<!-- Google tag (gtag.js) --> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-G26W6267FY"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-G26W6267FY'); </script> **[Home Page](Home%20Page.md) / [Verum](Verum.md)** >[!recite|no-i clean]+ # <center><font size="-1">Quick Access Menu</font></center> >> [!grid|txt-c] >> [![[Classes.webp]]](Glies%20Classes.md) >> [![[Deities.webp]]](Pantheons.md) >> [![[Items.webp]]](Glien%20Items.md) >> [![[Parties.webp]]](Glies%20Campaigns.md) >> [![[Races.webp]]](Glien%20Races.md) >> [![[Regions.webp]]](Glien%20Regions.md) --- # <center>Glies</center> **Glies** is a continent to the east of [Kalkatesh](Kalkatesh.md) on the planet [Verum](Verum.md). It's based on different Asian cultures and is the main continent for the [Phase 4](http://verum.fandom.com/wiki/Phase_4 "Phase 4") of Verum games. It is home to several native races that live organized in feudal states and clans separated into four groupings: the [Northern Kingdoms](Northern%20Kingdoms.md), the [Southern Kingdoms](Southern%20Kingdoms.md), the [Western Kingdoms](Western%20Kingdoms) and the [Eclipse](Eclipse.md). For more information on the setting, please watch the Introductory Video for Glies on Youtube, which you can also find [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvZVAINheK0). # [<center>Continental Map</center>](Glien%20Regions.md) >[!info|center clean no-t no-i sban] >[![[Glies_Map.webp|center cover]]](Glies_Map.webp) # <center>History, Technology & Culture</center> ### History Some years before the [Battle in the Sky, the Great Calamity](http://verum.fandom.com/wiki/The_End_Game "The End Game") of the [Violet](http://verum.fandom.com/wiki/Violet "Violet"), a group of adventurers crossed the Abyssal Sea from [Kalkatesh](http://verum.fandom.com/wiki/Kalkatesh "Kalkatesh") as part of the First Glies Expedition. Among those in the group were [Alexander](http://verum.fandom.com/wiki/Alexander_Glenn "Alexander Glenn"), a righteous paladin; and [Lord Azolon](http://verum.fandom.com/wiki/Azolon_Cal'telonis "Azolon Cal'telonis"), a powerful wizard from [Kalkatesh](Kalkatesh.md)'s Mages Guild. During the Expedition they founded the western port city of [Alexandria](http://verum.fandom.com/wiki/Alexandria "Alexandria"), named for Alexander after he died to the [Stranger](http://verum.fandom.com/wiki/Tyre "Tyre"). The city is currently governed by Lord Azolon, who serves as the Archmage of the Mages Guild he established in Glies. In the 50 years after the Calamity, Glies experienced two important historical events. The first one is the strange behavior of the [Mists](http://verum.fandom.com/wiki/Mists_of_Glies "Mists of Glies"), a strange and dangerous phenomena that used to be limited to the surrounding environment of the [Titan’s Eye](http://verum.fandom.com/wiki/Titan's_Eye "Titan's Eye"), with it’s movement Westward. The second is the unification of the Eastern Kingdoms into the [Eclipse](http://verum.fandom.com/wiki/Eclipse "Eclipse"), by warlord [Otami Kurosai](http://verum.fandom.com/wiki/Otami_Kurosai "Otami Kurosai"). ### Technology Glies has one tech level below [Kalkatesh](Kalkatesh.md), that means it doesn't have access to Alchemical Engines nor Renaissance-style technology. Even though [Kalkateshian](Kalkatesh.md) Airships are not common to Glies, the winds in Glies are so reliable that the main method of transportation is by Kite, both for personal use and for the creation of complete establishments sustained by Kites. Even with the lower technological level, Glies applies magic and relies on the [Yokai](http://verum.fandom.com/wiki/Yokai "Yokai") for most of the comforts associated with higher levels. For example, even with a lack of electricity, cities and villages can be illuminated at night using magical means. ### Culture ## Tribes, Clans & Races Even though it was disclosed that some Races have a specific homeland, like [Geckoi](http://verum.fandom.com/wiki/Geckoi "Geckoi") with the [Laughing Swamp](http://verum.fandom.com/wiki/Laughing_Swamp "Laughing Swamp"), and there still are what it