Welcome

Chapter 1: An Introduction to Calordia

D’Schir

D’Schir is a hub for seafaring voyagers and permanent residents alike. There is no federal influence and each of its ports and cities are ruled independently. This apparent anarchy makes it a hotspot for pirates, bandits, and other societal outcasts. In general though, if you ask any D’Schiran, they are well adapted to this lifestyle and wouldn’t want it any other way.

Brylewood

Brylewood is a fantasy haven filled with whimsy. With the enchanted forests that run throughout, to the rolling hills and the bright green plains, Brylewood feels just out of a storybook. This is where one would find the anthropomorphic races of Calordia. Creatures like Tabaxi, Tortles, Firbolgs, and more are natural to Brylewood. These creatures tend to stay in Brylewood’s territory, however, so much of the world is still in disbelief at their existence. Though much of the civilized world has its sights set on excavation, there are many natural protectors that ensure the sanctity of the land.

The Frizier

The Frizier is a tundra with mountainous regions throughout. A vast, icy landscape. Many who roam this land are accustomed to its climate. There are few city-states or other establishments. Large portions of The Frizier remain relatively unexplored and could hold treasures untold. Though the dangers of the elements and what may lurk within are enough to dissuade most travelers.

The Feywild

Named such after the parallel plane of existence, The Feywild is a mystical forest that once housed the almighty World Tree. Since the relocation of the tree, the forest has remained magical and has become home to many who wish to preserve its essence. Uninhabited by large populations, The Feywild remains a natural location for magical beings and happenings. Similar in spirit to Brylewood, though perhaps a bit more imposing. It is rumored that perhaps this is the real Feywild, or that the forest acts as some sort of entrance to the plane. The Feywild’s mystery intrigues many, but frightens most.

Bax Terra

In the age of New Zenith, Bax Terra has become a world leader in magical innovation. With the ever-growing icy kingdom of Winterglade in the north, to the bustling cities of New Fellsburough and Azzlerun, Bax Terra is a widely populated land. However, the swamps in the east and the mountains in the west are sparsely inhabited and hold whispers of undead, giants, and other hidden dangers.

Whilgam

Whilgam has earned a reputation of peace after a long fraught history. The cities and towns of Whilgam were once subject to the invasion of the Dead Kingdom, becoming battlegrounds for the Elven War, and roaming bandit gangs just to name a few. Now, Whilgam’s people are mostly conflict averse and it holds a notoriety for being a place to retire from the world’s chaos. Though there may still be adventure awaiting in Whilgam for those who know where to look.

Phoenexia

In the Zenith age, Phoenexia was called “The Dead Kingdom.” Only in the New Zenith, when the Caster’s Crystal was reformed and the Elven Insurgence was thwarted, did this land become a place worthy of settling. Even to this day, it is home to some of society’s unfavorable, but the nation strives to become integrated in the new world and detach itself from its troubled past.

Cahare

The nation of Cahare once held itself to be the most powerful in the world, especially during the Zenith age. Now, in New Zenith, there is a sense of being left behind as the world prospers. Though not as fiscally dominant, there is much in Cahare to be envied. Elite bardic colleges and wizarding schools, the powerful Dwarven Kingdom of Ull’Voll, and a rich history make Cahare a capable world player. Though, perhaps Caharian leaders are not as influential as they would prefer to be.

Zir

Zir’s nickname “The Land of Dragons'' is well-founded. In the past, the mountains and deserts of Zir were the home to thousands of mighty Dragons. Now, it is the secluded nation of Dragonborn who deal scarcely with the rest of the world. The people of Zir constructed barriers to shield their desert from the rest of the mainland. The Eastern Desert is still considered to be Zirian territory, but is home to a much more incorporated population of people.

The Medlands

The Medlands are a tribalist group of islands that is mostly overlooked by the rest of the world. There is much adventure to be had on any of the 7 strange islands, but few visitors are granted the opportunity. Locals to the Medlands understand the nuances of island rivalries and the tribal tournaments. The Medlands are subject to many legends of ghosts, hauntings, and other mythos. Few may know the truth behind these tales.

