For millennia, generation after generation, the Coalition of Niflheim Kingdoms, a union of species determined to preserve their traditions and magical way of life, fought against the relentless Nexusterra Empire, an expansionist and militaristic regime bent on domination. Entire worlds were reduced to ashes, and civilizations crumbled, until a fragile peace was enforced out of necessity... or at least that was it, until now.
Niflheim was an empty void, an eternal wasteland where nothing existed but stardust scattered among infinite shadows. There was no light or darkness, no time or form. Only silence reigned, vast and absolute, as its sole deity
An infinite and eternal realm, everlasting and absolute, where neither time nor space had form or purpose. A manifestation of unknown and arcane energy that lay beyond the boundaries of mortal comprehension. It was a place of utter nothingness, where the very concept of existence held no meaning.
In the unfathomable depths of the Void dwelled ancestral entities and primordial beings that defied all logic and understanding. They were creatures of nightmare, neither created nor born; they simply were. Twisted shadows and echoes of dark energy that assumed indistinct forms, distorted reflections of the Void itself. They had no will, no ambition, no need for change or desire. All of them were the same: vast, silent, and still. Their existence was the norm, a perfect equilibrium of destruction and tranquility. An eternal silence governed the abyss, and nothing strayed from its course.
Until she arrived.
From the deepest reaches of the Void, she emerged.
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He was also the bearer of righteousness and law. He stood as his mother’s protective arm, the defender of justice and stability. Under his radiant light, life flourished with vigor, and in his voice resounded truth. In his gaze burned the flame of love, and every word he spoke was a decree of harmony that governed the hearts and minds of all living beings.
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Vyranthys, as the sun, brought forth the dawn and the days, radiating the warmth of life. Meanwhile, the lesser moon, tied to A̵̼͚̽̕͜͝V̵̟͖̀͆͜͠A̸͇̘͔͆͋̚T̴̢̙̓͜͝͝H̵̙͍̓̀͛͜O̴̢̻̓͊̚͜T̴̢͖̦́̐͊H̵̺̞̠͌̚̚ , reminded mortals of the mysteries of dreams and the transcendence of existence
Strength: Those graced with the Blessing of Strength experience a significant increase in physical power, as well as enhanced endurance and agility.
Power: This blessing grants the bearer mastery over the primordial energies of the universe, allowing them to manipulate fire, electricity, and other forms of energy with great skill.
Fertility: The Blessing of Fertility bestows healing and protective powers, particularly in matters related to conception, pregnancy, childbirth and the crops.
Transmutations made by Terrans:
Darkness: This blessing is a curse in disguise, granting power through sacrifices and dark magic. In exchange for its strength, the bearer must pay a terrible price.
Void: A chaotic force that brings with it the power of destruction and chaos. Those blessed with this curse can unleash the fury of the Void to obliterate everything in their path, but at the cost of offering their soul.
Gelidium: Known by its inhabitants as the "Ice Crown," Gelidium is the heart of the Coalition of Realms of Nifelheim (CRN). This frozen world stands as the military and political stronghold of the alliance, protected by four imposing combat platforms that tirelessly orbit within its atmosphere. Its landscape is perpetually blanketed in snow, and its extreme climate is dominated by temperatures that, in some regions, reach nearly uninhabitable levels.
However, Gelidium is much more than a frozen planet. It is the commercial and cultural epicenter of the CRN, a place where diversity thrives within its infrastructures and communities, the result of the coexistence of multiple species that form part of this union. Home to nobility and royalty, the planet blends tradition and modernity, serving as a symbol of stability and cooperation.
Despite its relentless cold, Gelidium is surprisingly productive. Wrapped in eternal winter, it is the heart of agriculture and livestock for the system. Through advanced technologies and species adapted to extreme climates, this planet provides the CRN with vital resources, from food to raw materials.
Elysium: The southern capital is a hub of innovation, commerce, and social life. Here, the largest markets on the planet can be found, where merchants from across the CRN gather to trade goods and culture.
Its architecture combines icy majesty with warm, modern touches, all thanks to the investments of noble houses, the church, and ambitious entrepreneurs hoping to ascend to the highest political spheres one day.
Gehena: In contrast, Gehena is the northern capital and the military and political bastion of Gelidium. Known as the "City of Iron and Ice," Gehena dominates the coldest and most unforgiving regions of the planet, where only the strongest can survive its extreme temperatures.
