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.'
Discover the Encyclopedia Realmgardica
Everything you need to know about Realmgard.
Realmgard History Lessons: Unicorns
Commonly known — both poetically and disparagingly — by the Elven term "equus acutis", meaning something like "pointy horse", unicorns are indeed that.
Realmgard History Lessons: Gardians
Due in part to this connection between the name of the continent and its inhabitants, the term Gardian is sometimes used to refer to any inhabitant of Realmgard regardless of their place of origin within the continent. And the Gardians are often viewed as the "default" inhabitants of Realmgard.
Encyclopedia Realmgardica: Vampires
Happy Halloween, everybody. Also: Bleh!
Encyclopedia Realmgardica: The World of Terrace
Obligatory reminder that Terrace is the planet and Realmgard is one of the continents on that planet.
