Hinrich: The God of Stories Created With Bing AI Deep within the Alderman Mountains lies one of the most elusive cities Simul has to offer. This elusiveness also spreads to their own internal worships and religions. However, one religion has come to light in the masses. The main practices that the dwarves of Dun’Lorn have kept secret for centuries. Shortly after the War of the Brothers, the dwarves shared some of their home life with the rest of Simul. This included the teachings of Hinrich: God of Stories. In some of the most ancient stories, Hinrich was once a human who had an almost insatiable lust for knowledge. He learned all that he could about his tribe, his city, and his people before setting about learning the other races he could find. He learned everything he could about the old world and those who lived in it. Eventually, he became arrogant and began to hoard his knowledge from the rest of the world. There were whispers though...Whispers that this man had poured through ancient texts of gods and worship. It has been said he began to piece together how to cross into the realm of the gods to uncover all the knowledge that he could ever desire. So, when he finally crossed over, the gods were less than pleased with this interloper breaching their world to steal their knowledge. They cursed him to wander the world and collect all known knowledge and record it for them and to never stop moving and collecting it for them as long as he may exist. He slowly gained godlike power over the mortal plane… The people who worship this man, Hinrich, tend to be very introverted. Oftentimes striving for knowledge, Followers of Hinrich often achieve high levels of education. Not just one subject either, these followers will, more often than not, seek to expand their knowledge to the highest degrees they can in each and every subject they can. You can find them worshipping in the temple laid out in Temples of Unity or traveling to Dun’Lorn in order to find better ways to thank and ask for help from the God himself.

Life A mass of 12 stars, the shape resembles a tree. Most viewing it are reminded of the Tree of Life, and treat the manifestation as such and a symbol of their beliefs. Look to the middle of the sky!

Gloria: The Goddess of War and Honor Created With Bing AI During the early years of Simul coming into existence, there were many times that war was imminent. Due to various reasons, those who used magic and those who were not magically inclined butted heads. However, for some reason or another, things always seemed to settle down. Those who chose to coexist did not question it, chalking it up to the fates. Radicals, however, blamed the weakness of others. For centuries, every time the citizens of Simul seemed to come closer and closer to conflict, things settled just as quickly. Over time, stories emerged. Most considered them myths, legends, bedtime stories. Tales from people claiming to have witnessed an angel coming to them in their dreams. A celestial woman, covered in white and beautiful, deep crimson locks. She came to many in their slumber, speaking words of calming peace and logical solutions to conflicts. A small following for this woman, whose name was only given and spoken as Gloria, began to form. Praising to this supposed deity usually came by the few people who truly believed with words of wisdom and conflict resolution. There were not many, but those who did believe often traveled the lands and spoke her name, offered soothing advice, and gave promises they had been given upon slumber; That the land of Simul would be a land of eternal peace. No matter the conflict, Simul would always come back together as one. It was not until the War of the Brothers in 9405 that the name Gloria became a household name. It was during the war that she made herself known during not only the night, but during the day as well. As a beacon of hope to those who wanted to give up. As a figurative shield to those who took more punches than they could give. Each and every soldier who fought on the side of good swore, in one form or another, that the beautiful and gracious Gloria had come to their rescue. Stories continue to be told of those days, and her following has only increased over the decades.

