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	Inspirations: Final Fantasy, Dragon Age, D&D, Arcana: Iron and Magic (Shrike's SD upon which the ruleset is based)		Inspirations: Final Fantasy, Dragon Age, D&D, Arcana: Iron and Magic (Shrike's SD upon which the ruleset is based)

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	[[Underrealm PC Powers]]<br>		[[Underrealm PC Powers]]<br>

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	'''Surface Era''' <br>		'''Surface Era''' <br>
	Little is known from the period before the first underground settlements were formed. Oral tradition and fragmented records state most denizens of the underrealm are from the surface, a lush land of greenery with a open sky bathed in endless ~~wite~~ light. They were forced from the sky world as it turned to ice and snow, they dwelt underground for many years, sheltered from the cold, venturing to the surface to scavenge. Various peoples claim to be ~~descadents~~ of city states, empires, kingdoms, merchant republics and stateless nomadic peoples.		Little is known from the period before the first underground settlements were formed. Oral tradition and fragmented records state most denizens of the underrealm are from the surface, a lush land of greenery with a open sky bathed in endless white light. They were forced from the sky world as it turned to ice and snow, they dwelt underground for many years, sheltered from the cold, venturing to the surface to scavenge. Various peoples claim to be descendants of city states, empires, kingdoms, merchant republics and stateless nomadic peoples.

	'''Underground Era''' <br>		'''Underground Era''' <br>
	Eventually this was no longer possible and people were forced further into the deep, channeling distant rays of light to withering crops.		Eventually this was no longer possible and people were forced further into the deep, channeling distant rays of light to withering crops.
	Many died out at this point, stores running out and unable to innovate sufficiently to adapt to life soley underground. Others survived, adapting to sources of food independent of the surface. Others still were quite fortunate and discovered a black stone in the deep. The stone burned hot and bright, producing a startlingly vivid light. One group found rich seams which they called anthrakes. Anthrake was leveraged into a tool of power, prestige and control. The City of Anthrakon became the dominant nation in the many parts of the underworld. During this golden age (for Anthrake), many other people's were stripped bare of anything remotely valuable by Anthrake in trade for the life giving heat ~~and light~~ of the black ~~gold~~.		Many died out at this point, stores running out and unable to innovate sufficiently to adapt to life soley underground. Others survived, adapting to sources of food independent of the surface. Others still were quite fortunate and discovered a black stone in the deep. The stone burned hot and bright, producing a startlingly vivid light. One group found rich seams which they called anthrakes. Anthrake was leveraged into a tool of power, prestige and control. The City of Anthrakon became the dominant nation in the many parts of the underworld. During this golden age (for Anthrake), many other people's were stripped bare of anything remotely valuable by Anthrake in trade for the life giving heat of the black light.

	It is claimed by the descendants of the Anthrakons it was they who discovered the UnderRealm routes, a claim ~~disrupted~~ by many. Regardless, the Anthrakon dominance continued for several centuries, and by the time it's power waned and the seams dried up, people were already migrating into the Underrealm.		It is claimed by the descendants of the Anthrakons it was they who discovered the UnderRealm routes, a claim disputed by many. Regardless, the Anthrakon dominance continued for several centuries, and by the time it's power waned and the seams dried up, people were already migrating into the Underrealm.

	'''UnderRealm Era'''		'''UnderRealm Era'''
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	'''~~Tyrusans~~'''		'''Syrusans'''
	:Where the Anthrakons are proud, the ~~Tyrusans~~ are bitter. Astronomers and seafarers they claim to of ruled a merchant empire and saw the signs of the creeping disaster before anyone else. What is known, is that their deep city was vast and well built, filled with treasures from across the world stored for safekeeping. It would prove too shallow in time and ~~unable~~ to relocate deeper, they were forced to sell much of their treasures to the Anthrakons until they had hardly anything left. Now ~~Tyrusans~~ delve the deepest of all. Angry and reckless, they seek to restore pride to their people. ~~Tyrusans~~ are notable for their use of the waterways, always trying to tame the mighty underground rivers and lakes, as they delve ever further into the dark in their quest to restore their pride.		:Where the Anthrakons are proud, the Syrusans are bitter. Astronomers and seafarers they claim to of ruled a merchant empire and saw the signs of the creeping disaster before anyone else. What is known, is that their deep city was vast and well built, filled with treasures from across the world stored for safekeeping. It would prove too shallow in time, tendrils of cold creeping down, and unwilling to relocate deeper, they were forced to sell much of their treasures to the Anthrakons until they had hardly anything left. Now Syrusans delve the deepest of all. Angry and reckless, they seek to restore pride to their people. Syrusans are notable for their use of the waterways, always trying to tame the mighty underground rivers and lakes, as they delve ever further into the dark in their quest to restore their pride.
	:Notable UnderHolds: Lastport, Deep Landing,		:Notable UnderHolds: Lastport, Deep Landing,
	:Minority Underholds: If a Underhold is near a major body of water, you'll find ~~Tyrusans~~ there.		:Minority Underholds: If a Underhold is near a major body of water, you'll find Syrusans there.

