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 Prologue
Greetings and welcome to the Player’s Primer for Zyathé, the Wy’rded World! Although this primer
gives only the briefest glimpse at everything there is to know about Zyathé, it should be enough to get
you oriented and help you recognize the gods, races, lands, and other features that you will encounter in
games set in this strange and exciting world. If you’d like to know more about anything presented here, it
is explored in much greater detail in Volume One of the Player’s Guidebook.

The Gods of Zyathé

Avova, the Dreamer of the First Dream, created All Things, including the gods to whom he entrusted
the governing of all the affairs of life upon Zyathé. He divided the deities into nine different life-views,
assigning eight to watch over each. The gods according to their life-views and roles are:

l awful good gods chaotic good gods

Daele the Trademaker, god of honest exchange.
Evoqe the Bright Lady, goddess of light magic.
Evrodonn the Forger of Souls, god of crafting and smithing.
Radean the Lightbringer, god of light and the day.
Steorn the Valorous, goddess of rescuing.
Viana the Lifegiver, goddess of agriculture.
Wardane the Guardian, god of protection.
Zendraca the Truespeaker, goddess of truth and good dragons.
neutral good gods
Aeliera the Panacean, goddess of healing.
Buffahn the Lord Concoctor, god of libations and brewing.
Cara’essea the Lovemaiden, goddess of love and family.
Davodandalus, Lord of the Pipe, god of relaxation.
Fuffahn the Joylord, god of celebrations and festivals.
Grambaer the Alpenlord, god of the mountains.
Rhythema the Worldsinger, goddess of music and art.
Suleos the Springlord, god of youth and athleticism.
Aquera the Waterbearer, goddess of the waters.
Beundel’a, Lord of Lightness, god of whimsy and fun.
Brannad, Lord of Roguish Ways, god of contrarianism and
independence.
Buurne, Bearer of the Great Burden, goddess of sorrow and
remembrance.
Haleona the Freedomringer, goddess of liberty.
Jinxx the Courtdancer, god of performance and subterfuge.
Kizmya, Lady Luck, goddess of good fortune.
Morvenea, Lady of the Nightdream, goddess of dreams and
introspection.
l awful neutral gods
Caovern the Fathomlord, god of the deep reaches.
Cassendre’a, Lady of Autumn, goddess of preparedness.
Decisae, Lady of Law, goddess of regulation and order.
Falnea’lasa the Bowmistress, goddess of the hunt.
Ize, Lord of Sweat, god of work and labor.
Korumm the Great Champion, god of honorable battle.
Laern the Old Sage, god of knowledge and teaching.
Ozogg the Mighty One, god of strength and Giantkind.

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true neutral gods
Bruntov, Lord Lapidar, god of gem cutting and crafting.
Duezz the Judgement, god of justice and judging.
Elchema, Queen of Formulae, goddess of alchemy and herbology.
Harmonea, Lady of Peace, goddess of peace and agreement.
Infeorni the Burning One, god of raw magic.
Kaakeon the Waylord, god of travel and trade.
Quisis, Lady of All Truths, goddess of honesty and balance.
Verdaus the Forestlord, god of wild nature.
chaotic neutral gods
Chanze the Lord Dealer, god of gambling.
Conundruse the Mad god, god of ingenuity and error.
Efflume, Lady of Flame, goddess of fire and heat.
Glastria the Ice Queen, goddess of cold and wind.
Mystos the Secretlord, god of magic and prophecy.
Skaleana the Cold-Blooded Lady, goddess of swamplands,
natural selection, and the Algidian races.
Taroneus the Beastlord, god of animals.
Zind, Lord of Invention, god of innovation and creativity.
l awful evil gods
Azemundus the Tyrant, god of slavery and despotism.
Craven the Dark Depths, god of secret ways and lightless depths.
Dracondra, Lady Vile, goddess of vengeance and evil dragons.
Durronok the Warcaller, god of bloodlust and violence.
Gotrundle the Lord Schemer, god of wicked machinations.
Iltrathea, Queen of Venoms, goddess of poison and narchemy.
Mal’uthuk the Director of Souls, god of death.
Taormenta the Excruciator, goddess of torture.
beundel’a
Symbol: The Golden Butterfly
of Zyathé
neutral evil gods
Curzeos the Vulgar, god of profanity and curses.
Di’scorduun the Strifelord, god of hatred and contention.
Drunge the Untrue, god of larceny and dishonest business.
Gloome the Sneak, god of unseen trespasses and lies.
Haggash the Dark Dancer, god of evil joys and bitterness.