Chapter 1 -- The Beginning Years 0-1000 There are always beginnings to stories. Simul's starts over ten thousand years ago. It has been said by the majority to recent days, that the land is much older than that. No one knows the whole truth, but speculation leads most to believe the Gods created life. Of course. Who else would have, right? From the greens to the blues to the yellows and purples and reds, the soil of Simul was filled with many beautiful things. Flora, fauna, humanoids... The first 'intelligent' species to walk upon the lands were humans. Plain, magicless, and primitive. Soon after landing on the massive rock, it was given the name of Simul, a name that meant "coexist" to the natives. With mass amounts of land to discover, families separated, homes were built, and communities started to form. The first of many great cities was Timberholde. Toward the center of the continent, the first family known as the Trimbles, started the creation of the large community. A slow beginning with hardships and good times alike, the raising of Timberholde proved to be fruitful. After nearly one hundred years, the city had grown from a population of twenty one to over five thousand. With word spreading of the beautiful architecture and homes to spare, all walks of life made the decision to seek the scene; A fully functional city that had already made its mark as the trade center of the kingdom. Meanwhile, north of the massive city, the newly forming city of Eleutheria had just gotten its foothold. Construction was slow and daunting as the city planned on being in the center of an island. Without much in terms of hands, productivity nearly came to a stop in the early years. Once Timberholde had come to fruition, news traveled much easier about the grand city being built. All over the continent, cities began to rise, most of which can still be seen in current day. The first humans soon after made their stands in Ferax Villum, Sudbury and Skyhaven. The others soon followed.....but there was much more. Buildings, homes and all colors of establishments began to form, almost magically, overnight. Rumors spread, fingers pointed, witchcraft! Nearly two hundred years into the beginnings of Simul, magic introduced itself into the fold. However, it was not welcomed as many of our readers would like to believe. It was new, frightening, and unknown. It would take decades for people to become comfortable and accept this new addition to life. What started as fear did slowly melt into curiosity and teaching one another how to use such things. Magic schools formed in the biggest of cities at the time. It wasn't enough. People wanted to learn more. With limited knowledge and the wonder on how it came to be in the first place, people began to explore even more of the land. Reaching places in the mountains and desert where only the brave had the courage to reach, some returned with stories of peril or riches while others did not return. Most thought the worst of the lost souls. Yet, more cities began to form, and word traveled of these new and exciting places, families were reunited generations later. Soon, stories circulated, filling in the gaps of so many questions. One in particular family, dubbed The Legends, was not only new, but looked different than most of the humans roaming around the newly forming Simul. No one could figured out where they were from, only that they had appeared one day without so much as a hello. With stark white hair and perfect peach skin, piercing baby blues and tall forms, most thought them to be aliens. 'People from the stars.' Their magic was strong and nearly invisible. Non-violent in demeanor, they soon constructed their own city near the now named Aldermen Mountains. With constructs similar to the elves, some began to rumor that the people living there were half breeds of elves and humans. That story was soon dashed when they held no other symbolism to the beauty that was the elvish. Soon enough, the name Concordia became a household name. If one had an ailment, Concordia was the place to go for all kinds of healing. They also had a massive school to teach certain types of elemental magics. Their teachings are still prevalent in the schools today. Even more notable cities rose, one of which being Wish Well. In good terms and within a days travel of Concordia, the two cities became sisters. Trading goods and services, the two giants still kept a professional distance due to the heavy rumors of the perfect Concordians. Never the less, the people of Concordia were happy to have an ally in the trying times. Over the years, even though the stories and curiosity faded, there were still people who refused to go anywhere near the northern lands. This did not stop the duo cities from thriving and becoming forces of trade and travel. Nearly six hundred years into Simul's history, most cities that still stand had come to be. Though the country was still growing, Simul was nearly complete in the eyes of those who were born and raised on the land. At least, that is what the people thought. Eleutheria had finally placed the last brick upon its surface, and it was finally time for the people of the kingdom to come together for the election of the leader of the land. Unfortunately, this was far easier said than done. With the vast land mass and miles between people, coming to a decision did not happen for quite some time. It was a hellish first ten years. With so many different humanoids now roaming the lands, none of them had the same views or thoughts. Some wanted a base religion to follow and rule while others wanted things to just continue as they were. The progress that had been made in encompassing all walks of life slowly started to decay. The populous could not come to any sort of agreement. That is, until one brave soul came forward with a plan. His name was Herald Fortescue. Coming from a family who originally began construction on Eleutheria itself, he had a good foot in the door for the attention he was seeking. His words held hope and organization of the people who all resided inside of Simul. His vision? Simple. Peace and thriving among everyone. Now, most thought these words were too hard to believe. Living in peace? Always? No difference between classes? Crime that was punished reasonably? Land that could be claimed without riches? Education that could be acquired regardless of standing? Oh, how the people wanted what he promised. And thus, he was elected as the King, while his coming generations would rule the land for all of their time.