seem as Geckoi-only tribes, it's also important to highlight the fact that Northern and Southern Clans are not Race-based. Even though any Race can be part of any Clan, there seem to still exist some smaller tribes of specific Races dispersed without complete or full clan afiliation. It is not clear at this point if one political structure precceded the other, or the relationship between both forms of social organization. ## Religion Glien religion is more polytheistic and nature-oriented than [Kalkatesh](http://verum.fandom.com/wiki/Kalkatesh "Kalkatesh"). In Glies, spirituality revolves around the [Yokai](http://verum.fandom.com/wiki/Yokai "Yokai"), spirits that wander the land as any other mortal would. Dragons also exist in Glies, but are more spiritual and serpent-like. # [<center>Races</center>](Glien%20Races.md) Glies Is filled with a wide variety of different and unique races that call it their home. These include: - [Humans](Glien%20Human.md), which are the most populous of the people of [Glies](Glies.md). Within humans, they can be further divided into: - [Northern Humans](Northern%20Glien%20Human.md); - [Southern Humans](Southern%20Glien%20Human.md); - [Western Humans](Western%20Glien%20Human.md) - [Eastern Humans](Eastern%20Glien%20Human.md) - [Glien Elves](Glies/Races/Glien%20Elves.md), which are more attuned with nature than their [Kalkateshian](Kalkatesh.md) equivalents, to the point of having their skin infused with different types of wood. There are three types of Glien Elves: - [Greenwood Elves](Greenwood%20Elf.md) - [Redwood Elves](Reedwood%20Elf.md) - [Whitewood Elves](Whitewood%20Elf.md) - [Geckoi](Geckoi.md), which are an androgynous race of lizard-looking people. Males have spikes on their backs and tails, while females have feathers. They tend to favor the life of merchants and their relationship culture is polygamous. - [Tearn](Tearn.md), which are a race of people with bat characteristics, including bat-like ears and wings attached to their arms. Even though the wings don’t provide a reliable way of flying, they can take advantage of the reliable winds of Glies to do so, even if they lack a kite. Tearn value intelligence highly. - [Yozai](Yozai.md), which are the offspring of a mortal and a Yokai. The Yozai are always half-human and half-yokai, independently of the race of the mortal parent. They also have spectral arms that reflect characteristics of their Yokai parent. - [Ho'ask](Ho'ask.md), which are a race of people with marked yak-styled characteristics, including distinctive horns, ears, and a bulky build. The general treatment, adorning, and even cutting, of the horns has a prominent place in their culture. Lying is also considered a mortal sin in their culture. Ho'ask represent about 20% of the Glien population. --- # <center>Notable Recent Events</center> *<center>These were provided by Arcadum in the Discord, in lieu of the beginning of the</center>[<center> Aelenclast Arc.</center>](Aelenclast.md)* <br> ## **<center>Imperial Calendar Year 1770</center>** It has been 500 years since Last Stand. In the years since, Glies has been torn into war. The Pale Emperor, lord of the [Eclipse](Eclipse.md) to the far east was eventually defeated, but with no true heir survived to take the Throne of Elements, a vacuum of power has taken hold of the continent, one that is fought over to be filled by the warlords all across the continent. However, due to the efforts of foreign powers, and the direct aid of [Alexandria](Alexandria) during the war against the Pale Emperor, a semblance of peace began to take form. The most powerful of the Daimyos met with Lord Azalon in order to make an armistice, one that at least stopped open warfare. These Daimyo, eventually known as the Four Dragons, now rule over each of the kingdoms with lesser seneschals. For now, Glies may begin to heal. <br> The [Northern Kingdoms](Northern%20Kingdoms.md) eventually became under the rule of Hiyogo Askai, the Dragon of Fire. A temperamental man, quick to wrath but absolute in his loyalty, made him quickly accepted among the