Altazia

• What it is: The primary continent of the campaign — a patchwork of nations built on the ruins of Ikosian conquest, currently undergoing a magical industrial revolution.

Altazia is the continent where Eldemar and the various Splinter States are located. It is the center of the modern world's political, economic, and magical activity.

Geography

• North: Dominated by vast, monster-infested forests and mountain ranges. Eldemar is currently pushing colonization efforts (the Great Northern Push).
• South: The more settled and developed regions.
• Heartland: Altazia's Central Valley — the most densely populated and developed region, home to Eldemar, Sulamnon, and Falkrinea (the "Big Three").

History

Native Altazians were historically conquered by Ikosian refugees fleeing the desertification of Miasina (the Cataclysm). This conquest brought the Ikosian language, the House system, and advanced mana-shaping techniques to the continent. It also subsumed the indigenous magical traditions of the Witches, Morlocks, and Shifters.

Modern State

Altazia is a continent of fierce competition and rapid change:

• The "Big Three" — Eldemar, Sulamnon, and Falkrinea — are the dominant powers
• The Splinter States — dozens of smaller nations formed after the Splinter Wars
• The Technological Revolution — trains, firearms, and magitech are reshaping society
• The Spread of Magical Training — commoners learning magic in state academies