Eros: The God of Love and Companionship Created With Bing AI As many know, love and companionship is the building structure of any healthy relationship. Along with, of course, honesty, respect, and understanding. As many stories go, Eros is not actually a God, but something much much deeper. The rumors started as just that. Rumors of enemies becoming friends. Rumors of beasts roaming with spirits. Rumors of pirates shoveling coin to the poor. The first instance, the people were confused. How could they have the feeling to sit down with another who they despised? Why did they feel the need to be charitable when they were also downtrodden? What made them have the urge to rid their minds and hearts of regret and grudges? Though they questioned the sudden switch in their brains, the people did not stop it. For there was a little peace in their world, and it felt nice. However, as many good things, it came to a halt, and the fighting and rumors spread again. Many blamed each other for the lack of progress of building the kingdom. Some hated that others used magic. Some looked down on the ones who could not. The kingdom was in trouble, again. And after years, another wave of peace hit the lands. That is where the rumors became more than just words. It was never really proven, but, there have been stories passed down through families and generations of the one responsible for the constant waves of peace. They call him Eros. Depicted as a man dressed in pinks and reds and whites with a beautiful face and gentle touch. This man, clad in his brightly colored armor, has been said to have been seen by those who have lost all hope in humanity. No one can pinpoint exactly where these stories come from or how far back this goes, but Eros has gained a massive following. He does have a temple located within the walls of Temples of Unity, but that seems to be the only place of worship for the lesser known God. People tend to pray to him at home, or randomly throughout their days in order to gain inner peace and love for their brethren. Many of the people who follow devoutly tend to be very kind and charitable within not only their homes, but the kingdom at large. They often take any opportunity to show kindness and affection to others, especially since most of them fancy themselves empaths. Some actually are. You can often find trinkets and tapestries depicting Eros himself. Usually surrounded by hearts and stars with a gleaming smile upon his face.

#aggressive #feline #intelligent #amazing companion (Researchers Note- It took me forever to get this picture, my storm kitten max led me to this momma and her baby. I had to sit in the rain they created for two days before i snapped this beauty.) Animal Name- Storm Kitten Size- The storm kittens normal size is that of a kitten no more than three pounds. Their adult form is large enough to ride. ( More information on will be mentioned later. ) Estimated Maximum Age- Unknown. A few subjects have been documented living for more than one hundred years. Historical records have noted a few Storm Kittens have no age and are still wandering around thousands of years later. Historical records are to be ignored due to their natural inaccuracies. Lore- The Storm Kitten is an incredibly shy animal. Sightings of this animal are incredibly rare. Those that have seen the animal always mention its beauty. All that is known beyond that is its eating habits and basic personality. Storm kittens love anything meat related. Those lucky enough to tame one find out the hard way. It often throws anything it does not like right back at its handler. The cats intelligence makes it easy to train if it wants to be. subjects have been shown to learn the skills needed to be a rescue type companion. Their natural abilities make this type of work easy for them. Power/Abilities- Not all of what storm kittens can do is known. they have been shown to use a variety of water, and lightning type attacks. Wild kittens have been known to make it storm when there are no clouds in the sky. It has been noted the potency of their magic heavily depends on the animals emotional state. Extreme sadness or pain has shown to be the trigger needed for the animal to make it rain. Anger results in more powerful attacks in general. They also have access to a adult form. when activated the storm kittens grow in size. Their end size depends on their blood lines. Most Kittens only reach two hundred pounds in their adult form. A few subjects have been seen being larger than a horse. Researchers Notes-Storms Kittens are amazing creatures. I have heard stories of them being able to survive the harshest environments. Their ferocity in battle is not the be underestimated even with their diminutive size. I have witnessed a kitten easily kill a man while at its normal size. While in its adult form i have seen their lightning attacks destroy boulders. The power of their water abilities is amazing as well. There are so many stories about them helping put out forest fires, or even filling wells for those nice enough to help them. Their intelligence is something you do not see from most animals. Its almost like they know what people are thinking. I have not noticed any telepathy being performed. They are smart enough to adapt to situations much like a human would. That includes attempting to use tools to aid itself. My experience with these creatures has impacted my life in a good way. My companion Max is a handful to deal with everyday. i would not trade it for anything in the world.

