For the first time in its history, most of Realmgard was unified under a single authority. Only the extreme north and northwest of the continent would remain beyond Imperial control.
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The Powers
At their most basic, the Powers are understood by the philosophers and magicologists of Realmgard to be the underlying reality of the cosmos. Simply put, the Powers are the essence of worldly things. However, interpretations vary from that starting point.
The Distant Verdant Star
Notably, there is a green star visible in the night skies of Terrace. In fact, that this green star is visible from any point of Terrace and does not seem to move across the sky like the other stars has led to the recognition that it is clearly of supernatural origin.
The Continent of Realmgard
In general, for geographic and cartographic purposes, Realmgard is viewed as being the “middle” of the world of Terrace — due in part to the existence of other continents to Realmgard’s east and south.
The World of Terrace
The origins of the name are the subject of some debate. The most common, though by no means universal, explanation is that 'Terrace' is likely a corruption of the Elven 'Terra est', meaning 'it is the world.'
Realmgard History Lessons: Roger Island
The islands serendipitously shaped like the traditional skull-and-crossbones flag have long considered auspicious by Realmgard’s pirates.
Realmgard History Lessons: The City of Porthaven
The fact that "Port" and "Haven" mean the same thing has vexed generations of geographers and etymologists…
Realmgard History Lessons: Blackboots
The man responsible for the First, Third, and Seventh Defenestrations of Goldharbour.
Realmgard History Lessons: Greybeard
Son of a cheesemonger, one of the most important pirates in Realmgard's history.
Realmgard History Lessons: Pherais
Bad luck is not seen as a sign of the disfavour of Pherais. Indeed, Pherais is often venerated as the goddess who ends bad luck.
