Wiki Category: Xonthian

The world of Xonthian is thick with diversity and rich in history. From Xonthian City, where humans live their lives in a large city while the outskirts have some of the land’s richest crops and farms. Or the island of Juan’kij, where the elves have secluded themselves in the forests of Timilik. The Dwarves living peacefully under the Shadow Mountains, and the Atticatten, who have hidden away on the easternmost peninsula of Xecutran. Where Orcs, Ogres and darker races who live in long-forgotten jungles and swamps, or in the shadows of lost civilizations. To the undiscovered lands of the east, where magic, sword, and gunslingers travel desert vistas.

Yensi

Once a major trading hub between the Elves and the rest of humankind, Yensi fell into disrepair after the One Hundred Year War. Since then, it has regained its status as a major hub and has even become a tourist stop for those seeking to spot the grand Phoenix’s rebirth. The town itself sits on Phoenix Lake, a bird-shaped body of water that despite its shape, was named for the mythical creature that comes here to die and reincarnate itself. Travelers from all over the world come to bathe in the magical waters, some claiming that it heals ailments, though that has never been proven. Yensi is a colorful city, with vibrant shades of reds, oranges, and yellows in homage to the feathered creature. The lake itself is crystal clear blue and at its heart and is the deepest lake in the world. Commercial fishermen are prohibited from the lake, however, enterprising solo fishermen, who wish to try their luck with line and real, make a living selling their catch to local restaurants.

Demographics

Humans, Elves, and a few Dwarves.

Government

Mayor

Defenses

None

Industry & Trade

The biggest export in Yensi is tourism, followed by trade services.

Tourism

Small Bogota’s can be rented along the beige and grey sands of the lake, while the town itself has some of the greatest restaurants in the world. A few lake houses sit on the edge of the water, built before the town began to regulate construction. These homes became hotels and bed and breakfasts, catering the travelers looking to spot the Phoenix smoldering deep in the lake.

Timilik City

Found in the heart of the Timilik Forest, the Timilik City is a rare and ancient settlement, dating back to before the world shattered. Built lovingly into the embrace of trees, rock, and water features, the city looks more like a work of art, than a living and breathing town. White marble structures make up the heart of the kingdom, where the castle stretches high into the treetops. Trees, bushes, and other flora have taken over the structures, adding to their beauty. Homes, shops, and other government buildings are scattered around the city in a semi-circle, reminiscent of a moon. During the Hundred Year War, the kingdom cut itself off from the rest of the world. This was done to keep the kingdom’s security, as well as that of the forest. The Fire Isle Mages attempted to invade the forest but quickly found that it was defended by more than just elves. After the war, the magical wards were dropped and trade opened up once again.

Demographics

Elves

Government

Kingdom

Defences

The elven city is protected by wards on the border of the Timilik forest and the rest of Juan’kij.

Industry & Trade

Prior to and after the ward, the main export of the elves is fine linen and magical knowledge.

Oleve

The capital of Juan’kij sits on the coast, nestled in the pit of a natural bay. Oleve is the only shipping port on the island. Goods from the rest of the island make their way to the city and get shipped to the rest of the world. Oleve is also home to the Mayor Council, where the Mayor’s from the other cities, and leaders from smaller villages, come together to fix policies and enforce new laws. Because Juan’kij is a neutral island between the two major kingdoms, it over sees its own lands, but works with and sells its goods equally to the other kingdoms. Occupied during the Hundred Year War, the Fire Isle Mages at one point had total control over the island, causing factions of resistance fighters to eventually spring up in their shadow. Although the resistance never grew bold enough to push the Fire Isle Mages off the island, with the help of Tiger, they did eventually free the island from the mages. Oleve was the site of the last battle and became known as the start of the end of the war.

Demographics

Human and a few elves.

Government

Council

Defenses

Built after the Hundred Year War, towers were erected on either side of the port, where enchanted canons watch over the waterways.

Industry & Trade

The biggest source of income for the town is its massive port, and warehouse district. Goods from all over Juan’kij gets sold and shipped from here.

Gev

Gev is home to the largest mining camp and company. The mountains on the southern edge of Juan’kij contain some of the worlds richest sources of metals including silver, iron, and gold. A complex mining system works its way down and into the earth where the resources and brought to the surface, and processed into ingots where they are then shipped all over the world for use. The down is dirty and smells of fire and ash. The miners have even delved so far as to break into the Fire Isle’s on the other side of the Maelstrom Sea, thousands of miles away. The buildings are mostly stone, with a few wooden homes sitting on the edge of town. Dwarven miners work alongside humans, who wish to find the next big vein of precious metals they can claim.

