The Continent of Murals

[Cruxis]

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The Kingdom of Iludo Moenia! (Ihl-oo-dough Moe-ane-e-ya)
Continent of Murals



A brief Iludo Moenia History:

Long ago, when this ancient land was still young, Dragons and Merfolk, coesxisted together by an unbreakable bond. Their cities of Drasiel and Articelli thrived by trading with each other though the sea between them. They lived peacefully for centuries untainted by the agressive races of the Iludans and the Moenians. But their peace was not too last.

From the North came the Iludans and from the east the Moeanians. In a battle for control over the continent, unaware of the dragons and merpeople, they started a great war, that was slowly killing the land. In sheer protection of the their land the Merfolk and and Dragonkin joined forces. The dragons with their colossal might herded the foreigners towards the sea, the merfolk attacked passing supply ships with their cunning and awesome magic. 7 and a half years this war continued till almost all of the Iludans and Moenians were killed, only then the foreigners were finaly forced to the western ocean.

The Moenians surrendered and boarded what was left of there army and returned to their land. The Iludans pleaded for sanction on the continent and pledged service to the dragons and merpeople. They built the city of Cal Rion as a stronghold and tribute to the Native Races. Peace reigned for many many years until one dark night. The Moenians had regrouped their forces over the years and began mastering magic and other destructive forces. As if out of no where they lead a siege on the city of Articelli and decimated them out of surprise and sheer force. The merfolk were nearly put to extinction. When the distress signal they had sent reached Drasiel it was too late. The Iludans saw this as a window of oppurtunity and made a secret pact with the Moenias. They would conquer the dragons and rule the continent together in a double monarchy. Far from the sight of the dragons a new city was being built the city of Iludom, the kingdoms new procalaimed capital. It fourished and it wasnt long till word reached the ears of the dragons.

In an outrage the dragons summoned their forces just days before the capital's attack was to begin on Drasiel. They stormed Cal Rion and with one unified attack incinerated the city reducing it and all of its inhabitants to ruins and ash. they continued the attack to Iludom where they foreigners were ready. The dragons lead a valiant fight on what they were sure was going to be their victory. But it was not to be. The Iludo-Moenians had sheer numbers to their advantage, all capable of using powerful and forbidden magic. They had won over the dragons at last. But for punishment of dangering their kingdom they sent them back to their domain and sealed them in by a powerful magic field, never to be free again. The Iludo-Moenians had won the war, and thus won the continent.

They ruled the continent as a absolute Monarchy taking and using people as slaves, they ruled with tyranny. They even treated their own people like dirt save the devout few who pledged alleginace with the Kingdom. But all was not lost. For in the waters of Articelli something was stirring. the last of the Merpeople. They mustered their forces and swam to the continent. Using their magic they hewned a floating Island that they rose from the earth, on it they made a labyrinth of 1080 murals depicting the continents history both light and dark. They slowly wasted away and in a last chace of hope sealed away the greatest treasure they had in the Labyrinth. A stone forged by dragon and merfolk hands alike. The Sanctus Stone. It held a great power, powerful enough to take back the continent but they feared to use its tremendous strength. They sealed it away and prayed that one day the right hands would find and use it for good. The merpeople faded away leaving only that testament of what they had done and could still do.

The Kingdom had learned of the stone by searching thought the Ruins of Articelli and seeked to to have it. They had found the Island of Murals in the sky with their slaved dragons but all attempts to enter were futile. The Kingdom sent their highest mage to find a way to gain passage to the Isle. He went to the Ruins of Fallway, a past merfolk and dragon settlement, and using its potent magical aura created a gateway to the isle. He ventured inside and found the Sanctus Stone, but the souls of the merfolk did not permit him to leave. He was assumed to be dead as he never returned. The Kingdom had no Idea that where the portal was, as the Mage never revealed its location.

Time once again passed and the stone and Isle were put out of memory, only kept in books and scrolls. Many new cities grew and thrived the dark days turned to old forgotten lore. In present time a large group of rebels have founded themselves, their wish, to take down the Kingdom and end its cruel rule. Alas their attempts were ultimately futile, and had almost given up hope. Then as if a beacon of light shined downed form heaven, a woman had learned of the Sanctus Stone and what it could do. Their vigor and determination renewed, a brigth fire in their eyes, they search for a stone that could change the future and grant them their freedom.

