An explosion rings out through the tightly-packed alleys of the inner slums. Black dust rushes around the corner, spilling into every nook and cranny of the filth-covered buildings. The poverty-stricken streets shudder as a mechanical whirring betrays the entrance of an Earthwalker stepping out from behind the corner, giving chase to a grimy goblin clutching a bundle of blueprints in its hand. A wide gun barrel on the front of the metal vehicle glows red-hot with energy. Frantically, the goblin scurries into a passageway just as a bright flash of heat brushes past the corner and detonates off the opposite wall in a violent burst of light, throwing the tiny goblin off its feet and sending rubble across the brick pavement. The residuum core of the machine hums with ferocity as the man on top of the Earthwalker yells, "Stop resisting!" through a voice magnifier.

Deep within the natural forests of the island, a gathering of druidic tribes disturbs the peaceful slumber of local dryads. The elders plead for defense and preservation, while the ambitious successors call for offensive measures. The heated arguments and discussions are cut short when they hear the crash of trees in the distance and a synthetic horn letting loose a long, foreboding note.

Families huddle together for safety as gunfire rings out throughout the town. From within the town hall, the captain of the townsguard returns fire with a pepperbox, a shortsword sheathed at his waist. Several guards lay dead across the road as a group of cloaked individuals lay siege on the building, wielding strange automatic pistols. Inside the hall, the town witch prepares several components, rifling through the pouch at her side. As she steps out from behind the doorway, bullets whiz toward her, reflecting off a magical shield that she maintains with her hand. Her other hand spreads a black paste across her forearm and lets loose a powerful fireball against the gunmen.

The year is 921 PR, and the world of Aoterra is experiencing the Age of Progress. Civilizations have grown to their greatest sizes yet, and the populace begins to look inward for territory, quickly and steadily taking the unclaimed land that fills the vast distances between cities. Among these civilizations, one stands out for its technological and economic opportunities... Viranna Isle.

Region Overview

The Everwealth Cluster

The Aramont Archipelagos

Viranna Isle

Interactive Map of The Everwealth Cluster

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Clicking on the cities & towns will navigate you to their individual pages! Note: some pages are much more fleshed out than others because of the direction of the adventure