The Primordial Source
In the boundless expanse of the universe, there exists a force so ancient and mysterious that it is said to predate time itself. This primordial energy is known as Hailox. It pulses through every atom, every particle, every hidden thread of creation, binding reality together in ways beyond mortal comprehension.
Hailox is not merely a source of power. It is the catalyst of evolution, the fuel of miracles, and the essence of destiny. To those who resonate with it, Hailox grants abilities that defy the natural laws of physics, biology, and time itself. From elemental mastery to heightened perception and beyond, its potential is limited only by the wielder's will and resolve.
Yet Hailox is no gift without consequence. It is a double-edged blade exalting those who embrace it, but merciless to those who abuse it. Every use demands a price. Recklessness, greed, or imbalance can sever one's connection entirely, leaving the individual drained or powerless. In rare, tragic cases, misuse leads to Corruption: a violent backlash where Hailox consumes its host, unraveling both body and mind.
Its origins remain a mystery. Some whisper that Hailox seeps from the heart of creation itself, flowing through Earth's atmosphere, oceans, and soil, nurturing all life. Others believe Earth was chosen as a convergence point. A nexus where fate, energy, and sentience intertwine.
Not all can wield this power. Those who resonate with Hailox are rare, regarded as Chosen Vessels. Their destinies are often extraordinary, entangled with the rise and fall of civilizations. But the paths to awakening differ:
Inheritors: Born with Hailox in their blood, passed down through ancestral lines. Their connection is natural and intuitive, often manifesting in early childhood.
Awakeners: Individuals who unlock Hailox later in life, through trauma, enlightenment, sheer willpower, or rare cosmic phenomena. Their bond is volatile but can rival, or even surpass, that of Inheritors.
Hybrids: A rare fusion of both inherited and awakened potential, their connection is unpredictable, yet often the most powerful of all.
Through the ages, Hailox has birthed heroes and tyrants, raised empires and reduced kingdoms to ash. To wield it is to walk a razor's edge where power, purpose, and peril converge. Those who master it become legends. Those who falter are forgotten.
And through it all, the Hailox endures timeless, watching, eternal.
The New World
Over countless ages, Earth has evolved into a world unlike the one once known. Today, its surface is divided into 54% water and 46% land, shaped into ten continents: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Islaverde, Aurion, and Titanara.
Titanara:
Hidden in the Pacific Ocean, west of the Americas, lies Titanara. Legends speak of colossal beings who once roamed its soil, leaving behind towering ruins and landscapes built for giants. Its forests are filled with trees the size of mountains, and its wildlife dwarfs that of any other land. Though myths of its ancient inhabitants linger, the people of Titanara today concern themselves little with its history.
The continent is divided into five mighty nations:
1.Gorvannia: A warrior kingdom, raising fortresses among the giant ruins.
2.Brassanthium: A wealthy realm that mines rare ores from shattered mountains.
3.Orrath Dominion: A harsh empire claiming direct descent from the "giantblooded."
4.Velkra: A frontier republic of explorers who unearth forgotten relics.
5. Thryssan Expanse: A vast nomadic land where tribes ride colossal beasts.
Its people are known as Titanarans.
Aurion:
Far northeast of Asia, across the Bering Sea, lies the cold, rugged land of Aurion. Though its winters are merciless, its southern coasts flourish with fertile soil, and its interior brims with ancient mystery, boreal forests, icy mountains, and relics of forgotten ages.
Aurion is a land of nineteen nations, from the iron-clad Kryvoska, to the mystical Morzavia, to the seafaring Skjora. Each kingdom contributes to Aurion's legacy of resilience, exploration, and spiritual reverence for the auroras that dance across its skies.
Its people are known as Aurionese.
Islaverde:
Nestled in the Indian Ocean west of Australia, Islaverde is a vast archipelago continent of thirty-two island nations. Its cultures thrive upon the sea: merchants, explorers, warriors, and mystics. From the naval empire of Calvessia to the cursed volcanic isle of Xyvalon, Islaverde is a living tapestry of diversity, artistry, and seafaring might.
Its people are known as Islaverdians.
Helixia
Between Africa and South America lies the enigmatic island of Helixia. An isolated and secretive nation unlike any other. Though human in form, the Helixians are set apart by their brilliance in science, their mastery of nano-technology, and their unique power system, known as Discipline.
Unlike other peoples of the world, Helixians have no connection to the Hailox. Instead, their strength comes from two rare elements Celestrium and Telebrium fused into living technology that awakens extraordinary powers within each individual.
The Disciplines are divided into five paths:
Swordmasters: Swift duelists who manifest energy blades from their arms, teleport across battlefields, and summon storms of blades from the sky.
Orbcasters: Mystical women who command elemental orbs, bend minds with illusions, and briefly defy gravity itself.
Gauntlet Wielders: Juggernauts armed with nano-fiber gauntlets, capable of shattering stone, summoning quakes, and striking with invisible force.
Gunners: Masters of advanced weaponry, wielding plasma rifles, railguns, drones, and even controlled nuclear bursts.
Archers: Long-range specialists forging bows of lightwoven crystal, firing arrows that command lightning, frost, fire, or silence itself.
Once, Helixians sought peace with the world, but their brilliance was mistaken for invasion. Betrayed and hunted, they withdrew into isolation. Now, they safeguard their knowledge, advancing in silence while the rest of the world remains unaware of the wonders they hold.
The Celestial Circle
The daily rhythm of this world differs greatly from our own. Daylight is feared as harsh and draining, while the night sky is embraced as sacred. Life follows a reversed cycle:
The Resting Veil (16:00 – 00:00): Sleep hours; streets silent, dreams revered as spiritual journeys.
Awakening Hours (00:00 – 04:00): The true "dawn"; people rise, eat Moonmeal, and greet one another with "Bright Dawn."
Prime Hours (04:00 – 10:00): Peak productivity; trade, work, and diplomacy thrive under glowing cities and starlit skies.
Sunwatch Hours (10:00 – 14:00): The sun's harshest time; activity slows, people retreat indoors. Greeting: "Warm Sun."
Fading Hours (14:00 – 16:00): The day's close; families gather for Starfeast, and stories echo across quiet streets. Greeting: "Calm Shadows."
This celestial cycle shapes every aspect of culture, economy, and faith. To live beneath the stars is to live in harmony with the eternal Hailox where night is life, and the day is but a fleeting interruption.