THE CURSE OF XODIA
PROLOGUE TO SEASON ONE
The first migration began over 1400 years ago, bringing forth a new era. Settlers from Fey'Rel established trade and colonies with the indigenous populations of beastfolk and giants. As new kingdoms were formed, keeping true to their word, all manner of humans, elves, beastfolk, giants and more integrated into these new kingdoms, holding positions from simple farmers to positions of great power regardless of race or background.
None held more power than the Overlord, a storm giant who conquered and ruled all of Xodia from 721-875 of the First Era. No army could stand against him, but in 801 a small band of knights under the orders of The Xodian Council stole the Nexxus Magika, breaking not only the Nexxus, but Xodia's connection to the Realm of Magic. Even with the connection severed, The Overlord's power barely waned. In 875 a legion of paladins captured The Overlord and through a secret ritual trapped him inside a vault on The Isle of Giants, where he is entombed to this day. With the severing of magic and the defeat of the Overlord , new powers and factions formed.
The Western Elven Empire, home of the high elves, grasped their remaining magic tightly, holding themselves in higher regard than the other races and kingdoms. The Eastern Elven Empire, however, saw saving their culture of greater importance: mixing and mingling with others and sharing their ways of life.
The dwarves formed The High Mountain Confederacy. More interested in their technological advances, some held to the old ways of magic while others found new sources of power.
The Orcs banded together to form The Highland Stronghold, made up of the Beldr, Highland, and Delgra Hordes. United, they became known for having the best-trained warriors in Xodia.
The Ports and The Underdark formed city-states and although the Western Elven Empire holds claim, the goblins are the true rulers.
The Wilds, a small nation made up of The Wilds and Beast Realm combined, remains populated mainly by the beastfolk. This region prefers to not involve itself in the politics of the other kingdoms, while keeping trades with the same, maintaining peace and comfort for its people.
Not least is El Taryn, a central kingdom who (for five centuries) maintained the peace between humans, elves, orcs, goblins, dwarves, and beastfolk - becoming a massive melting pot of races, religions, and cultures.