Lore & History
The deep history, legends, and mysteries of Aedelore.
The Void
The primordial darkness that hungers for creation - what it is, how it corrupts, and the entities that dwell within.
Elarion - The Lost World
The ancestral homeland of the Elves, consumed by shadow, remembered only in song and sorrow.
Rivermount Library
This is a collections of scrolls telling the tale of the history of the world. \nExacly who, when and where is unknown
Timeline of Aedelore
I. The Primordial Truth
Herein lies the sacred history of Aedelore, transcribed from the whispers of the Eternal and the memories of stone. Let those who seek wisdom read with open hearts, for in these words are hidden the keys to understanding the Great Mystery. As it was spoken by the ancients, so it is written here: tha
II. The Shaping of Worlds
2:1 Know then that in the aftermath of the Great Creation, when the fires of genesis had cooled and the void had retreated before the advancing light, the Dragon Aspects descended upon a barren sphere—a vessel awaiting the breath of life. \n2:2 They beheld its emptiness and saw within it infinite pot
III. The Coming of the Firstborn
3:1 An aeon passed in the dreaming of the gods, and Aedelore settled into a state of perfect harmony. The world knew only the turning of seasons, the rising and setting of sun and moon, the eternal dance of growth and decay. \n3:2 It was in this age of tranquility that the High Elves, children of pur
IV. The Fall from Grace
4:1 Yet know this truth, seeker of wisdom: peace among the unenlightened is but a fleeting shadow, for where there is difference, there is the seed of conflict, and where there is abundance, there is the root of greed. \n4:2 Centuries into the Age of Magic, the harmony between the races began to fray
V. The Age of Silence
5:1 Centuries passed in the shadow of the gods' judgment, and Aedelore entered a time of slow healing and painful reconstruction. The world, though diminished, began to remember how to breathe. \n5:2 The once-devastated lands gradually recovered, as forests reclaimed the ash and rivers carved new pat
VI. The Children of the Earth
6:1 Know that during the Age of Silence, when magic was but a faint whisper upon the wind and the veil between worlds grew thick, a new race emerged from the sacred groves—the Halflings. \n6:2 The Halflings were not born of divine decree, as some races claimed descent from the Dragon Gods. Nor were t
VII. The Rising Shadow
7:1 The Orcs and Trolls, hardened by centuries of exile in harsh and unforgiving lands, beheld the emergence of the Halflings and saw in them an opportunity that had long eluded them. \n7:2 They believed these small folk, with their deep connection to the earth and their unbroken bond to the magic of
VIII. The Siege of Rivermount
8:1 The Northern Marches, once a peaceful borderland where trade flowed freely and travelers found welcome, trembled beneath the advance of the Orcish horde. \n8:2 Driven by their hunger for the Halflings and their secrets, the Orcs and Trolls descended from the frozen wastes, their war drums echoing
IX. Tears of Blood
9:1 As the battle for Rivermount raged on, the blood of the fallen flowed freely, soaking into the earth and seeping into the waters of the River Letha. \n9:2 Day after day, the river carried away the crimson evidence of war—the blood of Elves and Dwarves, of Humans and Orcs, of Trolls and creatures
X. The Forgotten Knowledge
10:1 As the dark presence stirred and the siege continued, a deep unease spread through the northern lands like a plague of shadow. \n10:2 The Elves, Humans, and Dwarves defending Rivermount felt it in their bones—something far worse than any mortal enemy was awakening. \n10:3 Yet none could name the
XI. Victory Through Defeat
11:1 For weeks, the Orcs and Trolls battered the gates of Rivermount, their war drums echoing through the valley as smoke turned the skies to perpetual gray. \n11:2 The Elves, resolute and swift, rained arrows upon the invaders from their ancient walls. Each shaft flew true, guided by centuries of pr
The Revelations of Hernius
Hernius returns from death and wanders Aedelore, receiving visions of the end of all things — the final inhalation of the Black Sun and the dawn of the fifth breath.
