The world of Aerthos is a realm of breathtaking beauty and ancient scars, a vibrant tapestry woven from diverse civilizations and a profound, lingering power. It is a world born not of simple cosmic dust, but of a primordial energy that hums beneath the very soil and flows through the sky. This raw, fundamental essence shaped the continents, carved the mountains, and gave rise to all life, guiding destinies and fueling grand empires in an age long past.
This era of wonder was shattered by the Great Silence, a cataclysm so profound it became known as the Silent War. It was a cosmic wound that tore the fabric of magic itself, leaving a world diminished, yet resilient. In its wake, civilizations rebuilt and learned to thrive once more, finding new ways to harness the fractured energies of the world. For generations, Aerthos has known an age of unprecedented peace and prosperity, a golden era where art, science, and the tempered flow of magic have brought the world to its very peak.
Yet, whispers from the void speak of a forgotten evil stirring once more. An ancient, insidious shadow that once brought the world to the brink of nothingness is again beginning to stir. The tranquility of this new age is fragile, and the scars of the past are a stark warning. A great and terrible danger is once again lurking just beyond the edge of perception, threatening to unravel the tapestry of life and return Aerthos to the chaotic nothingness from which its essence stems.