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.
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.
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 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.'
Egeria & Paige in Middlesbrooke.
The fragmentation of the Empire was sorely felt in its traditional heartland of Natalis, which entered into a long period of decline and disorder. Notably, the region has not been unified under one political order since the Elven Empire fell.
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.
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.
