[Final Fantasy Campaign] Continent Rydonia - Figaro
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Figaro History
Past History
About 1000 years ago, when a large meteor crashed on the northeastern section of the continent Rysil, those in Zodicia, sought to discover what it was and what secrets it might hold. The impact was so hard (and the metor was so huge) that the site was now surrounded by mountains. The meteor had a strange metal in it called Xenolemat. It was an odd silver colored metal with various multicolored crystals growing on it. It became widely used in the kingdom of Zodicia, because that was the only kingdom at the time. Then came Project: Infusium. This was started by one Dr. Sy Mageye and his partner Dr. Leila Figaro. The scientists and scholars of Zodicia discovered this rare and unique metal had mystic properties and wasn’t harmful but very beneficial. To certain people at least.
Those who were exposed during Project: Infusium, started gaining powers of the mind and harnessing powers within one of the six colored gems found in the metal. After studying the crystalline structure of the metal, they renamed it: Xenocrystalanium. The scientists began infusing people with a liquid concentrate of the Xenocrystalanium. Those infused gained the ability to cast spells spontaneously, unlike mages who had to study. Dr. Figaro renamed Xenocrystallanium into three different categories. Mind affecting Xenocrystallanium came in six different colors and affected different parts of the brain; The part that allowed precognition was brought out by the garnet. They became Seers. The part of the brain that allowed things to be willed into existence was brought into being by the sapphire. They were called the Shapers. The part of the brain that allowed the body to heal and be manipulated was brought out by the amethyst. They were called the Egoists. The part of the brain that allowed the body to move quickly often between the fabric of space was brought about by the opal. They were called Wanderers. The part of the brain that allowed total control of the mind by lifting things up and mastering several forms of energy. They were called Savants. The part of the brain that allowed speaking between distances was brought about by the amber. They were called the Telepaths. These were named Xenium. Xenocrystallanium that bestowed magic into someone was called Crystallanium. Cryxen was what the crystal in its raw form would be called. The scientists didn’t see the rise of jealousy amongst the newly infused and the mages. Except Dr. Figaro. She saw what was going on and started begging Dr. Mageye to stop his experimentations. But he kept on until it all ended after his final experiment. Infusing fighters with the crystallanium and using them to protect Zodicia. They were named Runic Knights.
To stop anything from happening, the newly named Blue Mages and Psychics, left Zodicia and headed for the swamps to the southeast of Rydonia. They founded their own country using the Inal Fern Swamp as a boarder. It was named Gemordia. The scientists split into two groups, The Creationists and the Machinists. The Creationists were the ones who wanted to continue the research of various races and Cryxen and the results of infusing. The other group, The Machinists, thought it was a bad idea and decided to stick with the metallic properties of the Cryxen and used their own mages for magic.
The Twelve (the council who rules Zodicia), forbade the use of the crystal metal. Period. Since both groups became in violation of the ruling, the Machinists, led by Dr. Figaro, left to the plains beyond the Sky Mountains to the west of Zodicia and founded their own kingdom, Figaro, named after their wise head scientist. The other group, the Creationists, became very bitter and started cursing the Twelve and their city. They vowed revenge one day and with that, they left to head to the site of the meteor crash and were never heard from again.
Figaro prospered greatly except the time it took them to get back on track due to an experiment gone awry. While trying to figure out how to use simple magick and simple machines, they tried to get their castle to be able to float above the lands so they could attack the Creationists before they could launch a deadly assault of Psychics and Blue Mages on them and Zodicia. The magick was cast in a wild magic zone and suddenly for hundreds of miles around, all the vegetation was lost, destroyed. The main problem was that they used Cryxen for the main component and it backfired. Luckily no one was hurt but those who became infused were monitered. This was known as “The Blight”. The Blight had caused all the vegetation to wither away but it also caused different things to happen in different areas of the desert so the kingdom of Figaro is in a desert, yes, but the desert has three different sections; The Wastelands, The Null Desert and the Deadly Desert. Those who couldn’t control their powers due to being infused in a wild magic area, they were asked politely to leave. While Figaro helps them when they can, they don’t need wild aces running around breaking things.
