Long ago, arcane magic was widespread and well-known, used by mages who inhabited the land of Mystalica. There were many theories on how they ceased to be. One theory is that they all died to some being called Ricaste Lei, and a mass extinction occured.
But the most widespread theory across the lands is that there was once an event called The Great Apocalypse. Fire rained from the sky, all water was replaced with blood, and mythical beings ran amok on the land.
To fend off this great evil, the mages of Mystalica all used their combined power to lock away the evil, in turn, eradicating all magic.
Many, many centuries later, a dark overlord overtook the land, but a grand group of adventurers saved it. These heroes were reveled for their deeds, and celebrations and statues were set in place in honor of them.
That was, until, the heroes left, and scholars found out something horrifying. The heroes who had saved the land, had accidentally started the second Great Apocalypse. However, they also found a great new discovery. The old arcane mages had made glyphs. Yet their uses are still unknown.
Now it is up to you and your fellow townspeople to save the land. Will you all be able to? Or will the world fall to darkness?
Hello, brave townsperson! Welcome to the tale of Not-So-Hero.
I can give you a rundown on everything you need to know about Mystalica.
What do you need to know?
On the land of Mystalica?
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Mystalica is lush with greenery, or at least some parts of it. In Mystalica, there are 7 regions, 6 of which are inhabited by people.
On the Region of Gorgaius?
Gorgaius is the most heavily populated area of Mystalica. It may be the most northern reigon, but that doesn't stop them from being the most bustling. It's the epicenter of the entertainment scene, and has beautiful homes, owned by many wealthy people. The western part, however, is dingy and is essentialy a slum. Crime rate is high there.
On the Region of Sletar?
Sletar is the industrial part of Mystalica. All commerce is done there, and is the primary exporter of goods. It also holds the castle of the 2 kings, Amon and Gus. Many goverment-related things happen there.
On the Region of Spyrmynt?
Spyrmynt is basically the ruler of agriculture. It's populated by farmers and fishers, and is the main source of food for the land. Crime has gone up here, but only because of the illegal transporting of goods from Gorgaius and Spyrmynt.
On the Region of Nu'va Ampsheer?
Nu'va Ampsheer is probably the richest part of Mystalica. All the high-class people live here, but also there's a lot of scholars who have moved here, especially with the new findings about Arcane Magic.
On the Region of Mairka?
Mairka is the center of mining and materials, but recently dark clouds have covered it's mountains and caves. A few scholars have trekked there, and so far the results of their expidition is unknown.
On the Region of Aus'ralya?
Aus'ralya is a beautiful lush area, filled with forests. It's climate is weird though. The northern half is a jungle, but the southern half is plains. The people who live there also complain about the weather. One day it's rainy, the other it's sunny. From one second to another, the weather is a gamble. It's mainly inhabited by livestock herders and enviromentalists. However, it's rumoured the kings have a home here. Probably just a rumor.
On the Arcane Mountain?
The Arcane Mountain is a tall, tall mountain that seems like it could reach the sky. Atop it, there's an altar for... something. Normally, there's beautiful crystal-like light that cascades from it. But as of late... there's only dark clouds.
On Mages & Arcane Magic?
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The tale of the Arcane Mages is well known across the land of Mystalica. Recently, scholars have discovered cryptic glyphs strewn across mines in the caves of Mairka. They're trying to recruit townspeople and others of the sort as adventurers. They know this much: These glyphs may be magic, but their uses are unknown. In the records, there is no known information about glyphs. Only spellcasting. But one thing's for sure: These glyphs could be dangerous if not understood properly.
On the Great Apocalypse?
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The Great Apocalypse is a long forgotten prophecy. It was rumoured to have began from a great evil: Saminn Ela, a dark mage. She was pure evil, and made tendrils rise from the ground. The other mages locked away her dark magic, which was far more powerful than theirs, in turn eridaticating all other magic. At least, until now. The evil power is coming back, rekindled by the Heroes.
On the Heroes?
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The Heroes are from a far and distant land... possibly from another world. Although they overthrew the Dark Overlord, the Dark Overlord had one more trick under her sleeve. She cursed the Heroes, so that when they left, they would be fated to rekindle the Great Apocalypse.
...And that's all I can think of! Now, brave townsperson, mind telling me who you are?
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Nice to meet you,
- ~@Spearmint~
- ~@Ley~
- ~@WeepingWisteria~
- ~@JazzicusMaximus~
- ~@winterwolf0100~
- ~@RangerofIthilien~
Enjoy your travels, brave townsperson.