The Expanse

The Expanse is a mostly uninhabited, unexplored land of tundra and glacier. There are unique creatures that may roam the land or surrounding waters, but most warm-blooded creatures never have the opportunity to investigate. Perhaps exploration to The Expanse is in the near future, led by magical and technological innovation.

Calendar and Time

The Calordian calendar year consists of 496 days split up into 8 months. The months alternate between 114 days long and 10 days long. Each of the 114-day months represents a full season in Calordia, with the 10-day months acting as the transition period (essentially a 10-day margin of error). The first calendar was constructed by the Zirian Dragonborn, and shared with the world by the Caharian people. It has withstood the test of time.

The Calordian week is eight days long, with each weekday named after one of the eight Zodiac constellations. The constellations are: The Monkey, The Toucan, The Wildebeest, The Tortoise, The Fox, The Snake (also called The Viper), The Swan, and The Bear. Subsequently the days of the week are: Mondey, Tousdey, Wildesdey, Tortsdey, Foxdey, Serpendey, Swandey, and Bearday.

Moons and Cosmos

Calordia is the second planet in a system far from a red giant star. The sun in the sky of Calordia gives off a warm red-orange glow, far too bright to look at directly.

Calordia has two moons, each named something different depending on the culture. Most commonly, they are named after the Father and Mother Gods of the Caelish Order. The “Green Moon” is the Mother, named Moyir in the preceding example, and has a revolution time of approximately 365 days. Moyir has a slight greenish cloud that swirls above its white surface and is about 1.5 times larger than its partner. It is named after the All-Mother and keeper of the Earth. Since it has a longer revolution time, it is mythologized that Moyir is watching over her creation. The “Red Moon,” or Fayor, is a smaller moon with a reddish-pink hue. Moyir has a revolution time of 42 Calordian days. It is named after the Caelish All-Father.

Calordian Life

Currency

A majority of the civilized world runs on the gold system, meaning copper, silver, and gold. The various nations and cities will mint their coins accordingly, which can (on occasion) cause some trouble. There are a few areas of the world that may have differing types of currency, but it is rare for any to refuse gold. Bartering is common among the “less-developed” countries.

Platinum is a rarity but may be accepted in more established cities. A handful of cities around the world may deal exclusively in electrum, whereas others may not accept electrum at all.

Religion

Religion is a tempestuous subject in Calordia, as there are many feuding ideologies and histories. This topic is discussed more thoroughly in the next chapter. The numerous cultures often have created their own Pantheon(s) and worship practices. Currently, the Caelish Order is the most wide-spread and was derived from the Elven culture of old. Other popular pantheons include the Draconic Pantheon, the Originators, the Demonished Gods, the Agrestal Spirits, and more.

Even as the world becomes more connected through technological and magical advancements, things from a religious viewpoint seem to grow only more divisive.

Technology and Magic

With the new capabilities granted to the world by the fragments of the Caster’s Crystal, magical discovery and technological achievement are booming. As the years pass, more teleportation circles are constructed in populated areas, airships and sea ships have become more advanced, weaponry and automation have reached new peaks. In the most populated nations and cities, this modernization is ever-present. However, for those areas not equipped with a crystal fragment, they may be unaware that this technology even exists.

Chapter 2: A History of Calordia

The Planar Convergence

Those who hold this to be the single truth of creation often consider themselves among the most pragmatic of thinkers. The existence of the Planes of Existence is rarely contested, though they are just as rarely visited. The Planes of Existence move and dwell in a dimension unperceivable by mortal minds, but may be visited with the help of powerful arcane forces.

Before there was the material plane, there existed a plane of Chaos. Within this chaos existed what we now consider the many planes of existence, all churning within the same space. At some fateful point, the churning became so volatile that it could not continue to exist in its current state. The outer reaches of the Chaos plane collided with the inner and, as the theory states, it converged into impossible density before fantastically exploding to create reality as it is known. Resulting from this explosion of creation, the Planes of Existence were formed and separated, settling slowly into their current formation.

The plane within which Calordia and its universe exists is the Material Plane. Adjacent planes are theorized to be the Feywild and Shadowfell, both resembling the material plane in their vast amount of land and life, but differing greatly in the forms they take. Beyond this exists the Elemental Planes, then Elemental Chaos, then the many Upper and Lower Planes, and beyond that are the Outer Planes. Very few of these theorized planes have been unequivocally proven by mortal life through exploration or otherwise, but there exists nearly endless potential among the life of Calordia. Brave adventurers may find themselves on a multi-planar quest with the right circumstances.