people of the northern kingdoms. His rivals were few and quickly assimilated due to his charismatic nature. The Northern Kingdoms are now a place of industry and contemplation, with their samurai as much poets as they are warriors. <br> The [[Western Kingdoms]] eventually came under the Great Hokulani, The Dragon of Storms. A legendary sailor and warrior amongst her people, she eventually demonstrated a hand at diplomacy, and through her shrewdness and unrelenting nature, she eventually made an alliance with Alexandria that gave her the influence she needed to recruit the remaining, smaller warlords to unite the West. The Western Kingdoms, though it may be the smallest of the kingdoms, is a place of trade, commerce and competition. Boasting the most festivals and celebrations, it attracts as many visitors as it does its own people. <br> The [Southern Kingdoms](Southern%20Kingdoms.md) took the longest to unite, but eventually it did due to the tactical brilliance and the somewhat controversial practices of Altan Mongke, the Dragon of Plenty. Using his families modest wealth and criminalistic connections, Altan rose from the bottom rungs of society, and through commerce, intimidation, extortion and direct conflict, eventually made himself the leader of the Southern Kingdoms. Now his kingdom is known as a place one can go to find any desire they wish, with towns dedicated to debauchery and hedonism. Coupled with the size of the Southern Kingdoms being the largest, and his samurai the most numerous, he is an unpleasant but necessary force to Glies’ survival. <br> The [[Eastern Kingdoms]] suffered much under the rule of the Pale Emperor and his Eclipse. His defeat left a curious conundrum; what to do with the people left behind? Many were cursed as he was, creatures that needed to feast on the life force of others. Many more were destitute, their wealth tied completely to the state. In this time of uncertainty, and with many vengeful and opportunistic warlords moving in to strike, a savior made herself known. Ying Shu, The Dragon of Dusk, rose up to resist those that would take advantage of the downtrodden. Her overwhelming sense of justice, wisdom beyond her age and radiant beauty worked in tandem to bring these errant forces to heel. After a time, the Eastern Kingdoms slowly put itself back together. The displaced nobles returned with the aid of the Dragon of Dusk, and through her service they pledged fealty to her. Over time, and quite against her wishes, she was made the ruler of the Eastern Kingdoms. Now a place still trying to discover what it will be, Ying Shu, cursed with long life due to the Pale Emperor's sickness, still rules today, trying to protect the people that had put their faith in her. <br> ## Current Common Knowledge: *Honor is more precious than life, for it outlasts the living and is remembered by all* *Seek to speak without revealing your inner self; the day and night must work in tandem to pass the seasons* *Lies are the tools of fools and brigands* *Death is your final act. Make it beautiful and purposeful.* <br> ## Current Viewpoints of Other Continents: *[Corvanis](Corvanis.md) thinks that being right is the same as being righteous. A distinction, whose difference eludes and confuses them.* *[Elda'Sharkai](Elda'Sharkai.md) is a dark place, filled with those who are reverent of death but disrespectful of life. Such imbalance will make them never know peace.* *[Kalkatesh](Kalkatesh.md) is an enigma. To be so advanced and so learned, and yet so ignorant of their own hearts. They are kind allies that have helped us in our past; its only fair that we help them now.* *[Ryne](Ryne.md) is a beautiful place, and its people understand the sanctity of life, but not of death. They believe they are separate.* *[Whyxxstar](Whyxxstar.md) are more than just warriors. Their Sagas, their stories and their songs show more of their world, and the joy and wonder within it. If only they would bathe.* *[Aelenclast](Aelenclast.md) is a place we hope will find the cure for the Pale Emperor’s curse, before it takes us all.*