Anthea

An ancient world now has a trichotomy of nations ruling its lands. Vsidindi, the nation originally started by corporations focuses on science, innovation and the world of tomorrow. Galdur, a nation of mages focuses on the use of the weave. Estaru, a nation of the only remaining religious group focuses on understanding the ancient past of the world, the ruins and relics.     High Magic Magic is widespread. It is abnormal for someone to have no access to magic or magical objects. Of course, magic is most common in Galdur.   Little Religion Centuries ago there was a societal and philosophical shift where people fled religion en masse, called the Alchemical Revolution. Now there is really only one nation where religion is common and fully accepted, Estaru.   Steampunk There is 19th-century industrial level machinery powered by a combination of steam and magic. Most scientific innovation on Anthea is thanks to Vsindi and the independent power, the Order of Athena. Much of the population can read and write.   Forgotten Past The world is ancient. Many races have thrived and died out over the millennia. Unfortunately, its past its mainly unknown to its current generations.   Melting Pot Population All races are spread across the continents, with community pockets in a variety of cities. Some nations have larger communities of specific races than others. There are no humans, that is a race of the far distant past.   Adventuring Mindset Adventurers, adventuring parties and guild membership is a somewhat common profession.