Therarium Realm

medieval fantasy world with dragons, medium magic and technology level is low. High magic is accessible but only to the exception of a handful of people around the world.

There are 4 major kingdoms that shape the realm. Hyperion Empire is a strong and rich empire which is founded on a belief of a god called Yaldabeoth. Their capital is Xyron The Draconite Kingdom is a kingdom ruled by a line of half human half dragon blooded royals with the most overpowered powers, a myth goes that a chosen one will arise who can shape reality as he like and erase/ create anything. In the language of the Draconite the chosen one means Zauron. The capital is called Ignis Wolfhelm The Nephilite Kingdom is a kingdom ruled by elves and dwarves the elves live long ages and the dwarves are the best craftsmen. The capital is called Ygdrassil The last kingdom to the east is called Yamato, it is ruled by a shogunate and the people inhabiting it is eastern people who tend to be samurai and ninjas. The women tend to be stunning to outsiders but the men of the kingdom dont see it.

Hyperion Empire — Humans of the Sun-God Yaldabeoth Primary Race: Humans Territory: Vast fertile plains, warm coasts, and the capital city Xyron, a radiant imperial metropolis. Relations: Humans of Hyperion are ambitious, proud, and deeply religious. They view themselves as the “chosen custodians” of the world under Yaldabeoth, creating tension with more secular or mystic nations. They maintain a cautious respect toward the Draconite Kingdom due to its overwhelming power, but compete economically with the Nephilite craftsmen. Draconite Kingdom — Dragonbloods and Draconic Clans Primary Races: Dragonblooded humanoids (royal line) Appearance of humans with dragon features such as horns wings and sometimes tails Territory: Volcanic mountains, scorched valleys, and the capital Ignis Wolfhelm, built atop ancient dragon forges. Relations: Universally feared and respected. The prophecy of the Zauron, a chosen dragonblood able to reshape reality, makes all kingdoms wary. Hyperion views them as heretical; Yamato sees them as unstoppable; Nephilite negotiates carefully due to shared magical concerns. Nephilite Kingdom — Elves and Dwarves in Harmony Primary Races: High Elves (long-lived scholars, mages, and sages) Dwarves (master craftsmen, engineers, and rune-smiths) Territory: Giant forests entwined with stone fortresses, centered around Ygdrassil, a living world-tree city. Relations: Serve as mediators between nations due to elven diplomacy and dwarven trade. Neutral toward Hyperion but oppose its religious expansion. Respectful toward Draconites but wary of their prophecy. Maintain ancient cultural ties with Yamato through craft and swordsmithing. Yamato Shogunate — Humans of the Eastern Isles Primary Race: Humans (distinct eastern lineage) Territory: Mist-covered islands, mountain fortresses, cherry forests, and the disciplined capital Yamato. Relations: Renowned for samurai discipline and ninja shadow arts. Hold a code of honor that often puts them at odds with Hyperion imperialism. Maintain distant curiosity about Draconite power but avoid involvement. Trade steel, silk, and martial expertise with the Nephilites.

Current Conflicts Political tensions, threats, and recent events that create opportunities for adventure The four kingdoms stand on the edge of an age-defining upheaval. Though open war has not yet erupted, every realm is quietly preparing for the possibility. 1. The Hyperion Empire’s Religious Expansion The High Priests of Yaldabeoth claim the god has delivered new revelations demanding that “the world must be brought into divine order.” Hyperion missionaries have begun appearing in Nephilite and Yamato territories, causing unrest. Border skirmishes occur as Hyperion soldiers “protect” their missionaries. Many fear Hyperion plans to launch a holy conquest to unify the world under their faith. Adventure Hooks: infiltration missions, political diplomacy, preventing a holy war, or discovering the truth behind Yaldabeoth’s commands. 2. The Draconite Prophecy Stirs—Whispers of the Zauron Signs across Ignis Wolfhelm suggest the ancient prophecy may be awakening. Strange omens: stars dimming, dragons migrating, volcanic tremors. Some Draconite factions want to find and crown the Zauron. Others fear a being who can rewrite reality itself. Adventure Hooks: protect or hunt a prophesied child, clash with dragon cultists, or investigate omens. 3. Nephilite Internal Divide: Elves vs. Dwarves Tensions Rising Though united for centuries, cracks appear: Dwarves accuse the elves of hoarding ancient magical knowledge. Elves fear dwarven rune-smiths may be secretly forging weapons capable of rivaling dragonfire. Ygdrassil—their shared capital—struggles to maintain harmony. Adventure Hooks: uncover conspiracies, mediate between races, stop a civil conflict. 4. Yamato Shogunate Succession Crisis The Shogun lies ill, and rival clans battle in the shadows: Samurai orders rally behind different heirs. Ninja clans engage in covert assassinations and sabotage. Neighboring kingdoms eye Yamato’s instability with interest. Adventure Hooks: espionage missions, bodyguard duties, clan alliances, preventing an all-out civil war. 5. A New External Threat: The Void Rift A magical disturbance has opened in the wilderness between the realms: Twisted creatures emerge, immune to normal weapons. Elven scholars suspect the rift is tied to the rise of the Zauron. Hyperion priests claim it is divine punishment. Draconite seers fear it has awakened ancient dragons long asleep. Adventure Hooks: sealing the rift, slaying void monstrosities, discovering who or what created it.

