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Silshade

2026-06-20T01:48:54Z

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Silshade is the name of a druidic elven community residing in a mangrove swamp in the center of the world. It is dedicated to the nurturing and protection of the eponymous Silshade, the tree which serves as the origin of life.

=== Geography and Climate ===
Silshade is located in a marine mangrove swamp anchored in a shallow patch of ocean dotted with fecund islands. To the northeast lies the sunken and cursed First Kingdoms of Humanity. The climate of Silshade varies highly with the seasons, but could generally be described as subtropical.

=== Culture and Magic ===
Spiritism, Chimerism, and Chloromancy, the magical manipulation of life spirits, bodies, and plant growth, serves as magitech to improve conditions for the community. Silshade is a community of approximately one-thousand elves who live in giant mangroves shaped and connected with Chloromancy. They nurture and worship the Silshade, an enormous mangrove in the center of the world. High Priestesses are the closest approximation to royalty in Silshade, but anyone sufficiently skilled in spritism can join the order of priestesses, and many do as a secondary role. A well-kept secret is that the Silshade is the home of the world's primordial life spirit.

Silshaders (the people of Silshade) are generally relaxed and outgoing, but outsiders are uncommon because of the proximity of undead kingdoms, dangerously powerful elementals and wildlife, and a curse of misdirection which tests the mental fortitude of anyone trying to pierce into the heart of the swamp. Spiritism, cultivated beasts and plants, and a martial order of Green Knights protect Silshade from those same threats. Other roles in high demand in the community include Cultivators, who breed specialized magiseeds suited for particular purposes, and Tamers, who ward off and/or domesticate beasts and monsters to reduce their threat and employ their strengths.

=== Politics ===
Silshade has generally been spared the burden of international politics thanks to its secret existence. Silshaders on the edge of the swamp trade with undead merchants from the First Kingdoms of Humanity. Historically, Silshade has contributed its people and magic during times of extreme strife to protect the balance of the world, giving rise to legends of ageless hermits of untold power.

=== Historical Events ===
Silshade was one of the first nations of mortals in Raytalia. The elves are a subset of human who have been magically cultivated as conduits for Spiritism by Silshade. Silshade taught the Silshaders the art of Chimerism: manipulating one's own spirit to mimic the swamp's wildlife. Chloromancy was invented by a mage who expanded on the field of spiritism of their own volition, allowing the people to manipulate the growth and magic of plants directly instead of mimicking them.

Silshade

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=== Player Characters: ===

* [[Jurisdiction]] (Court)
* [[Savior]] (Amber)
* [[Vereka]] (Eleanor)
* [[Hecusa]] (Rosy)
* [[Gwyndlyn]] (Rin)

=== Nations: ===

* [[TectS'yir]]
* [[Aria Statica]]
* [[Montsorrot]]
* [[Sylvaine]]
* [[Silshade]]
* [[Wizbrim]]
* [[The Nation]]
* [[Scraphovel]]
* [[Ix Terraxis]]
* [[Vel'aria]]
* [[Krites Archanaea]]

Vereka

2026-06-07T02:53:40Z

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{| class="wikitable" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: 0px;"
|+Vereka
! colspan="2" |[[INSERT IMAGE FILE HERE]]
|-
|Identity
|Scholarly Pregnant Priestess
|-
|Theme
|Hope
|-
|Origin
|Silshade, Tree of Life
|-
| colspan="2" |
|}
Vereka is a Chloromantic Spiritist and one of the protagonists of our campaign.

=== Physical Description ===
Vereka is a dark skinned, mid-seventies elven woman with long violet hair. She is covered in winding emerald green tattoos which glow faintly when she channels her magic. She is short for an elf and soft-bodied, on top of being two months pregnant. She wears a cloak with a loincloth underneath, as well as chained spectacles and gauntlets and greaves of darker green crystal. Her treasure and weapon of choice is a pulsing heartwood orb which creates and manipulates flora. In combat, barkskin armor extends from her greaves and gauntlets to cover her entire body.

=== Personality ===
Vereka bears deep emotional wounds from her home being razed. She is propelled by her belief that she can restore it. Despite periods of melancholy, she is generally bright and cheerful. She is put off by what she sees as "unnatural magic," such as entropism violating causality or the improper manipulation of spirits.

