Farover Introduction

Farover is a medieval fantasy world of relatively low magic, gritty realism, mature themes, and an ever-changing political landscape. The technological level of the world is set roughly in the 15th or 16th century. Gunpowder, clocks, cannons, etc. do not exist. Many agricultural inventions such as the plow and the wheelbarrow have been invented. Eyeglasses have been invented as well.

Much of the land has been politically established, but mystery and uncharted lands & areas still exist. The land consists of multiple different kinds of landscapes, races, countries, and organizations. Different countries and areas consist of vastly differing biomes and cultures, and many of these are inspired by ancient civilizations from the real world.

The gods of Farover are quite impartial, typically not getting directly involved with the prime material plane the world is located in. When the gods want something done, they typically invoke a paladin or powerful cleric of theirs to carry their will. Only in rare and dire situations do the gods themselves do something. The pantheon of gods used is Koibu's.

The land of Farover was originally inhabited mostly by the elder races (elves, dwarves, halflings, gnomes), with some human and orcish tribes living in solitude in some more remote areas of the land. About 550 years ago, humans from Terrantique, a land from the west, arrived in Farover, and quickly waged war with the native peoples. After extended conflict, a truce was agreed upon, and these colonizing humans who called themselves Terians were granted land. Although relations between the Terian humans and the elder races remained hostile for years to come, the Terian humans superior diplomacy, technology, and ever increasing numbers granted them bargaining power at the head of the table for trade and relations with lands outside of their own. Eventually, the Terian humans formed a democratic Kinsian Republic, which over time, as old grudges dissipated, added other countries to it as well. Today, the majority of Farover is a part of the Kinsian Republic, and they have established institutions to oversee government and magical matters.