Shaenassa the Desired One, goddess of wicked desires and
shallow licentiousness.
Sliithe the Usurper, god of arrogance and illegitimate power.
Slooje the Rotmaker, god of sickness, decay, and rot.
chaotic evil gods
Bletchundruuk the Edacious One, god of indulgence, glut-
tony, and obsession.
Contravic the Stormcaller, god of disasters, storms, and nat-
ural destruction.
Duneara the Nightbringer, goddess of night and shadow.
Norcreus the Unresting, god of undeath.
Scrave, Lord of the Gutter, god of filth and the patron of the
Ratfolk and the Scrunge.
Sha’aada the Darkwalker, goddess of dark magic.
Slayye the Deathdealer, god of murder and assassination.
Szilk, Lady of the Underdelve, goddess of predation and
dark creatures.
slayye
Symbol: Crossed Wicked-Looking Daggers
 The Races of zyathé
AvovA desired that Zyathé should be filled with many different peoples to enjoy and make use of the
incredibly varied landscapes he had created. Yet he also wished for his creation to emulate his essential
nature, so he entrusted the gods with the task of bringing forth peoples of their own. As a model for
their labors, he placed Humankind upon Zyathé. The gods succeeded in creating many new races; some
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the sarth
Sarth are a tall, lean folk with skin that ranges from warm
tones of orange to amber, thick dark hair with a purple hues,
and pink or blue eyes. Most are remarkably fast and quite
physically fit. Sarth have a strange reputation as savage-
ly violent and primitive in some regards, while also being
amongst the most refined and intellectual races in others.
They are also well known for the fact that they are completely
incapable of using arcane magic.
the myruun
Myruun are a somewhat shorter people with smooth, rub-
bery skin of teal or gray-green, wavy white hair, and large
golden eyes. They are most at home on the seas, lakes, and
rivers of Zyathé, with a substantial portion of their popula-
tion engaged in fishing, the sea trade, and other waterborne
professions. They are quite temperamental, prone to rapid
swings in mood, but rarely holding grudges as a result. Most
demonstrate a fierce dedication to their craft, while being
almost flippant regarding most other subjects.
the noble fay’aree
Noble Fay’aree are short and delicate folk with remarkably
large eyes and long ears – which others typically find both
strange and beautiful. There are two feuding houses of this
race, known as the Light Seelie and Dark Unseelie courts.
The Seelie Fay’aree are golden skinned with auburn or pink
hair and small, antler-like horns atop their heads. The Un-
seelie by contrast have skin like dark silver, with light blue or
white hair, which is parted by small, curled horns like those
of a ram. Both kindreds are playful and mischievous lords of
the woodlands, but the Light Fay’aree are friendly and help-
ful, while the Dark Fay’aree are cruel and malicious.
the goruund
Goruund are extremely large folk, both tall and broad. They
are heavily muscled and have strong, chiselled features, with
dark blue-black skin, orange or yellow eyes, and light blue
to slate gray hair. Almost all Goruund live amongst moun-
tain peaks in small, tightly-knit communities. Goruund have
remarkably long lives and excellent memories, which often
gives them a deliberate, cautious attitude when compared
to other races. Surprisingly to outsiders, Goruund have a re-
markable natural talent for singing, and musical harmony in
general, which they use to commune with their patron gods
and the spirits of the natural world.
the aethyr
Aethyrians are similar in stature and appearance to Hu-
mans, though with a stronger propensity for soft, delicate
features. They are at greater variance in coloration, with hair,
skin, and eyes all commonly found in shades of light blues,
pale violets, and silvery-whites. They are well known for their
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instinctive command over wind and air and typically live a
nomadic lifestyle, whether as a small pastoral clan or in one
of their great migrating cities. Their culture is matriarchal
in structure, and is governed by a strict, complex hierarchy
of social obligations. Many Aethyr serve as merchants and
traders, and they are famed for their creation of the magnif-
icent sky-ships.
humans
Humans were the only race created by AvovA, and were held
as an example and inspiration for the gods in the creation
of their own peoples. In their youthful arrogance the new-
ly birthed deities believed that they could surpass the works
of their maker, and their labors were indeed impressive and
quite pleasing to AvovA. Nevertheless, Humankind proved to
still be the most dynamic and adaptable of peoples on Zyathé,
and as such is the most numerous, widespread, and diverse
race on the Life World. Distinct Human ethnicities have aris-
en on each of the major continents, each of which has further
diversified and spread across the world to create a nearly un-
countable array of Human, and half-Human, communities.
