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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Existence" data-source="post: 291935" data-attributes="member: 5049">A brief Overview…The geography of Cyaaneis can be divided into two continents. The most densely populated, Ljoontaan (L’Youn’tarn) is a lush and fertile region bounded by the sea of Thray to the west and the volcanic mountain range to the east known as the Firespike Range. On this continent lies three distinct provinces, each with a common bond but each also much different to one another. First and foremost among the three areas is the Theocrasy of Sonyl. Ruled by the great Hierophant of Kilunesay, Eglisius III from his seat in the Great Dome atop the city of Janthar, this enlightened state is the commercial centre of Ljoontaan. Anything and everything that an individual could ever want is available, for a price. The merchant guilds based in Janthar are renowned for their unscrupulous business deals. Some even go as far as to deal with the malevolent D’row from the depths of the Undgarin. Due to Janthar being such a cosmopolitan city, it is no surprise that the population is as diverse as the colours of the sky. Duegar smiths work relentlessly in huge smelting plants in the industrial quarter while elven bards sing of the heroes of old on almost every street corner. Within the twisting streets of the Old District halfling pickpockets ply their illegal trade as gnomish alchemists tinker away on tiny mechanical toys, watched over by hired half-orc bodyguards. This where the common folk make their way through life, selling foodstuffs and furs to locals.  Looking over the city, the golden towers of the Shining Hand house the continent’s most powerful archmages and Loremasters. These men and woman are the power behind the throne, although Elgisius would rather not admit it.  It is here that decipher ancient scrolls and ponder the great mysteries of life. These golden towers are linked by an impossibly fine walkway to the Great Dome so as the Great Hierophant may ask council of them in times of need. On the whole however Janthar and indeed Sonyl itself is a population of good, honest people. Being such a cosmopolitan state, the humans of Sonyl have become accustomed to other race’s ideals and theologies. As such, this has led to humans worshiping or at least paying homage to one or more of the non-human deities. Temples to numerous deities and demigods dot the rolling landscape. Most of these are not lavish displays of piety but some temples dedicated to gods like Sahaquiel and Balak are what can only be described as vulgar displays of power and subjugation. On the outside, it would seem that Ljoontaan is a prosperous land, populated by honest, hard working folk. However, if one peers behind the wafer thin façade, Ljoontaan is a land in turmoil, being ripped apart by the forces of darkness while governments remain aloof to the growing problem. All that stands between Ljoontaan, or indeed Cyaaneis as a whole are a few brave individuals willing to risk their lives and sell their souls for the further existence of all good people</blockquote>

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