	'''Hestians'''		'''Hestians'''
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	===Djinnae===		===Djinnae===
	The physical features of a Djinnae are unknown to most, due to their cultural dress. Every member wears some form of full-body cloak or robe, along with gloved hands and a mask or hood of some kind. Their clothes are often decorated with multiple knick-knacks and are sewn together with seemingly-random fabrics. They’re shorter than most people, and their limbs seem longer than normal for humans. ~~Beneath their robes,~~ they ~~resemble human-sized monkeys, covered~~ in ~~brown hair, but with human faces~~ and ~~hands, and no tail~~.		The physical features of a Djinnae are unknown to most, due to their cultural dress. Every member wears some form of full-body cloak or robe, along with gloved hands and a mask or hood of some kind. Their clothes are often decorated with multiple knick-knacks and are sewn together with seemingly-random fabrics. They’re shorter than most people, and their limbs seem longer than normal for humans. It is rumoured they found something in the dark and traded something precious in exchange for survival.

	Djinnae are keen-minded and have a love for technology and exploration. Many are scavengers or merchants, finding deposits of crystals or lost treasures and selling them in UnderHolds. They also work as craftsmen, producing various goods for sale to others. They’re particularly fond of crystals, and many great alchemists or magicians are Djinnae.		Djinnae are keen-minded and have a love for technology and exploration. Many are scavengers or merchants, finding deposits of crystals or lost treasures and selling them in UnderHolds. They also work as craftsmen, producing various goods for sale to others. They’re particularly fond of crystals, and many great alchemists or magicians are Djinnae.

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Geography

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	[[~~NPCs~~]]		[[Non-Player UnderHolds]]

	==Races==		==Races==

Zeromanicus: /* Geography */

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Geography

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	===LowerRealms===		===LowerRealms===

	In time, the Underholds ~~grew fat and~~ overcrowded ~~and~~ migrants ~~delved ever~~ deeper, eventually finding several routes to the ~~lowerrealm, a more dangerous but~~ more ~~rewarding~~
	~~area~~ with more ~~vibrant~~ wildlife, ~~rare minerals~~ and Underholds ~~though more damaged~~, but ~~containing vaults~~ of artifacts.		In time, the Underholds have grown wealthy but also overcrowded. With vast populations pressures, migrants were forced deeper, eventually finding several routes to the Lower Realm. The Lower Realms are more heavily populated with natural wildlife, the veins of ore found here are both richer and contain more rare materials, such as mythril. However, the wildlife here is also much more restless, there are more dangers lurking here and even after a century of colonisation, it is a wild untamed land. The Underholds here are further apart and were discovered in much worse condition, but also contained a variety of artifacts uncommon to the upperrealm.

	Travel to the lowerRealm from the upper either involves the dragons back, a path spiralling downwards through a deep cavern, or one of several UnderHolds who possess ancient mechanical elevators seemingly designed		Travel to the lowerRealm from the upper either involves the dragons back, a path spiralling downwards through a deep cavern, or one of several UnderHolds who possess ancient mechanical elevators seemingly designed
	for the purpose of trade between both sections of the UnderRealm.		for the purpose of trade between both sections of the UnderRealm.

	LowerRealms nations gain either two free mines or two free beast pens and may roll 1D6 for rare artefacts.		LowerRealms nations gain either two free mines or two free beast pens and may roll 1D6 for rare artefacts.

	===DeepRealms===		===DeepRealms===
			Not content with the Lower Realms, some have pushed even further. The Tyrusan city of Lastport is aptly named, sitting at the furthest known point of the 'low' river that flows past several Underholds, starting near the bottom of the Dragons Back before flowing beneath Lastport. It emerges on the other side and flows deep into the underrealm. Tyrusan sailors explored the river, finding it reached all the way into another deeper system of underholds.

