Wikipedia for the world of Arvia
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Like many of the avian species of Arvia, harpies reach sizes far larger than one would expect, even given the world’s favorable gravity and atmosphere. The largest have been known to exceed fifteen meters tall as adults, with wingspans as much as thirty. Their feathers …
The largest and most prosperous settlement in the southern territories, Arania became the de facto capital of the region after the fall of the Melandrach Empire. Situated at a natural crossroads: Lake Arania, the intersection of five rivers, the city is both safe haven for …
Jenolen is the epitome of a harpy: deadly, aggressive, beautiful, and full of contradictions. As one of the senior harpies of the Tionora flock, she has a remarkable understanding of the happenings of the region, extending to such trivial and minute matters as human activities. …
This fairly weak bipedal species appears to have originated off world. Humans can be found throughout Arvia, sometimes founding their own settlements, sometimes mingling with other of the smaller sentient species. The most significant human settlement in the southwestern territories is the fortified city of …
By appearance nekojin, Kausifauss is actually half-neko, lacking the superior senses, such as the night vision, of full-blooded nekos. A long-time resident of Xin, she’s a merchant, business partner of Kahlor, and thorn in Darin’s side. A.K.A. his grumpy boss at the curio shop. Aside …
Superficially similar to a willow, this tree’s trunk comprise numerous intertwined stalks and tubes, which give the appearance of living veins. Most of the stalks terminate in clusters of ordinary leaves from which the tree sustains itself through photosynthesis. About one in five, however, ends …
As nekojin, Shard’s hunting skills are of great benefit to the old fishing village, where he currently resides with his mate Brianna, a human. Not overly fond of the sea following the incident chronicled Midnight on the Manatee, he has nevertheless attempted to learn basic …
Self proclaimed as the most powerful sorceress in Xin, Oolandra brews and sells potions, charms, magical paraphernalia, and uncommon books at a small run-down shop in a ‘colorful’ section of town. Opinions are divided as to whether or not she can actually cast curses; with …
This hearty, low growing tree has adapted to the poor soil conditions of coastal regions. Its twisted, swirling trunk, fat at the base, tapering towards the top, opens to a crown of densely packed, deep-green leaves. The charcoal colored bark is streaked with silver patterns, …
These seagoing creatures are one of the largest of the sentient species on Arvia, with adults of some subspecies exceeding the size of a blue whale. Due to the general dearth of magical energy in many large bodies of water, they tend to rely on …