half-orcs
Half-Orcs are the children of Humans and Orcs, and typically
favor their Orcish ancestry in displaying prodigious strength,
pronounced jawlines, and bold facial features. Their skin can
vary considerably in color, from green to gray to chestnut,
while yellow eyes are most common, and their hair tends to-
wards dark red or brown. Half-Orcs often struggle to make
their way in the world, usually distrusted by Humans and
other “civilized” races, while being oppressed and exploited
by Orcs. In spite of these hardships, many Half-Orcs learn to
control their fury and find a place in society, or else channel it
and demand respect when it isn’t given willingly.
half-ogres
Only Goruund are likely to overshadow the towering stature
of Half-Ogres in settled lands. Bulky and strong like their pro-
genitors, they typically have a dusky tan or gray complexion,
crowned with thick but patchy black or brown hair. Many as-
sume that their heavy features indicate a brutish and simple
mind, but this is commonly a cruel and inaccurate supposi-
tion. As such, they must perpetually prove themselves to be
more than dangerous savages.
high elves
Once the epitome of refinement and culture, the High Elves
have fallen far from the heights of glory they once held. Nev-
ertheless, their stunning appearance remains undiminished.
Most are slightly shorter than Humans, but their fine, pale
features are framed by silver or golden hair and adorned with
gem-like eyes. Almost all have shapely figures, and bear the
distinctive pointed ears common to all Elven folk. Most peo-
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ple of other races cannot help but feel awe in their presence.
Small, scattered bands of High Elves remain true to their
resplendent past, but for most their attractive appearance
hides the disdain, bitterness, and malevolence that have con-
sumed their souls.
wood elves
Noticeably shorter than their High Elven cousins, Wood Elves
have a similarly charming appearance, though they usually pos-
sess a much more approachable bearing. Their skin is usually a
light green shade, reflecting the colors of their sylvan homes.
Their hair is typically blonde or copper, while their eyes are a
piercing, deep green or blue. Some describe them as almost
childlike or Fey in appearance, and in the latter case they are
correct, as all Elves, and the Wood Elves in particular, are rel-
atives of the Fay’aree. Also like that mischievous kindred, they
generally prefer to remain beneath the boughs of their wood-
land homes, but the Wood Elves are much more welcoming of
outsiders and more frequently venture out into other lands.
dark elves
Long ago entrusted to the care of cruel and wicked gods, the
Dark Elves have been shaped in body, mind, and soul by many
ages of depredation. Their skin ranges from dark purple to
deep gray, easily blending into the gloom of the Underdelve
where they dwell. Their hair and eyes strongly contrasts with
this dark coloration, with white, silver, or amber locks and
burning red, yellow, or orange irises. In spite of these unusu-
al hues, they retain the same regal features of their cousins,
often catching outsiders that expect evil creatures to have
crooked, ugly appearances off-guard. However, they rarely
fail to disappoint in living up to their reputation for cunning
enmity and sadistic barbarism.
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ordrin
Ordrin are descended from Elves and Orcs, two lineages that
could scarcely be more different. Oddly, this unusual mixing
often creates an appearance that people of almost all races find
remarkably attractive. As the hair, eye, and skin color of both
Elves and Orcs can vary quite widely, it is not surprising that
Ordrin display significant diversity in such features, though
almost all have large, prominently pointed ears and lean, ath-
letic frames. Similarly, Ordrin can vary widely in personali-
ty, though a strong temper is commonly inherited from the
Oricsh side of the family. In Orc chiefdoms, Ordrin are rarely
distinguished from Half-Elves, while in other societies they
receive a mixture of disdain for their ancestry and admiration
for their stunning looks.
crown dwarves
Crown Dwarves are a sturdily built folk, typically standing
four to five feet tall. Their skin is most often a rich earthy
tone, with brown, golden, or green eyes and blonde or auburn
hair, including the distinctive Dwarven trait of prodigious
beards kept by most males. Most are characterized as stub-
born, ambitious, dependable, and hardworking to the point
of obsession. Quite likely they are the second most populous
and influential people on Zyathé after Humankind, a position
they reached due to their prudence and natural wariness in
the years preceding the Woe of Ruin. Their dedication to pre-
cision and quality has seen their standards for measurement,
coinage, and even law widely adopted across the world.
deeping dwarves
The Deeping Dwarves are fairly similar in stature to their cous-
ins the Crown Dwarves, but typically stand a few inches shorter,
and tend towards stonier grays rather than warm earth tones
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in skin color. They usually sport beards that are as impressive
as the Crown Dwarves, though their hair ranges into colors like
blue or purple. In character they seem to have a similar dispo-
sition as well, but taken to dark extremes. They are arrogant,
neurotic, and cruel, but remain industrious and skillful. No
other civilized races are known to probe as deeply into the ut-
termost depths of the Underdelve as the Deeping Dwarves, and
they are quite pleased with the secrecy this provides for their
activities, whether innocuous, or thoroughly wicked.
high gnomes
High Gnomes are, in spite of their name, one of the shortest
races on Zyathé, rarely reaching over three and a half feet tall.
