Aerth is a large world, at least twice the size of the planet earth. Our hero's start in the northern hemisphere of Aerth, a landmass that was once the Elven homeland where all elves said to originate from. Blador. Blador is now a dark desolate place. Overrun and razed by Orc kind and a sinister overlord whose said to have found a way to lead the green monsters.
Karma has been plagued by Orc kind for years, it was during the time of Shenanigans day, the green full moon in the sky surely a sign from the gods of good fortune.
The shamans, the priests, the holy women... All spread far and wide to pray to the gods on this night. "Send help. Like you have before. Please gods, help those born on Aerth"
Some would call it a miracle. Others would call it cruel magic from the Restag Scum...
The green moon flashed purple, then became a regular white dot in the sky...
It was unknown to the Karma union but Restag had found a way to monopolize the gods gifts.
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