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Thylea World Primer
The free player's guide has the lore, as well as the character creation information. It's a lot more than I can reasonably copy, so players who want to learn more beyond the following primer should take a gander at the guide.
Thylea
(Click for a larger map.)
Thylea is a forgotten continent where the fey creatures make war upon civilization and gods walk the earth in the guise of mortals. Adventurers who explore the oceans of their world to their farthest reaches will eventually discover the Maelstrom: a terrifying region of hurricanes, whirlpools, and jagged rocks. Those lucky enough to survive days within its wrath will find themselves in the glittering expanse of the Forgotten Sea.
Oaths & Curses - Oaths are taken very seriously. Breaking oaths or violating the laws of Thylea may cause you to be afflicted by dreadful curses.
Bronze - A lack of iron deposits has caused Thylea to resort to bronze weapons and armor. Developed techniques allow blacksmiths to make them as effective as iron and steel.
Native Races
• Centaurs, Satyrs, and Sirens. These creatures have existed in Thylea for thousands of years. They are common in rural areas but somewhat rare in cities.
• Gygans. The gygans are a race of ancient cyclops that were mostly exterminated during the First War.
• Medusae. Medusae are mortals who have been cursed by dark powers. They are secretive and very rare.
• Minotaurs. Minotaurs are cursed tribes of humans. They are usually treated very poorly in cities.
Settler Races
• Humans. Humans are plentiful. Some were shipwrecked here thousands of years ago, and others came over with the Dragonlords 500 years ago. Humans populate all major cities and settlements.
• Elves, Dwarves, Gnomes, Halflings. These races are less common than humans, but they populate all major cities and settlements in fair numbers.
• Half-orcs. Half-orcs are rare, and they are not stigmatized as they are in other lands. There are no orcs.
• Tieflings. Tieflings are called “Stygians” and are assumed to be servants of Lutheria. They are secretive and rare.
• Dragonborn. Dragonborn are exceedingly rare. If they exist in Thylea, then they are hidden away in remote places. Thyleans would be shocked to see one.
The Titans
Thylea is named after the mother goddess who watches over the continent. She and her husband, Kentimane the Hundred Handed, bore many children. These ancient gods form a pantheon called “the Titans.” The two most powerful of their children are:
Sydon, Lord of Storms
Sydon is the ancient Titan who once ruled over Thylea, long before the arrival of mortals. He seeks to dominate the land once again—to be worshipped by all mortals. He controls all the waters of Thylea, including the weather, and sacrifices must be offered to him daily.
Lutheria, Mistress of Death
Lutheria is the sister-wife of Sydon. She has dominion over the underworld, and she seeks to corrupt mortals and capture their souls for her own amusement. In spite of this, she is honored by frequent sacrifices and wine festivals throughout the land.
[size=14pt]The Dragonlords[/size]
For many ages, Thylea was a wilderness of centaurs, satyrs, cyclopes, and other creatures who worshipped the Titans. Mortals who came to Thylea lived in small, defenseless tribes—until the arrival of the Dragonlords.
The Dragonlords were an order of heroic, dragon-riding mortals who came to Thylea five centuries ago. They initiated the First War against the Titans and defeated their armies. Most of the Dragonlords and their dragons were killed during this conflict.
The Five Gods
When all seemed lost, the mortals of Thylea were saved by the sudden appearance of the Five Gods, who walked the land in mortal guise. They forced the Titans into a temporary truce, called the Oath of Peace.
Kyrah - Goddess of Music
Mytros - Goddess of Dawn
Pythor - God of Battle
Vallus - Goddess of Wisdom
Volkan - God of the Forge
The Oath of Peace
The Oath of Peace has prevented open warfare with the Titans for five hundred years. But now, the truce is ending. The power of the Five Gods wanes, and the Titans prepare to wage war upon mortals once again.
The Oracle's Prophecy
The Oracle is a water nymph named Versi. She is Thylea's most famous prophet, and she has recently had a terrifying vision of the future. She has called for a band of mortal heroes to join together to confront the Titans.
Timeline
The Settler Kingdoms
There are three major kingdoms in Thylea.
The City of Mytros
The kingdom of Mytros was the first kingdom founded by the Dragonlords. It is the largest city in all of Thylea and the center of commerce, religion, and politics. The ruler of Mytros is King Acastus, one of the last descendants of the Dragonlords.
The City of Estoria
Estoria is an ancient stronghold that has resisted centuries of attacks by centaurs, cyclopes, manticores, and other dangers which thrive in the steppes. The ruler of Estoria is King Pythor, the God of Battle.
The City of Aresia
The kingdom of Aresia has long been a rival to the kingdom of Mytros. The two cities have been engaged in dozens of wars over the last several hundred years, which are collectively known as the Aresian campaigns. The ruler of Aresia is Queen Helen.