The Eras of History

As estimated by scholars, Calordia may be over a billion years old. Recorded history did not begin until the Dawn Era, so the happenings of Nightfall and Divinity are subject to much speculation and legend. The histories of Calordia, much like the histories of any world, are often incomplete, biased, and fluid. Local histories may expand upon or contradict things mentioned in this section. They may also introduce events not at all covered by this section.

Zenith

Zenith is the resulting era from The Great War. Though the discoveries that are emblematic of Zenith were motivated into creation by war and violence, many of them were implemented into daily life around the world. This technological and arcanic advancement brought the world into what was believed to be its peak, hence the name, “Zenith.”

It is far from true, however, that conflict had vanished from the world. Daring adventurers still battled the monstrous threats of the land. Border disputes and power grabs perpetuated bloodshed. There was still much to improve. This era’s transition is marked by the Elven Insurrection, an event spawning from The Dead Kingdom that threatened the Northeastern continent.

The High Elves (and other subraces) had decided to attempt to reclaim the power they once held. Many powerful Elves assembled in The Dead Kingdom and colluded with the multi-planar monsters called Slaads to sow turmoil in the neighboring countries. Their goal was to resurrect the original 4 Elven mages that created the Caster’s Crystal to construct a new one and use its power to overtake the land they believed they were owed.

It is the accomplishment of a group of adventurers known as The Greater Guard that prevented the Elven Insurrection from being successful. Though their exact deeds are now the subject of mythos and debate, they were able to eliminate the Slaadi from Calordia and prevent the Elves from taking over by force. As a final feat, the adventurers pooled their power together to craft a new Caster’s Crystal, which they purposely divided into many fragments. These fragments were distributed carefully to the most populated areas of the world in an effort to equitably share the power source. This act of allocation is what ushered in the current era of Calordia, the “New Zenith.”

New Zenith

The New Zenith Era is currently only 209 years old, but is a mammoth of development. In these 209 years, magic and technology have propelled to new heights previously thought impossible. Electricity is beginning to be harnessed in tandem with enchantments, creating marvelous inventions. Plumbing systems, automatic weaponry, flying vehicles, powerful machinery, even magical androids of sorts are advancements that certain areas of the world have seen.

The Caster’s Crystal fragments are being utilized by the areas of the world with the largest populations. Unfortunately, this has concentrated magical power in these areas and seems to be limiting it in other parts of the world. As a result, those without access to a Caster’s Crystal get left behind in societal advancement. Many of these less fortunate cities are considered to be far behind in the measure of progress.

Over the past 8 years or so, natural disasters have become more frequent and more destructive in various areas of the world. Conveniently, many of the communities with crystal fragments have either avoided these force majeures or been able to quickly restore any damage they may have caused. Little research has gone into these increasingly numerous calamities, but there may be more to it than coincidence.

The Histories of the Nations

Notable Locations in Nynaea

• The Olympian Islands:

Olympus Proper (R.I.P.), Idaros, Empeus, Ambikon, Alaxis

• The Shadowed Marshlands

Gibbery

• The Hills of Erendium

The town of Erendium

• The Southern Mountains

Shroudrock

• The Northern Mountains

Kegharia

• The Border Mountains

• The Perciphian Academy

• The Plains

• The Steppe

Chapter 3: The Gods

Saecra: The Huntress, Goddess of the Wild

Saecra is the second born of Fayor and Moyir and their first daughter. Saecra shares the sentiments of her mother for the natural world, but has a special focus on the wildlife of Calordia. Saecra understands and forgives the needs of mortals, especially the need to hunt. Saecra herself is a fantastic huntress, the best to exist. She is said to hunt dangerous creatures in the Feywild where she resides.

Followers of Saecra often tend to be very pragmatic, nature-oriented folk. These are the types of people that provide for themselves and often for others who depend on them. The strength and guidance of Saecra is enough to ease their worries in the wild and focus on collecting the best harvest.

