Crystalstar

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Within the energy and light that pulses inside of each glittering crystal, there lies an ancient, cosmic power. This power has brought enlightenment, comfort, and peace to so many. It has corrupted and slain so many others. Without crystals, and the arcane, technomagical arts employed by the artificers who work them, the wonders and terrors of civilization could simply not exist. Fueled by the power of crystals, a multitude of city-states have risen: Hardy, insatiable Agahza towers over the Great Desert, every part of it from its soaring towers to its bustling canals infused with a spirit of progress. Mysterious, ancient Varrdyen looms in the Central Basin, holding secrets that perhaps only the inscrutable, ever-present gods can comprehend. To the east, Cha Vakt, Kroefko, and more. There are others, as well, so many others-- all trying to make their way in this changing and tumultuous world.

Crystalstar takes place, mainly, on a planet called Vyea. However, the word "Vyea" translates, roughly, to the concept of "the known world" and thus refers both to the planet and the main continent. When it is necessary to contrast the continent, people call it simply "Civilization," in contrast with the other continents, the so-called Savage Land, Barren Land, and Dead Land. The Vyean equator lies a bit south of Varrdyen. This means the area has a generally hot climate, with no real winter to speak of. Still, average global temperatures are not that high, so many days are nonetheless quite pleasant, even in the humid Central Basin. This also means that the habitability of the planet rapidly declines as one travels to the poles. North of the Northern Plains is sparsely populated tundra, and still north of that, nearly uninhabitable frozen wasteland. South of the Sea of Storms is the Savage Land, east is the Barren Land, and west is the Dead Land. It is assumed a similar situations present themselves there, but the areas remain largely unexplored.

If this is your first time exploring Crystalstar, explanations of the lands, lore, or the properties of crystals may be good places to begin. You could also take a look at some Adventures to be had in the lands of Vyea. Of course, there is extensive linking, so you could always just browse the category page and dive into whatever sounds interesting, too.