World Lore of Maeglover
Overview of Maeglover
Maeglover is a fractured yet vibrant world, a tapestry of diverse nations scarred by a tumultuous past yet teeming with the promise of new legends. Forged in the aftermath of a cataclysmic worldwide flood in the year 0 AF (After Flood), which forced all mortal races to retreat far inland, Maeglover’s landscape is as varied as its people—from towering mountains and frozen fjords to sprawling deserts and enchanted forests. The world is home to five major nations: Transcendent, The Freezing Fjords, Asceriate, Uthos, and the Hammerforged Kingdom, each shaped by unique cultures, histories, and struggles.
Transcendent
Transcendent is a human-dominated nation reminiscent of European society in 1100 AD on Earth, a land of stone castles, sprawling farmlands, and bustling market towns. Governed by a feudal hierarchy of kings, lords, and military leaders, its people value tradition, honor, and the might of the sword, though whispers of reform stir among the peasantry giving rise to the infamous Black Crop Gang. Transcendent’s armies are renowned for their disciplined foot soldiers and fortified defenses, but their recent war with Asceriate has drained their resources, leaving the nation wary of further conflict. The capital, Riversong, changed after the demons invasion, is a beacon of culture and power, yet it hides a darker underbelly of political intrigue and unrest.
The Freezing Fjords
The Freezing Fjords are a harsh, icy realm where humans and beastkin live as a Viking-like society of warriors and seafarers, their lives shaped by the brutal cold and the unyielding sea. Clad in furs and wielding axes, these barbarian tribes value strength, loyalty, and the sagas of their ancestors, often raiding or trading with neighboring lands. Their longships are a fearsome sight, and their shamans wield strange magic not shared with outside countries. The Fjords are a loose confederation of clans, united only in times of great need, their rugged independence both their greatest asset and their deepest vulnerability.
Asceriate
Asceriate is a lush, enchanted land of towering forests and shimmering lakes, home to elves and beastkin who live in harmony with nature. Their society is a blend of elegance and wildness—elven cities of crystal and wood rise alongside beastkin dens, united by a deep reverence for the natural world and its magic. Asceriate’s warriors are swift and deadly, their archers and shapeshifters a nightmare for invaders. Recently, Asceriate clashed with Transcendent in a devastating war across the sea, a conflict born of territorial disputes and mistrust, leaving both nations scarred and their once-fragile diplomatic ties in tatters.
Uthos
Uthos is a sun-scorched realm of deserts and oases, its culture mirroring the ancient civilizations of Egypt and the Middle East during the era of Alexander the Great on Earth. Ruled by a divine pharaoh and a council of viziers, Uthos is a land of golden pyramids, bustling bazaars, and intricate hieroglyphs that whisper of forgotten magic. Its people are master traders and scholars, their armies bolstered by war elephants and scimitar-wielding cavalry. Uthos has remained neutral in recent conflicts, but its borders bristle with tension as the pharaoh eyes Maeglover’s shifting power dynamics with growing interest.
Hammerforged Kingdom
The Hammerforged Kingdom is a subterranean realm of vast forges and glittering mines, home to the majority of Maeglover’s dwarves. Nestled within towering mountains, their cities are marvels of stone and steel, illuminated by the glow of molten lava. Dwarven society revolves around craftsmanship and clan honor, their blacksmiths forging weapons and armor of unparalleled quality. The dwarves are stout warriors, wielding war-hammers and clad in rune-etched plate, their loyalty to allies as unyielding as their stone halls. Though isolationist, the Hammerforged Kingdom trades with all nations, their goods a vital lifeline in Maeglover’s economy.
The War Between Asceriate and Transcendent
In the years leading up to 638 AF, Maeglover was shaken by a brutal war between Asceriate and Transcendent, a conflict that spanned the treacherous sea dividing their lands. Sparked by disputes over maritime trade routes and territorial claims, the war saw elven and beastkin fleets clash with Transcendent’s naval armadas, their battles staining the waves red. Asceriate’s swift raiders harried Transcendent’s coastal villages, while Transcendent’s foot soldiers launched retaliatory invasions into Asceriate’s borderlands. The war ended in a tenuous stalemate, with both nations battered and their people weary, but the scars remain—diplomats like Ellena’s parents were sent to mend ties, only to perish in Maeglover’s demon assault, a tragedy that underscores the fragility of peace in this fractured world.
Calendar System
Maeglover operates on a structured calendar system, reflecting the orderly cycles of its ancient past. A week consists of 7 days, with 4 weeks making up a month, each month a consistent 28 days. A year comprises 12 months, totaling 336 days, a rhythm unbroken since the flood of 0 AF. The current year, 638 AF (After Flood), marks the time since the cataclysmic deluge that reshaped Maeglover, forcing all mortals to retreat inland and rebuild their civilizations. This calendar is a universal standard across nations, a rare point of unity in a world often divided by conflict and ambition.