World History
The Dragon's End
In the time before memory, when the world was still young and shrouded in ancient magic, the island of Dragonia had a vastly different existence. It was a land of soaring mountains, dense forests, and crystal-clear rivers, untouched by the hand of civilization. Nature held power and mythical creatures roamed freely across its expansive landscapes.
At the heart of Dragonia, a colossal red dragon soared through the skies, a living embodiment of primal fire and fury. Not just a dragon; but a force of nature, an elemental being of unparalleled power. Scales, imbued with the essence of the abyssal plane’s heat, shone like a tiefling’s forge, and wings spanned the skies, casting a shadow that stretched across the entire island.
The dragons in those days were not mere beasts—they were revered and worshipped by even gods. Even those such as the Raven Queen reveled in the beauty of this powerful beast.
Eventually, the dragon passed on, its corpse seeping into the island that it called its bed. The bones lay jagged across the land, their flesh burning and rotting slowly at the end of millennia.
Kaulder arrived, a native race to solely Dragonia, one that lived amongst the harsh conditions that were strewn across the island from the intense magic, similar to Earth Realm radiation. They arose from the remains of the corpse, the magical radiation, creating beings similar to [REDACTED].
Then after the Kaulder, came the cultists…
As the cult's influence grew, so did the hubris of its followers from all over the mainland. Seeking to harness the dragon’s power for themselves, they performed a forbidden ritual in a hidden temple deep within Dragonia. In their misguided attempt to control the dragon's might, they unwittingly unleashed a cataclysmic event that would forever change the fate of the island.
The ritual, fueled by dark magic and the fervent desperation of the cultists, disrupted the delicate balance of elemental forces that held Dragonia together. The dragon’s corpse, instead of being subdued, was torn asunder, the remaining essence shattered into fragments that tore across the land. The very fabric of reality warped and twisted, timelines melded, and what was once a vibrant island was transformed into a patchwork of elemental multiversal chaos.
A new island emerged. Mountains twisted into jagged peaks of obsidian, forests became enchanted groves pulsating with magical energy and strange creatures, rivers turned into veins of red warm blood, and the once clear skies were now tinged with ethereal hues its sunrises and sunsets never the same.,
The ground itself now seemed to breathe with hatred and vengeance.
Story Plot
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Culture
Language(s)
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Clothing
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Food
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Traditions
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Religion
Basics
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Roles
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Gods
Name
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Name
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Name
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Places of Worship
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Practices
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Myths/Teachings
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Beliefs
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Society
Government
In the bustling areas of the capital city, the High Council, also referred to as The Dragon's Legacy, a conclave of the most formidable magic users on the island, wielded their authority over the arcane users and supply that flowed through Dragonia. Tasked with regulating the use of magic to maintain balance, the council's origins could be traced back to the ancient times when the island was plunged into chaos by the ill-fated cult that sought to control the dragon, now known as the Red Overseer’s, power. The High Council emerged as a response to prevent such cataclysms and ensure that magic served the greater good.
However, over the centuries, whispers of evil spiraled through the island. While the High Council claimed to safeguard the balance, a growing faction among the populace questioned their motives. The people of Dragonia believed that the council prioritized its power and privilege, exploiting the magical resources of the island for personal gain rather than the needs and the good of all.
Eventually, a resistance was born, the Red Dragon’s Resistance.
As tensions escalated, the island found itself on the brink of a magical revolution. The High Council, aware of the growing discontent, responded with increased surveillance, harsher penalties for dissent, and attempts to quell rumors of corruption. The resistance, however, continued to grow, driven by a desire for a more egalitarian distribution of magical power.
Economy
The currency of Dragonia is counted through Scales and Claws. To translate into terms of typical Dungeons and Dragons; one Scale is worth approximately two gold pieces on average, while Claws are worth approximately one-hundred gold pieces on average.
Dragon scales and claws are minted by the council, who control the supply of the currency. The council uses the revenue from the sale of dragon scales to fund its operations and maintain the island's infrastructure.
However, the council is not the only entity that produces dragon scales. Some rebels and other groups, such as The Blackscale Gang and The Thieves Guild have set up their own mints to produce their own versions of the currency, which are not legally recognized by the council itself.
Occupations
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Technology
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Housing
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How it Works
Source
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Abundance
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Acquisition
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Types
Type
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Type
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