World primer: A land of gods and dragons

Welcome to the continent of Arveir! Arveir™: A Realm Untold is a high-fantasy setting where elves, gnomes, orcs, dwarves, humans, and more not only coexist, but also thrive under the rule of one of the most majestic creatures in the realms: dragons.

Long ago, the continent of Arveir was torn asunder by a clash between two opposing deities and their followers, this struggle created both a literal and figurative rift across the continent and left its people divided into two powerful nations: Velthara, a kingdom built upon the ideal of order and ruled by the righteous and principled metallic dragons; and Or'ryl, an empire where the mighty mineral dragons rule with passion and ambition. Yet, Arveir is not your traditional fantasy world of stark dichotomies between light and darkness or the familiar clash of good against evil. Instead, it serves as a stage for tales of valor in the face of adversity, the individual challenging the collective ideology, and the eternal quest for balance in a world where the lines between good and evil become blurred into shades of moral ambiguity.

More than 700 years have passed in peace but this tranquility is only a veneer, masking centuries of turmoil and strife. The First Dragon War left an indelible mark on the world, birthing the great rift that now literally separates the continent into two opposing visions of order and ambition. The lands within Arveir are filled with interesting people from the stalwart dwarves to the mystical elves, the ingenious gnomes to the formidable orcs, the optimistic hearthfolk to the cunning goblinoids, and the adaptable humans to the conflicted humanoid scions of the dragons, the dragonkin. Each of them unwittingly lives and reflects the values and influence imposed by their draconic overlords. Here, magic is woven into the very fabric of existence, and is accessible to all who possess the will to harness it, serving both as a testament to the world's primordial forces and as a tool for those powerful enough to shape its future. As prophecies foretell of a looming conflict between nations, spurred by the machinations of unseen forces greater than the gods themselves, Arveir now stands on the precipice of a new era of discord.

Within this world of beauty and inherent conflict, stories of heroism and humanity unfold in multiple narratives that mirror our own world's struggles with radical ideologies, the harrowing realities of war, and the moral dilemmas that arise from them. Explore the trials and tribulations that a group of 'social outcasts' faces while seeking to avert the devastation caused by a Second Dragon War inside the pages of Into the Belly of the Beast, our first full-length literary novel. Guide a group of young heroes striving to protect the inhabitants of the nation of Velthara from all kinds of fearful monsters and unscrupulous individuals in the Tales of Arveir™: Unlikely Heroes videogame series. Or explore the vast narrative possibilities that the continent of Arveir has to offer as you unleash your creativity alongside a group of friends with the Arveir™ TTRPG Campaign Setting. These narrative canvases that explore the complexity of their inhabitants' hearts and the resilience of their spirits, Aim to offer a beacon of hope and a reminder that beyond our differences lie common grounds of compassion, courage, and the collective endeavor for bringing about a brighter tomorrow.

Welcome again to the continent of Arveir! Where every legend has its truth, every shadow has its light, and every individual has the power to make a difference. Here, in a world ruled by the whims of powerful dragons, lies the promise of epic adventures that do more than entertain. They inspire!