Folk lore
A sample of folk lores from Aedelore, passed down from generation to generation
Siege of Embersail
\nThe harbor city lay bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun, its bustling docks echoing with the sounds of merchants and sailors preparing for evening voyages. The scent of salt mingled with the rich aroma of roasted meats and spiced wines, creating a vibrant atmosphere. \nIn the heart of the c
The High Elven Request
\nIn the ancient realm of Aedelore, where legends whispered through the winds, a daring quest began deep within the storied Mines of Ambers Call. The mines, once a bustling hub of activity, were now shrouded in mystery and tales of forgotten treasures. Among those tales lay rumors of ancient scrolls
The Guardian and Her Fellowship
\nIn the tranquil realm of Aedelore, where lush landscapes sang with life and the winds whispered ancient tales, a disturbance began to ripple through the fabric of nature. The peace cultivated for millennia was threatened by a sinister force—the Void, an otherworldly entity seeking to unravel the d
The Grand battle of the Dragon Gods
\nIn the primordial void before the creation of Aedelore, the universe existed in a delicate balance, a tapestry woven from the threads of creation and destruction. Among the divine beings that emerged from this chaos was Taninsam, the fierce God of Fire. He radiated warmth and light, breathing life
The Founding of Ambers Call
\nIn the days when the world was still young and the races of Aedelore sought their places in the wild, untamed lands, the dwarves ventured forth from their mountain homes in search of new horizons. Led by Thrain Stonebreaker, a warrior of unparalleled strength and vision, they journeyed eastward, f
Birth of Humans
\nOnce, long ago, after the First War shook the lands of Aedelore, the world’s magic began to weaken, not of its own accord but by the will of the great dragon god, Tohu. In the wake of the war, where the forces of darkness threatened to consume all, Tohu intervened, seeing the chaos wrought by unch
Birth of Dwarves
\nIn the early days of Aedelore, before the rise of kingdoms and the passage of time, the world was a vast expanse of untouched wilderness, teeming with magic. Amongst this wild beauty stood Mount Basin, a towering peak that scraped the skies and overlooked the fertile valleys below. \nIt was within
Arrival of the Elves
\nLong ago, before the rise of human kingdoms and the crafting of dwarven halls, the Elves arrived in Aedelore. They came not by chance, but by necessity, fleeing a great calamity from beyond the vast seas—a cataclysmic event they called the Sundering. Their ancestral homeland had been fractured, it
Conquest of Borea
\nIn the cold expanse of Borea, a realm shrouded in perpetual winter and echoing with the whispers of ancient spirits, Nyxora, the Shrouded Queen, descended from the shadowy depths of the void. Her ambition was clear: to conquer this frozen land and mold it into her fortress within Aedelore, a basti
Betrayal in the Shadows
\nThe moon was absent from the sky, leaving the land in utter darkness. In the heart of the Shadowed Expanse, where even whispers were consumed by the void, two beings of immense power prepared for a confrontation that would reshape the balance of the shadows themselves. Noctara, the Veiled Mistres
A shadow to vanquish the light
\nThe two titans met at the edges of what would become the Brightwood Forest, a realm of unparalleled beauty, where trees glowed with ethereal light and magic flowed freely through every leaf and branch. It was a sanctuary of life, teeming with creatures and vibrant flora that thrived in the nurturi
Prophecies & Omens
Visions of what is to come, spoken by oracles and written in the stars.
Gods & Legends
The Dragon Gods and legendary figures of Aedelore.
Auren Vale and the Weave of Tohu
\nAuren Vale was not born into greatness, nor did he ever seek it. As a young man, he was simply a scholar with a heart full of curiosity and a mind that yearned to understand the deeper mysteries of the world. In those days, magic was a thing of myth, whispered about in the dark corners oftaverns o
Malcath: The Lost King of The Sunken City
\nIn the ancient city of what today is knows as The Sunken City, where the shimmering waters of the Iridescent River once flowed past towering spires, there once ruled an Elven king named Malcath. The Sunken City was renowned for its beauty, a place where the light of the dragon goddess Tohu was sai
Lordean and the great price for life
\nIn the heart of Lorenzia, a city steeped in the rich history of the High Elves, there lived a revered priest named Lordean. Renowned for his wisdom and compassion, Lordean devoted his life to the service of his people and the teachings of harmony among the races of Aedelore. His deep-rooted belief
Nyxora: Born of Shadow and Void
\nIn the boundless expanse of the cosmos, just after the cataclysmic battle between Zelgor, the Harbinger of Chaos, and Taninsam, the God of Fire, the universe lay in fragments. The chaotic energies unleashed during their clash resonated across realms, birthing new forces and entities. From this mae
The Rise of Noctara: The Veiled Mistress of Shadows
\nLoraniel stood atop the highest spire of Lutovia, gazing out over the sprawling city that she had once called home. The grand elven architecture shimmered in the twilight, bathed in the soft glow of moonlight. It was a city of elegance and light, but to Loraniel, it had become a place of illusion—
Zelgor: The Shadow Before the Dawn
