Let's use this thread to discuss the setting of our fantasy books. I'll start with mine.
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Destiny of Valor is set in the land of Daltoniph. Covering an area of over one thousand square miles, and having a total population of only about twelve thousand people, Daltoniph is the smallest nation in the world. Because of this, many kingdoms not allied to it don't bother to invade it. Well protected by its five bordering allies, Daltoniph had no need for an army, and thus had none. However, the hamlets, villages, towns, and the capitol themselves were protected by guards who kept the peace and maintained order. Daltoniph is a land consisting of lush valleys, forests, grasslands, several mountain ranges, and a barren wasteland.
One day however, a powerful wizard named Zortega arose to power. Setting his goals to using his power to conquer his homeland, Zortega possessed knowledge of many spells, including some that only he knew of, stolen from his mentor whom he killed just as he was about to destroy their scrolls as he was terrified that they might be used for evil. Using powerful magic, Zortega carved a gothic castle out of Mt. Hades, the highest point in the land in Daltoniph's wasteland. After devastating the armies and castles of Daltoniph's bordering allies, he invades the Daltoniph king's castle, killing him, then taking the crown for himself, Zortega became targeted by warriors and fighters from Daltoniph's allies, each of whom was killed and ressurrected as an undead minion for use as a bodyguard and soldier he would use in his army to conquer the surrounding lands, and eventually, the rest of the world. He was finally slain by a valiant hero who came to Daltoniph flying on the back of a dragon. The dragon, named Vehelitz, destroyed his army while the hero himself engaged the wizard in combat and emerged victorious. Zortega fell into a nearby fountain which he had created and used as a source of magic which was now his final resting place, and which over time, would be damned with the essence of his soul. Before dying he vowed that fate would raise another to take his place and resume his work.
The hero brought back Zortega's head to the kingdom. Because of their experience, the newly crowned prince ordered that the kingdom build an army to defend itself as well as taking possession of the lands of its fallen allies to strengthen them from future invasions and uprisings. Because he was feared in his homeland, Vehelitz accepted the offer of its grateful citizens to stay and he chose to become their guardian against evil. Vehelitz to fight by their side and the kingdom's magicians who offered their talents to the fighting force, Daltoniph's army became the most powerful in the world.
The main storyline begins one hundred years later with a cult consisting of the most blackhearted individuals from around the world, led by a direct descendant of Zortega bent on avenging his ancestor, banding together in Daltoniph for the purpose of raising the next incarnation of Zortega to use in their goal of world domination as there is no known spell to restore the dead to their previous life. History will soon repeat itself and another champion must arise to end the evil influence of Zortega once and for all.
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Now talk about yours.
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Destiny of Valor is set in the land of Daltoniph. Covering an area of over one thousand square miles, and having a total population of only about twelve thousand people, Daltoniph is the smallest nation in the world. Because of this, many kingdoms not allied to it don't bother to invade it. Well protected by its five bordering allies, Daltoniph had no need for an army, and thus had none. However, the hamlets, villages, towns, and the capitol themselves were protected by guards who kept the peace and maintained order. Daltoniph is a land consisting of lush valleys, forests, grasslands, several mountain ranges, and a barren wasteland.
One day however, a powerful wizard named Zortega arose to power. Setting his goals to using his power to conquer his homeland, Zortega possessed knowledge of many spells, including some that only he knew of, stolen from his mentor whom he killed just as he was about to destroy their scrolls as he was terrified that they might be used for evil. Using powerful magic, Zortega carved a gothic castle out of Mt. Hades, the highest point in the land in Daltoniph's wasteland. After devastating the armies and castles of Daltoniph's bordering allies, he invades the Daltoniph king's castle, killing him, then taking the crown for himself, Zortega became targeted by warriors and fighters from Daltoniph's allies, each of whom was killed and ressurrected as an undead minion for use as a bodyguard and soldier he would use in his army to conquer the surrounding lands, and eventually, the rest of the world. He was finally slain by a valiant hero who came to Daltoniph flying on the back of a dragon. The dragon, named Vehelitz, destroyed his army while the hero himself engaged the wizard in combat and emerged victorious. Zortega fell into a nearby fountain which he had created and used as a source of magic which was now his final resting place, and which over time, would be damned with the essence of his soul. Before dying he vowed that fate would raise another to take his place and resume his work.
The hero brought back Zortega's head to the kingdom. Because of their experience, the newly crowned prince ordered that the kingdom build an army to defend itself as well as taking possession of the lands of its fallen allies to strengthen them from future invasions and uprisings. Because he was feared in his homeland, Vehelitz accepted the offer of its grateful citizens to stay and he chose to become their guardian against evil. Vehelitz to fight by their side and the kingdom's magicians who offered their talents to the fighting force, Daltoniph's army became the most powerful in the world.
The main storyline begins one hundred years later with a cult consisting of the most blackhearted individuals from around the world, led by a direct descendant of Zortega bent on avenging his ancestor, banding together in Daltoniph for the purpose of raising the next incarnation of Zortega to use in their goal of world domination as there is no known spell to restore the dead to their previous life. History will soon repeat itself and another champion must arise to end the evil influence of Zortega once and for all.
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Now talk about yours.
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