A dwarven master-smith of the Ironclad Conclave who forges Dreamforged weapons. She sees the process not as conquest, but as sacred craft—a slow, painful tempering of will into steel. She despises Kaelen's wastefulness, believing true ascension requires a soul as refined and patient as her creations.
About this World
A vibrant, high-fantasy realm where magic flows through the very landscape. Diverse races like elves and goblins coexist in a world of immense beauty and hidden treasures. Power progression is a slow, arduous journey, with godhood attainable only by the most cunning or fortunate few who unlock the universe's deepest secrets.
World History
The world was sung into existence by the Primal Spirits, leaving a weave of ambient magic and divine potential. For eons, mortals have lived, fought, and dreamed within its bounds, each generation seeking the legendary Paths of Ascension. The slow burn of power has shaped a civilization of deep traditions, long-lived schemes, and desperate quests for the keys to divinity.
Factions
Sagewood Arcanum
The Path of AetherweavingA reclusive, elven-leaning order that safeguards ancient Aetherweaving knowledge within sacred groves and crystal libraries. They view magic as a scholarly pursuit for ascension, believing only the most disciplined and wise should ever approach godhood.
Ironclad Conclave
Way of the DreamforgedA coalition of humans, dwarves, and goblin artificers who, believing the thrones of the gods can be seized, channel the Dreaming Throne's power into themselves and their legendary armaments. They are ambitious, glory-seeking, and often ruthless.
Playable Characters
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Brina Stonehand
Background
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Eldrin Silversage
Background
An ancient high elf archivist of the Sagewood Arcanum. He has witnessed multiple generations of would-be ascendants fail or fall. Now deeply cautious, he hoards the most dangerous Aetherweaving rituals, believing the cost of godhood is the obliteration of wisdom and beauty from the world.
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Kaelen Ironside
Background
A human champion of the Ironclad Conclave, famed for his Dreamforged axe, 'Oathbreaker.' He rose from a gladiatorial slave to a warlord by embracing the Throne's power with sheer, relentless will. He seeks treasure and glory as proof of his worth, viewing the path to godhood as the ultimate conquest.
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Lyra Nightshade
Background
A goblin prodigy who defied her kin's brutish reputation by sneaking into the Sagewood Arcanum as a child. She hides her heritage, using her innate cunning to master Aetherweaving with a speed considered dangerous by her elven mentors. She dreams not of godhood, but of elevating her entire, scorned race.
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Sylas Grimm
Background
A cynical human treasure-hunter and minor con artist with no faction allegiance. He steals fragments of Aether-lore and Dreamforged relics to sell to the highest bidder, exploiting the slow pace of 'levelling up.' He believes ascension is a lie for suckers; real power is in the gold and beautiful distractions you can actually hold.
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Power Systems
The Path of Aetherweaving
An ancient art of manipulating the world's ambient magic, Aether. Weavers channel Aether through painstaking ritual and discipline, shaping it into tangible effects. Mastery is slow, requiring decades of study, but offers vast potential for those who seek ascension.
Attacks
A whip of solidified magic lashes out to strike a foe.
A concentrated bolt of stellar energy streaks towards the target.
A wave of glacial cold emanates from the caster's hands.
A spike of corrupted Aether imbued with toxic magic is launched.
A fork of arcing electricity jumps between multiple targets.
A blade of sharpened life-force energy slices cleanly.
A concussive burst of raw force is delivered with a punch or staff.
A cloud of superheated magical sparks engulfs an area.
Tendrils of frost creep over a target, locking them in place.
A touch that withers flesh and saps vitality.
A spear of condensed thunder is hurled with a deafening crack.
Twin blades of crystallized blood create deep, weeping wounds.
A mighty blow that resonates with force, staggering the mind.
A blinding flash of searing light erupts from the caster.
A jagged shard of eternal ice pierces and numbs the target.
A billowing cloud of green, corrosive gas slowly dissolves targets.
A punch charged with volatile electricity that spasms muscles.
A precise strike that ruptures blood vessels from within.
A localized field of crushing force pins a target in place.
A diving strike wreathed in cleansing, yet destructive, flames.
A massive lance of blue ice forms and is launched with great force.
A quick, piercing touch that injects a fast-acting neurotoxin.
A clap of the hands releases a deafening wave of sound and shock.
A blast of wind sharpened to a monomolecular edge cuts deeply.
Bands of solid magic snap into place around a target's limbs.
A slowly moving orb of black and crimson fire that adheres and burns.
A point of profound cold that flash-freezes anything it touches.
A bolt of sickly green energy that induces rapid necrosis.
A spinning attack wreathed in chaotic, arcing lightning.
A torrent of razor-sharp, blood-red energy shards rains down.
Way of the Dreamforged
A martial tradition that channels the latent power of Ascendia's Dreaming Throne. Practitioners forge their will and Aether into their bodies and weapons, achieving superhuman feats. Progress is tied to self-mastery and rare treasures, making rapid advancement a legend.
Attacks
A palm strike imbued with concussive force that shatters armor and bone.
A thrown weapon coated in alchemical dream-fire leaves a trail of flames.
A weapon or limb sheathed in biting cold frosts and slows on impact.
A piercing attack that leaves behind a lingering, debilitating venom.
A javelin or knife charged with lightning is hurled with crackling speed.
A mighty overhead chop that leaves a grievous, hemorrhaging wound.
A strike that resonates, delivering a second wave of force to stagger.
A spinning kick wreathed in flames that scorches the target.
A rapid series of punches that encase the target in layers of frost.
A quick slash from a poison-treated blade that induces weakness.
A hold that channels electric current directly into the opponent's body.
A furious spinning attack with blades that creates a storm of cuts.
A full-body tackle fueled by dream-energy that bowls foes over.
A leaping, downward kick that impacts with explosive, fiery force.
Shards of dream-forged ice are flung like daggers to impale and chill.
A deceptive, coiling strike that injects a potent paralytic toxin.
A point-blank burst of stored electrical energy from the palms.
An impossibly precise thrust that bypasses armor to cause internal bleeding.
A focused strike to the head that disrupts consciousness and balance.
A weapon temporarily hardened by dream-energy cuts with impossible sharpness.