The World of Vathis – An Uncertain Future Remains
“The war is over – the fight is not”
Perhaps the most startling change to the world of Vathis in recent years is the rebirthing of the dragons, who were released from their stone prisons following the return of Vavaire. Though scholars know little of these beings, it is widely accepted that their power is unfathomable. Kingdoms are clamoring to find a way to coexist with the enigmatic creatures. Also bringing about an endless revolution of change is the unfaltering development of eldric technology. Industrial advances have come to affect not only trade and travel, but the everyday life of nobility and commoners alike. The discovery of vaedra brought about the invention of vaedric technology, which boasts power of unknown limits and untapped potential. Life is not all advancements and discovery, however: darkness still lurks in the world. The remnants of the Shattered Hand and the destructive corruption of the fallen vandiel aspects are still scattered throughout the countryside, posing a constant threat to the people of Vathis.
Uneasy Alliances
The world’s largest concern, however, remains the high tensions between the nations. Enemies and alliances are constantly shifting, and the threat of political upheaval and international war weighs on the hearts of many. The leaders of our kingdoms act in the interest of their own people, oftentimes with little regard for the state of their neighboring countries. Many of their actions upset the political balance of Vathis, which is already unstable at best in the wake of the Darkest War. Large tracts of unclaimed territory allow any brave adventurer to stake his claim in the ruins and every individual has the potential to make their own way in the world, for better or for worse. The tentative peace struck between the pirate families of the 117 Sky Dragons and the Vathis Sentinels has become tenuous at best, and certainly cannot last forever. Vathis rests precariously on the edge of great making or great undoing. The Zodiac Empires forged by the Starcalled dynasties are vying for control of the remaining resources of this shattered world, and none know what may be found hiding in the ruins.
Poised for Change
Looking towards the future, the world of Vathis is poised on the brink of immense change. This is a world where tensions run high. Adventurers find themselves at the heart of global politics, both as rogue wanderers and subjects utilized by organizations and governments alike. One person can lead a revolution or squash a rebellion, and none doubt the power of the individual. How will you tip the scales of fate? What role will you play in shaping this ravaged world?