Tiatren: The Mistress, Goddess of Death

Tiatren was once the mistress of Fayor and through this infidelity they had a child together. When Moyir found out, she demanded that Tiatren be forced to rule over the afterlife and that domain would become her prison. Tiatren is bitter at Moyir for this punishment (while Fayor bears no consequences) and furious at Fayor for the abandonment of their son Luxis. It is this anger that fuels her retaliations toward the primary Gods of the Caelish Pantheon.

Followers of Tiatren are varied and not always easy to pick out of a crowd. They are people who have often been scorned themselves in some way and perhaps relate with the injustice of Tiatren’s fate. They worship her resilience and wish to service her by admonishing the Gods in some way. In extreme cases, Tiatren followers may even wish to send to her domain the mortals who worship the other Gods.

Luxis: The Bastard Son, God of Trickery and Suffering

Luxis is the son of Tiatren and Fayor, though Fayor refuses to claim him. His mother is also trapped in the realm of the dead, so Luxis is often depicted as a lonely man looking for trouble. In fact, Luxis revels in deceiving others, or even causing physical suffering. He views mortal pain as a close encounter with his mother’s domain.

Followers of Luxis are those who enjoy chaos, trickery, and play. Luxis, though sadistic, is a role model for anarchy and attracts those who wish to be unbound by society’s rules. It is common to find followers of Luxis among criminals or underground networks of sorts.

Tyr: The God of Justice

Tyr is the brother of Fayor, and as the God of justice, has been said to disapprove of some of the actions that Fayor may take. It is said that Tyr believes that Fayor does not do enough to protect the mortals that he has dominion over. The world remains a harsh and cruel place with imbalances ever-present. Tyr’s power is in righting injustices, but he still relinquishes some power to his brother. Tyr will often act without the approval of Fayor, but only in rare cases.

Tyr’s followers are typically made up of the under class who have been scorned by the elite of their society. Oftentimes the injustice of being discriminated against is enough to make a Tyr worshiper out of someone. Tyr’s followers may also be well-off people who still fight for those without power, such as lawyers, guards, etc.

Baldur: The Martyr, God of Light

Baldur is the brother of Torvir but was often overlooked by their father Fayor. Instead of growing bitter, Baldur wished to become just as worthy as Torvir in his own right. Baldur took over the domain of light, providing sight to those in darkness and information to those unaware. However, Baldur wanted to be a powerful warrior as well. Baldur knew of a plan from Luxis and Tiatren to overthrow and destroy Fayor and Moyir, so Baldur set out to stop them. However, instead of informing Torvir, who may have had the strength to stop them, Baldur wished to prove himself by taking on the threat alone. In this assault, Luxis wound up killing Baldur, who managed to last out long enough for Torvir to find them and fend them off. It is for this reason that Baldur is considered to be the Martyr God.

Followers of Baldur are often peaceful in nature and understand the significance of sacrifice. These are often medics, healers, carers, and the like. Baldur is a worthy symbol of bravery to those who follow him, as his sacrifice helped preserve the lives of the other Gods, and likely preserved all of Calordia.

Mimir: The Advisor, God of Wisdom

Mimir is a cousin to Fayor and the advisor to Torvir the Hero. Mimir is said to have an endless mind, full of the world’s knowledge and wisdom. It is with this wisdom that Mimir attempts to guide Torvir towards greatness, and succeeds when Torvir is receptive. Many threats have been made to Mimir by Luxis who wishes to have his vast consciousness, but so far none have been successful. However, in these many attempts on Mimir’s mind, Luxis did succeed in permanently blinding the God. Now, even though Mimir may not see, he knows much. The phrase “seeing is not knowing,” which has come to represent faithfulness, originated from the legends of Mimir.

Mimir’s followers are studious folk, often those who seek knowledge beyond their standard prestige. These people may be advisors, professors, students, mages, inventors, or many more. The legends of Mimir inspire anyone who may wish to win battles with information rather than brute force.

Draconic Pantheon

The Draconic Pantheon is mostly followed by Dragonborn or adjacent races and communities. For example, most Lizardfolk and Kobolds subscribe to Draconic ideologies. Appropriately, those who follow the Draconic Pantheon likely believe in the Draconic Genesis creation myth. Since the Elves have more power by population, the Draconic Pantheon can often be viewed as evil by those who follow the Caelish Order, however that is not always the case.