Races of Iludo Moenia:

Iludan Statistics- The average Iludan can be most easily recognized bye their flaming scarlet colored hair. Their eyes are usual a shade of either silver or a ligth grey. Male Iludans have a standard height of of 5'10", though in some cases they have reached near 6'5". The female Iludans reach a standard height of 5'4" to 5'8". Iludans are a hardy species and usualy live for 80-95 years of age. Their bodies resemble that of the "Humans" spoken of in legend. Long and slender bodies give them versatility. They can learn all sorts of abilites. They can addapt to almost every condition. Susceptible to disease and illness, there immune systems are not outstandingly strong.

Moenian Statistics- Distinctive by their rough leather-like skin and wings, the Moenians are a large race. With usual black eyes the standard height of a male moenian is 8'. The average for a female is about 6'8". As they tremendous bodies evolved their wings shrunk and are now incapable fo flight.Although Bestial in appearence their life span is not as long as the ludans. The standard lifespan for them is usualy 65-75 years of age. With broad shoulders for males and slightly less broad for the females they love a good fight and are always eager to get into the fray. Their short life span is made up by their incredible immune system. The average Moenian becomes sich about once every three years.

Merpeople Statistics (Near extinction/Hidden)- The most beautiful race of Iludo Moenia, the merpeople have nearly dissapered form reality. They were once known for their vibrant har color that came in all varieties. Blue pinks, yellos, greens were the main colors among them. Their hair was worn long to symbolize the movement of the ocean. The average height for a female mermaid is only about 5'7". While the mermans average is about 6'. It is not unheard of in mermaid lore that the merpeople were sometimes very long from tail to head. The merpeople were also one of the most long-lived races. they usualy lived up to 200 years, if they stayed in the ocean they were born in. Rumor has it that if a mermaid spills blood intentionaly in their birth ocean they will transform into a leviathan.

Dragons Statistics (Near extinction/Hidden)- The once alpha race of Iludo Moenia, the dragons are gigantic scaled reptiles capable of using their breath as weapons addition to their long tails, teeth, and claws. Dragon scales come in a variety of colors brom dark obsidian to a platinum white. Dragons never stop growing until they become old and are ready to pass on. The dragons can become as large as 300 hundred feet long from head to tail. Some ancient dragons are even larger. The most long-lived race, the odlest dragon on record was 2,104 years old when it died. The standard age for a dragon is 1,200 years. These almost invulnerable creatures are only sucseptible to incredibly powerful magic.

The Characters:

Heroes-

Ayden (A-den) Trigold, Male, Age: 15, Iludan

Camille Rauhnsheart (Rounz-heart), Female, Age: 17, Iludan

Finale Bellaliel (Bell-all-E-el), Female, Age: 13, Mermaid

Rifle Claradinne, Male, Age: 32, Iludan

Villains-

Sie Rhadamanthys (Rad-a-manth-is)

Vulnera Ocellis

Alesrand


((More info on characters will be added soon!))

Iludo Moenia Geography:

The Geography of Iludo Moenia is vast and has many different climates and landscapes.

Near the city of Iludom, in the center of the continent the land is filled with craters. The land is sparse of trees and vegitation. Tall wild grass grows rampantly in this region and it is constantly being cut down by the Kingdom. This area has one of the hottest climates in Iludo Moenia.

The region Sonitas is located in has many plateaus with lush greenery, and waterfalls. The climate of the region is very comfortable. Its a great vacationing spot.

The Lux region is made up of vast open plains with bright skies. Gently rolling hills are a part of life here. It frequently rains in this area but never over the city...

In the northwest region of Iludo Moenia the geography is distinctly split in half. The Lower half is the great desert, and the upperhalf is full of beaches and rocks and the smell of the ocean. The Lower half is a mountainous desert with many stone arches and canyons, while the Fearon half is relativly flat. Fearon gains many tourist sand customers to this are to visit the Fearon Resorts and beaches, and to see the adventure of the desert.

Towards Cal Rion the landscape begans to rise forming into high mountain ranges. During the cold months the region by Cal Rion becomes especially cold up the mountains at the Drasiel Outlook Post.

