Xulthraxis
Xulthraxis: the Withered Realm is a world of ruin and devastation. Its vast, barren wastes are populated only by savage orcs, driven to the brink of extinction by a never-ending cycle of war, famine, and disease. The only habitable land on the planet is the great continent of Gosusia, with large strips of fertile soil stretching along the banks of the mighty River Vorn. Here, the remnants of humanity, dwarves, and elves have carved out a precarious existence in the shadow of their own hubris.
Once, the Arcanists reigned supreme over Xulthraxis, wielding their magical prowess with pride and arrogance. Their cities, perched high in the skies, extracted the planet's resources without a second thought for the consequences. The Arcanists considered themselves gods, above the mere mortals below, and it was this hubris that ultimately led to their downfall. Despite the warnings of their fellow Arcanists, the ruling elite continued their reckless exploitation of the planet, draining it of all its vital essence until it could no longer sustain their lofty cities. Inevitably, the sky-cities began to fall, one by one, leaving only Caelum Civitas as the last bastion of Arcanist power.
The surviving Arcanists, holed up in their city, continue to believe in their superiority, blinded by their own arrogance and unable to see their part in the destruction of their world. They dismiss the fallen cities as the result of ineptitude on the part of lesser magi, rather than acknowledging the true cause of their demise. Now, they strive to regain their former glory, driven by their unyielding pride and a lust for power that knows no bounds.
Yet, the rest of the world has moved on, forced to adapt to a new reality in the aftermath of the Arcanists' downfall. Life on Xulthraxis is harsh, and the remaining habitable land is fiercely contested by the various races and nations that call it home. The Agh Maw orcs, masters of survival in the wastelands beyond the fertile river, threaten the stability of the nations that cling to the river's banks. Tensions are high as the humans are forced to cede territory to the orcs, and some fear that war is inevitable. Meanwhile, rumours are spreading of a new power rising in the wastes, a power that seeks to reunite the scattered tribes of the orcs and unleash them upon the world once more.
In this world of danger and uncertainty, heroes are born. Brave adventurers venture into the wastes in search of lost artefacts and forgotten magic. Warriors defend their homes from raiders and monsters, standing guard against the encroaching darkness. And in the shadows, unseen by most, sinister forces work to shape the fate of Xulthraxis to their own dark ends.
The Lore
- The Agh Maw Orcs
- The Nations of Gosusia
- The Undying
- The Old Gods
- Important Characters
Player Resources
- Crafting Guide
- Homesteading Guide
GM Resources
- Maps
- Stat Blocks
- Items