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The Bestiarium The World of Fell Beasts and Fallen Gods

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Step into the realm of Bestiarium, a world steeped in monsters, magic and inhabited by fallen and forgotten gods. Within this cruel domain, societies are intricately woven around these weakened deities, each presiding over their respective capital cities as they are the only safe place left to live and prosper.   Civilizations fight for survival in the face of ever-evolving, dangerous creatures that roam the untamed wilds. The remnants of past great civilizations lie scattered across the landscape, a grim reminder of the challenges even divine protection couldn't avert.   In Bestiarium, magic reigns supreme, but its manifestations are governed by three primary channels. Miracles are bestowed by the gods themselves to their faithful followers and priests, wild beasts harness the innate magic of the world through adaptations and essence manipulation enables skilled practitioners to draw upon elemental energies for spells.   As brave adventurers venture into the vast habitats, they embark on vital missions to secure resources, hunt creatures and the most foolhardy challenge the mysterious Towers nestled at the heart of each habitat. These daunting structures hold treasures, knowledge, and the potential to sway the very balance of the world.   Yet beyond the challenges for pure survival lie the ambitions of power. The Apex Conclave, an imposing faction, attempts to rule over every civilization, its reach stretching over the various cities and races. Trade becomes the lifeline of survival, where food, luxury goods, and military equipment are exchanged amidst the perpetual struggle for dominance.   The mystery surrounding the fall of the gods remains unsolved, kindling quests of restoration among some factions. Religion thrives, as the gods themselves dwell among the people, lending tangible presence to the faith of the inhabitants and reviving the fallen to send them on their endless quest for dominance, resources and survival.