Primis

Lost Knowledge & Heretics

Mystel, the region where most of the narrative of the setting takes place, is settled atop the ruins of the once-powerful Skarric Empire. This ancient civilization once mastered both magic and technology to achieve near-immortality at a tremendous cost. Though Skarro’s true fate has been buried by time—and deliberate suppression—its legacy lingers in the forbidden artifacts scattered across the land.

Themes & Influences

• Magic as a Taboo Practice: Feared and coveted, magic is forbidden in many places, practiced only by the reckless or the ostracized. Aura—the essence of magic—is dwindling, and each use has a cost.
• Technology & Culture: Mystel reflects a world in flux, echoing the 1600s–1700s post-Renaissance era, where gunpowder meets lost arcane innovation and ambition minds dream of a new age for arcane technology without fear of persecution.
• Southern Mystel & Seagraive: Inspired by early New Orleans and Louisiana swamp country, this region is dense with spirits, steam, and social unrest.
• Northern Mystel: Echoes of New Zealand and its surrounding islands—rugged wilderness, seafaring cultures, and ancient spiritual traditions—define the highland reaches.