Introduction to Myths of Atalan

Welcome to the World of Eramere Rising.

This world is the next chapter based in the lands of Eramere and takes up the story sixty one years later after a very large catastrophe centered upon the once more abandoned city of Atalan, or fourty years after the events held during the earlier years of High Reaches.

Eramere is a world changed after the events of The Sundering, when it is said that the Overseers themselves came upon the face of the world to destroy the being known at The Varpathian as it was born from the Obelisk within the city of Atalan. This event was preceded by the Awakening of winged lizards of all size and colors, which most people refer to as Dragons. Some of these dragons seem to harbor the races of Eramere no ill will, while others have attacked without mercy.

These events were followed by a silence from the Overseers, where prayers went unanswered, and although the presence of the Overseers was felt it seemed for that time that they were unable to hear their mortal followers. Eventually, they returned, but all could sense the change. Where once there were Eight Overseers, now there were more. Who and what these new Overseers are is still something of a mystery.

The races of Eramere have likewise been changed by the rapid events of sixty years ago. Humans fled Atalan as it burned around them, managing to make it to the newly repaired settlement of High Reaches. It is here where some found a new home amongst the native races of Eramere. Others left for an island off the coast, to set up the new human home of Torica on their own, that has now withstood two major invasions, with new humans not seen on Eramere before also making their home there. The Syl’vae have freed themselves of the Undead assault and are free once more from their constant bombardment - for now. They have a new zeal for life previously unseen after more recent events. The Orcs had been isolated in the swamps, but now have reappeared searching for old knowledge to bring to their new home in the Val'mordja Hills. The Zvarkglar, now calling themselves Haerkglar, have found a new home and an old religion. The Gnomes and Chorav seem to be the least affected by the events of the Sundering, however, it might just be that the true extent of the damage is still unknown.

There is talk that the events of The Sundering literally cracked the world, and reports have described changes that occurred continent wide. From a giant meteorite impact crater, to vanished islands, the once well known Eramere has now been changed forever, and even those races that have lived their entire existence upon it are met with a land that is unfamiliar.

We invite you to explore the continent of Eramere with the many others who look to actively make their mark on the world.