			Deep Harbor is the first port of call on the low river in the Deep Realms, the river becomes difficult to traverse beyond it. The area is dangerous, the under-roads are breached a dozen times over by natural tunnels, and are no safer than a natural cave system. There is no sunstone here outside of the Underholds, just the biolumiscence of the goop and the creatures that stalk here are larger than anywhere else. Beyond the relatively safe river route between Deep harbour and Lastport, travel is perilious and requires heavily guarded caravans.

			Despite the dangers people are drawn here, most of the Underholds are ravaged by unknown forces, but still contain plently of riches to be plundered, while the native wildlife offers its own bounties. Creatures here are larger, tougher and more vicious than anywhere else.

	General Geography<br>		General Geography<br>

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Humans

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	===Humans===		===Humans===
	Player's are humans. Humans are pretty varied. If you have bunny ears, cat ears, elven ears, your just another human. However, there are several ancestral lines of humans who share a cultural heritage that confers some differences.		Player's are humans. Humans are pretty varied. If you have bunny ears, cat ears, elven ears, your just another human. However, there are several ancestral lines of humans who share a cultural heritage that confers some differences.

	'''Anthrakon'''		'''Anthrakon'''
	:Anthrakons are proud and haughty. Keen to reminisce about their achievements and underplay their history of exploitative trade practices. Though the power of black stone is long over, the centuries of experience ~~and expertise~~ in mining continue to prove advantangeous, passed down through Anthrakon guilds and families.		:Anthrakons are proud and haughty. Keen to reminisce about their achievements and underplay their history of exploitative trade practices. Though the power of black stone is long over, the centuries of experience in mining continue to prove advantangeous, passed down through Anthrakon guilds and families.
			:Majority UnderHolds: New Anthrakon,
			:Minority Underholds: Nearly all


	'''Tyrusans'''		'''Tyrusans'''
	:Where the Anthrakons are proud, the Tyrusans are bitter. Astronomers and seafarers they claim to of ruled a merchant empire and saw the signs of the creeping disaster before anyone else. What is known, is that their deep city was vast and well built, filled with treasures from across the world stored for safekeeping. It would prove too shallow in time and unable to relocate deeper, they were forced to sell much of their treasures to the Anthrakons until they had hardly anything left.		:Where the Anthrakons are proud, the Tyrusans are bitter. Astronomers and seafarers they claim to of ruled a merchant empire and saw the signs of the creeping disaster before anyone else. What is known, is that their deep city was vast and well built, filled with treasures from across the world stored for safekeeping. It would prove too shallow in time and unable to relocate deeper, they were forced to sell much of their treasures to the Anthrakons until they had hardly anything left. Now Tyrusans delve the deepest of all. Angry and reckless, they seek to restore pride to their people. Tyrusans are notable for their use of the waterways, always trying to tame the mighty underground rivers and lakes, as they delve ever further into the dark in their quest to restore their pride.
			:Notable UnderHolds: Lastport, Deep Landing,
			:Minority Underholds: If a Underhold is near a major body of water, you'll find Tyrusans there.

	:Now Tyrusans delve the deepest of all. Angry and reckless, they seek to restore pride to their people. With a history of exploration, they have developed expertise in exploring the deepest and most dangerous caverns.		'''Hestians'''
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	===Djinnae===		===Djinnae===

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	'''Underground Era''' <br>		'''Underground Era''' <br>
	Eventually this was no longer possible and people were forced further into the deep, channeling distant rays of light to withering crops.		Eventually this was no longer possible and people were forced further into the deep, channeling distant rays of light to withering crops.
	Many died out at this point, stores running out and unable to innovate sufficiently to adapt to life soley underground. ~~However several~~ fortunate ~~groups~~ discovered a black stone in the deep, ~~one in particular~~ found rich seams ~~of this ore,~~ which they called anthrakes~~. This stone burned hot and bright~~. Anthrake was leveraged into a tool of power, prestige and control ~~and the~~ City of Anthrakon became the dominant nation in the underworld. During this golden age, many other people's were stripped bare of anything remotely valuable by Anthrake in trade for the life giving heat and light of the black gold.		Many died out at this point, stores running out and unable to innovate sufficiently to adapt to life soley underground. Others survived, adapting to sources of food independent of the surface. Others still were quite fortunate and discovered a black stone in the deep. The stone burned hot and bright, producing a startlingly vivid light. One group found rich seams which they called anthrakes. Anthrake was leveraged into a tool of power, prestige and control. The City of Anthrakon became the dominant nation in the many parts of the underworld. During this golden age (for Anthrake), many other people's were stripped bare of anything remotely valuable by Anthrake in trade for the life giving heat and light of the black gold.

