Wikipedia for the world of Arvia
Arvian scholars throughout the ages contributed to the wealth of knowledge found here
This mid sized reptilian predator featuring a pair of clawed forelimbs and a serpentine tail is common to many forested regions of Arvia. The creatures are adept climbers and will readily pursue prey into the treetops. In fact, so synonymous is the creature with forests, …
An ordinary human of average build and appearance, Darin longed for adventures, heroics, and saving entire kingdoms from the clutches of vicious monsters and evil warlords. Regrettably, on his home planet of Earth, this was not a viable career choice. His second choice, insurance clerk, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The area around Xin was part of the southwestern provinces under the Empire. These distant lands became even more isolated after the fall of the Empire, with settlements primarily trading locally amongst themselves. Though certain larger settlements survived the collapse, the region is littered with …
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 …
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 …
A medium-sized settlement, primarily populated by humans, Xin has the appearance of a fortified earth city of the Ottoman Empire era. The city is surrounded by a slightly sloping defensive stone wall with black powder cannon mounted atop its six towers. Roughly hexagonal in shape, …
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, …