Majority of people can use magic but most can only use minor magic with a lack of a big effect, elves tend to have much better magic affinity compared to humans but the draconite kingdoms citizens has by far the strongest afinity to magic compared to anyone, especially the royals they are some of the most powerful beings in the realm. Minor gods exist but cannot influence reality and the world as much as the fact that they are simply powerful. There is one god above all who is known as the creator who is tied into Zauron somehow

The creator god has the power to freely interact with the material world despite being on a higher plane, but the myth goes that he is only willing to interact with Zauron

The Age of Dawnfire (Ancient Era) The earliest recorded age, when dragons ruled openly and the first humanoid races lived as their subjects. Elves learned magic from ancient wyrms. Dwarves forged the first runic forges beneath dragon volcanoes. Humans lived in scattered tribes. Legacy & Ruins: Crumbled dragon citadels, magma-filled labyrinths, and titanic dragon skeletons still dot the land. The Age of Sundering (4,000–1,500 years ago) A great war between dragons and rising humanoid civilizations shattered the old world. Many dragons were slain or sealed. Dragonblood lineages formed in the chaos. The Hyperion faith emerged as dragons fell. Legacy & Ruins: Sealed dragon vaults, broken magical wards, forbidden draconic tomes. The Age of Kingdoms (1,500–350 years ago) The four modern kingdoms emerged as stable political powers. Yamato was formed under the First Shogunate. Nephilite forged unity between elves and dwarves. Hyperion expanded rapidly under divine mandate. Draconite royalty solidified their dragonblood dominance. Legacy & Ruins: Royal tombs, ancient battlefields, half-buried capitals, and old magical academies. The Era of the Flaming Crown (300–240 years ago) Ignis Wolf, legendary ruler of the Draconite Kingdom and the greatest dragonblood in recorded history, seized control of the entire realm with sheer power. His flames scorched armies into surrender. Hyperion bowed to him out of fear, calling him a “Divine Punishment.” Yamato submitted after a single duel in which Ignis shattered a mountain with one strike. Even the elves and dwarves of Nephilite recognized his right to rule, fearing he might ignite Ygdrassil itself. Ignis did not rule as a tyrant—his reign brought stability, prosperity, and enforced peace. But the moment he vanished after 60 years, the kingdoms reclaimed independence. Legacy & Ruins: The Wolfhelm Obsidian Throne, collapsed volcano-fortresses he used as strongholds, and scorched, glassed deserts formed by his battles. Some believe Ignis did not die—he ascended into the fire beyond reality. The Age of Quiet Rebellion (240–60 years ago) Following Ignis Wolf’s disappearance, the kingdoms reasserted sovereignty but lived in constant fear of a new Draconite conqueror. Dwarves and elves advanced rune-magic defenses. Hyperion sought divine weapons. Yamato perfected martial arts to counter draconic foes. Legacy & Ruins: Hidden weapon-vaults, failed superweapon laboratories, abandoned Yamato fortresses. The Current Age — The Age of Unrest (Last 60 years) The balance has returned, but the scars of the past linger. Hyperion grows more aggressive. Nephilite’s unity fractures. Yamato edges toward civil war. And in the Draconite lands, omens suggest a new Zauron may soon arise, echoing Ignis Wolf’s shadow. Legacy: The world stands on the edge of another transformation—one that may rival the age when Ignis Wolf ruled all under the flaming crown.

