Intro

"Welcome to Ashokar, reader. While once prosperous, we have all seen our share of tragedy in recent years. Those still drawing breath sit and squabble over scraps in whatever is left of Tyr, having not heard a word from the other kingdoms in almost a decade. In these pages I will give a brief account of things, as in recent times knowledge spreads slow and superstition rears its ugly head once again. If these words save even one life, the time I have dedicated to this will be worth it. After all, one more of the living means one less of the dead.""-- S.E. Horatio Tennebaum, 571 New Era"

All should be familiar with our lands, The Kingdom of Tyr, founded in 331 N.E. (New Era) by the stalwart and pious King Gottfried the Purple. His aim was to create a nation to uphold the values of the god Tyr; justice, righteousness, and chivalry. Many towns grew and thrived under these laws, such as Ironearth, Hadersburg, Softsalt, Pineholme, Hinterholme, Falkholme, and of course the capitol of Tyrstead. These ideals lead to a prosperous time, and up until our current King Finnehüme Redstag and the invasion of The Black Host, a bright future was foreseen by all.

The destruction of half the land and devastation of Tyrstead has completely fractured our kingdom, raging zealots plunder the roads and crazed witch hunters accuse towns of occultism. Mad pyromaniacs flood out of the former College in droves to sate their lust for destruction against the dead, and then retreat to their tower having destroyed more than they save. Although Finnehüme continues to rule in Tyrstead, which some have begun to call Tyr's Folly, no one beyond the castle gates answers to his authority. Some blame him for the devastation that has befallen our lands, while others have shunned Tyr and the gods altogether. Rumor is, Finnehüme is seeking supporters to unite the Kingdom, for he fears if another invasion comes none could stand in it's way.

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This setting is inspired by other universes such as Warhammer Fantasy, Diablo, Warcraft, and Darkest Dungeon. Any similarities you find are probably not a coincidence! It is a dark and deadly world meant to be taken semi-seriously. ======