Demographics

Humans and Rhok Dwarves

Government

Mayor

Defenses

None

Industry & Trade

Gev’s major export is metals and stone.

Juan’kij

Timilik City

Gev

Oleve

Yensi

The island of Juan’kij was the first to fall when the Fire Isle Mages invaded during the Hundred Year War. It is a rich land, filled with resources they could ship away to support their war efforts across Xonthian and Xecutran. Because the island had no active military system, it fell quickly during the invasion. Both Xonthian and Xecutran kingdoms were oblivious to the disaster until it was too late. Neither country had lay claim to the island, so neither had an army stationed there. During the age of discovery before the war, the island was under the control of Xecutran. When Xonthian rediscovered it, they invaded and took it over. The brief war that followed, forced the two nations into an agreement that left the island alone and used it as a neutral state with governing bodies present in both courts. Because it had no real ties with the outside kingdoms, they never developed an army of much power and so it fell to the Fire Isle Mages might.

Juan’kij is also the home of the Elves, who live in the north in the Timlik Forest.

Desert of the Dragons

Like its counterpart, the Sands of Time, Desert of the Dragons derived its affliction from the war between the god-like creatures. Desert of the Dragons is perpetually alight in flame, burning low and steadily. No one has ever set foot on the sand, for fear of igniting.

Cave of Blood

The dark, dank Cave of Blood is a system hidden deep in the forests of the island, was long forgotten and for good reason. The depths of the cave are home to creatures history has long forgotten, or at least is had forgotten. After the One Hundred Year War, Tiger and his friends found the dormant secret on the island that was eager to break free and cause havoc on the world once again. Explorers that brave the trip to the island have attempted to bring back the caves secretes, but aside from tails from sailors, no one has ever made it back.

Island of the Unknown

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Cave of Blood

The mysterious Island of the Unknown is home to the very horrors kids and adults dream about. Every corner of the uninhabited island holds a shadow that moves just on the edge of one’s vision. Explorers have attempted to categorize the island, but have only ever found their demise. Very few captains will take scholars and explorers to the island anymore. Once part of Xonthian and the Shadow Island before the world shattered, the Island of the Unknown is rich with magically enhanced creatures. Sin Orbs, Dire Wolves, and other dangers call the forests home, not the mention the magic scarred Desert of the Dragons which burn with a perpetual flame.

Tower of Magi

The Tower of Magi and the surrounding town is the main fortress and compound of the Fire Isle Mage’s. Comprised of mostly scattered stone buildings that house various magical arts, the town also boasts a hefty trade in sulfur from the outlying volcanic outlets on the islands. All of the homes are built from the same dark grey and black rock that make up the island. The tower itself, is a single tower, with smaller ones around the outer rim of the wall. The Mage’s Archive, school, and a mass hall make up the innermost buildings. The biggest problem for the mages is growing food, which they have learned to adapt into a vast underground plantation, hidden away in the mountains, along with various greenhouses which also act as food sources.

Demographics

Human

Government

Overlord

Defenses

Because the isles are naturally inhospitable, most of the island is its own defensive system. The Tower of Magi and the surrounding town is protected further by a large curtain wall and tower system.

Fire Isle

Tower of the Magi

Home to the Fire Isle Mages, the Fire Isles is a collection of shattered, rock-strewn islands with deep and old caverns that were once spillways for magma. There is still an active subterranean sea of lava below the island’s largest Volcano, Mount Kiafiar. There are several islands within the chain isle’s, the largest being Forik Island on the eastern side.

The main home of the Mages, the Tower of Magi located on the Forik Island on the coast of the Maelstrom Sea.

The islands are grey and mostly bare, with very little vegetation. Freshwater is a constant battle and is hard to find for anyone stranded on the isles. Food, especially plants, is hard to grow in the open, thanks to the highly acidic nature of the ashen earth. The smell of sulfur hangs in the air, the closer to Mount Kiafiar you get. Although the Malestrom Sea and the winds caused by it constantly churn the air, giving the island some fresh air along the coastline, it remains thick and heavy. The Tower of Magi and surrounding village is home to tens of thousands of cast-out Mages, who have established families in the harsh environment of the isles. The Tower, built during the Hundred Year War, is a tall, round structure built using Magic, and imbued with enchantments that cost the lives of hundreds of mages during its construction. Capable of protection against the raging elements that constantly bombard the isles, the Tower is used as a focus for the Mages, as well as a place of learning. The Tower, and the surrounding compound, which includes a library and studies, eventually come under the control of Illusia, who brings the Mages into a new age. The largest predator on the island beside the occasional imp or fire-lizard is the undead Dragon known as ShadowMane. A product of necromancy long before the world shattered, the dragon hides away deep under Mount Kiafiar.

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