Beluaterra

Invasions
	In most lands the seasons turn from the warmth of summer to the bite of winter. Beluaterra too has seasons; the warmth of peace and the bite of Invasion. None can say exactly when the next invasion will come, or what shape it will take, but all know that it will come. During an invasion the monsters, undead & daimons will rise in great number threatening to overwhelm the human lands. Many realms will fall under the tide of teeth and claw, refugees scattering across the world. But each time the people of Beluaterra have risen to the challenge and struck back at the darkness. But these victories were costly and the land still bears the scars of the past. Some invasions have been a matter of enduring whatever phase of the moon has instilled such vigor in the creatures. Others have more personal origin as monsters, undead & daimons used the ravaged continent as a battle ground for their own feuds. Great portals have been closed, other worlds explored, mysteries unraveled through dreams and dark deals struck. The next invasion could be even stranger still. Even outside of the invasions a new arrival should expect to do battle frequently as their patrols will take them through dangerous territories. It is not all violence though, as many of the greatest works have come from these lands under siege. Either way prepare yourself for you will be needed.

Live
Beluaterra	Colonies	Dwilight	East Continent	South Island

Sunken
Atamara	Far East	SE Island	SW Island

Intro

Beluaterra

The bountiful New World enticed many to make the perilous journey across the Western Ocean from the strife of East Continent. Alas those early colonists had not discovered virgin lands, but an eldritch wilderness home to other creatures.

Terrible creatures. Inhuman creatures. Creatures who do not suffer the tread of humans. Creatures who will rise up in great hosts intent on destroying the stain of humanity on the land.

Thus when the straggling survivors returned to the east with tales of hideous abominations, the New World came to be known by a different name Beluaterra - Monster World.

Despite it all, the untamed wilderness calls to the brave and the bold for here any can make their fortune. A continent of flux and opportunity, the ever shifting map can be painted with your ambition. Maybe you will found the kingdom that stands the test of time, or be the champion rallying your fellows against the inhuman hordes. Or will you take a darker path, delving into forbidden lore and making deals with daimonic forces.

Choose, and write your own destiny.

OOC Note: This is a testing continent, so expect to see bugs as new features are tested and improved.

Invasions

History

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The lengthy history of Beluaterra has been tackled by few scholars over the years, but none were more prolific than the twin nations of Melhed and Riombara. Their archives, and the dedicated scholarship of Aldo Unti, became the foundation of his historic work - the Terriad. The destruction of these realms during the 6h invasion caused Priestess Yao Ling Pryde to direct the Temples of Daishi to maintain one of the largest collections of knowledge in the world, including the historical compendium The Ages and Invasions of Beluaterra. Of particalar interest should be The Chronicles of the Age of the Old Gods, which is also preserved by the Daishi, despite it being from a rival religion.

The Terriad		The Ages and Invasions of Beluaterra
2000-2002	Age of Mystery	The First Age The Time between the Colonization of the New World and the First Invasion.
Colonization
2003	Age of Discovery
1st Invasion		(manuscript lost)
2004	Age of Blood	The Second Age The Time between the First and Second Invasions.
2nd Invasion		(manuscript lost)
2005-2007	Age of Reason	The Third Age The Time between the Second Invasion and the Ascension of Prudent to the Head of the Daimonic Netherworld Hordes.
3rd Invasion		The First Daimon War (lost)
2008-2010	Age of Betrayal	The Fourth Age The Time between the Third and the Fourth Invasion.
4th Invasion		Fourth Invasion The 3 Warring Factions.
2011	Age of Blight	The Fifth Age The Time between the Fourth and Fifth Invasion.
5th Invasion		Fifth Invasion From Overlord's Attack until Overlord's defeat.
2012-2016	Age of Ruin	The Sixth Age The Time between the Fifth and Sixth Invasion.
6th Invasion		Sixth Invasion The Daimon Invasion.
2017-2021	Age of Shadow	The Seventh Age The time between the Sixth and Seventh Invasion.
Sunken Kingdom The Rise of the Sunken Kingdom until the Creasur Wall.
2022-2024	Age of Strength	The Eight Age From the Creation of the Creasur Wall to the Emergence of the Exiled Trinity.
Exiled Trinity From the Emergence of the Exiled Trinity.