The free player's guide has the lore, as well as the character creation information. It's a lot more than I can reasonably copy, so players who want to learn more beyond the following primer should take a gander at the guide.
Thylea
(Click for a larger map.)
Thylea is a forgotten continent where the fey creatures make war upon civilization and gods walk the earth in the guise of mortals. Adventurers who explore the oceans of their world to their farthest reaches will eventually discover the Maelstrom: a terrifying region of hurricanes, whirlpools, and jagged rocks. Those lucky enough to survive days within its wrath will find themselves in the glittering expanse of the Forgotten Sea.
Oaths & Curses - Oaths are taken very seriously. Breaking oaths or violating the laws of Thylea may cause you to be afflicted by dreadful curses.
Bronze - A lack of iron deposits has caused Thylea to resort to bronze weapons and armor. Developed techniques allow blacksmiths to make them as effective as iron and steel.
Native Races
• Centaurs, Satyrs, and Sirens. These creatures have existed in Thylea for thousands of years. They are common in rural areas but somewhat rare in cities.
• Gygans. The gygans are a race of ancient cyclops that were mostly exterminated during the First War.
• Medusae. Medusae are mortals who have been cursed by dark powers. They are secretive and very rare.
• Minotaurs. Minotaurs are cursed tribes of humans. They are usually treated very poorly in cities.
Settler Races
• Humans. Humans are plentiful. Some were shipwrecked here thousands of years ago, and others came over with the Dragonlords 500 years ago. Humans populate all major cities and settlements.
• Elves, Dwarves, Gnomes, Halflings. These races are less common than humans, but they populate all major cities and settlements in fair numbers.
• Half-orcs. Half-orcs are rare, and they are not stigmatized as they are in other lands. There are no orcs.
• Tieflings. Tieflings are called “Stygians” and are assumed to be servants of Lutheria. They are secretive and rare.
• Dragonborn. Dragonborn are exceedingly rare. If they exist in Thylea, then they are hidden away in remote places. Thyleans would be shocked to see one.
The Titans
Thylea is named after the mother goddess who watches over the continent. She and her husband, Kentimane the Hundred Handed, bore many children. These ancient gods form a pantheon called “the Titans.” The two most powerful of their children are:
Sydon, Lord of Storms
Sydon is the ancient Titan who once ruled over Thylea, long before the arrival of mortals. He seeks to dominate the land once again—to be worshipped by all mortals. He controls all the waters of Thylea, including the weather, and sacrifices must be offered to him daily.
Lutheria, Mistress of Death
Lutheria is the sister-wife of Sydon. She has dominion over the underworld, and she seeks to corrupt mortals and capture their souls for her own amusement. In spite of this, she is honored by frequent sacrifices and wine festivals throughout the land.
[size=14pt]The Dragonlords[/size]
For many ages, Thylea was a wilderness of centaurs, satyrs, cyclopes, and other creatures who worshipped the Titans. Mortals who came to Thylea lived in small, defenseless tribes—until the arrival of the Dragonlords.
The Dragonlords were an order of heroic, dragon-riding mortals who came to Thylea five centuries ago. They initiated the First War against the Titans and defeated their armies. Most of the Dragonlords and their dragons were killed during this conflict.
The Five Gods
When all seemed lost, the mortals of Thylea were saved by the sudden appearance of the Five Gods, who walked the land in mortal guise. They forced the Titans into a temporary truce, called the Oath of Peace.
Kyrah - Goddess of Music
Mytros - Goddess of Dawn
Pythor - God of Battle
Vallus - Goddess of Wisdom
Volkan - God of the Forge
The Oath of Peace
The Oath of Peace has prevented open warfare with the Titans for five hundred years. But now, the truce is ending. The power of the Five Gods wanes, and the Titans prepare to wage war upon mortals once again.
The Oracle's Prophecy
The Oracle is a water nymph named Versi. She is Thylea's most famous prophet, and she has recently had a terrifying vision of the future. She has called for a band of mortal heroes to join together to confront the Titans.
Timeline
The Settler Kingdoms
There are three major kingdoms in Thylea.
The City of Mytros
The kingdom of Mytros was the first kingdom founded by the Dragonlords. It is the largest city in all of Thylea and the center of commerce, religion, and politics. The ruler of Mytros is King Acastus, one of the last descendants of the Dragonlords.
The City of Estoria
Estoria is an ancient stronghold that has resisted centuries of attacks by centaurs, cyclopes, manticores, and other dangers which thrive in the steppes. The ruler of Estoria is King Pythor, the God of Battle.
The City of Aresia
The kingdom of Aresia has long been a rival to the kingdom of Mytros. The two cities have been engaged in dozens of wars over the last several hundred years, which are collectively known as the Aresian campaigns. The ruler of Aresia is Queen Helen.
