The World of Corrowtor

The world of Corrowtor is a place of wonder and misfortune. A world where places and names can easily earn themselves a reputation for great victories or grim massacres. Ages have passed since the Gods first took this world from the tyranny of the Titans (Elemental beings of raw power) during that time Corrowtor as seen empires rise and fall, with mankind being the only race out of them all to retain a grasp on the world. Though not all is at ease, for new threats rise and old ones return. The dragons of old seek regain a kingdom they had once had, the giants seek revenge against the Gods for the death of their Titan masters, the orcs continue their endless rampage across the world in search for eternal war, demons stir in the tainted realm of spiritual energy known as the Oblivion, and Dark Gods amass their power for their eventual return. Its in these times that Adventurers are needed. To answer the call and push back the monstrous tides. Spend your life slaying goblins, or rise up to face a Demon Lord. Its up to you!

Grim Fantasy

The origins of Corrowtor are debated. The religious believe that the world was born from the laughter of a God, or the planting of a seed made from light. The other races have their own beliefs and understandings of the world. Though the common belief is that the world was born, and that it took years before cognitive life developed. Evidence supports that some races were created while other races came into existences on their own.

History begins with the War For Creation ( year -2035 B.H) which happens to be the first recorded event in history. It was when the Gods, beings of spiritual power, waged a war against the Titans, beings of elemental power. During this time the servants of both sides waged massive bloody battles while their masters clashed with power not seen before. The war eventually ended (year -1938 B.H) and the Gods emerged victorious. Time passed, which should have allowed the world to heal from the destruction caused by the War For Creation, but instead that time was spent causing more destruction. During that time the Dragons and Elves attempt to ruled over their own empires, with both empires ending with a massive war that brought their empires power and reduced their population to a fraction to what it was.

After hundreds of years, with the world void of any worthy life, humanity would rise (year 0000 H.A.) At first humanity was a scatter bunch of independent nations and tribes that bickered among each for power. This would continue for a few years until a single human, known as the Emperor, rose to power and began uniting the individual nations and tribes under the Empire of Artonnia. A nation that had been chosen by the King of the Gods, Dayhime, to champion his beliefs and bring unity to the scattered humans. Many hardships came, some nearly saw the doom of the Empire of Artonnia. But with the help of the First Heroes the Empire of Artonnia managed to rule over the entire world. It seemed the dream of Dayhime would have been achieved if not for the arrival of the Jawless King.

From where this archmage of necromancy came from is not quite certain. It is known that in the year 1483 H.A. the Jawless King murdered the Goddess of Healing, Iona, and stole her powers to become a God himself. With this power he led an army of undead, monsters, and maddened cultist to kill all life in existence so nothing would ever threaten his rule. Thus began the War of Ruination. Thousands died, and those that did would rise again to slay their former comrades as undead. Plagues sweep the lands and the Gods voices to their mortal followers fell silent. It was only with the sacrifice of the First Heroes that the Jawless King was defeated. With the death of the Jawless King the War of Ruination came to a end. Right after the Jawless King's demise came the Quiet Age (year 1495 H.A.) a period of time where all traces of the Jawless King were seen as vile objects that must be destroyed. Thus an organization based from the religious following of Dayhime was formed in the wake of the War of Ruination that would become known as the Inquisition of Dayhime.

For the next century all knowledge that refers to the Jawless King, as well as other forbidden lore, was destroyed. Time passed, with it so did the Empire of Artonnia. It was believed that the Emperor had died in combat during the War of Ruination. Without the guidance of the Emperor, nor the protection of the First Heroes and the Gods falling silent, the first great human empire crumbled away. Much of mankind reverted back into tribalism. It took many centuries before society returned to the humans.

Now in the 23rd century mankind has climbed from their holes and once again attempts to reclaim the legacy long lost. Unfortunately the unity they once possessed is now lost. Now the humans fight amongst each other, over politics, power, nation, religion and belief. While infighting continues to weakened humanity as a whole, the threat of monsters only grows. The call of adventure is made by the dying and the helpless. Treasures of the past can be reclaimed in the lost dungeons of times long gone. The lands of Corrowtor are scarred by conflict. The future of the realm rests of shoulders, of those skilled individuals who dare to call themselves Adventurers.

There are two major sources of magic within the realm of Corrowtor. Spiritual and elemental. Most caster use a combination of spells and magics that blend the two powers together. Spiritual magic draws power from the realm of spiritual energy (the realm of souls) this kind of magic is used to summon creatures from other planes, raise the dead, or even warp reality to ones wishes and designs. Elemental magic is drawn from the world itself, its psychical and can be harnessed from nearly every aspect of the world. Such power is used to cause massive fiery explosions, speak with plants, control the weather, and heal what as been broken.

Most casters find their magic is a blend between the two sources of magic. Such as wizards and bards. Though there are some casters who have a heavier connection to one source of magic then the other. Like how druids and artificers rely on drawing magic from the elemental pool of magic, while clerics and paladins have a stronger connection to the spiritual realm to use their magical abilities.

The levels of technology differ from race to locations and so on. The elves and dwarves don't use the same technology that humans use, as they prefer to stick with their traditions thus retain methods and knowledge to making magical items. The humans technology has downgraded from the time of the Old Kingdom (the Empire of Artonnia). During the Old Kingdom their technology managed to surpass what the other races were able to achieve. Ranged weaponry that used energy from the spiritual realm as ammunition and mechanical men which acted as infantry were only a few examples of the Old Kingdoms advanced technology. Though after the fall mankind had been reduced to salvaging what they could. Some nations have only managed to make parodies of the finer inventions the Old Kingdom had produced while a few nations had to relearn the concept of blacksmithing swords. Thus whenever on the topic of what level of technology is available, keep in mind it depends on who and where the topic pertains to.

Got allot of inspiration from Warhammer, Dune, D&D, Goblin Slayer, Trigun, Pathfinder, Fallout, a little bit of Vampire's of the Masquerade and as well as some real life references.