Geography

Maps of Beluaterra


Pre-Blight	Post-Blight
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Beluaterra Time-Lapse from 2005 to 2011	Beluaterra Time-Lapse from 2012 to 2018
Beluaterra Time-Lapse from 2003 to 2021

Geography of Beluaterra
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Bay of Souls	Golden River	Fell Crossing	Emerald Plains	Roof of the World

Tahga Desert	Zettermain Peninsula	Lake Salamn	Twin Isles	Sea of Four Cities

Realms

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Realms of Beluaterra
Name & Flag	Description

Lost Realms	Follow this finely crafted link to find the full list of lost Realms.

	Ar Agyr, the Land of the Five Duchies. Home to fearless warriors. We are not the biggest or strongest, but we are the meanest! We kill demons, undead, monsters, and anyone who sides with them. We hate peace, it makes people lazy and fat. War keeps our men in shape and our blades sharp. Join us!
Kingdom of Ar Agyr

	Irondale is poised the lead the way in the search for a way of ending the Invasions by the Nether and Otherworlds, once and for all. The Republic maintains neutrality in matters of Man, except those that relate to monsters, undeads, or daimons of any kind. As a neutral observer, Irondale offers mediation services to all realms of the island, when requested.
Republic of Irondale

	At the heart of Beluaterra lies Nothoi, the beacon of enlightenment and justice for all of Beluaterra. Fierce and noble, the people of Nothoi have always found collective strength in each other, embracing democratic principles for generations. The White Wolf, native to the slopes of the central mountains, is the symbol of Nothoi, for wolves travel and hunt together in packs, just as we ourselves band together. But beware, do not trifle with the White Wolf, for its fangs are sharp.
Democracy of Nothoi

	During the Agyrian Civil War Duke Bob seceded with the loyalists into a new realm.
The Legitimate Monarchy of New Ar Agyr

	From Melancholy history of blood Reven seeks a era of change. We are born of blood tainted with sin. Repenent and guidance to a brighter way. A bonded society of dedicated mix cultures seek restoring their once proud empire to it's former glory. Not of Evil but, of Righteousness for humanity. The 7 sins of Humanity are the chains they seek to break for all life to live Righteous.
Theocracy of Reven

	Against a long history of adversity, the nobles of the Vales have always valued resilience and togetherness. Facing insurmountable legions of undead directed by the relentless necromancers of the desolate south, the Vales banded together to forge a new homeland in the distant north. Adversity continues but so does the spirit of our band of brothers and sisters. All are welcome to join our endeavour.
Kingdom of Shattered Vales

Religions

Religions of Beluaterra
Name & Icon	Description

Lost Religions	Follow this finely crafted link to find the full list of lost Religions.

	Giant armored gods over thirty feet tall are walking across a battlefield while the tiny humans are fighting Undead and Monsters while scurrying about their feet. These armored gods throw metal javelins and darts the size of small trees that explode on impact. Casual waves of appendages bring forth shafts of lightning that melt and destroy targets along with everything around it. There are small swift gods with supreme skill and accuracy aiming for weak spots trying for critical strikes. There are gods who can fly through the air on pillars of flame that direct the others and control the flow of the battle. The last group of gods are large and ponderous destroying all in their way employing no subtlety or finesse.
Daishi

	The Old Gods of Beluaterra are the true masters of the land, holding absolute dominion over every rock, tree and beast. Called by many names these beings are the final arbiters of Humanity's fate upon this continent for it is by their whim that peace reins, or blood flows. There is still hope for the Old Gods test their Children against the encroaching humans, testing each to see who is the greater. Thus the Followers of the Old Gods know that Humanity can earn the love of the Old Gods. For Humanity is the greater race that will vanquish the Children and claim dominion absolute over all of Beluaterra. The goal of the faith is to triumph over adversity through the strength of the human spirit. https://youtu.be/nK3MIwRxw40
The Old Gods

Guilds

Guilds of Beluaterra
Name & Icon	Description

Lost Guilds	Follow this finely crafted link to find the full list of lost Guilds.

	The fabled Agyrian Academy remains the premier institute for the learned. The great libraries contain volumes uncounted, in languages both familiar and strange. Artifacts from bygone ages rest next to the cutting edge of design. Within these walls a man could discover anything, for even the Age of Ruin was recorded with care. For those with questions, be they noble or commoner, they will find answers within.
Agyrian Academy

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