Strength Taking the shape of a battle axe, the constellation Strength is believed to be a manifestation of the word itself. Made up of 5 stars, it is often seen in the eastern sky.

(Researchers Note- The ink Fairies were all to happy to pose for these pictures.) Name- Ink Fairies Personality- These beings are never in a foul mood. Their excitement and happiness is infectious. They are tidy and hate when things are disorganized. If they are not playing pranks on people, or chilling in their inkpot they are cleaning.  Size- These creatures never grow larger than six inches tall. Their wingspan can be as large as twice their size Appearance- These fairies are often colored in whatever ink they choose to inhabit. If they have not chosen an ink they are pure white with pink eyes.  Threat Level- No-Threat Estimated Maximum Age- These fairies are immortal as long as they choose an ink to inhabit. If they never choose an ink their life expectancy is five years.    Lore-  All the lore that surrounds these wonderful beings has to do with their abilities. A few scholars speculate how these strange fairies came into being.  The prevailing theory is they were the byproduct of a spell gone wrong. Power/Abilities-  Ink Fairies only have three abilities that make them incredibly useful if you have a lot of paperwork to read, or write. Their first ability is to know what is written down on paper within the room they call home. This can be blocked easily enough in a variety of ways.  Their second ability is to transfer whatever they have read to their masters. All they have to do is spit an ink-like substance into someone's eyes. Once the substance is absorbed through the eyes the receiver knows everything the faerie knows.  Their final ability is to produce an infinite amount of whatever ink they inhabit. Researchers Notes- I absolutely love these fairies. They save me so much time when doing all my paperwork. Their organizational skills are top notch as well. Once you get used to it you can find anything easily. Talking with them shows just how much they love life, nothing ever seems to shake them no matter how bad things are. Their love of pranks, and harmless mischief has caused many a prank war with anyone that has had the pleasure of interacting with them. I know they are strange but I think that is what makes them so incredible. I have actually spoken to the very first Ink Sprite, she is a delightful soul. No matter how much I ask she will never tell me how her people came into being. It is the only thing she will not tell me.

Chapter 6 - The War of The Brothers and Saving Simul 9401-10,001 In all families, drama exists. The Royal Family was no exception to this common occurence. There had been some....'stepping out' on the King's part. Luckily for him, it was before he could wed the next Queen, leaving only speculation. The King had kept the details to himself, if only long enough for him to produce a proper heir to the throne. The 'proper' child's name was Jayden, meaning "Heard by God". Little did his parents know at the time of his birth, the Gods would not hear him the moment he had cognitive thought. Not only did the child have problems from the time he could walk, if his first word was any indication to what was to come, they would have been far more weary of him. Jayden was a trickster, constantly getting into things he should not have been in, and escaping the castle walls in order to tease and mess with the other children. He was high and mighty, and he did not care who knew it. Danger was not a word in Jayden's dictionary. At the age of ten, he had already hospitalized one child, and scarred the rest of the small group of his 'friends' for life. It was said that Jayden had beheaded a dog as a taunting measure and shock factor before suddenly attacking one of the other children, savagely, with a stone. Once the child was an inch within his life, Jayden had been pulled off of him by the small cohort of children and the people who had witnessed the atrocious act whispered the tales of the haunting smile that painted his face. Unfortunately for the royal family, this was not the only incident in a long line of unfortunate events. Unlike most of the Kings and Queens before, Marlin and Olivia Fortesque did not make it to their golden years. A strange illness came over the entirety of the Royal Family, leading to the untimely death of the married couple, leaving their only son to take the throne at the age of seventeen. The official cause of the mysterious deaths in such an isolated and strange way never came to light, however, when Jayden took the throne days after his parents' deaths, he accused the Royal Chef of poisoning the family. No one could rightly question his accusations, and thus, the innocent chef was beheaded in the morning following the crowning of the new King. With his newfound power in politics, Jayden Fortesque would lead nearly twenty years of horror for the people of Simul. The moment he took the throne, the people could feel it. Little did they know how awful the next two decades would change the face of their beautiful kingdom. What had been a peaceful land would quickly turn into a poor, disease ridden cesspool. Jayden was quick to increase taxes beyond what nobles could pay, leaving the working classes to hope their families to eat every day. Those who did not lost their homes, land, liberty to see clinics and healers, and soon, their lives. Once you owed too much, your life was the only thing you had left to repay the debt with. Decrease in population lead to less and less people able to perform jobs, keep up the harvest, and eventually, it appeared that the downfall of once a lovely place would be upon them. Soon enough, this morbid news would travel far and wide enough....that Jeffry, Jayden's father's first son, who had been living in Arbrestor, would feel the heat of it. Something had to be done. Knowing his own roots, Jeffry began formulating his plan. He would take the throne back, and he would need help to do it. For the next few years, the eldest son to the late King collected his army of friends. It began with the people of Arbrestor who had watched the boy become a man. Little convincing and the people were prepared for war. Next were the cities of Concordia and Gao Shan. Jeffry knew better than to ask the Dwarves, as they had lived a silent life. So, he let them be and continued his expedition toward the south. Spreading his good word and promises of peace once more and recruiting able bodies left and right, masses upon masses came to the aide of the impending King. The people knew he would be a better leader than the tyrant that sat upon a throne he did not deserve. The war lasted for a single year; 9405. One would not think that such a one sided view would need so long to win. One would also be very, very wrong. Jayden held many followers. Not only those who found his tyrannical hand to be admirable, but there were also those that were forced to fight his war. After a long, bloody and ultimately successful win, Jeffry took the throne and freed those who still stayed within Eleutheria and those who had been once ripped from their homes. The castle itself needed to be rebuilt, many lives were lost, but in the end, good prevailed. Simul would never be the same. Though, this is not necessarily a bad thing. The history books teach of strife, but also the overcoming of said troubles. Now it is up to the people who call Simul home to keep it safe.

