The descendants of wizards who experimented with shape-changing magic in previous generations, the Wilderlings of Realmgard have been so affected by their ancestors' magic that they retain features of various animals and the ability to freely shift between human and animal forms.
The island off the northeastern mainland of Realmgard is known by a name which in the local language means "Frost Mane", most likely a reference to the sight of blown snow billowing off the island's numerous mountains.
While not located at the exact geographic centre of Realmgard, the forest known as the Midwood is fairly close to the exact middle of the continent, as well as being located more or less equally from Realmgard's north and south extreme points. Thus, the Midwood is so named for its location in the middle of Realmgard.
The existence of Vampires in Realmgard is not disputed — except perhaps by particularly stubborn or eccentric contrarians.
The existence of Vampires in Realmgard is not disputed — except perhaps by particularly stubborn or eccentric contrarians.
Great for Northgate, not so much for the pirates…
Son of a pirate, brother of a pirate, and probable descendant of a pirate and a mermaid, Jonas Darkstone decided to go his own way in life, breaking with the Darkstone tradition of piracy and pursuing an academic career instead.
Upon its completion, the Hammer was one of the largest ships ever seen in Realmgard, with seven decks, six sails, a complement of 146 guns and elaborate ornamentation. It also promptly proved itself one of the least seaworthy.
The imposing fortress now known as Castle Ansangaar has long been recognised as a place of significant magic power.
One of the most famous women in the history of Natalis, largely by virtue of being one of the few women in its history to rule in her own right. Helped, of course, by the fact that she ruled with remarkable success.