Recent Past
Within the past 10 years King Gerrad Figaro now rules over the vast desert land. He is wise much like his ancestors and is an expert at machines. While the Machinists are now gone, a few still exist trying to figure out how to use the Cryxen for the good of man … but those are merely rumors. The kingdom of Figaro still has Cryxen in its area but its mainly stored at the castle or in various other secret locations.
Figaro has had to come to its founding cities aide. Zodicia felt from a new matriarchy where the meteor crashed. People calling themselves the Machine Empire. They are a group who have developed unique forms of technology, steam and magick. They have sent warriors made of metal and warriors with unique weapon creations to Zodicia, but the kingdom of Figaro has come to the rescue. Figaro scientists say it’s work from the Creationists who left for the meteor site and they are now hording and using the metal.
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Figaro Key Locations
The Null Desert
It is said that all magic dies in this desert, even those powers from the mind that the Crystallanium produces. This is the boarder of Zodicia and Figaro.
Sky Mountains
Not as high as the Divinity Mountains, these mountains house a mountain pass the Figaronians erected to keep out trouble makers; namely the Machine Empire. This keep has had many owners but now belongs to a sect of monks. This is the boarder for Zodicia and Figaro.
Oasis Garden
A legendary place of wonder. Set in the middle of the desert is a wrought iron fence. Once a year, the area inside the fence blooms and teams with all sorts of exotic life. Many say this is what Figaro once looked like. Some people go in and never come back out again. This is the Time of the Blooming.
Ruins of Iss’thi’Kik
Located in the middle of the Deadly Desert, no one has been able to make it inside the ruins. All that’s seen from the outside is a bunch of sand statues of people who tried to get inside and reptilian statues that guard the long decayed ruins.
The Oasis Sanctuary
Blessed by a powerful priest who once passed through the desert. This oasis allows all who rest here to be rejuvenated and healed. No fighting can occur here between anyone or anything.
The Wastelands
The Wastelands is another part of the kingdom of Figaro. The heat is deadly and the creatures here are much more fierce and tough. Its also easier to get lost here. There is nothing but abandoned buildings, if, even that.
Cryxen Caves
Located in a cavern under Figaro Castle, the Figaro scientists stor Cryxen crystals here. Its off limits to most people except the scientists and the royal family. Sometimes, however, some crystals go missing. It doesn’t help that the cavern is near a sunken city.
Sunken City of Nede
Under the shifting sands of Figaro, this city managed to stay intact and receive shelter from a underground cavern when it sank during the Blight. Various creatures dwell here, long ago abandoned by humans. It is said that the first Xaos stone was discovered here.
The Deadly Desert
The Deadly Desert is very deadly. Anyone touching the sand is turned into a sand statue of their formal selves. The area is marked with large rocks so people don’t blindly wander in the boundries.
The Caves of Sorrow
Located deep within the Sky Mountains, this cave holds a statue of Leia. It is rumored that Leia disguises herself as a monk and comes down here to cry and release all the pain they feel for the world. A mystical pool resides here of Leia’s tears. Its said that by bathing in them will heal someone of all ailments. No one has discovered it yet.
Order of the Swift
A monastery order on the Figaro side of Sky Mountain. They give travelers hospitality and food while they are traveling through the dangerous mountains. It has been home to many people but the monk order of the Swift has its hold now.
The Craving Pit
This place is known to the natives simply as The Pit, and everyone knows to stay well clear of it. The appearance of the Pit is horrifying: a giant maw of armored plates and razor-sharp teeth sunk into the ground. Only a small portion of its gigantic body peeks out of The Pit -- its mouth. The pit's prime method of hunting is by emitting odors that attract herbivores and scavengers to its maw. Seven segmented, chitin-covered tentacles rise out from the center of the maw, waiting to grab the unwary and drag them to a terrible death.