It is nearly undisputed that Dragons did, in fact, roam Calordia at one time, though they are largely believed to be extinct now. Many of the followers of the Draconic Pantheon believe that Dragons remain in the world and that they are the descendants of the Gods. Among the Draconic Gods named in this pantheon, there are many others that are worshipped for more specialized reasons, such as farming, wealth, etc. The Draconic Pantheon, like many pantheons, is extremely expansive.

Xiaosong: Son of Dragons

Xiaosong was the first mortal born from Dragons in Calordia. He is still of dragonkind but was the first of the ancient dragons with the ability to change his shape into that of a humanoid. This gift was then passed down through some branches of draconic lineage. When the mortals turned on the Dragons, Xiaosong led devastating charges against the mortals. For this reason, Xiaosong is seen as a master of war.

Xiaosong’s worship is common in most draconic cultures, but specifically in regard to combat and war. Xiaosong is a model for generals to follow for bravery and strategy. The tales of his power continue to inspire many warriors across the world.

Byakko: The White Tiger, King of Beasts

Byakko is seen as the dragon of the natural world. It is proclaimed that Byakko is the source for most, if not all, animal life (beasts, not humanoids) in Calordia. Byakko is unique from other dragons in that he resembles a tremendous white tiger in his depictions. Like Xiaosong, Byakko has the ability to shapeshift, so it is theorized that Byakko came after the birth of Xiaosong. Byakko’s transformations, however, do not make him look human, elvish, or other mortal races. Instead, Byakko transforms into the bestial forms of his creation.

Followers of Byakko are commonly of druidic nature. In fact, Byakko is largely believed to be the first druid of Calordia, even by those who do not follow the Draconic Pantheon. Byakko’s influence is subtly powerful across the naturally-inclined creatures of Calordia.

The Originators

The Originators and the Demonished Gods are joint pantheons, though worshippers of one will tell you that the other is evil. This religion follows The Founding theory of creation, but offers a different, more representative cast of Gods than the Caelish order. The Gods of this pantheon take the appearance of the races of mortals that came after them. Usually, members of these races will pray to their accompanying God, but there are many exceptions to this.

The story of the Originators is that there were several Gods that worked together to shape Calordia and prepare it for mortal life. Slowly, they all began introducing life into the world until the mortal races came to be. Eventually, however, some of the Gods who wished for more power turned on their brethren and became violent. There were destructive, deadly battles across the lands of Calordia. Some mortals joined sides, some Gods sought to keep mortals out of it, but regardless, the world felt the consequences. Eventually, two sides were explicitly formed. The Originators ascended to a plane “above” Calordia to keep out of the way of the mortals. The Demonished Gods were not welcomed to this plane, so they left to a plane “below” Calordia (some believe they were forced there).

Worshippers of The Originators often despise the Demonished Gods for their evil tactics and betraying ways. The Gods tend to stay out of the business of mortals, but some mortals claim they can communicate with The Originators and must do so in order to resist the tempting calls of The Demonished.

Grumbar: King of Giants, God of Land

Grumbar was the first, and likely largest Giant to have ever existed in Calordian legend. He towered over the world, overseeing every bit of land and the creatures on it. For this reason, Grumbar was known as the God of Land, for there was no corner of Calordia that went without his watchful eye. Being of his massive size, Grumbar often dealt little with the squabbling of mortals, unless it was significant enough to disturb large amounts of land. Instead, Grumbar sent swathes of Giants wherever in the world required attention. When Grumbar disappeared, many of these Giants took to the hills and mountainous regions of the world in order to keep a watchful eye over the land. Though this intention and giant population has since waned over generations, there are rumored to still be towering creatures that observe the far reaches of Calordia.

Followers of Grumbar tend to have some Giant’s blood in them, whether distant or recent. Goliaths are known to be loyal to the God. Additionally, those who are protective over the natural world or those who enjoy observing all that Calordia offers are inclined to worship Grumbar.

