Fantasy A Land Called Var - Settings/Locations

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The Land of Var holds countless monuments of question and beauty, all scattered between nations and highly regarded or feared. What will become of these beautiful landscapes and wondrous inventions when war plagues the two nations?

 

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A peak into Alderfolds wonderful city of Technological advancement and machinery wonder. Transport, housing and the unique architecture of the denizens dwelling there allowing for the production of the society and survival of all who reside. What will happen to this collection of precious technology after the war?


Will it survive?


Who will defend it?


Who will try to take it down?

 

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Alderfords unique air-dock City. The only place capable of handling all the flying cargo that comes and goes between all parts of the Alderford country, by mighty vehicles named Zeppelins.

 

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Alderfords ruling houses involving any council matters. All ministry and departments that govern the country are here, including the Ministry of Defence, Welfare and Economics to name a few. This part is mostly inhabited by the noblemen and women of the society, regarding this the most lavish City of the entire country.

 

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Lastfair's commer quarters, and the most likely place any outsiders are to see first upon entering the city of Mages. The common quarters house mostly plain shops, of basic needs and homes for those who desperately need them.


What will happen to the commoners of the city during the war?


Will they be wiped out first?


Will they be forced to run from their long desired acceptance in society?


Who will inspire them to defend the only place willing to take them in at their hour of need?

 

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Lastfair's housing to their citizens with a more desire to be close to nature. This part of the city is closer in, past the commons. This part of the city provides services attuned to the druidic inspired magicians, such as nature rituals and services. These part of Lastfair is well known for the pleasing sign of calm woodland creatures that favorite it.

 

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The main source of water and magical resources to all of Lastfair. The sky-touching towers are littered with merchants and traders who are eager to sell off the wares relating to magical practice and needs to those are in a position to afford it. While a deal is often appreciated, in a city of mages you have to be cunning to do business with the intellectually favored.

 

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The Towers of Magic. The sole meeting place where all matters regarding development and the future of magi are discussed in open debate by the head and sub-heads of each school in magic. Recently the halls have been ablaze with arguments and discussions with the encroaching war. Some vouch for peace, while others are in clear opposition of the neighbouring country.

 

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Greyrock Mountains. A brutal land only for the strongest of the strong. The winters bite like a razor sharp fang, and the creatures that hunt their cut right into your soul. Only a single race of men have conquered this land and tamed it as their own, to which they only called themselves 'The mighty'. It is fabled that the legendary Ice Phoenix has lived here for centuries, and that the warriors of the north ride upon, not steeds or Gryphons, but scaled dragons.

 

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Many villages shower the northern hills of Greyrock and their barbaric people, but none are as sacred and proud as their capital. This holy land is known to them only as "The Land of Trials" and only those who have proven their worth may reside in here, all judged every year by their ruling chieftain. The two built statues are to resemble the spirit of battle and the honor of men, each protecting the land and those they deem worthy from a cowardly fate. To stand trial here is through combat and bloodshed, an honor that surpassed by no other. It is known as the tide of blood, where the winner is the last one standing.

 

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Roguebreach. A city that sleeps during the day and lives amidst the night. In the streets and houses of Roguebreach, the only activity is shady activity. Mercenaries and assassins love to call this place their home, as the law here is weak and dark dealings are on the verge of being made legal. The sheer quantity of groups to hire has made the base of Roguebreach's economy stable. Unlike the other countries, Roguebreach is the sole owner of a monarchy system to rule over their land.

 

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The entry to Roguebreach's royal castle. The current ruler is a young boy, aged 17, Sir. Gormen Dovewood. Dubbed by his father and loved by his people, Gormen takes to leading his people as a rather slack responsibility, often leaving matters into the hands of his counsellors and servants. Unfortunately the naivety of the young ruler has left exposer, that which the head of the Black Flag mercenaries (The most successful and highly regarded hire group) has taken advantage of. The Black Flag's leader, a cunning and cruel man, practically rules the country from behind the curtains with complete financial control of the region. No-one knows his true name. He is only known as 'Cleaver'.

 

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A glimpse into the enigmatic Voidlands. The shows of darkness and nerve tingling eeriness find their way here and multiply rapidly. No-one knows why, and know-one cares to find out. The only rule acknowledged throughout the kingdoms is that the Voidlands is to left alone, for anyone who has entered has either returned insane, misfigured or refused to leave at all. However, there are rumours that the country of Roguebreach has recently been using it to exile anyone worthy of death for crimes here. A fate worse than death.

 

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The Grand Gate. The last line of defence keeping people from the Voidlands. No-one knows how this existed or why, though many debates have been formed. All that is known is that the two statues represent Dark and light, and the Voidlands are a necessity to maintain balance. So says the description on the base of each guardian.

 

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Its called Zerepath, the city of natural energy and power. Its located in the Eastern mountains right between two hills. They depend on the strong winds and currents from the environment for their energy and it's famous for their airship shows. It is said to be the place used to train airship pilots. If they can overcome the winds high up in the mountains, they can overcome anything.


(Credits to @TeaLeaves for this village, picture and description for our Location library)

 

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This is Glenwood, a small village on the border of Alderford. Recently the relatively quiet village has had some attention shed on it, with the infamous 'Glenwood burning' where illusionists were called out and forced to burn at the stake, an old fashion way of punishment, as believed crimes in influencing their politics through magic.