Apparatus Beach
This beach lies to the far west of Figaro. Its sands are dotted with various constructs and weapons long since abandoned. Mechanical wonders dot this landscape as well but are in a far state of disrepair. Many believe the scientists of Figaro used as a dumping ground. No one really knows.
Figaro Castle
Was once tried to made to be a flying castle but caused The Blight instead. It can now burrow underground. It resembles a science research fascility more than anything. It is located 5 miles north of South Figaro as to not disturb the city with the tremors from burrowing. King Edward Gerrad Figaro lives here.
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Main Cities, Towns, Metropolis's and Villiages:
South Figaro, Stist'cien, Fresspoor, Vent'enion, Saga City, Teacher, Donwer, Treacion, Hamcine, Pimsle, Femat'lergo
Main Hamlets and Thorps:
Omni, Sci, Nium, Enmill, Tek, New, Ence'sci, DeVent'polm
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Gemordia
------------
Noble "I feel bad. Honestly. They were much like us, victims of circumstance. But the Machine Empire created them. Do we really know who and where their true allegiance resides?"
Peasant "Who cares? If you ask me, the scientists of Figaro had a big hand in creating them. If we could combine forces, we could destroy the Machine Empire!"
Chancellor Le'on of Figaro "If we knew their true intentions and allegiances we could become allies. But I just dont trust their abilities with their minds."
Machine Empire
--------------------
Noble "They must be destroyed."
Peasant "Destroy them all!!"
Chancellor Le'on of Figaro "They should be destroyed. They had great ideas once upon a time. But their power has corrupted them and now all they see is power and destruction."
Zodicia
----------
Noble "We trust them. I understand why they did what they did. I just wish they would trust us."
Peasant "They will do what they want to do. A council of twelve mysterious people who speak with represenitives. Sounds fishy to me."
Chancellor Le'on of Figaro "Ive been there. Nice people. We are ok with them. An un-official treaty of sorts."
Past History
About 1000 years ago, when a large meteor crashed on the northeastern section of the continent Rysil, those in Zodicia, sought to discover what it was and what secrets it might hold. The impact was so hard (and the metor was so huge) that the site was now surrounded by mountains. The meteor had a strange metal in it called Xenolemat. It was an odd silver colored metal with various multicolored crystals growing on it. It became widely used in the kingdom of Zodicia, because that was the only kingdom at the time. Then came Project: Infusium. This was started by one Dr. Sy Mageye and his partner Dr. Leila Figaro. The scientists and scholars of Zodicia discovered this rare and unique metal had mystic properties and wasn’t harmful but very beneficial. To certain people at least.
Those who were exposed during Project: Infusium, started gaining powers of the mind and harnessing powers within one of the six colored gems found in the metal. After studying the crystalline structure of the metal, they renamed it: Xenocrystalanium. The scientists began infusing people with a liquid concentrate of the Xenocrystalanium. Those infused gained the ability to cast spells spontaneously, unlike mages who had to study. Dr. Figaro renamed Xenocrystallanium into three different categories. Mind affecting Xenocrystallanium came in six different colors and affected different parts of the brain; The part that allowed precognition was brought out by the garnet. They became Seers. The part of the brain that allowed things to be willed into existence was brought into being by the sapphire. They were called the Shapers. The part of the brain that allowed the body to heal and be manipulated was brought out by the amethyst. They were called the Egoists. The part of the brain that allowed the body to move quickly often between the fabric of space was brought about by the opal. They were called Wanderers. The part of the brain that allowed total control of the mind by lifting things up and mastering several forms of energy. They were called Savants. The part of the brain that allowed speaking between distances was brought about by the amber. They were called the Telepaths. These were named Xenium. Xenocrystallanium that bestowed magic into someone was called Crystallanium. Cryxen was what the crystal in its raw form would be called. The scientists didn’t see the rise of jealousy amongst the newly infused and the mages. Except Dr. Figaro. She saw what was going on and started begging Dr. Mageye to stop his experimentations. But he kept on until it all ended after his final experiment. Infusing fighters with the crystallanium and using them to protect Zodicia. They were named Runic Knights.