Selune: Goddess of the Moon, Mother of Elves

Selune was the original Elven being and from her the powerful race of Elves were spawned. With her divine beauty and immense power, Selune became a figurehead for Elven culture and many worshipped her, even while she remained on the material plane. Selune involved herself scarcely with the dealings of mortals, but was always known as a tranquil and sympathetic God. She blessed those who needed it most, healed others who were in great pain, and brought protection to those who fought for good causes. When she left this world, it is rumored that Selune became the red moon (commonly called Fayor after the Caelish God).

Worshippers of Selune can often be of Elvish origin (or Gnomish), but the legends of Selune are somewhat contentious with the Caelish Order. It is common for some to blend the two religions, adding Selune to the Caelish pantheon in a sense, but it is also common for her followers to view Selune as the single true deity. It is a tricky subject but Selune’s blessings and lessons attract many followers around the world, Elvish or otherwise, who wish to spread peace, good will, and healing across the land.

Malar: God of the Hunt, God of Beasts

Malar’s position in the Originators rather than the Demonished Gods can be a slight point of contention, as Malar is sometimes said to be the savage king of beasts, and other times the honorable God of the Hunt. Malar takes the shape of a Firbolg man with long ears, furry body, and sharp teeth, but when irked can be depicted as a beastial man with a long tail, fangs, and claws. Many believe Malar to be the first shapeshifter, as well as the original Firbolg and the father of the beastial races. Malar not only tamed the wild animals of Calordia, but was a master of the hunt and knew when it was necessary and fair for a life to be taken.

Malar has many followers around Calordia, many of them being rangers, Firbolgs, and other such natural folk. Malar’s visage makes him seem fit for the Agrestral Spirits Pantheon as well, and he is sometimes worshipped alongside those deities.

Marrel: Queen of Humanity, Goddess of Truth

Marrel was the first of the Humans, alongside her brother Sargonnas. The tragedy of this siblingship was when the tensions arose amongst the Gods, Sargonnas betrayed Marrel and attempted to overthrow her position as the presiding ruler of Humans. Marrel was the idol for integrity and many Humans followed her example of how to be a moral and capable mortal. However, her brother also had his own following and taught that power and cunning can be more advantageous than sympathy and cooperation. Marrel is still seen by many as a beacon of truth and goodness, while Sargonnas is the antithesis of Marrel’s virtues.

Marrel tends to be a household name in much of Calordia, especially in largely human areas. Many orders of knights, clerics, paladins, and the like view Marrel as a protector and an idol for whom to fight for.

Demonished Gods

The Demonished Gods were once part of The Originators during Calorida’s inception, though when The Originators ascended to the Astral Plane, the Demonished Gods were banished to the lower planes. Many who choose to worship the Demonished Gods argue that these deities stand for the qualities that exist in every mortal that is impossible to ignore. Those who worship the Originators are hypocrites who wish to take the moral high ground with no regard for the real world. Often these are more pessimistically inclined folks and like any religion can tend to attract radical, sometimes violent adherents.

When the Demonished Gods turned against the Originators, it was something that many saw in the works for a long while. Since the beginning of the world, the 5 Originators that remain saw the Demonished Gods as their lessers, often as primitive or insufficient as rulers. These tensions festered and eventually culminated in an uprising led by Sargonnas and a small army of mortals. The Demonished Gods were successful in driving away the Originators, though eventually the Originators and some mortals drove them away from Calordia as well. Now, neither pantheon has much direct interaction with the people of Calordia, but the Demonished Gods still influence mortals indirectly within their ability.

Yalu-Sen: God of Monsters

The depictions of Yalu-Sen are vastly disparate, but all share the commonality of depicting her as some sort of monstrous creature. One of the most common depictions of Yalu-Sen is for her to have serpentine features, similar to a Yuan-Ti. Yalu-Sen is known for creating the monsters of Calordia and spreading them to the far reaches of the world and even inhabiting the many planes of the multiverse. Yalu-Sen was an integral participant in the battle against the Originators and her monsters made the Demonished Gods a near unstoppable threat. Yalu-Sen creates and controls these monsters at her whim, and is known for being rather unpredictable.

Those who worship Yalu-Sen tend to be among the more chaotic individuals of Calordia. These can be people who enjoy battling or taming monsters, sometimes these even are monsters themselves. Yalu-Sen’s influence is subtle but powerful throughout the land.

