Elyria

**Elyria** is the world from which almost all mortals, and some immortals, of the multiverse originate. Elyria exists in the Prime Material Plane, although it contains connections to other planes of existence, such as the Underdark, the Feywild and the Shadowfell. Direct interplanar travel to (some of) the Outer Planes is generally considered impossible, due to the Gate of Divinity.

## **History**

→ *Main article: History of Elyria.*
Since the gods of the Pantheon first created and shaped life on Elyria, an estimated six ages of the world have gone by, according to most modern historians; the Primordial, the Age of Immortals, the Age of Restoration, the First Age (also known as the Age of Devastation), the Second Age, and finally the New Age (marked by the crowning of Emperor Adalard 'the Lion' of Vurolingia).

## **Calendar**

→ *Main article: Elyrian Calendar.*
An Elyrian year lasts 416 days split into 11 months. Each day is 24 hours in length and the 7 days of the week are named Alday, Forgeday, Festday, Oelday, Zoiday, Tanday, and Zanday.

## **Geographic Characteristics**

### **Elyria**

→ *Main article: Elyria (continent).*
The only known continent, it is located in the southern hemisphere, reaching from near the equator deep into the antarctic circle. Elyria contains the grand Vurolingian Empire, as well as the Elven realm of Dryadia to the south, the Dwarven Commonwealth of Nanitia and the Republic of Afari in the east.
### **Oceans and other major Bodies of Water**

* Tal'Teza Sea
* Varusian Ocean
* Varenfair Gulf
* Heartless Expanse
* Lake Zircoph

### **Underdark**

→ *Main article: Underdark.*
The Underdark is an area that, whilst not technically on the same plane as Elyria, is connected to it so richly by various tunnels and rivers, that it can be considered at least in part on the Prime Material Plane. The Underdark is a dark and hostile place, and it is believed that there may be civilizations and unknown races that exist there. In any case, the Underdark is filled with monstrosities and horrors, many of which are almost incomprehensible by those who grow up on the surface. Notably, the Underdark has significant connections to the Far Realm, from which many aberrations emerge.

Whilst the Underdark has never been mapped by any known explorer on Elyria, expeditions have been made and it is believed that there are at least 3 major regions: the Upperdark, the Middledark (or Neath) and the Lowerdark. It is believed that the Neath is where any cities or nations would reside, but this is not much more than simple speculation. Asmodeus Marduk is presumably from somewhere in the Underdark.

## **Satellites**

Elyria has two moons, named Solus and Irov .

### **Solus**

Solus is similar in appearance to Earth's Moon, though it is somewhat further to Elyria and appears smaller in the sky. It has a 52-day cycle during which it waxes and wanes. It is generally accepted that Solus was created by Zanje during the Primordial era, to serve as a beacon of light for those on Elyria.

### **Irov**

Irov is much smaller and is only faintly visible from the surface of Elyria. It's orbital period is far longer at 170 days. Unlike Solus, the origins of Irov are widely disputed. Some theologians argue that it is a divine creation just as Elyria and Solus, but others argue that no records predating the Age of Destruction include the Moon. This may, however, also be due to the fact that almost everything was destroyed towards the climactic end of that long gone Era.

## **Languages**

Many different languages are spoken across Elyria. There is no universal language, but Vurolingian is so widespread that it has become the de-facto lingua franca of the world, though most cultures also have their own language.