To stop anything from happening, the newly named Blue Mages and Psychics, left Zodicia and headed for the swamps to the southeast of Rydonia. They founded their own country using the Inal Fern Swamp as a boarder. It was named Gemordia. The scientists split into two groups, The Creationists and the Machinists. The Creationists were the ones who wanted to continue the research of various races and Cryxen and the results of infusing. The other group, The Machinists, thought it was a bad idea and decided to stick with the metallic properties of the Cryxen and used their own mages for magic.
The Twelve (the council who rules Zodicia), forbade the use of the crystal metal. Period. Since both groups became in violation of the ruling, the Machinists, led by Dr. Figaro, left to the plains beyond the Sky Mountains to the west of Zodicia and founded their own kingdom, Figaro, named after their wise head scientist. The other group, the Creationists, became very bitter and started cursing the Twelve and their city. They vowed revenge one day and with that, they left to head to the site of the meteor crash and were never heard from again.
Figaro prospered greatly except the time it took them to get back on track due to an experiment gone awry. While trying to figure out how to use simple magick and simple machines, they tried to get their castle to be able to float above the lands so they could attack the Creationists before they could launch a deadly assault of Psychics and Blue Mages on them and Zodicia. The magick was cast in a wild magic zone and suddenly for hundreds of miles around, all the vegetation was lost, destroyed. The main problem was that they used Cryxen for the main component and it backfired. Luckily no one was hurt but those who became infused were monitered. This was known as “The Blight”. The Blight had caused all the vegetation to wither away but it also caused different things to happen in different areas of the desert so the kingdom of Figaro is in a desert, yes, but the desert has three different sections; The Wastelands, The Null Desert and the Deadly Desert. Those who couldn’t control their powers due to being infused in a wild magic area, they were asked politely to leave. While Figaro helps them when they can, they don’t need wild aces running around breaking things.
Recent Past
Within the past 10 years King Gerrad Figaro now rules over the vast desert land. He is wise much like his ancestors and is an expert at machines. While the Machinists are now gone, a few still exist trying to figure out how to use the Cryxen for the good of man … but those are merely rumors. The kingdom of Figaro still has Cryxen in its area but its mainly stored at the castle or in various other secret locations.
Figaro has had to come to its founding cities aide. Zodicia felt from a new matriarchy where the meteor crashed. People calling themselves the Machine Empire. They are a group who have developed unique forms of technology, steam and magick. They have sent warriors made of metal and warriors with unique weapon creations to Zodicia, but the kingdom of Figaro has come to the rescue. Figaro scientists say it’s work from the Creationists who left for the meteor site and they are now hording and using the metal.
---
Figaro Key Locations
The Null Desert
It is said that all magic dies in this desert, even those powers from the mind that the Crystallanium produces. This is the boarder of Zodicia and Figaro.
Sky Mountains
Not as high as the Divinity Mountains, these mountains house a mountain pass the Figaronians erected to keep out trouble makers; namely the Machine Empire. This keep has had many owners but now belongs to a sect of monks. This is the boarder for Zodicia and Figaro.
Oasis Garden
A legendary place of wonder. Set in the middle of the desert is a wrought iron fence. Once a year, the area inside the fence blooms and teams with all sorts of exotic life. Many say this is what Figaro once looked like. Some people go in and never come back out again. This is the Time of the Blooming.
Ruins of Iss’thi’Kik
Located in the middle of the Deadly Desert, no one has been able to make it inside the ruins. All that’s seen from the outside is a bunch of sand statues of people who tried to get inside and reptilian statues that guard the long decayed ruins.
