Journals of Yesteryear

A century ago, the Jindo were a huge part of society in the region of Zendu - they were the only ones who discovered how to use magic to enchant items, create "living constructs", and set passive magical abilities without requiring active casting.   Their skill and crafts were highly sought after and they kept their secrets closely guarded. Greed-filled leaders of nations and factions within the region became bitter at their monopoly on this knowledge which peaked in magic-fuelled warfare known as the Great Betrayal.   During this catastrophic event, the Jindo vanished without a trace. Since their disappearance, the settlements and fortifications they once thrived in have been laid to waste as armies, guilds, hunting parties, and adventurers pick over the rubble in search of any remaining artifacts.