Xorik

One of the Lands of Astoria , Xorik is the most well documented continent. There are a number of islands surrounding the continent with most notable being the Gnome nation of Frasnir and the unexplored Surkona . Xorik itself is home to a number of grand civilizations. The two Human kingdoms of Boriss and Thamar dominate most of the continent but the Green Sea is ruled by nomadic tribes. The Dwarves claim Strakelgar as their ancient city-state while the Elves protect their city-state of Valeryos. The Wilds is a lawless land of monsters and fearsome beasts. North of the fierce Wilds is the free city of Libertas that accepts any that seek to escape the monarchies of Boriss and Thamar. In the Ruin Desert of northern Xorik, the Dragonborn live in the ancient city of Dracar . The southern edge of Xorik is the Frozen Expanse which is dominated by fearsome monsters, savage tribes, and giants. The most recent addition to Xorik's landscape is the Wastelands , which was once the kingdom of Marish before the mysterious Cataclysm destroyed the civilization, and left the land a barren landscape fill of strange creatures.

Notable Religions:

See Faiths of Xorik

Common Races of Xorik:

See Races of Xorik

Notable Nations:

• Boriss: human kingdom of the southwest
• Dracar: dragonborn city-state in the Ruin Desert
• Dragon Tooth: the unofficial capital of pirates in the Vast Sea
• Frasnir: island nation of the gnomes
• Libertas: democratic city-state in the east
• Marish / The Wastelands: ruined remains of a great human kingdom
• Strakelgar: the largest dwarven city-state
• Thamar: a religious human kingdom in the north
• Valeryos: the biggest bastion of elves

Notable International Organizations:

• Cult of Reclamation: ambitious people willing to consort with fiends for more power
• Dawn Alliance: international organization dedicated to keeping the peace
• Emerald Guardians: ancient sect of protectors that hunt down unnatural threats
• Iron Kingdom: warforged dedicated to liberating their kind from the oppression of their creators
• The Order: fanatical militants that police the improper use of arcane magic in Thamar
• Pirates of the Vast Sea: a loose organization of pirates on the western sea led by King Aeros
• Shadow Network: a vast network of information brokers that help anyone with enough gold

History of the World and Xorik

• Age of Darkness: fiends brought the Blood War to this new world
• Origin Wars: the Gods bring peace to the world
• Age of Dragons: dragon overlords rule over the mortal races
• Creation Wars: the Gods punish Tiamat and her cruel dragon overlords
• Age of Mortals: the mortal races begin to live in peace again
• War of Tears: the civil war between the elves that happened in Xorik
• The Fourth Age: relevant to recent history in Xorik

Maps

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  Map of Xorik

Type

Continent

Location under

Lands of Astoria

Included Locations

• Airathul Forest
• Bloodstone Mountains
• Celestial Peaks
• Frozen Expanse
• Green Sea
• Ruin Desert
• Surkona
• The Wilds

Included Organizations

• Boriss
• Cult of Reclamation
• Dawn Alliance
• Dracar
• Frasnir
• Golden Path
• Iron Kingdom
• Libertas
• Marish / The Wastelands
• Protectorate
• Righteous Blades
• Shadow Network
• Strakelgar
• Thamar
• The One God
• The Order
• The Syndicate
• Valeryos