=== Bonds ===
To be determined...

=== History ===
She hails from the wildwitch community of Silshade, which tends to the eponymous mangrove tree in the centre of a great seawater swamp. As the fourth heir to Silshade's high priestess position, she was not expected to come into power. Instead, she was an apprentice chronicler under the elder of wisdom, Crocus, and wife to an up-and-coming green knight of Silshade, Halcya. One day, fire and steel began raining down upon Silshade, and Vereka found herself ill-prepared to aid in the defense of her home. Crocus commanded Vereka to flee as the community's defenses were breached, handing her the Heart of Silshade and urging her to [starting location] to seek aid. As they led her to a secret exit, Crocus said that this conflict was even larger than just the Silshade. While she ran, she heard a terrifying wail from behind her, Crocus's spellchanting, and a great shrieking of metal. She did not dare to look back.

=== Character Questions ===

==== Floralist ====

* When did you first discover a magiseed, and where?
** Head Chronicler Crocus instructed me in the use of my magiseed, Hermit Iris, for the identification of spirits, elementals, plants, beasts, and monsters.
* Who taught you how to tend to plants and flowers?
** As a member of the Silshade, I was taught to tend to the tree and the mangrove groves surrounding it.
* How did you implement magiseeds in your combat style?
** My magiseeds bloom as a large ornamental ruff and collar to my barkskin armor. They supplement my magic.
* Are there many practicing your art, or are you the exception?
** Chloromancy was common in Silshade. I am unsure if the practice exists outside it.

==== Spiritist ====

* Where does your magic come from?
** My magic is a learned skill cultivated in Silshade, a place of extreme spiritual power. It has been greatly empowered through the Heart of Silshade in my care. It operates through the manipulation of spirits within allies, foes, and the world around us.
* What are your beliefs concerning life and death?
** Life and death are natural, but I do prefer when things I like live long lives. Many people and beasts do not live as long as I will, so extending their lives is as much a blessing to myself as it is to them.
* How do you feel about manipulating other people’s emotions and vital energy?
** It is a tool in a master's garden, but again, unkind to do in a way that would hurt or endanger another person. Sometimes it is fun to enact on an unruly spirit.
* What do you think of religion? Are you part of a specific cult, church or institution? What does your magic look like?
** I am unfamiliar with the religions of outside regions, so the cult-like religion I grew up in does not even register as such to me. My magic appears as remote manifestations of magical effect. Attacks with the Heart of Silshade, spells, and rituals manifest a green aura during casting.

==== Survivor ====
You are among the few who survived a natural catastrophe or the attack of a dreadful creature.

* Do you believe someone is responsible for this?
** A human nation and their screaming metal beasts.
* Were you able to keep in contact with any other survivors?
** No, I was forced to flee alone. I long to know if anyone else has survived and escaped. I especially hope my sisters, my wife, and my mentor are okay.
* Do you think reconstruction is possible?
** I have no choice but to hope and believe it must be.

Vereka

2026-06-06T10:52:51Z

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|+Vereka
! colspan="2" |[[INSERT IMAGE FILE HERE]]
|-
|Identity
|Scholarly Pregnant Priestess
|-
|Theme
|Hope
|-
|Origin
|Silshade, Tree of Life
|-
| colspan="2" |
|}
Vereka is a Chloromantic Spiritist and one of the protagonists of our campaign.

=== Physical Description ===
Vereka is a dark skinned, mid-seventies elven woman with long violet hair. She is covered in winding emerald green tattoos which glow faintly when she channels her magic. She is short for an elf and soft-bodied, on top of being two months pregnant. She wears a cloak with a loincloth underneath, as well as chained spectacles and gauntlets and greaves of darker green crystal. Her treasure and weapon of choice is a pulsing heartwood orb which creates and manipulates flora. In combat, barkskin armor extends from her greaves and gauntlets to cover her entire body.

=== Personality ===
Vereka bears deep emotional wounds from her home being razed. She is propelled by her belief that she can restore it. Despite periods of melancholy, she is generally bright and cheerful. She is put off by what she sees as "unnatural magic," such as entropism violating causality or the improper manipulation of spirits.

