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is an ancient tradition that dates back thousands of years, to the founding of the countries on the continent of Solbrek. As the various academies were established and improved the city and country. As the world expanded, other countries were invited to join in the competition. It also allowed the kingdom of Krezdiv to divideContinue reading “Corelon Zepheroth”

is as important in the world of Terra, as it is in ours. It is also a source of constant controversy. Healers from the academy in Cynsely spend nearly two years learning to tend to those with mental illnesses and traumas. Many of the goodly clergy spend extensive amounts of time learning to care forContinue reading “Mental Health”

For all those who read this regularly, I’m going to let you in on a little secret. It has to do with Morgath and the monsters that weren’t killed in the war with Iskenderun. Of course, nothing that follows has any bearing on the remaining books of this series. All the orcs, goblins, and ogresContinue reading “Foreshadowing”

are celebrated differently in various countries throughout Terra. Commoners seldom have large and extravagant parties. Few give gifts or consume sweets to commemorate the occasion. For most it’s just another day. Meanwhile, the wealthy and nobles throw lavish parties with elaborate feasts and (often) outlandish gifts. Most of those on Acleron celebrate their natality onContinue reading “Birthdays”

comes in a myriad forms and are available in every corner of Terra. From specially grown cousins of tobacco that relax, calm, and relieve pain, to powders, pills, and liquids that do everything from relieve pain to produce vivid hallucinations, they are a pall upon the average citizens of the world. Some of the substancesContinue reading “Mind-Altering Substances”

is home to Prince Glaive, and a Nordic-based culture specifically with regards to horses, in and out of battle. Their cavalry is second to none and has been so since ancient times. The country is almost exclusively grass and farmlands with the rolling hills of Rhaedon as its border against the White Scorched Desert ofContinue reading “Nestapor”

is the origin of the once-great pyromancy tribes. It’s also the only desert in all Terra and makes up the entire country. It’s flanked on the southeastern border by the Sol’s Spine Mountains and the southwestern border by the hills of Rhaedon. There are strong Egyptian, Arabic, and Turkish influences on the culture of theContinue reading “Adamar”

the northern most country on Acleron. At the start of the series, it is overrun by monster hordes and ruled by the bloodmage Roan Wolfoak. The people of the land do their best to avoid the death and destruction wrought by the evil beings. Historically, the country was known for its cold, rocky, and mountainousContinue reading “Morgath”