Realms

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The realms of the known world consist of a number of isles, continents, and other land masses on which the Descendents have settled and journeyed, and otherwise surveyed across the centuries. Although there have been many locations around the known world, this page is specifically set to focus upon those that have been used as maps in the past. By this, they are considered canon locations that the players have enjoyed over the years. From Aegis, our first realm, to that of the current day.

Past realms used as maps cannot be currently visited in any capacity, due to most of them suffering catastrophes, or other destructive events, warranting the inhabitants of the land to flee to somewhere new.

These canon realms are arranged in order from oldest to newest, each of which specifically refers to the intended use of the land. Throughout the centuries, our Descendents have travelled through major and minor realms, major for those of which the majority of planned event lines, established nations, and other standard practices are carried out, and minor for those that were designed to serve as temporary or transition maps.

Historically, most 'major' realms have followed a naming pattern in which the first letter was always an 'A', in reference to legend lore. However, this pattern was broken once for the following the transition from that of Athera to the large realm of Vailor.

Should you note any inaccuracies, please contact a member of Community Staff to have corrections made.



Almaris
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SA 1 - SA 130

Almaris is a picturesque realm located within the confines of Eos, featuring two large continents. A smaller one in the south consisting primarily of different kinds of deserts and swamps and a larger one in the north covered in features all the way from giant ice caverns in the north, fiery volcanoes in the east and mountains of all variety throughout the map. Every step you take a different site will behold your eyes, spikes of ice, mountains covered in red trees, strange and ancient tombs and ruins, every step you take is a whole new adventure.

The Kingdom of HaenseThe Kingdom of NorlandThe Holy Orenian EmpireGrand Kingdom of UrguanThe War Nation of Krugmar

The Federation of SuticaThe Silver State of Haelun'orThe Principality of AegrothondThe Druidic OrderThe Jade State of Yong Ping

Arcas
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FA 1705 - SA 1

The isle of Arcas, a largely fertile peninsula south of the great ice wall, separating Atlas (the previous realm) from Arcas (the current realm). A great mountain range dominates the north and north-west areas of the isle, while a small archipelago dominates the south-west. Huge plateaus cross the eastern coast, while a circular mountain rounds Cloud Temple in the middle of the land. Arcas fell due to the raw energy of creation left by Gazardiels corpse, an Aengul being truly slain caused complete calamity around the realm, meteor showers over Oren, floods in the druids and Sutica, earthquakes in Haense and all over, volcanic eruptions in Fenn.

Holy Orenian EmpireRepublic of VesRexdom of KrugmarPrincipality of AegrothondPrincedom of FennKingdom of Haense

Silver State of Haelun'orUnder-Realm of UrguanFederation of SuticaTalus Grove

Atlas
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FA 1643 - FA 1704

Atlas is a wild, mostly uncharted landscape that has next to no mention in ancient texts. This area seems to be sacred to a number of religions and magic arts for unknown reasons but the contient is largely abandoned. Orcish ruins dot the landscape intermixed with elven monuments, some parts of the land display a gorgeous majesty that stands as a testament to this beautiful, almost untouched, landscape. Near the northern edge of the realm lies a gigantic ice wall that separates Atlas from lands unknown... Lands from which an invading army breached into the realm, pillaging and destroying all in their path. After many years, the descendants came out victorious and travelled through the wall to their new home of Arcas.

Kingdom of AgnarumKingdom of GladewynnDruidic OrderFederation of SuticaKingdom of Haense

Kingdom of SantegiaEmpire of ManPrincedom of FennSilver State of Haelun'orWar Nation of Krugmar

Axios
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FA 1571 - FA 1642

Axios consists of three major islands, Tahn, Asul and Ceru. Large ancient ruins can be spotted across the islands, being the remnants of previous colonies. Each of the three islands consisted of many unique and varied landscapes, the island of Asul, the south western island of the three was primarily large deserts and barrens plains. Tahn, the island covering the northern half of the realm, covered in mountain ranges dot the landscape, with plains that spread wide and thin, and forests that covered much of the land. And lastly, the island of Ceru, situated in south eastern portion of the realm, covered in flowing rivers and great lakes, giant trees dotted the landscape all the way to the frigid cold of the north. The end of the descendants stay on Axios was brought about by nature itself rebelling against them, each island was hit by a different calamity, forcing the descendants to flee to safer lands. Eventually leading them to Atlas.

Kingdom of Kaz'UlrahWar UzgHoly Orenian EmpireSilver State of Haelun'or

Princedom of FennDominion of MalinThe Sutican IslesKingdom of Santegia

Vailor
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FA 1513 - FA 1570

The Isles of Vailor followed the realm of Athera and was made up of two larger islands, separated with a small strait, surrounded by many smaller ones. Much of the western portions of the realm were covered in great mountain ranges, while the eastern halves of the island had great forests of every variety spread throughout. With rivers dotting the entire landscape, much of the island was a bastion of fertility and life save for a few deserts spread around the realm. It was replaced by the Realm of Axios.

Grand Kingdom of UrguanIron UzgHoly Orenian EmpireSilver State of Haelun'or • Kingdom of Malin • City-State of Sutica

Athera
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FA 1470 - FA 1513

Among the most renowned realms of the server, Athera combined experiences from other realms. It contained a new gameplay feature, trying to create the best realm in the history of Lord of the Craft. And although Athera was a new realm and experience to the players of the server, within the lore it had been inhabited for hundreds of years prior to the arrival of the descendants, mentioned in many pieces of literature across many civilizations. After forty five years of habitation, Athera fell to a large worm who consumed most of the realm.

