of the original two city-states – Ashtan and Shallam – and the other four original mortal races – Tsol’aa, Dwarves, Trolls, and Mhun. Chapter List 1. Maya’s Legacy2. Anake’s Passion3. Blood Feuds4. Generations5. Tales of the Offspring6. Family Tree7. The Founders8. A…

The Achaean Mythos Below you’ll find a lengthy account of the early days of Creation, a civil war between the Gods, the subsequent Chaos Wars, the after math, which would leave the universe forever changed. Highly recommended reading! Chapter List 1. Genesis2. The Prophecy and the Races3. The Seeds of War4. The Great Council5. The…

City-States of Achaea The cities of Achaea are independent governments, populated by players and ruled by players.   Become the ultimate dictator, or run a city for the good of the masses. It’s up to you and the other citizens of that city! Ashtan Ashtan, Seat of Chaos, lies on the northwest shore of the…

Bard Bards may be swashbuckling adventurers, contemplative wordsmiths, or raucous performers. Regardless, they all share a love of music and the written arts in all their forms. Though it may seem strange, a bard has perfected his voice and body to such a finely honed edge that a skilful one can stand his ground against…