Netaris: Goddess of the Deep

Netaris is one of the most reticent of the Demonished Gods, but her power is anything but modest. Netaris controls the ocean, specifically the depths of the sea that are yet unknown and unexplored by mortals. She is said to be the only God that remains in Calordia, residing at the bottom of the ocean and observing the dealings of mortals. She is known as the mother of Tritons and all other sea creatures and is often depicted as a mermaid-like figure with dark blue hair. Some legends say that Selune was jealous of Netaris’s power and banished her to the depth of the oceans while Selune continued to manage the tides, but others say that Selune has no power over the ocean if Netaris does not wish her to.

Followers of Netaris tend to be those in coastal areas or even those from the oceans themselves (being that sailors, pirates, or actual sea creatures like Tritons). Anyone with an affinity for the waters and a strong curiosity may be found amongst the ranks of Netaris’s believers.

The Agrestral Spirits

The Agrestral Spirits are those that are said to be one with the natural world. Most who worship these deities tend to adopt them along with the other Pantheons, but it is not uncommon for some to worship the Agrestral Spirits exclusively. These are the Gods that govern the natural forces of Calordia and its multiverse. The Agrestral Spirits legends deal little with the conflicts of the other pantheons. Instead, the Agrestral Spirits have always been very reserved in their contact with the mortals of Calordia. Only those who are seen as pure and worthy are able to interact, even indirectly, with the Agrestral Spirits.

Followers of the Agrestral Spirits often adhere to the creation belief of The Founding, but it varies depending on the regional beliefs of the individual. Among the followers of these Gods are the mortals that are most in tune with the natural world. Oftentimes, if a person draws their magic from nature, they are likely to worship, or at least acknowledge the Agrestral spirits. Those who use divine magic from these deities are also very aware of the natural world and do a lot to pay the land the respect these Gods would wish for it.

Wukong: The Monkey King

Sun Wukong is the most likely of the Agrestral Spirits to have existed alongside mortals in Calordia. He is depicted as an Apeling that is said to have protected the world from dangers and evils. Wukong began his life as a lowly creature of the world, but triumphed against his presumed limits and became a mighty warrior. Wukong’s dealings with the natural world and cleansing of its evils won him the respect of the other Agrestral Spirits, thus inducting him into the pantheon.

Wukong’s ascendancy inspires many around the world, especially those who may be born outside of Calordia’s more populated empires. He is a beacon of hope to those who wish to succeed or make great change even from a disadvantaged life position. Additionally, Wukong’s ability in battle has earned him the worship or following of many mortal warriors, namely that of monastic orders.

Soomad the Charged: God of Storms

Soomad the Charged is depicted as a being of pure energy, most commonly an elemental of electricity. The tales of Soomad are used often to explain natural disasters, powerful storms, and even mild weather events. Soomad’s legends have grown to include all weather in his domain. Soomad is often seen as a frightening figure among the Agrestral Spirits and those of more superstitious nature will forever avoid speaking ill of The Charged One.

Those who worship Soomad often tend to be people who are in need of cooperative weather. Soomad will receive intermittent prayers when events are upcoming and there is a certain type of weather to be desired. Farmers are often known to pray and perform rituals for Soomad to bless them with fertile conditions. Additionally, those who wish to better understand the erratic nature of storms tend to study Soomad’s legends, and pray to his visage.

Feyre: The Faerie God

Feyre is the God that controls the link between the Material Plane and the Feywild. Some legends say that the Feywild and the Material Plane were indistinguishable for a long while, until mortals began to disrupt the natural world. Beasts and plant life were purged from some lands, communities were built where magical forests should prosper, and other such obscenities were the catalyst for dividing the two planes. Feyre controls the bridge between these two planes, and most agree that she has not seen fit to open the passage from the Material to the Feywild for many centuries. Feyre is depicted in most art as an ethereally beautiful half-elvish half-human woman with curly orange hair and clothing made from leaves and vines.

Those who worship Feyre usually have a connection with or curiosity towards the Feywild and Fey creatures in general. These tend to be magical folk, but can also range to the more mystically-minded of commoners. Many scholars have studied the planes, but the subject finds little hard evidence of the existence of a bridge to the Feywild plane. Though many expect that if there is one, it is to be found in the forests of the same name here in Calordia.