The Mountains of Cal Rion almost abrubtly stop and branch out in a circle around southern Iludo Moenia. They say the dragons foged the mountains this way to protect Drasiel. This is the only region that receives all four seasons and never receives the cold months the same tiem Cal Rion does. Mages believe that the barrier enclosing Drasiel has ruptured the elements in the region changing the seasons.

The Oceans of Iludo Moenia are a magnificient blue color. The waters inland are a bright turquoise color and it becomes darker as the water becomes deeper. The Northern oceans near the Fall Way Ruins are colder than the southern oceans near Arrticelli.

The Most Magnificent region of all is that of the Tower of Lily. It is in a perpetual state of autumn never changing. The many different colored red and yellows leaves are beautiful but the most spectacular sight besides the tower itself are the blue leaved trees.

Major Cities Shown:

Iludom (Ihl-ood-um)- Capital City of Iludo Moenia. Biggest city with the largest population. The city of Iludom was built in a colossal crater. The city was built aolmost entirely of Black Marble and Amethyst. It gievs the city a unique view. In the center of the crater at the deepest part, the Castle was built. A towering structure, it rises above the crater with its many turrets. The people of Iludom are the direct descendants of the Iludans and the Moenians. They are known for there selfish ways of doing business. The surrounding towns do not get along well with Iludom because of this. The city was at first to be called Iludance after the Iludans. But when they make a duel Monarchy with Moenia thay added a "m" instead of the "n" in Iludan to show their realtion. Iludum has the largest military on the continent.

Fearon (Fair-on)- The Port City. Bustling trading town. The Port City of Fearon was one of the first cities built after Iludom. Since Iludom was built so far inland any ship that came to trade had to come to Fearon. The city is built mainly out of wood and a blue tinted stone adding to its Port town looks. These hardy people love a good time and have a frequent parties every sunday called Crois, after the cities first Mayor.

Lux- City of Light. Religous Capital of Iludo Moenia. Built after Iludom the Iludans and Moenians combined made two halves of the city one for the Iludans Religion of Iludaism. And one for the Moenians religion of Moenocism. Many fights and sparks have occured despite the two races partnership. They are always looking for new followers. The city is made fomr an Ivory like stone and the city itself are on many staggering levels. It would take 1 day to climb to the very top level with all the stairs. It is said the the 1 residing Pope who leads the house of Iludaism also leads Moenocism. Very conspicuous.

Sonitas-(So-night-as)- The city of Music. When it was first built it was said that a high Mage was responsible for the enchantment that still resides over Sonitas till this day. During the day the city is like every other but at night it lives. The very stone the city is made of emits music at night, it changes as you travel from district to district. The city was created out of iron and stone. The wraught iron gives it a very classical feel.

Cal Rion (Call Rhye-on)- The Ancient City, old Capital. Gateway to
Drasiel. It was the first capital built of Iludo Moenia. It was made from a durable, yellow rock that was thought to have blessing powers. It was built as a tribute to the Merfolk and Dragons. Now in present time it serves as a tourist attraction onlooking Drasiel, the Dragon Monolith and even a lucky few have claimed to see a dragon from time to time.

Minor Cities/Villages Not shown:

Crelmen (Krehl-men) Colony- Small settlement of wandering nomads north of Iludom. They practice the art Alchemy a science forbidden by Iludom. Thus they are always on the move. They are excellent trackers and can hide them selves well.

Dem'Ire (Dehm-I-er)- The Travelers Sanctum, located south west of Fearon. Dem'Ire was founded by an unknown man for the weary travelers who should ever get lost. It has grown to a small town since then offering sanctuary to all who visit.

Major Ruins/Dungeons Listed:

Fall Way Ruins- Portal to the Mural Isle created by the High Mage of Iludom, it was originaly a settlement to the Merpeople and the Dragons. It was built downward on a earthen staircase hewn form the walls of the pit. The many halls and hidden passage ways are littered with merfolk and dragon remains alike. The dark musty pit is now home to a myriad of monsters who eliminate anyone who dare enter the Ruins. At the bottom of the well liek hold the ruins are in their is a glowing portal that leads to the Mural Isle.

