World primer: A land of gods and dragons

Welcome to the continent of Arveir! A high fantasy setting where elves, gnomes, orcs, dwarfs, humans, and more; not only coexist but thrive under the rule of one of the mots majestic creatures in the realms: dragons. Long ago, the continent was torn asunder by the divine wrath of two conflicting deities that created a rift between two nations: Velthara, a kingdom built upon the ideal of order and ruled by the virtuous metallic dragons; and Or'ryl, an empire where the chromatic dragons reign by the might of their unbridled power. Yet, this backdrop is not your standard black-and-white, good versus evil fantasy, this dichotomy serves to explore tales of intrigue, valor, and the quest for balance in a world where the lines between good and evil blur into shades of moral ambiguity.

More than 700 years have passed in peace but, this tranquility is but a veneer, masking centuries of turmoil and strife. The First Dragon War, a catastrophic clash between the chromatic and metallic houses as well as their patron deities, has left an indelible mark on the world, birthing the great rift that now literally separates the continent into two opposing visions of order and power. The lands within Arveir are filled with interesting people, from the stalwart dwarves to the mystical elves, the ingenious gnomes to the formidable orcs, the optimistic halflings to the cunning goblinoids, and the adaptable humans to the conflicted humanoid scions of the dragons, the dragonkin. Each of them unwittingly lives and reflects the values and influence imposed by their dragon overlords. Here, magic weaves through the very fabric of existence, accessible to all who possess the will to harness it, serving as a testament to the world's primordial forces and as a tool for those powerful enough to shape its future. As prophecies foretell of a looming conflict, spurred by the machinations of unseen forces greater than the gods themselves, Arveir now stands on the precipice of a new era of discord.

Within this world of beauty and inherent conflict stories of heroism and humanity unfold in multiple narratives that mirror our own world's struggles with radical ideologies, the harrowing realities of war, and the moral dilemmas that arise from from them. Explore the trials and tribulations that a group of outcasts faces while seeking to avert the devastation caused by a Second Dragon War in Into the Belly of the Beast our first full-length literary novel. Guide a group of young heroes striving to protect the inhabitants of the nation of Velthara from all kinds of fearful monsters and unscrupulous individuals in the Legends of Arveir™: Unlikely Heroes videogame series. Or explore the vast narrative possibilities that the continent of Arveir has to offer by yourself as you unleash your creativity alongside a group of friends with the Legends of Arveir™: Campaign Setting. Arveir is a canvas for narratives that explore the complexity of its inhabitants' hearts and the resilience of their spirits that offers a beacon of hope and a reminder that beyond our differences lie common grounds of compassion, courage, and the collective endeavor for a brighter tomorrow.

Welcome to Arveir, where every legend has its truth, every shadow its light, and every individual the power to make a difference. Here, in a world governed by the whims of powerful dragons, lies the promise of epic adventures that do more than entertain. They inspire.