	It is claimed by the descendants of the Anthrakons it was they who discovered the UnderRealm routes, a claim disrupted by many. Regardless, the Anthrakon dominance continued for several centuries, and by the time it's power waned and the seams dried up, people were already migrating into the Underrealm.		It is claimed by the descendants of the Anthrakons it was they who discovered the UnderRealm routes, a claim disrupted by many. Regardless, the Anthrakon dominance continued for several centuries, and by the time it's power waned and the seams dried up, people were already migrating into the Underrealm.

Zeromanicus: /* Races */

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Races

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	'''Tyrusans'''		'''Tyrusans'''
	:Where the Anthrakons are proud, the Tyrusans are bitter. Astronomers and seafarers they claim to of ruled a merchant empire and saw the signs of the creeping disaster before anyone else ~~as it swept across the known world~~. What is known, is that their deep city was vast and well built, filled with treasures from across the world stored for safekeeping. It would prove too shallow in time and unable to relocate deeper, they were forced to sell much of their treasures to the Anthrakons until they had hardly anything left.		:Where the Anthrakons are proud, the Tyrusans are bitter. Astronomers and seafarers they claim to of ruled a merchant empire and saw the signs of the creeping disaster before anyone else. What is known, is that their deep city was vast and well built, filled with treasures from across the world stored for safekeeping. It would prove too shallow in time and unable to relocate deeper, they were forced to sell much of their treasures to the Anthrakons until they had hardly anything left.

	:Now Tyrusans delve the deepest of all~~, angry~~ and reckless, they seek to restore pride to their people. ~~They have grown to~~ have ~~a particular~~ expertise in ~~exploration~~ and ~~exploitation of the deeper~~ caverns.		:Now Tyrusans delve the deepest of all. Angry and reckless, they seek to restore pride to their people. With a history of exploration, they have developed expertise in exploring the deepest and most dangerous caverns.

	===Djinnae===		===Djinnae===

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	'''Anthrakon'''		'''Anthrakon'''
	:Anthrakons are proud and haughty. Keen to reminisce about their achievements and underplay their history of exploitative trade practices. Though the power of black stone is long over, the centuries of experience and expertise :in mining continue to prove advantangeous, passed down through Anthrakon guilds and families.		:Anthrakons are proud and haughty. Keen to reminisce about their achievements and underplay their history of exploitative trade practices. Though the power of black stone is long over, the centuries of experience and expertise in mining continue to prove advantangeous, passed down through Anthrakon guilds and families.

	'''Tyrusans'''		'''Tyrusans'''
	:Where the Anthrakons are proud, the Tyrusans are bitter. Astronomers, they claim to of ruled a merchant empire and saw the signs of the creeping disaster before anyone else as it swept across the known world. What is known, is :that their deep city was vast and well built, filled with treasures from across the world stored for safekeeping. It would prove too shallow in time and ~~too proud~~ to relocate deeper, they were forced to sell much of their :treasures to the Anthrakons until they had hardly anything left.		:Where the Anthrakons are proud, the Tyrusans are bitter. Astronomers and seafarers they claim to of ruled a merchant empire and saw the signs of the creeping disaster before anyone else as it swept across the known world. What is known, is that their deep city was vast and well built, filled with treasures from across the world stored for safekeeping. It would prove too shallow in time and unable to relocate deeper, they were forced to sell much of their treasures to the Anthrakons until they had hardly anything left.

	:Now Tyrusans delve the deepest of all, angry and reckless, they seek to restore pride to their people. They have grown to have a particular expertise in exploration and exploitation of the deeper caverns.		:Now Tyrusans delve the deepest of all, angry and reckless, they seek to restore pride to their people. They have grown to have a particular expertise in exploration and exploitation of the deeper caverns.