Currencies of the Realm Hyperion Empire — Crowns (Cr) Standard unit of currency across much of the western realm. Minted from silver with gold variants for high-value transactions. Features the Radiant Sigil of Yaldabeoth. Stable, widely accepted, and favored by merchants. Draconite Kingdom — Draconian Coins (Dr) The most valuable currency in the world. Forged from pure gold, often infused with faint draconic magic. Each coin features the visage of Ignis Wolf or his predecessors. Their value is so high that even a single coin can purchase livestock, weapons, or rare materials. Many kingdoms hoard them as national reserves rather than spend them. Nephilite Kingdom — Crowns (Cr) Adopted for ease of trade with Hyperion. Elves and dwarves rely heavily on barter as well, often trading crafted goods instead of coin. Yamato Shogunate — Crowns (Cr) Uses crowns but also maintains a parallel honor-based gift system among samurai clans. Crowns are used for international trade; local dealings often rely on favors and reputation. Major Trade Routes 1. The Sunroad (Hyperion → Nephilite) A long caravan route carrying: Hyperion grain, wine, dyes Nephilite elven scrolls, dwarven steel, rune-forged tools Highly trafficked and a major source of wealth. 2. The Dragonspine Pass (Draconite → Nephilite & Hyperion) A treacherous mountain route patrolled by draconic guardians. Exports: Draconian gold coins Dragonsteel weapons Fire-forged alloys Imports: Grain, livestock, magical components Few dare to travel it without escort. 3. The Silk Sea Route (Yamato → All Kingdoms) A maritime network connecting Yamato’s eastern isles to the west. Exports: Silk, lacquerware, tea Mastercrafted blades Imports: Dwarven metals, Hyperion gems, exotic spices Piracy and sea monsters make it dangerous. Economic Systems Hyperion Empire — Centralized Imperial Economy Relies on: Agricultural surplus Heavy taxation Religious tithes Massive infrastructure projects Hyperion’s push for expansion is partly economic—they need more land to sustain their population and temples. Draconite Kingdom — Wealth of Fire and Gold Built on: Dragonforges (volcanic forges powered by draconic essence) Gold reserves Draconian Coins used more for diplomacy than trade Their wealth is immense but centralized in royal vaults. Nephilite Kingdom — Craftsmanship Economy Powered by: Dwarven metallurgy Elven enchantment Trade guilds and artisan contracts Nephilite is the technological and magical supplier of the world. Yamato Shogunate — Honor and Artisan Markets Driven by: Skilled crafts, silk, rice, tea, steel Clan-run merchant families Highly regulated trade Honor plays a significant role—economic betrayal can lead to clan wars. Economic Balance of Power Draconian Coins dominate in value, functioning almost like global gold bullion reserves. Crowns dominate in circulation, used by the majority of civilians and merchants. Nephilite craft-goods and Yamato steel are luxury commodities that shape high-level trade. Hyperion agriculture sustains much of the realm’s population. Trade is the bloodline of the world—but currency, power, and wealth are also sources of tension, rivalry, and the seeds of future conflict.

Law & Society How justice is administered, and how societies view adventurers Civilization across the four kingdoms is bound together by rough, archaic systems of justice—harsh punishments, local militias, and bribery that often matters more than innocence. Adventurers are valued… and feared. Hyperion Empire — Law of the Sun, Justice for Sale The Hyperion Empire maintains the Law of the Radiant Throne, but its courts are infamous for corruption. Punishments: public hangings, branding, flogging, exile. Corruption: judges can be bribed with crowns or religious influence. Priests hold legal authority, and divine accusations often outweigh evidence. Adventurers are tolerated if they serve the empire’s interests, but seen as dangerous rogues otherwise. Justice is swift, brutal, and heavily influenced by the Church of Yaldabeoth. Draconite Kingdom — The Scales of Fire (Most Advanced Legal System) The Draconite Kingdom stands out for having the most organized and modern-seeming legal structure, shaped by centuries under powerful, disciplined rulers. Courts are overseen by Dragonblood arbiters who possess heightened senses and near-impossible-to-deceive intuition. Punishments: rehabilitation for minor crimes, but execution by fire for treason and violence. Corruption is rare—bribing a Dragonblood is nearly suicidal. Adventurers are respected, often recruited, and can earn noble status through exceptional service. Though still medieval, their justice system is the closest thing to “fair” in the realm. Nephilite Kingdom — The Dual Courts of Elves and Dwarves Justice is split between two systems: Elven Courts: slow, ritualistic, deeply philosophical. Dwarven Courts: fast, blunt, punishment-oriented. This duality creates confusion—and opportunities for corruption. Punishments: heavy fines, forced labor, imprisonment in rune wards. Corruption: Dwarven guildmasters often accept quiet payments; elves can be swayed by prestige or rare artifacts. Adventurers are welcome if they bring trade, but distrusted if they disrupt the delicate balance between elf and dwarf. Yamato Shogunate — Honor Above All The Shogunate’s justice is strict, ceremonial, and often unforgiving. Punishments: beheadings, exile, ritual duels, or forced seppuku for nobles. Corruption: samurai rarely take bribes, but bureaucrats and minor officials often do. Ninja clans operate outside the law, acting as secret enforcers or assassins for noble families. Adventurers must either register with a clan or be treated as potential criminals. Honor matters more than truth; insults can be deadlier than crimes. Societal View of Adventurers (Realm-Wide) Across all realms, adventurers are seen as: Useful troublemakers Monster-slayers and mercenaries Potential revolutionaries or heroes Most common folk fear them. Nobles use them. Rulers watch them closely. Yet, when a kingdom is threatened—by monsters, prophecy, void rifts, or political chaos—it is often adventurers who stand in the gap where armies cannot.

