Avestral Faction Lore
Avestral Factions
Sky (Avestros)
The Sky Faction is known to be the most “carefree” of the factions, they pride themselves on what they call a utopian society. Members of the Sky faction blatantly ignore the glaring problems of their homeland such as the fact that it is only a utopia for those who are very powerful and very wealthy. There exist two sects of life here, the powerful, and those who have nothing. There is no in-between and these worlds rarely collide. At least half of the population would claim this faction to be a dystopia. Dissent and strife are very common under the thumb of delusional rulers who deny the problems of their homes. They do not believe that the members of their faction want for anything, and are blind to the problems they have created.
The Cursed:
These are the residents of Kasikill who typically come from other kingdoms or worlds. They battle for the scraps that fall from the roofs of the elite in the city above. They never get anything of value and the finer objects that float in the city seem to circle around them. Only the truly troubled dwell in the city's depths, those of poor quality that are plagued by curses of their own making. These are the ones whom the Enlightened clutch their pearls when they cross paths. Not because The Cursed are horrible, but because life's circumstancese have lead them to having a lack of wealth. The Enlightened are generally regarded as delusional our out of touch by most who fall into this category, although some of the inhabitants of the lower city of Kasikill are outwardly hostile to those who are deigned "The Enlightened."The Enlightened:
The population of Kasikill comprises mostly of the resplendent "Enlightened". A very small amount of them has gained an impressive amount of wealth and notoriety over the years, which causes the "Cursed" to sufferer great feelings of envy. The "Enlightened" are in denial and bored while the "Cursed" grow quiet fires of rebellion throughout the slums of Kasikill. The Enlightened are you're run of the mill wealth hording individuals. They believe the more wealth you have, the greater your status in society, and that the troubles of 'regular folk' cannot affect them. They can and do often affect The Enlightened, but at a less frequent cadence. Those who become afflicted with something such as poor health or some financial setback will earn scorn from other Enlightened folks. Rumors are quick to spread, and this part of Kasikill is just as diseased as the realm below the city. Two sides of the same coin. Where The Cursed my struggle for scraps, The Enlightened struggle to fit into an inherently toxic and heirarchical world based on trivial attributes.Sea (Lumeria)
The Sea Faction is known to be highly reflective of the environment they live in. Members of this faction are highly resilient and versatile to adapt to the tumultuous world they live in. They are regarded as turbulent, wild, and powerful like their home. Members of this faction will be some sort of hybrid Hippocampi or Kelpie or may use magic to fit in amongst the sea-based equine. You are also free to come up with an aquatic species to use, just write the info down so others might be able to join too. Members of this faction are not known to publicly fraternize with anyone from the Sky faction. The relationship with the Sky faction is considered very strained and any of their supporters in the Sea faction are generally regarded poorly. They are considered highly inflexible and are not known for their tolerance or mercy. Many can and often do hold grudges that last centuries and are passed down through lineage.
Midlands
The Midlands is formally known as the “forgotten realms” this is essentially the only faction based on “earth.” They are considered guardians of ancient and forbidden knowledge. This is the realm that is the source of many rumors flying through the Sea and Sky factions. Characters from the Midlands are hostile towards outsiders, this includes anyone who does not come from the Midlands whether it is because they have popped into existence there, or are from the Sea/Sky factions. Many Midland members are born here. Many take occupations of preserving the forgotten and lost artifacts of “The Old World.” There are rumors that Avestral used to be a very different place. They are known to be secretive, violent, guardians.
Spirits of the Ancient Grove:
The shadows that inhabitants of the Midlands began seeing many months ago have been identified as spirits of the ancient grove. Tomes were found buried deep within the ruins of a library at the edge of Notmer Basin. These spirits are known to be highly volatile, and active. Especially in times of great strife. They are often responsible for mysterious disappearances from the Midlands. Only the most ancient of entities or creatures will know them, and even fewer will be chosen to speak with them. The spirits are mysterious and fickle, and wholly dedicated to the protection of the Ancient Grove.Frostfire (Reyoarfjall)
A mysterous faction that appeared one day from the depths of the Nepturei Abyss. More will be written as more is uncovered by characters.