Nisi Isles

Nisi Isle lies in a dimension of its own, entirely separate from the realms of mortals and gods that most recognize. The inhabitants of Nisi, those who call the lands their ancestral home, share tales of ages long past where civilizations prospered and peace reigned. Not much is known currently about the eclipse, when the Isle was plunged into chaos - only that the Aether, a primordial entity encompassing and acting on the land, shifted. Hostile creatures took form, sewing fear and death into the world. Once-mighty civilizations crumbled, factions appeared, and the long-lasting peace shattered. The balance was broken, and dark beings began to garner their power.

For reasons no being within the Isle has yet to uncover, the Aether has recently shifted again. It began to pull individuals into the isles, warping them into the realm or forcing their arrival through any means at its disposal. Lezul Seor and Antonius Caelestis were among the first to arrive, meeting with Mother Maria and forming the small settlement of Epineio. From then on, others continue to be pulled in by the Aether - mixing with the denizens of this city and what creatures remain outside its walls who have not yet succumbed to the chaos.

The once proud settlement of Epineio stands in ruin, laid to waste by a conglomerate of powerful entities known as the Grimm Brotherhood, leaving the area scarred and filled with dark forces. Survivors of the attack on the Epineio evacuated to various locations about the isles, some of them taking up residence in a newly founded Outpost in the Grasslands (Grassy Knolls). After the Fall of Epineio, the denizens of Nisi, new and old, learned a harsh truth. Even the most stalwart of settlements can fall victim to the brutality of the isles and the Aether that imprisons them. Keep moving, and be watchful, for the Titans that rule this land do not rest.

As quickly as they rose to power, their empire was never to see the light. The organization known as the Grimm Brotherhood was mysteriously purged from the isles recently. This has not prevented other forces from gathering to meet their own needs.

Titans and Guardians
As encounters with both of these mythic entities are rare, little is known about them by the general populous. The Titans, the current rulers of Nisi's regions, are quite unforgiving and ruthless, evidenced by the destruction of Epineio during a conflict between two of them. Rumors tell that two have already been defeated in the Arctic and Jungle regions. The Guardians, who stand effectively as deities of the isles, tend to be Neutral entities, only concerned with maintaining balance within the Isles. When the Aether began to become unstable, the Guardians vanished in tandem, leaving the ravaged isles in the claws of the Titans

Much of the isles have still remained uncharted and untamed, the realm at large holding a great many mysteries to discover. The Epineians, former citizens of the settlement of Epineio, have gathered together to construct an ever-growing settlement in the Grasslands (Grassy Knolls). The Outpost is steadily becoming a formidable settlement, but still needs all the help it can get, as many essential shops and buildings have yet to be established.

Epineio, the "political" capitol was recently rebuilt. Home to the Sentinels, Epineio is a hub for the scholars, professional soldiers, and merchants alike. Though it isn't as big of an economic center as Caelestia is, much of the basics can be found here in the markets.

Caelestia is the merchant hub of the Grassy Knolls, with much of the towns center being comprised of shops and merchant stalls. Though the Sentinels still have personnelle here, the dominant faction over the city is the Reich, an industrialized, military organization. Beyond the walls of the settlement is where you'll find a great deal of combat encounters with lower level monsters and the roving tribes known as the "Freeborne."

Glendivar is the furthest outpost by far, resting somewhere on the Western Isle. The city is limited to the mountain is was built in as the surrounding region is full of extremely high level creatures, including soldiers within the army of the Ice Queen.

Terraindustria

To the West, Ísdrottning, her Majesty, the Titan Slayer, and true sovereign over the Isles, marches her forces on a conquest of the Western Isle. Her army grows daily in preparation for her march to take on the Dragon like beasts that rule most of the Isles, the Titans. Reports tell that all those who are overcome by her forces, join them, which will soon render the Western Isle entirely inhabitable.

What does this mean for me and my character?

Unless made to be a native of the isles, your character will find themselves thrust into a strange and hostile world. As expected from a world unknown, there are certainly missions to be taken, some that will shape the realm at large (in the form of the Sub-Plots. You'll find these in the #announcements channel!). So whether you have a hankering for taking on baddies and fighting for the good of all, or just casually aiding in the construction of new settlements on the isles, there are plentiful pastimes to occupy your time! We hope you enjoy your time, and happy roleplaying!