Eraine

The gods have left the world, having agreed to not interfere to avoid a costly conflict amongst them, leaving the major races to do what they want with the world.   Fear of magic is common, though a few places embrace it. Many mages know that they are playing with fire, using magic, but the power often draws to them even knowing the corrupting effect of using magic.   Racism is commonplace, and while monsters are rare, they do roam the wilderness.