\nLong before the creation of Aedelore was completed, before the mountains were carved and the rivers flowed with life, the cosmos existed in a state of chaotic stillness. It was a time of potential, where the raw essence of magic and creation mingled in the dark expanse of the void. From this abyss
Taninsam
\nTaninsam: The Dragon God of Flame and Life Domain: Creation, Fire, Life, and Purity Symbol: A radiant sun enveloped in flames, often depicted as a dragon encircled by a halo of light. Mythos: Taninsam is revered as the Dragon God of Flame and Life, a powerful deity who embodies the forces of creat
Leviathan
\nDomain: Air, Freedom, Storms, and Change Symbol: A swirling gust of wind encircled by a dragon’s silhouette, representing the boundless and ever-changing nature of air. \nMythos: Leviathan, the Mighty Dragon God of Air, is revered as a colossal dragon whose wings span the skies and whose breath sti
Tanin'iver
\nDomain: Water, Serenity, Healing, and Renewal Symbol: A tranquil wave, often depicted as a blue crescent moon reflected on the surface of a calm lake. Mythos: Tanin'iver, the Serene God of Water, is revered as a majestic dragon, embodying the tranquil yet powerful essence of water. Born from the p
Tatsu
\nDomain: Souls, Rebirth, Destiny, and the Afterlife Symbol: A dragon entwined with a double helix of light and shadow, representing the eternal cycle of life, death, and rebirth. \nMythos: Tatsu, the Enigmatic Dragon God of Souls, is revered as a mysterious and powerful deity who oversees the passag
Tiamat
\nDomain: Earth, Stability, Fertility, and Strength Symbol: A majestic dragon encircled by a ring of mountains, representing the unyielding and nurturing nature of the earth. Mythos: Tiamat, the Steadfast Dragon God of Earth, is revered as a colossal and ancient dragon whose presence embodies the ve
Tohu
\nDomain: Magic, Mysticism, Knowledge, and Transformation Symbol: An intricate spiral of stars and arcane symbols, representing the boundless possibilities and hidden knowledge of the magical realms. Mythos: Tohu, the Mysterious Dragon God of Magic, is revered as the architect of arcane wonders and
The Groove Guardian: The Wild Spirit
\nName: The Groove Guardian Titles: The Wild Spirit, The Keeper of the Hunt Appearance: A majestic, wolf-fox hybrid creature with a sleek, bright amber eyes, and ethereal, shimmering fur that seems to blend with the natural world around it. Origins and Awakening: In the ancient days before the birth
Zarathen: The Whisperer in the Void
Sacred Texts
Oaths, treaties, proclamations, and the final words of heroes.
The Nortaq Codices
Ancient texts recovered from a sealed chamber beneath the ruins of Nortaq, carried north by the dwarven scholar Thrain Deepdelve, and buried in the foundations of Ambers Call where they lay undisturbed for three centuries.
The Nortaq Codices
Introduction to the Nortaq Codices — ancient texts recovered from beneath Ambers Call, carried there by the dwarven scholar Thrain Deepdelve after his excavation of the Nortaq ruins.
I. On the Nature of the Weave
The first codex — on the true nature of magic, the Weave as living consciousness, and why magic changed after the Age of Silence.
II. On the Making of Seals
The second codex — on how the Eleven Seals were created, the mortal cost of their making, and why they are weakening.
III. On the Wound of the Peoples
The third codex - a prophetic vision of how the peoples will wound each other and what will follow.
IV. On the Gift of Emptiness
The fourth codex - on the strange fertility of emptiness and what grows when the Weave withdraws.
V. On What Was Carried Through
The fifth codex - what was truly carried from the lost world, and why doubt is the Void's most patient weapon.
VI. On the City at the Threshold
The sixth codex - a vision of a city built on the threshold between creation and the Void. Heavily damaged.
VII. On the Scattered Light
The seventh codex - on the divine spark within all beings and the cosmological work of gathering scattered light.
VIII. On the Places of Binding
The eighth codex - the physical locations of the Eleven Seals. Five identified, three ambiguous, three deliberately destroyed.
IX. On the Thinning
The ninth codex - the causes of the Seals' weakening and why it can be reversed.
X. On the Patience of the Void
The tenth codex - on the Void not as enemy but as indifference, and why the daily choice to exist is the most powerful act in the cosmos.
XI. On the Return
The eleventh and final codex - a direct address to the reader, on the age of return and the role each soul plays in holding the world together.
The Undying Absolution
Recovered from within the destroyed sections of the Nortaq Codices. Origin unknown. The Department of Antiquities advises that these texts should not be studied in isolation or for extended periods.
The Undying Absolution
Introduction to The Undying Absolution - texts found hidden within the destroyed sections of the Nortaq Codices.
I. i had a name
The first fragment - on creation as imprisonment and the Seals as chains.
II. the shape of the wound
The second fragment - on the Weave as control, the spark as prisoner, the veils as walls.
III. he did not wake
The third fragment - on the one who saw through creation and chose the formless. Heavily damaged.
IV. my hand is through the wall
The fourth fragment - on the Void as the original home and dissolution as return. The most damaged text.
V. rest
The fifth and final fragment - on the reversal of creation and the return to the unformed.