The cities and villages of Melrath are as varied and diverse as they come. The capital of Raelia is the the jewel of this western kingdom, playing host to a merchants, artisans, Aesir priests, as well as a cut throat political landscape dominated by the nobles of Raelia. To the south in the depths of the Myrkvior Forest lies Melrath's second largest, and oldest city, Fensalir. Here people have learned to live alongside spirits and the natural world by maintaining their loyalty to traditions laid down the first Melrathi. To the east lies the small fishing village of Noatun, and to the western mountains rests the Mer city of Verimeer, the brewing town of Alivilda and the alpine village Vormund.
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The oldest settlement in Melrath, Fensalir has existed long before the first refugees from hailing Ne’haer arrived. No one really knows how long the city has existed, except that it was in existence for at least a hundred arcs...
The capital of Melrath, Raelia is an imposing city seated at the mouth of the Vynmur River. The city boasts a population of roughly 2,700,000 inhabitants who live and work within the city. The architecture of Raelia consists...
Illuvia watched patiently as the construction workers outside her window worked on creating a building. It was quite large, much bigger than she would have expected it to be. It would probably feel rather restrictive to a family of five but it wasn’t like it would be done anytime soon. It was,...
The forest was in front of her, its massive, immovable structure a perfect representation of her state of mind at the moment. She had spent a long time honing her ability to use runes... But today would be different; today was the start of the process by which she would become proficient in one of...
Luvi left her class behind and started her walk home in the cold. The world around her was shrouded in darkness, the only light provided by the occasional torch and the flickering fires visible through the windows of homes she passed. The snow underfoot crunched...
Maria's face was too meticulously smoothed, resembling a serene river on a calm day. Her practice sword gripped so hard her knuckles were white. Alright, so begin in a kneeling position and follow your instincts from there, shall we?”
Illuvia fell to her knees and turned to face Maria. She could...
Enthusiastic energy flowed through the dojo students' space as they anticipated the next form they would need to learn with great anticipation. The sky outside had changed from a bright blue to a gloomy orange-red color as the sun descended slowly behind the horizon, but it didn't seem to bother...
On a frigid winter morning that was impossible to see in without the aid of glows from inside buildings, Luvi made her way through the sparsely populated streets. The cold air was sharp, biting at any exposed skin, and her breath formed small clouds of mist as she exhaled. Ahead, there was a...
Without any preamble, training started the following day. Upon entering the dojo, students were presented with a roster of three-person groups with whom they could practice their new technique. After defending themselves against their teammates, each member had to quickly...
It was past midday when Luvi arrived at the training grounds for her martial arts lessons. It was one of those mornings where it was so cold that most people didn’t bother showing up. Some instructors had come and even left after seeing that their help wasn’t needed.
In the serene embrace of the night, illuminated by the gentle glow of fires within homes and the celestial beauty of the stars, Luvi embarked on her jog. Wrapped in layers of heavy winter clothing, Luvi initially found her movements restricted, the bulky fabric impeding the natural flow of her run....
Luvi paced around her back yard in contemplative silence, the weight of two katanas in her hands. She was familiar with the traditional use of the katana, a weapon designed for two-handed mastery. However, an idea had taken root in her mind, a concept challenging yet intriguing: dual wielding these...
On a bitterly cold winter morning, Luvi prepared to venture slightly outside the city, accompanying a group of other laborers tasked with a construction project. She was bundled in her warmest clothes, the chill in the air biting at any exposed skin. Despite her unfamiliarity with construction...
A day passed while the group of students in white outfits practiced sword forms. The teacher, an honest woman raised in the area, was eventually satisfied with her students' progress despite the task being extremely painful. Even though Illuvia didn't stand out among them for doing such unimportant...
There were not as many students as there’d been the day before; instead, it was just the newbies wearing their white outfit over their regular clothes. Even though Illuvia's outfit was significantly dirtier than the others', she was exactly the same and didn't seem to mind. Her practice sword's...
Silently, Luvi awaited the instructor in charge of the new students' class to demonstrate the prerequisites for obtaining their uniform, signifying her official status as a student of the dojo. She was waiting in the back with a few others, her hands folded across her chest and her face...
Beneath the stars, Goku found himself standing before the intricately carved door of Illuvia's residence, a palpable sense of anticipation enveloping the quiet surroundings. Their meeting had been scheduled to delve into the enigmatic world of magic, a subject that had undeniably captured Illuvia's...
After years of training and self-reflection, Luvi felt a deep conviction that she was ready to take a significant step in her life. She was finally 18 and now that she felt like an adult, she decided to apply to join the Syns.
On the day of her application, Luvi woke up before dawn. The morning...
At the close of another demanding work day, Illuvia trudged through the relentless cold that had become a constant in her life in recent weeks. The work she found was unforgiving, a ceaseless battle against the elements and the exhaustion that clung to her like a second skin. She couldn’t wait to...
Illuvia woke up early every morning, even before the sun had a chance to peek over the horizon. The air was crisp with dew as she stepped out into her backyard, where a small wooden training dummy stood waiting for its daily beating. She donned her black pants and white top, tied them securely...
The outskirts of the city bustled with activity as Illuvia stepped into the role of a laborer for the day. The scent of fresh bread wafted from nearby bakeries, and the rhythmic clatter of hooves on cobblestones echoed through the air. In the heart of this lively community, Illuvia stood at a...
Luvi decided fairly on in the morning that she wasn't going to be going to lessons that day. She snuck out through her window so that nobody would be able to find her. She just needed a break, a chance to clear her head and refocus. She didn't want to disappoint her father, but she felt like she...
Luvi, now a teenager, was feeling frustrated as she was forced to train in sword fighting by her father, instead of being able to spend time with her friends. Despite her lack of interest in learning this particular skill, her father believed it was necessary for her to learn how to defend herself....
Illuvia stood casually at a nondescript blacksmith's shop. It was run by an artisan known to offer blade sharpening services. In the folds of her cloak, the kitchen knives nestled snugly, awaiting the artisan's careful attention. The knives yearned for the touch of skilled hands to restore their...
Illuvia was an ambitious young Runewright, eager to test her abilities on a daily basis. Today she had chosen to practice running around a park, jumping over obstacles and generally trying out some of the more physically demanding exercises that she could think of. As always, she had prepared for...
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