Gehena is a fortress city, surrounded by towering walls of ice and metal, designed to withstand any attack. It houses the central offices of the Coalition of Realms of Nifelheim, as well as the most prestigious military academies and advanced technological research laboratories.
Terraprime:
TerraPrime, the birthplace of the Nexusterra, was once a natural paradise with vast oceans, lush forests, and abundant biodiversity. However, this beauty has faded over time. Today, TerraPrime is an industrial colossus, a world devastated by centuries of unchecked expansion, militarism, and resource exploitation. The entire planet has been transformed into a vast urban and industrial landscape, where towering metropolises of steel and concrete rise to the skies and stretch to the horizon.
Dominatus Prime:
The capital of TerraPrime and the Nexusterra Empire is Dominatus Prime, a megacity that stands as the ultimate symbol of the Empire's power and will. Dominatus Prime is an urban behemoth spanning thousands of kilometers, a city-state housing millions of inhabitants, from soldiers and workers to the most powerful political and military leaders.
Life in Dominatus Prime is defined by discipline, militarism, and constant competition. Each citizen is evaluated based on their merit, and advancement in society is only possible through achievements in combat, industry, or service to the state. Festivals revolve around the glorification of the Empire, featuring military parades, gladiatorial tournaments, and solemn rituals dedicated to the Supreme Didact.
Dominatus Prime:
The capital of TerraPrime and the Nexusterra Empire is Dominatus Prime, a megacity that stands as the ultimate symbol of the Empire's power and will. Dominatus Prime is an urban behemoth spanning thousands of kilometers, a city-state housing millions of inhabitants, from soldiers and workers to the most powerful political and military leaders.
Life in Dominatus Prime is defined by discipline, militarism, and constant competition. Each citizen is evaluated based on their merit, and advancement in society is only possible through achievements in combat, industry, or service to the state.
Festivals revolve around the glorification of the Empire, featuring military parades, gladiatorial tournaments, and solemn rituals dedicated to the Supreme Didact.
Silmenar: A water world covered by vast oceans and scattered archipelagos. The climate is humid and tropical, hosting a rich diversity of marine life and vegetation. It is home to the Aquordles, aquatic elf-like beings with fairy-like wings. They live and build their dwellings among the shipwrecks of the Terrans and other ancient civilizations claimed by the sea.
Due to the large amount of water and little land space, Silmenar doesn't have a capital. It has different platform substations above the water to sustain the life.
Athrea: A world shrouded in a thick golden mist. sometimes reducing it to almost nothing in certain regions due to the accumulation of natural and toxic gas in the atmosphere. The surface is marked by a buildup of strange, deformed vegetation and organisms, creating a hostile and stifling landscape. Extreme temperatures, combined with an almost complete lack of water and rain, make life on the surface nearly unsustainable.
In this infernal environment, most life has adapted by migrating to underground depths or other structures shielded from the scorching heat.
This is the home of the Barboslides, a species that has learned to thrive in an environment where, despite the dangers, they have found a way to coexist.
Verdantia: Originally the homeland of the Aracniums, this world was conquered during the Thousand-Year War initiated by King Nocto III of the now-extinct House Lumis. The native species was driven out, and the planet was taken over by the Nexusterra. Verdantia is now a corrupted world where vegetation has adapted to toxins and pollution. The Terran cities are equipped to withstand the local dangers but not entirely immune to them, making it common to see shipments of settlers from low-income backgrounds being sent to sustain the population.
Raudeldr: Another world belonging to the Nexusterra, this rocky, fractured planet features mountains that rise like fangs and valleys filled with red sands. It is primarily a mining planet inhabited exclusively by second-class citizens who extract minerals from its harsh, barren terrain.
Erdiatrum: A fiery and tumultuous world where volcanoes roar with fury and rivers of lava twist like serpents in all directions. As the planet closest to its sun, Erdiatrum receives almost no sunlight due to its perpetually clouded skies. This planet, owned by the Nexusterra, is also used for mining operations. It has colonies equipped to endure the extreme heat and the hazards posed by magma and other environmental challenges.
Utthrassia: A frozen and desolate world where glaciers stretch to the horizon, and the wind cuts like blades. The sunlight is barely a faint glimmer in the sky, much like Erdiatrum, but with the distinction that Utthrassia is the outermost planet in the system. Both Gelodians and Aracniums inhabit this icy expanse.