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In this world, magic exists but is rare and is commonly an underlying current of other abilities. For example, a bard's song may rally and encourage their party, but would not create a glowing purple hand. Magic is said to have been more common in the past, but several centuries ago there was a cataclysmic event that saw magic all but disappear from the world. Various races have "magic" inherent to them, but again are subtle and understated. An elf mage may use their power to make travelers lose their way in a forest, but this would more likely be tricking the travelers senses - not uprooting and moving trees. Some countries blame magic for the disaster that has left visible effects (flattened mountains, scorched deserts, vast uninhabited wastelands, ruins of cities) to this day, and hunt down and imprison anyone practicing magic. Others are more tolerant (or greedy) and allow magic practitioners as long as they are within government operated guilds. As such, many mages, druids and sorcerers have fled to the far corners of the world and live in small, secretive societies, trying to bring back the magical world that once existed. The world is full of different countries, some homogenous in race (and prejudiced towards others) and some with a mix of different races. Wandering adventurers are able to take on tasks and build a name for themselves, and the most renowned Adventurer Guilds are sometimes as powerful and influential as kingdoms. Religion plays a large part in this world, as most countries follow different polytheistic beliefs. One of the most prevalent beliefs is a monotheistic sun god religion, that believes magic is evil and should be snuffed out at all costs.

A cataclysm took place several centuries ago and devastated the world. Several nations were destroyed entirely and the ruins can still be seen. About 200 years ago the Solarian Empire (monotheistic sun god worshipers) came into power and is one of the largest nations in this world.