Genesaris is a diverse land, filled with forests, mountains, grasslands, and ravines. It is a place filled with cities, towns, and cultures unheard of. Magic is an important part of Genesaris - indeed, it sustains and supports all life within it, radiating from the mountain range that separates and hides it from other worlds, allowing access only to a few outsiders.
The continent is sometimes referred to as the Nine Lands; North, South, East, West, Northwest, Northeast, Southeast, Southwest and the Midland, which is set in the center of the former eight. These days, most concern is centered around the Four Main Lands:
The Great North:The sea extends beyond here, bringing to life a beautiful dawn with each day. Grasslands and forests provide a peaceful atmosphere, and is among the most populated of lands, holding the largest cities and glorious civilizations. In history, the North was famous for its military and won countless wars, at one point defeating the Midland. In recent times, the North has since remained in its rightful place.
The Cold South: The south is dense with thick forests and natural vegetation and beasts. Though it is primitive in comparison to such lands as the North and West, there are no savages here but rather a people who value living off the land, dependent on their own strength and will to survive in the harsh conditions and merciless climate. This is the land that borders the southern coast and allows trade from the islands lying across the vast waters. The people here are hardy, resilient and valued for their longlived wisdom of the earth.
East: Many cultures and people of all kind live in the large forests and mountains of the east, well-suited to the varying climate. Because of the massive diversity however, it is often restless with tension between different peoples. It is the homeland of the Altus Arcantians and their rivals, the Bloodmages. The mountain range of the Lost Trinity extends beyond sight here, barricading Genesaris from the outside world. It is both a prison and protection. The rulers of Genesaris live deep within the mountains, watching the land as they have done for many generations.
West: The west is the origin of Genesaris' technological advancement, mixing magic with science to reveal wonders found nowhere else. Cities of splendor and secret agencies are found in the west, ruled by a government that places value on military safety and high civilization. Brilliant minds and fine genius often reside and are educated in the Western education facilities. Relationships have been friendly with the like-minded North, trading science and discoveries with one another. Trade with the exotic East, however, is often common, for there is magic prevalent in other lands that is not found locally in the West itself.
From the east, it is not uncommon for storms of magic (Magestorms) to form, washing over the land and affecting the people, sometimes bringing sickness, sometimes infusing the innocent with strange magic abilities. Sometimes, it gives birth to odd creatures, such as elementals or great legendary beasts. It is the most fantastic and dangerous of phenomenon Genesaris is home to.
Technology and Magick Magick is the primary source of power and life force in Genesaris. Simple spells are cast to make water run through various appliances, or to make floating light orbs in place of candles and torches. However, basic technology has often been used as well, mixing with magick to form very sophisticated, beautiful cities and residential areas. Such cities are great attractions for travelers within Genesaris, albeit a bit sophisticated and perhaps at first a bit overwhelming. This is one of the prides of Genesaris; the ability to harmoniously mix technology with the supernatural, with the genius to the attuned.
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