Veska

Curse of the Beast: About 40 years ago, a group of occultists had attempted a dark ritual that they claimed to give them the power of God himself. For their hubris, the cultists were cursed for the ritual and brought a horrible plague upon themselves, becoming the first beasts to be brought upon the planet. The curse infects hosts to transform them into ravenous monsters, who only grow stronger as they feast upon mortal flesh.

This curse has spread and become a problem throughout the world, which has dedicated a guild to hunting the beasts down.

Religion: The primary religion left on Veska is a religion referred to as 'Aine's Way'. It is most commonly referred to as the 'Way of Light', and is centered around the belief of the Creator God Aine, whom gave creation to humanity. The religion practices relatively strict etiquette and follows moral codes that are expected by everyone to learn at a young age. The Church also has a bit of a wary stance towards other religions, disliking the idea of other beliefs that may potentially drive others away from their teachings.

The so called 'Pagan' religion that many Elafi and Elves venerate is simply a belief of primal nature spirits living within the wilds. They do not have a true deity of worship, but are known to have a few named entities within their druidic circles. These many spirits may be malevolent or benevolent in nature.

Pit Towns: Refers to a town built within the Pit. There are several of these scattered throughout it.

Puzzles: One of the primary reasons people bother delving into The Pit. There are special multi-faceted spheres that can be found throughout the entire abyss; the deeper the diver goes, the more complex the puzzles tend to get. People can solve these spheres by spending time messing with the very complex puzzle that hides their true nature; if the puzzle is solved, the sphere breaks open to release powerful artifacts that can be sold for either high profits, or used to make delving easier.


Alchemy: The primary form of 'magic' on Veska is Alchemy. By mixing together various reagents together, the Alchemist may create special brews that can be utilized by both themselves and their allies. These creations have a variety of different uses and applications; such as healing potions, alchemical snares, and even bombs. Alchemy is the only form of 'magic' that is accepted by the church.