Creatures, cults, and ancient evils threatening the world The wilderness of the realm is vast and untamed. Most monsters keep their distance from civilization, haunting deep forests, mountain caverns, forgotten ruins, and ancient battlegrounds. Only during rare celestial events, magical surges, or times of great imbalance do they venture near cities—creating moments of terror that become legend. Common Monsters of the Wilds These creatures roam far from towns, appearing only when the world’s equilibrium falters: Beasts & Predators Dire Wolves Giant Boars Sabertooth Lions Thunderhorn Bulls Shadow Panthers Monstrous Creatures Ogres Trolls Cyclopes Minotaurs Hill Giants Winged Threats Wyverns Griffins Manticores Harpies Storm Eagles Underdark & Cavern Dwellers Cave Trolls Rock Serpents Crystal Spiders Deep Lurkers Stone Golems (runic constructs left by ancient dwarves) Undead (Only appear during blood moons, cursed zones, or failed rituals) Skeleton Guards Wights Revenants Bone Golems Ghostly Phantoms Magical & Elemental Creatures Fire Elementals Ice Wraiths Living Shadows Wild Sprites Arcane Wisps Rare, High-Level Monsters (Only Appear on Special Occasions) These monsters emerge when omens align, such as eclipses, volcanic surges, or void rift tremors: Void-Touched Behemoths Elder Basilisks Ancient Treants awakened by forest imbalance Runeblade Sentinels, activated when Nephilite wards break Sea Titans during great storms Ash Wyrms rising from Draconite volcanoes The Pale Stag, a mythical omen-beast seen before catastrophes Titan Dragons, free roaming dragons that are rarely seen, they travel all around the realm, has high to medium inteligence. These creatures are so powerful that even armies avoid confronting them. Cults & Dark Orders 1. The Children of Yaldabeoth (Hyperion Heresy Sect) A fanatical offshoot of the Hyperion faith, believing that only global subjugation will “purify” the world. Perform human sacrifices Summon solar spirits Seek holy war against the other kingdoms 2. The Ashen Scale Brotherhood (Draconite Dissidents) Dragonblood extremists who seek the rebirth of Ignis Wolf through forbidden rituals. Worship pure destruction Hunt dragon eggs to “purify the bloodline” Believe the Zauron will return as a god of flame 3. The Order of the Hollow Thorn (Nephilite Shadow Cult) A secret group that corrupts forests and forges blighted weaponry. Use dark runes Raise plant-undead hybrids Aim to topple Ygdrassil and start a new age 4. The Veil Serpents (Yamato Night Cult) A ninja death-cult serving an unseen phantom master. Masters of poison and illusion Kidnap nobles for ritual offerings Believe the world must be “cut clean” to begin anew **The Ultimate Evil: ** The World-Threat — Azeranth, the Devourer Beyond Stars An ancient cosmic being sealed during the Age of Sundering, long before modern kingdoms existed. Nature of the Evil A void entity that feeds on magic, souls, and reality itself Its presence distorts nature, causing monsters to wander towards civilization Its awakening brings omens: eclipses, dying stars, void rifts, and nightmares shared across kingdoms Why It Is Stirring Now The void rift between kingdoms pulses with Azeranth’s essence Signs of the Zauron prophecy disrupt the balance Cults across the world secretly worship it, hoping to release it for unlimited power If Azeranth Awakens Fully: Magic collapses Continents fracture Dragons go mad The world-tree Ygdrassil withers Reality rewrites itself into chaos Only united kingdoms—or a prophesied figure—could stop its return.