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, …
This useful medicinal plant, if properly prepared, promotes general healing from a variety of injuries in a manner similar to deep well water. Though somewhat inferior to deep well water in terms of efficacy, the roots of certain species of gum-barked ash trees maintain their …
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 …
It’s not easy to maintain a positive attitude as a creature so far down the food chain as a goblin, but Veeviak somehow manages it. Clever and resourceful, he ventured out from his home village following the hostage incident chronicled in Finding Your Harpy Place, …
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 …
An agricultural city at the confluence of the Cenosea River and Lasi Creek, Nagdyre is the furthest inland city navigable to sea going vessels. Populated primarily by the rodent folk, the city supplies grain, ale, dried noodles, biscuits, and a variety of other agricultural products …
This tiny, predominantly human settlement exists at the edge of the Tionora harpy flock’s territory. Known as ‘the village’ to its inhabitants, ‘the old fishing village’ to the nearby settlement of Xin, and virtually unknown otherwise, the village is a testament to the quirkiness of …
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, …
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, …
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 …