Hello, it's me, the author 'PenInk.' It's a lame name, I know... but this isn't about me! Maybe I'll make a special, egocentric chapter at a later date!
This is a special chapter to talk about some... errrr... 'lore'? 'worldbuilding'? Don't worry, this isn't some info dump, and it's completely optional! It's just for the curious! Enjoy!
I don't want to reveal too much unnaturally, so future archives and main story chapters will expand on info written in this one.
Also note, some information here is subject to change! If it isn't stated in the direct story, then you might wanna take it with a grain of salt, since these are my own thoughts which are ever-changing!
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Geography — In the known world, there are three continents:
The central continent, Caelthar, The Heartland. The southern continent, Qadithar, The Golden Reach. The eastern continent, Byongrae, The Dawn Continent.
Caelthar is the main setting. The entire continent is ruled by one royal family, and governing body is divided among nobles.
The capital, Zion, is where the royal family resides.
Magic Tower — Just outside the capital, there is a large magic tower.
This is where the greatest wizards and witches study, very similar to a modern-day university except students attend from age eleven to eighteen.
Of course, many wizards and witches don't go all the way to the tower to study. In fact, the majority study under experienced teachers as apprentices. The tower isn't a requirement at all.
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Currency & Trade — In Caelthar, there are four distinct coins that serve as currency.
Chit - least value, Copper
Stub - worth 10 chits, Silver
Turn - worth 30 stubs, Gold
Ledger- worth 50 turns, Gold, printed with noble sigil
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Characters
Demon Child, Linnie — A mysterious young boy who grew up on the streets without a name. Won't someone just name him soon? Or, perhaps it's he who has to accept one.
It's his first time being 'human'. Though I guess that goes for all of us. His skewed world view can be attributed to his upbringing. He is the direct and the first apprentice of the wizard Alwyn.
Linnie joined Alwyn out of desperation. With nothing left for him in his hometown, he decided to follow the wizard he at first considered a 'fruitcake.' Why? The power that was used to destroy his town was just too cool!
In that moment, he took Alwyn's hand, hoping to gain that same power. He doesn't hold a grudge against Alwyn for his crimes, but instead admires him.
I mean, it's not like he cared at all for his town, a place that abandoned him. That's what he says, at least.
If friends described him in three words, he would be: small, scrawny, cute
He has messy, pale purple hair, fair skin, and bright red eyes. He's below average in height (thanks to malnutrition) and measures around 152cm or 5'0ft tall.
Linnie's 14 years old.
The Everflame Wizard, Alywn — Great and prodigious young wizard. If he stayed in the tower and honed his abilities, he might've become known as the greatest wizard of all time. For some reason, though, he abandoned his climb to fame for a different purpose, leaving all in the wizarding world at a loss.
Why would a young talent such as he throw it all away?
Alwyn is on a journey around the continent, doing his wizard duties and collecting apprentices for an... unknown reason.
Perhaps he just wants to teach? Though it is unusual for a wizard as young as he to take up the occupation, rather than continue honing their own craft. Especially
If 'friends' described him in three words, he would be: arrogant, foolish, the-greatest-wizard-to-live!
He seems kind of weak right now, though?
Alwyn has messy, dark, raven hair, fair skin, and bright blue eyes. He's above average in height, measuring around 195cm or 6'4ft tall. He's a handsome young man!
Alwyn's a fresh 20 years old.
The Scorned Witch, Aliza — Talented and intelligent wizard, if she stayed in the tower and honed her abilities, she might've become very famous. For some reason, though, her core was shattered and she was banished from the tower!
What could she have possibly done to warrant such a punishment?
She seems to have a past with Alwyn, though it's not clear how exactly they know each other... Alwyn was definitely surprised to see her, though. He think she's changed a lot. Whether that's his own misinterpretation of her in the past or she truly did change...?
Aliza's spent nearly all of her days since her banishment trying to recover her core, a feat that's never been accomplished before. Her experiments had grave consequences.
If friends described her in three words, she would be: dark, fun, hot...?
Aliza has mid-length, dark gray hair, pale skin, and milky gray eyes. She's far above average in height, measuring around 188cm or 6'2ft tall. She's a beautiful young woman...
Aliza's 21 years old.
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Fun Facts
- Qadithar and Caelthar both follow religions that are largely the same. Cultural practices and naming senses are different, but the deities are all the same.
- While Caelthar is the name for both the continent and kingdom, Qadithar is divided into twelve 'clans', though with one empire that holds power over the entire continent.
- There are 12 deities, not counting the godhead, that Caelthar and Qadithar both worship as saints and emirs respectively. The godhead is the all-mighty creator who the 12 serve, named simply 'gaud' (clever, right?)
Author – me, PenInk
I apologize if there are any funny mistakes... I wrote all 10 chapters in a single day, and I'm too lazy to edit such a large block of text!! Obviously, I've taken a liking to this story, so going forward, I'll be much more meticulous in writing and editing. Or perhaps I'll revisit these 10 chapters and re-write them entirely...
Point out any mistakes you find, and I'll fix them for sure though!
20 chapters finished, here's hopes for 10 more! Thanks for reading, CH.21 soon!!!!!!