Drasiel (Drahs-E-el)- The Dragon Monolith, Ancient home of the Dragons. Drasiel was created from a mountain by the dragons, by using only breath and claw to mold it into and almost, obelisk shape. Numerous carvings have been ethched in the stone to ward off anyone unworthy of venturing the monolith and obataining the dragon's secrets. Thousands of caves are clustered all over and through it where the Dragons once lived. Drasiel is nearly un-altered by the change of the world, for the ancient spell cast over ti to keep the dragons in is still active. The only passage in is the gate of Cal Rion, with consent from the king.

Tower of Liliannya *aka Tower of Lily*- Named after its alleged creator, Liliannya, the legendary half Mermaid half Dragon woman who symbolized peace between the Dragons and Merpeople. All of Iludo Moenia can be seen from its top. It is said a great and terrible secret is kept here. The tower was beleived to be made form alchemy, since no other explanation could be found. Octagonal in diameter the outside of the tower is now a pale red and blue, compared to the once vibrant red and blue they used to be. It is now overgrown with vegetation and collected sand blown in from land. It was passed that it was forbidden to enter the tower when monsters began to swell within it. The King ordered it sealed and never be opened again.

Articelli (Are-teh-chell-E)- Once great city of the Merpeople, now it is the their watery grave. Articelli used to be a shining utopia. Created from a deep blue mineral its many towers and gigantic arches loomed over the ocean. The true marvel of the city was that underneath the upper city in the open air, was an inverted city under the water. Great leviathans once swam through the underwater arches, but not anymore. When the Moenians layed siege to Articelli they nearly destroyed it. The towers and arches destroyed, buildings demolished the city began to sank. It is said the the souls of the vengeful merpeople fill the watery catacombs.

The Mural Isle- Ancient enchanted slab of earth hewn from Iludo Moenia, the continents lost history is painted on 1080 murals. Ever floating from place to place the Isle is an inaccesible labyrinth from anyway save the Fall Way Ruins. Its beauty is unchanged from the day it was created showing the past is beautiful murals untouched by time. The great magic field in the area has created spectral protectors of the Murals and the Sanctus Gem.

Minor Ruins/Dungens not shown:

Briah (Bry-ah)- Ancient Library of the Lux people, located west of the Tower fo Lily. In the early years of Lux's foundation, the Church had found that some of its inhabitants were practicing a dark magic. They built the library as a vault so none may use the evil magic held within. With high arched ceiling and large gem encrusted pillars its a site to behold.

Any location not accompanied with a dot is floating in the air.

This is still a work in progress but I have decided that Im going to write a novel type thing....Yeah. And this is kind of my guide to the story I suppose. So in the not so far off future this will become a neat to read little novel thingamabob!XD

Thankyou so much Linzee and Ryan for the brushes.
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[Seraph]

The only word I have in head is woah. This is just great. If you make an RP about it, I will gladly join.
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[Cruxis]

Hehe thanks. Theres still lots to do. I have to add more to the city and dungeon description.
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[Seraph]

It's still really complete.
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[Cruxis]

Did I do a good job explaining the history?
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[Seraph]

It's perfect. Just watch out for spelling/typo errors you made.
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[toomuchfreetime]

Oh my God, Crux, that is awesome. Screw the RP, you should write a novel. I can just imagine....

Wait, did the mage have to solve any puzzles to get to the Sanctus Stone? Maybe riddles and puzzles involving the murals themselves? That would be cool.

Btw, the map looks awesome!!
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[Cruxis]

Oh yeah good Idea TMFT!!! Riddles and Puzzles I need those!

check you pms too!

Thanks alot!
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[Peaceable]

All i can say is very good job. How long did it take to make the map anyway?
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[Cruxis]

Well thanks! It doesnt take very long an hour or so maybe.

I updated the info on the Towns and Cities. Tell me what you think?
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[toomuchfreetime]

Awesome! I love the way you described the capitol...
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[Cruxis]

Me too.

Started creating the Statistics for each race.
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[Helix]

Awesome, as Seraphim Knight said, I would definetly join an RP based on that. Very good map too

(You gotta link me to where I can get some of those brushes, they would be great for maps I make )

[Cruxis]

Yay the races are done! For now.
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[toomuchfreetime]

Since you seem to love Harry Potter, I made a mock up of what the page heading of a new chapter could look like tha resembles the HP books style...


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