=== Bonds ===
To be determined...

=== History ===
She hails from the wildwitch community of Silshade, which tends to the eponymous mangrove tree in the centre of a great seawater swamp. As the fourth heir to Silshade's high priestess position, she was not expected to come into power. Instead, she was an apprentice chronicler under the elder of wisdom, Crocus, and wife to an up-and-coming green knight of Silshade, Halcya. One day, fire and steel began raining down upon Silshade, and Vereka found herself ill-prepared to aid in the defense of her home. Crocus commanded Vereka to flee as the community's defenses were breached, handing her the Heart of Silshade and urging her to [starting location] to seek aid. As they led her to a secret exit, Crocus said that this conflict was even larger than just the Silshade. While she ran, she heard a terrifying wail from behind her, Crocus's spellchanting, and a great shrieking of metal. She did not dare to look back.

=== Character Questions ===

==== Floralist ====

* When did you first discover a magiseed, and where?
** Head Chronicler Crocus instructed me in the use of my magiseed, Hermit Iris, for the identification of spirits, elementals, plants, beasts, and monsters.
* Who taught you how to tend to plants and flowers?
** As a member of the Silshade, I was taught to tend to the tree and the mangrove groves surrounding it.
* How did you implement magiseeds in your combat style?
** My magiseeds bloom as a large ornamental ruff and collar to my barkskin armor. They supplement my magic.
* Are there many practicing your art, or are you the exception?
** Chloromancy was common in Silshade. I am unsure if the practice exists outside it.

==== Spiritist ====

* Where does your magic come from?
** My magic is a learned skill cultivated in Silshade, a place of extreme spiritual power. It has been greatly empowered through the Heart of Silshade in my care. It operates through the manipulation of spirits within allies, foes, and the world around us.
* What are your beliefs concerning life and death?
** Life and death are natural, but I do prefer when things I like live long lives. Many people and beasts do not live as long as I will, so extending their lives is as much a blessing to myself as it is to them.
* How do you feel about manipulating other people’s emotions and vital energy?
** It is a tool in a master's garden, but again, unkind to do in a way that would hurt or endanger another person. Sometimes it is fun to enact on an unruly spirit.
* What do you think of religion? Are you part of a specific cult, church or institution? What does your magic look like?
** I am unfamiliar with the religions of outside regions, so the cult-like religion I grew up in does not even register as such to me.

==== Survivor ====
You are among the few who survived a natural catastrophe or the attack of a dreadful creature.

* Do you believe someone is responsible for this?
** A human nation and their screaming metal beasts.
* Were you able to keep in contact with any other survivors?
** No, I was forced to flee alone. I long to know if anyone else has survived and escaped. I especially hope my sisters, my wife, and my mentor are okay.
* Do you think reconstruction is possible?
** I have no choice but to hope and believe it must be.

Vereka

2026-06-06T04:43:27Z

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|+Vereka
! colspan="2" |[[INSERT IMAGE FILE HERE]]
|-
|Identity
|Scholarly Pregnant Priestess
|-
|Theme
|Hope
|-
|Origin
|Silshade, Tree of Life
|-
| colspan="2" |
|}
Vereka is a Chloromantic Spiritist and one of the protagonists of our campaign.

=== Physical Description ===
Vereka is a dark skinned, mid-seventies elven woman with long violet hair. She is covered in winding emerald green tattoos which glow faintly when she channels her magic. She is short for an elf and soft-bodied, on top of being two months pregnant. She wears a cloak with a loincloth underneath, as well as chained spectacles and gauntlets and greaves of darker green crystal. Her treasure and weapon of choice is a pulsing heartwood orb which creates and manipulates flora. In combat, barkskin armor extends from her greaves and gauntlets to cover her entire body.

=== Personality ===
Vereka bears deep emotional wounds from her home being razed. She is propelled by her belief that she can restore it. Despite periods of melancholy, she is generally bright and cheerful. She is put off by what she sees as "unnatural magic," such as entropism violating causality or the improper manipulation of spirits.

=== Bonds ===
To be determined...