Zeromanicus: /* Known History */

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Known History

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	==Known History==		==Known History==
	Little is known from the period before the first underground settlements were formed. Oral tradition and fragmented records state most denizens of the underrealm are from the surface, a lush land of greenery with a open sky bathed in endless wite light. They were forced from the sky world as it turned to ice and snow, they dwelt underground for many years, sheltered from the cold, venturing to the surface to scavenge. Eventually this was no longer possible and people were forced further into the deep, channeling distant rays of light to withering crops.

			'''Surface Era''' <br>
			Little is known from the period before the first underground settlements were formed. Oral tradition and fragmented records state most denizens of the underrealm are from the surface, a lush land of greenery with a open sky bathed in endless wite light. They were forced from the sky world as it turned to ice and snow, they dwelt underground for many years, sheltered from the cold, venturing to the surface to scavenge. Various peoples claim to be descadents of city states, empires, kingdoms, merchant republics and stateless nomadic peoples.

			'''Underground Era''' <br>
			Eventually this was no longer possible and people were forced further into the deep, channeling distant rays of light to withering crops.
	Many died out at this point, stores running out and unable to innovate sufficiently to adapt to life soley underground. However several fortunate groups discovered a black stone in the deep, one in particular found rich seams of this ore, which they called anthrakes. This stone burned hot and bright. Anthrake was leveraged into a tool of power, prestige and control and the City of Anthrakon became the dominant nation in the underworld. During this golden age, many other people's were stripped bare of anything remotely valuable by Anthrake in trade for the life giving heat and light of the black gold.		Many died out at this point, stores running out and unable to innovate sufficiently to adapt to life soley underground. However several fortunate groups discovered a black stone in the deep, one in particular found rich seams of this ore, which they called anthrakes. This stone burned hot and bright. Anthrake was leveraged into a tool of power, prestige and control and the City of Anthrakon became the dominant nation in the underworld. During this golden age, many other people's were stripped bare of anything remotely valuable by Anthrake in trade for the life giving heat and light of the black gold.

	It is claimed by the descendants of the Anthrakons it was they who discovered the UnderRealm routes, a claim disrupted by many. Regardless, the Anthrakon dominance continued for several centuries, and by the time it's power waned and the seams dried up, people were already migrating into the Underrealm.		It is claimed by the descendants of the Anthrakons it was they who discovered the UnderRealm routes, a claim disrupted by many. Regardless, the Anthrakon dominance continued for several centuries, and by the time it's power waned and the seams dried up, people were already migrating into the Underrealm.

			'''UnderRealm Era'''

	==Geography==		==Geography==

Zeromanicus: /* Humans */

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Humans

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	'''Anthrakon'''		'''Anthrakon'''
	Anthrakons are proud and haughty. Keen to reminisce about their achievements and underplay their history of exploitative trade practices. Though the power of black stone is long over, the centuries of experience and expertise in mining continue to prove advantangeous, passed down through Anthrakon guilds and families.		:Anthrakons are proud and haughty. Keen to reminisce about their achievements and underplay their history of exploitative trade practices. Though the power of black stone is long over, the centuries of experience and expertise :in mining continue to prove advantangeous, passed down through Anthrakon guilds and families.

	'''Tyrusans'''		'''Tyrusans'''
	Where the Anthrakons are proud, the Tyrusans are bitter. Astronomers, they claim to of ruled a merchant empire and saw the signs of the creeping disaster before anyone else as it swept across the known world. What is known, is that their deep city was vast and well built, filled with treasures from across the world stored for safekeeping. It would prove too shallow in time and too proud to relocate deeper, they were forced to sell much of their treasures to the Anthrakons until they had hardly anything left.		:Where the Anthrakons are proud, the Tyrusans are bitter. Astronomers, they claim to of ruled a merchant empire and saw the signs of the creeping disaster before anyone else as it swept across the known world. What is known, is :that their deep city was vast and well built, filled with treasures from across the world stored for safekeeping. It would prove too shallow in time and too proud to relocate deeper, they were forced to sell much of their :treasures to the Anthrakons until they had hardly anything left.

	Now Tyrusans delve the deepest of all, angry and reckless, they seek to restore pride to their people. They have grown to have a particular expertise in exploration and exploitation of the deeper caverns.		:Now Tyrusans delve the deepest of all, angry and reckless, they seek to restore pride to their people. They have grown to have a particular expertise in exploration and exploitation of the deeper caverns.

	===Djinnae===		===Djinnae===