Dwarves of Dun'Lorn Created with Bing AI 📌The dwarves of Dun'Lorn have been part of Simul since before the first record, over 10 thousand years ago. They have kept the amount of time they have been in the Alderman Mountains a secret. 📌The Average lifespan of a mostly pure Dun'Lorn Dwarf is around 720 years. 📌Most Dwarves are no more than 5 feet tall at the max. Average is about 3'5" and most are fairly dense weighing in at about 200 pounds. 📌Usually sun kissed skinned and dark haired, most of them have locks of raven, chocolate or brilliant crimson. 📌About half of the females can easily grow a beard, so there is that. 📌The dwarves have no magic affinity, and very rarely trust magic.

Snow Elves of Concordia (Present) Created with Bing AI 📌The Snow Elves of ShimmerGloom arrived in Simul in the year 10,012. 📌These particular elves have an extensive lifespan. Most averaging 5000 years. 📌Tend to be pale with white hair and blue eyes. Their elongated ears also tend to be a bit longer than other elf races. 📌Most of these elves are on the shorter side with an average height in males being 5'8" and females a hair shorter. They are also lightweight, with males at average weight being around 150 pounds. 📌These elves have an affinity for healing, water, and ice magics. However, they tend to expand their palette to other types as well. 📌They also have physical prowess when it comes to strength and speed. No strangers to combat when it came to defending their home in ShimmerGloom, they can definitely take a punch and dish it back.

Chapter 8 - The Uncovering of History 10,012 The land shook with a vengeance. People all over the kingdom could feel it below their feet. What started out as a passing rumor that the tremors were caused by the dwarves quickly turned into something else. Something...worrisome. The small quakes turned into something much larger, affecting nearly every home and trail Simul had to offer. The fates deemed it unnecessary to destroy anything...minus the ground cracking open in a couple of locations. Curious wanderers and treasure hunters alike began their search for the cause. As soon as their feet lead them to the southern coast region, the quakes stopped. Strange...Yet, not as strange as what was to be discovered. Two different portals; One near the ocean and one near Dry Gulch. Both different in so many ways, but both coming from the same natural disaster. Where did they come from? Where did they lead? A few brave souls entered these portals, only to be transported to 'new' cities with 'new people'. Turns out, thousands of years prior, a large earth shudder much like the one that just happened had trapped these civilizations where they had been, leaving them in the dark for generations. Now, with the hope of having newfound brothers and sisters, both cities have opened their homes to the rest of Simul.