=== History ===
She hails from the wildwitch community of Silshade, which tends to the eponymous mangrove tree in the centre of a great seawater swamp. As the fourth heir to Silshade's high priestess position, she was not expected to come into power. Instead, she was an apprentice chronicler under the elder of wisdom, Crocus, and wife to an up-and-coming green knight of Silshade, Halcya. One day, fire and steel began raining down upon Silshade, and Vereka found herself ill-prepared to aid in the defense of her home. Crocus commanded Vereka to flee as the community's defenses were breached, handing her the Heart of Silshade and urging her to [starting location] to seek aid. As they led her to a secret exit, Crocus said that this conflict was even larger than just the Silshade. While she ran, she heard a terrifying wail from behind her, Crocus's spellchanting, and a great shrieking of metal. She did not dare to look back.

=== Character Questions ===

==== Floralist ====

* When did you first discover a magiseed, and where?
** Head Chronicler Crocus instructed me in the use of my magiseed, Hermit Iris, for the identification of spirits, elementals, plants, beasts, and monsters.
* Who taught you how to tend to plants and flowers?
** As a member of the Silshade, she was taught to tend to the tree and the mangrove groves surrounding it.
* How did you implement magiseeds in your combat style?
** Vereka's magiseeds bloom as a large ornamental ruff and collar to her barkskin armor.
* Are there many practicing your art, or are you the exception?
** Chloromancy was common in Silshade. I am unsure if the practice exists outside it.

==== Spiritist ====

* Where does your magic come from?
** My magic is a learned skill cultivated in Silshade, a place of extreme spiritual power. It has been greatly empowered through the Heart of Silshade in my care. It operates through the manipulation of spirits within allies, foes, and the world around us.
* What are your beliefs concerning life and death?
** Life and death are natural, but I do prefer when things I like live long lives. Many people and beasts do not live as long as I will, so extending their lives is as much a blessing to myself as it is to them.
* How do you feel about manipulating other people’s emotions and vital energy?
** It is a tool in a master's garden, but again, unkind to do in a way that would hurt or endanger another person. Sometimes it is fun to enact on an unruly spirit.
* What do you think of religion? Are you part of a specific cult, church or institution? What does your magic look like?
** I am unfamiliar with the religions of outside regions, so the cult-like religion I grew up in does not even register as such to me.

==== Survivor ====
You are among the few who survived a natural catastrophe or the attack of a dreadful creature.

* Do you believe someone is responsible for this?
** A human nation and their screaming metal beasts.
* Were you able to keep in contact with any other survivors?
** No, I was forced to flee alone. I long to know if anyone else has survived and escaped. I especially hope my sisters, my wife, and my mentor are okay.
* Do you think reconstruction is possible?
** I have no choice but to hope and believe it must be.

Vereka

2026-06-06T03:42:57Z

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Vereka

2026-06-06T03:37:34Z

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|Identity
|Scholarly Pregnant Priestess
|-
|Theme
|Hope
|-
|Origin
|Silshade, Tree of Life
|-
| colspan="2" |
|}

Vereka

2026-06-06T03:35:06Z

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=== Player Characters: ===

* [[Jurisdiction]] (Court)
* [[Savior]] (Amber)
* [[Vereka]] (Eleanor)
* [[Hecusa]] (Rosy)
* [[Gwyndlyn]] (Rin)

=== Nations: ===

* [[TectS'yir]]
* [[Aria Statica]]
* [[Montsorrot]]
* [[Sylvaine]]
* [[Shadesil]]
* [[Wizbrim]]
* [[The Nation]]
* [[Scraphovel]]
* [[Ix Terraxis]]
* [[Vel'aria]]
* [[Krites Archanaea]]

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=== Player Characters: ===

* Jurisdiction (Court)
* Savior (Amber)
* Vereka (Eleanor)
* Hecusa (Rosy)
* Gwyndlyn (Rin)

=== Nations: ===

* TectS'yir
* Aria Statica
* Montsorrot
* Sylvaine
* Shadesil
* Wizbrim
* The Nation
* Scraphovel
* Ix Terraxis
* Vel'aria
* Krites Archanaea

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