Alezian: Goddess of Dreams

It is believed that all sentient creatures have dreams, and Alezian is the goddess that monitors this dream state. Some believe that the mind is transported to another realm or possibly a nearby plane when one is dreaming, and this plane is Alezian’s domain. She oversees the wishes, fears, and subconscious thoughts of all creatures who visit her realm.

Alezian's worshippers are most commonly those who simply wish to have good dreams while sleeping. However, her more devout adherents believe that by worshipping Alezian, they may be able to control themselves in this realm of dreams. They may be able to learn something, almost divinatory, through their visions while sleeping. These are people who believe strongly in the power of dreams and imagination and do not take Alezian’s power lightly.

Indie Gods & Lesser Deities

The following pantheon is full of disconnected deities that some people choose to worship in addition to one of the above pantheons, or as exclusive idols as their religion. There are many of these individual or “Indie” Gods in the world of Calordia, but the following are some of the most common or notable.

Aithras the Empyrean

The legend of Aithras is that of the origin of the cosmos in which Calordia dwells. Aithras is believed by some to be a cosmically-sized sentient being that is made up of the universe of the Material Plane and possibly beyond. The galaxies are like their organs, the planets are their cells. Worship of Aithras is more of an attempt at understanding the truth of reality. Aithras is not believed to deal directly with mortals in the same way that we would not answer the prayers of a few blood cells in our body.

These followers are mainly scholars and philosophers who wish to comprehend our existence. Some believe that this comprehension can lead to great ability, as those who know the truth of reality may wield it to their benefit. This can also lead to dangerous territory of one's mind, such as existentialism or nihilistic thoughts. One must be careful if they are to believe that our only God is a cosmic being that cares nothing for us as individuals.

Chapter 4: Magic & The Gathering of The Planes

Chapter 5: Character Options

Variant Firearms. Some weapons are not fully represented by the weapons table. It's easy to adjust weapons on the table to better represent real life firearms. For example, a fully automatic shotgun might have the reload 15 quality and gain the automatic 5 quality. Keep in mind that any weapon that is stronger than what is represented on the table should be more expensive, harder to find, or given out as unique loot. In addition, if you make a two-handed weapon one-handed, you should significantly reduce its damage. A one-handed shotgun, for example, would deal 1d6 damage and have the scatter (1d10) quality.

Weapon Properties

To emulate the abilities of firearms, the following properties have been added.

Silver Bullets

Because of how much easier it is to make silver bullets compared to making silvered arrows and bolts, it only costs 50 gp to silver 10 pieces of firearm ammunition.

Silvered Explosives

Special made silver dust grenades and RPGs quadruple in price. Creatures who are vulnerable to silver have their resistance to non-magical and non-silvered weapons removed for 1 minute when they take any of the damage from a silvered explosive.

Firearms Equipment

Powder Horn: This holds up to one pound worth of gunpowder for loading flintlock firearms.

Weapon Repair Kit: Comes with all the standard equipment needed for cleaning, maintaining, and repairing modern firearms, including a rag, gun oil, and an assortment of minor replacement parts. Gives advantage on checks made to maintain or repair weapons.

Tri-pod: Allows the user to balance their weapon. It takes an action to mount or dismount a tri-pod. When mounted, a creature using the firearm cannot move ignores the disadvantage granted by attacking a target within the weapons second range increment.

Scope: Various scopes and sights allow for improved short and/or long range firing.

Magazine: Most modern firearms are magazine fed, the magazine being responsible for holding the ammunition. At DMs discretion, increased magazine sizes for weapons may be purchased.

Magazine Pouch: Magazine pouches allow for several magazines to be held ready for reload at a moments notice. Can hold up to 5 magazines.

Feats

Class Options

Secret Raids

Beginning at 6th level, you gain proficiency in Stealth if you don't already have it. In addition, if you activate your rage on your first turn of combat, your speed increases by 15 ft until the end of your turn.

Just Another Target

Beginning at 10th level, targets who fail their saving throw against your automatic attack has disadvantage on attack rolls against targets other than you.

Confirmed Kills

Beginning at 14th level, whenever a creature fails a saving throw against your automatic attack, you can use your reaction to make a single ranged attack against that target.

Sorcerer

Monk

Warlock Invocations

Magic Items