Welcome to Nyxalia

Millennia ago, the gods of Nyxalia waged a brutal war of divine ambition and fury. The result was a catastrophic event that shattered the lands, raising islands high into the sky. This event, known as The Sundering, permanently altered the world’s structure and the balance of power between the divine and mortal realms. Now, the islands of Nyxalia float on the winds, tethered to one another by powerful ley lines and the mysterious, crystalline structures known as Aether Crystals.

The remnants of the Cindralis Empire, a once-great civilization of all races and arcane power, stand as monumental ruins across the isles. Though much of the empire’s knowledge has been lost to time, pockets of its influence and relics remain, coveted by those who seek its mysteries. 

 In the last thirty years, the study and harnessing of Aether Crystals has revolutionized the world. These powerful gemstones, once the subject of legend, have now been understood as the key to both the islands’ flight and now, the creation of airships. Powered by these crystals, airships have allowed trade, travel, and warfare to transcend the limitations of the earthbound kingdoms, creating a global network of skyborne commerce and conflict. The development of airship technology has seen the rise of powerful airship companies and skyports across Nyxalia, forever changing the way that its people live, work, and explore.

But this newfound mobility also brings its own dangers. Pirates, rogue factions, and even long-forgotten entities now traverse the skies, seeking to claim the power of the Aether Crystals for their own. Airship warfare, espionage, and ancient battles that were once confined to the ground now rage in the heavens themselves.

 The islands of Nyxalia are as diverse as they are dangerous, each with its own unique cultures, challenges, and stories. From the fiery deserts of Suladyn, ruled by dragons and their kin, to the shadow-drenched Umbreshade, where the fey and undead rule the twilight hours, Nyxalia’s floating isles offer a multitude of realms to explore and conquer. Each island is an ecosystem, shaped by ancient magics, celestial conflicts, and the will of its rulers.

• Suladyn is a land of heat, fire, and power, ruled by ancient dragons who seek to expand their empire. Their capital, Drakonspire, is a city of gilded spires and volcanic forges, where dragons and their kin build airships and dominate trade routes.
• Umbreshade, a dark reflection of Nyxalia, is a realm of shadows and secrets, where fey courts and undead lords conspire to further their eternal ambitions in the perpetual twilight.
• Ravenwild is a land where nomadic clans and infernal powers collide, its vast plains home to bloodthirsty demons, powerful warlords, and ruthless mercenaries.
• Blightfall, a twisted, mage-scarred wasteland, tells the tale of long-forgotten magical wars. The land is haunted by corrupted mages and dangerous creatures, and the only true safety lies within the walls of ancient fortresses that remain from the divine wars.
• Soltharin, at the heart of Nyxalia, boasts a thriving city of Zenithal, a center of commerce, innovation, and arcane study, but political turmoil brews, and the people are divided by old loyalties, new technologies, and shifting alliances.
• Verdith is a land where war is both ritual and commerce, where kingdom after kingdom rises and falls through conquest and honor, and the very economy is built on the strength of warriors and generals.
• Frostveil, a tundra of ice and snow, is a place of primal power, where ancient dwarven citadels and towering giants defend against the creeping cold and the terrible forces that dwell in the frozen wilderness.

Each of these islands is home to a unique blend of cultures, histories, and dangers. Whether you're exploring ancient ruins, engaging in political intrigue, or venturing into the wilderness to battle terrifying creatures, Nyxalia offers an endless tapestry of stories to be told.

Two pantheons of gods watch over Nyxalia, each representing different aspects of the world’s creation and ongoing conflict.

• The Primordial Pantheon, composed of ancient and elemental deities, represents the forces of nature that shaped the world in the time before the gods' great war. These deities are often seen as indifferent or even hostile, controlling the very elements and shaping the lands.
• The Ascendant Pantheon, by contrast, is made up of mortals who have been elevated to godhood. These beings were once great heroes or rulers, their deeds so profound that they earned the favor of the gods and ascended to divine status. Though often seen as protectors or patrons of their people, their power is as fickle as it is vast. 

As Nyxalia hurtles through the skies, bound together by powerful ley lines and the glimmering aether, the future remains uncertain. The Aether Crystals hold secrets that even the gods may not fully understand. Will new discoveries unlock the key to an even greater force? Or will Nyxalia’s skyward kingdom fall victim to the same forces that shattered it long ago?

What happens when the delicate balance of power between the gods, the mortals, and the elements shifts? Will the world fall into chaos, or will the heroes who walk its isles rise to meet the challenges of a fractured land?

Nyxalia is a world of constant change, where the echoes of the past ripple through the skies, and the adventurers who dare to uncover its secrets hold the future in their hands.