Inosia

The world of Inosia is an old place. Throughout its history there has been one rule above all: magic is the line between thriving and perishing.

In the last Roaring Age, this rule seemed to fade. Magic had reached new heights and became newly commonplace. The civilization of the mortal races flourished. Peace reigned. This was brought about, in no small part, by the founding of the Citadell, the Grand Emporium Arcanum, a home to the world’s foremost magical experts, casters, and researchers.

Then, more than 80 years ago now, witnesses say a massive explosion of raw arcane energy disintegrated the Citadell in the blink of an eye, taking with it much of the world's magical knowledge. Inosia plunged into a period known as the Great Continental War. Chaos spilled across the land as political forces vied for the remaining holds of magical knowledge. Nations fell, entire peoples eradicated, and civilization ultimately regressed. The old pathways were retaken by the beasts and monsters of this world.

In the time since, enclaves of spellcasters have risen up to fill the void and defend the last vestiges of that civilization. These are the Covens of Inosia.