Their light blue-gray skin contrasts strikingly with their cop-
pery-red hair, eyebrows, and for many males, beards, which
are all invariably styled in outlandish and amusing ways.
Their reputation as eager – if slightly unhinged – tinkerers,
inventors, and innovators is well earned, ensuring they re-
ceive a cautious but genuine welcome almost anywhere they
go. Though many struggle with a short attention span, High
Gnomes are often friendly, outgoing, agreeable, and easily ex-
cited – a bright reflection of their dark relatives.
dark gnomes
For those not particularly familiar with Gnomish folk, Dark
Gnomes can be difficult to distinguish visually from High
Gnomes. They share similar gray skin and red hair, though in
both cases they tend towards somewhat darker shades than
their earnest relatives. It is in conduct where the two lineages
vary much more significantly. The Dark Gnomes are no less
clever or inventive, and are surprisingly sociable given their
other predilections, but their talents are consistently applied
towards causing malicious mischief and deadly antics. Such
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devilry is directed against others where possible, but even
friends and relatives of their own kind are rarely spared if bet-
ter targets are not available.
halflings
Halflings usually stand between three and four feet tall, and
naturally tend towards a portly build. They have curly hair of
red or blonde, which is matched by hairy patches atop their
feet. Their skin can range from pale to a dark tan, though al-
most all have an abundance of freckles. Halfling eyes are large
for their size, and can be found in many different colors. Hal-
flings have an abiding love of peacefully working the land,
growing crops and raising livestock during the day, while
putting on many celebrations and taking their ease in the eve-
nings, on weekends, and across many holidays throughout
the year. Many are struck with a driving wanderlust at some
point in their life, but gladly return to their agrarian lifestyle
after whatever adventures they find in the wider world.
soflings
Soflings are very much of a kind with their Halfling relatives,
bearing similar proportions and features, including the char-
acteristic hairy feet. They differ in often having much darker
skin, hair and eyes, but unlike many races that were split into
rival tribes in ancient times, the Soflings and Halflings remain
amiable towards one another, and tend to have broadly similar
personalities. The Soflings have developed a distinct culture
in one regard, fully embracing the nomadic urge within them
to perpetually move from town to town. Although they collect
a dizzying array of friends, lovers, business partners, posses-
sions, and properties in their travels, nothing seems to weigh
them down. They endlessly trade their goods, deeds, and con-
tacts amongst short-term acquaintances with casual ease.
 Magic in Zyathé
Magic suffuses every aspect of Zyathé, having been used by AvovA to create the gods, the world, and everything upon and
within it. The peoples of Zyathé conceive of magic as a great surging river of power known as the Zyanthuus, or more com-
monly, the Everflow, that runs over and through all of creation. There are many traditions and methods used by the mortal
races to tap into the incredible power of the Everflow, but it remains outside the reach of the vast majority of people.
the everflow
The Everflow, or Zyanthuus, is the abstraction of arcane power
used by scholars and magic users to discuss the nearly unfath-
omable source of magic. It was once, when AvovA used it to cre-
ate All Things, a single unified flow of varied aspects. However,
in the ensuing millennia, calamities befell which threatened to
destroy the Everflow, and it was divided into three primary sub-
flows to stabilize it and preserve the order of the world. These
are The Viviflow, the Prysmaflow, and the Umbraflow. Although
now separated, mages frequently still call upon the power of
all three flows in some capacity while casting their spells. The
power of the Everflow has waxed and waned throughout histo-
ry, but access to even a tiny sliver of its power has played a vital
role in virtually every society established upon Zyathé.
the viviflow
The Viviflow, also known as the Brightflow or Luminuus, is
the source of Light Magic. This flow is associated with light,
life, growth, healing, and creation. It is strongly concentrated
within all living things, and in sources of light like the Sul. The
followers of Good deities, and those that seek to build up and
spread civilization favor its use.
the prysmaflow
The Prysmaflow, also known as the Wildflow or Ferauus, is the
source of Raw Magic. It is the flow concerned with balance, per-
manence, and the natural cycles of the world. It pools in stones,
soil, bodies of water, and anywhere the wilderness remains
largely unspoilt. The Prysmaflow mediates a careful harmony
between the Viviflow and the Umbraflow, creating an equilibri-
um where the other, much more ephemeral flows may coexist.
