Tears of Tyar

Mudar (MYOO-dar) is a collection of various civilizations that share a common land mass. Mudar is bordered by the Veribode Sea to the North and West. The Maer Sea is to Mudar's South. The Wandering Border and the Spine of Mudar restrict travel to the East.

There are [ten] governments of different descriptions making up the Kingdoms of Mudar. The types of government vary depending on the country in question.

Geography

Mudar is a peninsula. It is bordered by the Veribode North and West and the Maer Sea to the South. The Eastern Border runs up to the Spine of Mudar. The Wandering Border closes off the Northern route around the Spine of Mudar while also overlapping the mountain range in places.

Regions

Population

Humans (45%), Elves (20%), Dwarves (10%), Gnomes (10%), Other races (10%), Halflings (5%)

Arcane Magic

Mechanically, magic works as standard for D&D. Magic is definitely evident in the world, but it is not prevalent or commonplace. The ability to work magic of any sort is considered either a great gift or a great curse. Either way, it is not something to be squandered or taken for granted. Sorcerers are born in greater concentrations the closer one gets to the Wandering Border, but can hail from anywhere.

Divine Magic

Resurrection magic is not as dependable in some settings. There are many theories as to why this is. Some believe the gods are reluctant to relinquish the dead. Others theorize that the realm in which the dead find themselves is further away or behind a thick barrier than some settings. Even if the soul can be brought back, there may be side effects if away from the body depending on the length of time the soul was separated from the body. Most of the animated dead are merely animated. Others may have bound their soul to their body before death. The resources required to call a soul back to a body that has been dead for any significant length of time are considerable.

There are a few different pantheons. In addition, dragons are revered by most if not outright worshiped as well. Most faiths tells us that the sun is the dragon, Soldos. Where they tend to differ in this regard is how she became the sun. Practically everyone views her as a source of life.