Reformed Kingdom of OrenGrand Kingdom of UrguanIron Uzg

• The Eldership of Gimblewood • Caliphate of KhalestineRepublic of Salvus

Anthos
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FA 1420 - FA1454

After Asulon fell and the descendants fled from their home, they eventually made it to the realm of Anthos. Designed to fix issues that had emerged in Aegis and Asulon, it had a similar landscape as the previous two major realms. A large landmass that was only partially inhabitable, mostly plains, forests, with some deserts and mountains spread around. After thirty-four years of habitation it was suddenly destroyed by a large flood, causing the remainder of the population to flee into‍ The Fringe.‍

The Shining Princedom of MalinorConclave of MalinKarakatuan EmpireThe Grand Kingdom of Urguan

The Holy Oren EmpireThe Kingdom of RenatusThe Kingdom of HerendulThe Holy Kingdom of RuskaLenfarthing

The Fringe

The Fringe was released as an expansion to Anthos in a similar to fashion to Aegis and The Verge. Located far away from the borders of Anthos ; it soon became a refuge for the survivors following the destruction of the previous realm, having escaped to the minor realm through a portal that the descendants had found deep below the Cloud Temple of Anthos. Surrounded with giant unclimbable mountains, made of obsidian, sandstone, and clay on all sides, the fringe was lacking in precious resources and the descendants were forced to use what they had brought from Anthos. The Black Scourge which had plagued them across multiple realms was finally defeated here during the time that the descendant races inhabited it, though not to much avail as the entire realm soon began to perish. A huge drought appeared, and started to destroy the crops and kill the animals. The temperature rose and lakes, rivers, and farms started to dry up, forcing the descendants to flee to Thales, guided by bright crimson light in the sky.

Thales

Thales was designed to allow testing of several new plugins in preparation for Athera and to provide a replacement for The Fringe. Comprised mostly of dense woods, broken apart only by large mountains to the west that blocked the view to the ocean, and a strange desert situated in the center of the trees. It was the most recent minor realm on Lord of the Craft, though had to be abruptly abandoned after a great winter covered the lands, forcing the descendants to nearby Athera.

Asulon
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FA 1351 - FA 1414

After the Destruction of Aegis the survivors sailed to Asulon, a strange land that seemingly had an ancient history itself, the Mori'Quessir had already been living in the lands for hundreds of years, and there were ruins of ancient civilizations scatted throughout Asulon. A far larger realm than its predecessor though similar in landscape as Aegis, Asulon contained many more nations, longer travel distances and two new playable races. The realm consisted of one large, winding island, almost entirely covered in a giant desert save for the occasional mountain, forest, or path of snow and ice that broken up the endless sea of sand. Asulon was inhabited by the descendants for approximately 70 years before a series of natural disasters occurred that forced the descendants to flee to Elysium.

The Holy Princedom of MalinorWar UzgThe Empire of UrguanThe Holy Empire of OrenMenorcressHaelun'orKingdom of Holm

Kingdom of AlrasKingdom of RenatusRealm of HansetiKingdom of GalaharKingdom of SalvusKingdom of Seventis

Elysium

After the fall of Asulon the survivors sailed to Elysium. Consisting of a single large landmass surrounded by an ocean, it was covered in mostly tall mountains and many deserts, much of which were not safe to traverse at night, plagued by numerous wandering undead. Near the center of the realm was a large volcano that frequently erupted, sowing chaos in the descendants living below. It is also remembered as having a large chicken population, that was eventually quelled by a strange outbreak of disease. It was released before Kalos and existed alongside it for some time.

Kalos

A world made to complement Elysium, Kalos had several large islands. The realm was split into five large islands, one for each of the descendant races and the fifth housed one of the defining features of Kalos, the Badlands, an area of the Wilds where many server rules were relaxed. About 10 years was spent in Elysium and Kalos before moving to Anthos.

Aegis
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FA 1305 - FA 1351

The first realm of the server, Aegis is where Iblees fought the Descendent races and everything was made. Much of the landscape of Aegis was rolling hills and forest, peppered with the occasional lake, forest, desert, and mountain. Though the landmass of Aegis was quite large, only a small portion of it was inhabited by the descendants. Existing for slightly over 1350 years, Aegis was eventually invaded by Iblees and his legions of undead, his hatred and disgust of the descendants and all that they had stood for led him to completely destroying Aegis, leaving a smothering pit of death and despair in its wake, becoming The Abyss

Old Kingdom of OrenGrand Kingdom of UrguanHoly Princedom of MaliorRexdom of Krugmar

Kingdom of AlrasKingdom of RenatusHansetiSalvusFree Kingdom of Aerarium

The Verge

The Verge was originally released as a new area for peoples of Aegis to explore and collect resources in. It gained a prominent part in the server lore when it was used by the surviving Aegeans after the Destruction of Aegis to flee to Asulon. It was not as large as Aegis and did not have nearly as large a population, though oceans were larger and deeper, large canyons were more abundant and swamps existed in great numbers. The world was notable for having very dangerous fauna.



Last Revised: 26 - 09 - 2023