The Oasis Sanctuary
Blessed by a powerful priest who once passed through the desert. This oasis allows all who rest here to be rejuvenated and healed. No fighting can occur here between anyone or anything.
The Wastelands
The Wastelands is another part of the kingdom of Figaro. The heat is deadly and the creatures here are much more fierce and tough. Its also easier to get lost here. There is nothing but abandoned buildings, if, even that.
Cryxen Caves
Located in a cavern under Figaro Castle, the Figaro scientists stor Cryxen crystals here. Its off limits to most people except the scientists and the royal family. Sometimes, however, some crystals go missing. It doesn’t help that the cavern is near a sunken city.
Sunken City of Nede
Under the shifting sands of Figaro, this city managed to stay intact and receive shelter from a underground cavern when it sank during the Blight. Various creatures dwell here, long ago abandoned by humans. It is said that the first Xaos stone was discovered here.
The Deadly Desert
The Deadly Desert is very deadly. Anyone touching the sand is turned into a sand statue of their formal selves. The area is marked with large rocks so people don’t blindly wander in the boundries.
The Caves of Sorrow
Located deep within the Sky Mountains, this cave holds a statue of Leia. It is rumored that Leia disguises herself as a monk and comes down here to cry and release all the pain they feel for the world. A mystical pool resides here of Leia’s tears. Its said that by bathing in them will heal someone of all ailments. No one has discovered it yet.
Order of the Swift
A monastery order on the Figaro side of Sky Mountain. They give travelers hospitality and food while they are traveling through the dangerous mountains. It has been home to many people but the monk order of the Swift has its hold now.
The Craving Pit
This place is known to the natives simply as The Pit, and everyone knows to stay well clear of it. The appearance of the Pit is horrifying: a giant maw of armored plates and razor-sharp teeth sunk into the ground. Only a small portion of its gigantic body peeks out of The Pit -- its mouth. The pit's prime method of hunting is by emitting odors that attract herbivores and scavengers to its maw. Seven segmented, chitin-covered tentacles rise out from the center of the maw, waiting to grab the unwary and drag them to a terrible death.
Apparatus Beach
This beach lies to the far west of Figaro. Its sands are dotted with various constructs and weapons long since abandoned. Mechanical wonders dot this landscape as well but are in a far state of disrepair. Many believe the scientists of Figaro used as a dumping ground. No one really knows.
Figaro Castle
Was once tried to made to be a flying castle but caused The Blight instead. It can now burrow underground. It resembles a science research fascility more than anything. It is located 5 miles north of South Figaro as to not disturb the city with the tremors from burrowing. King Edward Gerrad Figaro lives here.
---
Main Cities, Towns, Metropolis's and Villiages:
South Figaro, Stist'cien, Fresspoor, Vent'enion, Saga City, Teacher, Donwer, Treacion, Hamcine, Pimsle, Femat'lergo
Main Hamlets and Thorps:
Omni, Sci, Nium, Enmill, Tek, New, Ence'sci, DeVent'polm
---
Gemordia
------------
Noble "I feel bad. Honestly. They were much like us, victims of circumstance. But the Machine Empire created them. Do we really know who and where their true allegiance resides?"
Peasant "Who cares? If you ask me, the scientists of Figaro had a big hand in creating them. If we could combine forces, we could destroy the Machine Empire!"
Chancellor Le'on of Figaro "If we knew their true intentions and allegiances we could become allies. But I just dont trust their abilities with their minds."
Machine Empire
--------------------
Noble "They must be destroyed."
Peasant "Destroy them all!!"
Chancellor Le'on of Figaro "They should be destroyed. They had great ideas once upon a time. But their power has corrupted them and now all they see is power and destruction."
Zodicia
----------
Noble "We trust them. I understand why they did what they did. I just wish they would trust us."
Peasant "They will do what they want to do. A council of twelve mysterious people who speak with represenitives. Sounds fishy to me."
Chancellor Le'on of Figaro "Ive been there. Nice people. We are ok with them. An un-official treaty of sorts."
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