Arlia (Dimension)

## SUMMARY

Arlia is a lush dimension, having a healthy planet and a diverse set of creatures. It's creature diversity is wide, having nearly every mythical creature imaginable. There are two dominant species, those of being Human and Talking Animal, separated by two nations. Talking Animals and Humans have mostly lived in Harmony in the Olden Days, however when the Age of Steel began they retreated to a secret place for fear of being dragged into the war.

## TIMELINE

### The Golden Days

In the beginning, the nations of man and animal lived peacefully. There were two major nations, organized by the Great One Himself. The Humans and the Talking Animals. When Created, the Great One directed that the Animals were to "Serve Man", and protect them from themselves.

The Kings had twelve kings, each presiding for one of twelve kingdoms. Known as the "Valors", they ruled their people justly, only taxing what they must, seeing from all perspectives and leaving none behind. Each wielded a magical weapon and answered to the Great One, speaking to him as one man speaks to another. They met once a month, talking of plans and the defending of their nation.

### The War of Blood

As the ages past, the Valors began to quarrel with another. Each sought after their own devices, sometimes fighting over distribution of food or who would fight at the front lines. What once was a just cause to argue became a struggle for power between the kings. The Great One withdrew due to their wickedness, never to walk with man again.

The nation finally divided into twelve separate nations, each looking out for themselves. The War between them was bloody; thousands of lives were lost, and many suffered greatly. Each of the Twelve sought for the assistance of their sister nation in the conquering of the other nations. Having fewer numbers than the humans and not wanting to join the bloody struggle, they retreated to unknown lands. Many considered this a denial of their duty to protect humanity, and some simply blotted them from living memory. Either way, the war fought on, without the aid of the Enlightened.

### The Secret Land

The Animals retreated to a secret land, known as Arlia. They reestablished the government they were given, hoping to attract the gaze of the Great One. The Great One is said to have appeared in the form of an Earthen Buck, declaring that he had forgiven them for their Great Trespass, but that he would not walk among them. They despaired, and He was moved by their tears. He promised that he would come again to reclaim his people one day. Until then, he would send Great Spirits to watch over and protect them. With these promises The Great One left. To this day the Enlightened Ones hold on to this promise, waiting for the day when the Great One will reappear to unite the twelve kingdoms.

## AGE OF TECH

Arlia is heavily magic reliant. A few clever inventors are attempting to push an industrial age, but their inventions are highly crude and are built by those who cannot use magic. However, there are a couple modern conveniences where magic would not be practical, such as artificial limbs (Crude, but advanced for its time) or pulleys.

### Age Of Combat

Due to the War of Blood, weapon technology is surprisingly advanced for the people. They have invented all the way up to the crossbow. However, further advancement is unlikely due to the enchanting and infusing of weapons.

## STASIS OF GOVERNMENT

### Humans and The Vast Majority

The vast majority of the nations in this world are monarchy, having descended from the righteous Valors. The statement is often disputed, but no true evidence has come up against them. The owner of the household wields the Valorian Weapon to their respective heritage. In many cases, it's more of a dictatorship. Some Valors haven't forgotten themselves, but many are avoided by the due to their tendency to violence.

### The Enightened Animals

Enlightened Animals own a constitutional anarchy; that is to say, they settle most things in "natural Government". If there is ever a dispute, they may take it up to The Court. These are rare, as most squabbles are settled by the people. Each live their life according to their own moral compass, the only true thing outlawed being the trampling of other's rights.

## STASIS OF DIMENSION

The Planet itself is Healthy, Green, and very much alive. Pollution rates are down, and universal The Dimension is stable enough; no signs of Perishing. Dimensional Cloning is proper, and it is reproducing accurately. Stem Dimension.