It is favored by followers of Neutral gods, as well as those like
Druids that venerate the wilds, and by arcane magic users like
Wizards that do not overly concern themselves with the moral-
ity and philosophy of their spellcasting.
the umbraflow
The Umbraflow, also known as the Shadowflow or Dunauus, is the
source of Dark Magic. It is the stream that embodies darkness,
entropy, death, cessation, and dissolution. It tends to concentrate
in graveyards, battlefields, swamps, sewers, and dark caverns far
beneath the surface. The adherents of Evil gods understandably
favor the Umbraflow, but there are many less devoted spellcasters
that revel in destruction that specialize in its use.
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flowstones
Flowstones are rare objects that have their origin in a time
known as the Woe of Ruin, when magic flowed unconstrained
across the world. These mineral deposits seem similar in ap-
pearance to other gemstones at a casual glance, but are infused
with potent magic. In their raw form they are extremely haz-
ardous, causing unpredictable maladies in those that spend
longer than a few moments in close proximity to them. It is
even more dangerous to attempt to shape them, potentially un-
leashing deadly blasts of inchoate arcane power, but this per-
ilous task is required to transform them into a useable form.
Uniquely among the peoples of Zyathé, the Sarth are insensate
to arcane magic, yet this seems to also grant them immunity to
the deleterious effects of raw flowstones, and associated haz-
ards of the cutting process. Once a flowstone has been safely
cut, it can be utilized to grant a wide variety of magical effects
when ensconced in an appropriate item – depending on the
color, clarity, and shape of the stone among other factors. The
Sarth, meanwhile, have learned to expand upon these proper-
ties to create their own form of spellcasting.
the blood-touch
There is a small but significant number of individuals, perhaps
one out of every few hundred, found in all lands and among
all races, that were touched by an errant tributary of magi-
cal power before their birth. This phenomenon is known as a
Blood-Touch, and it manifests seemingly without following any
coherent law of gods or nature. It is not passed down from par-
ents to children, and is not more prevalent among any particu-
lar race, class, or gender. The effects of a Blood-Touch typically
consist of signs both physical and magical, and are usually tied
to a particular source, such as one of the four elements or a spe-
cific kind of creature, such as dragons or trolls. However, these
sources remain extremely varied. In most lands, Blood-Touches
are poorly understood and highly feared, immediately turning
almost anyone that displays visible indications of one into an
outcast. Some that have less obvious discolorations or growths
attempt to hide them, while all must struggle to control the un-
expected powers that plague them. Some manage the stressful
task of blending into society, while many are simply pushed to
the margins as pariahs, and still others leave to join the travel-
ing association of Blood-Touched carnival performers known
as the Hanataz.
 th e Continents of Zyathé
Zyathé is a world covered in vast oceans that separate inhabitable lands into several distinct continents.
Many similar plants, creatures, and environments can be found spread across multiple continents, but
many others are singularly found in a particular region, and each landmass possesses many unique quali-
ties. Even though there have been several periods of widespread trade, migration, warfare, and other forms
of ongoing global contact, each continent has also developed numerous indigenous cultures and traditions
that are shaped as much by their homeland and history as interactions with others from distant nations.

verdestia mate, Nordrukka manages to sustain a significant population,

Verdestia is a comparatively cool, temperate continent, covered
in rugged mountains, deciduous forests, cold bogs, rolling hills
and verdant farmland. It was once a single landmass, but was
split into a western and an eastern half when its central low-
lands were flooded during the Woe of Ruin. Politically it is split
between a number of rival sovereignties, republics, and aspiring
empires, all of which must contend with Orokonoid raiders and
invaders sailing down from Nordrukka to the north. Halflings
are natives of Verdestia, but nearly all races have communities
upon its shores, and it serves as a cosmopolitan hub for global
exploration and exchange.
sundestia
Sundestia is a large, hot continent to the south of Verdestia. Its
western half is well populated and teeming with life, split be-
tween expanses of humid jungle, windswept plains, and fertile
river basins. The northwest in particular is split between sev-
eral feuding nations, and is home to a wide variety of different
peoples. Humans are believed to have originated on Sundestia,
while Soflings are also famous inhabitants of its remarkably
warm lands. The eastern half of the continent is separated from
the rest by a massive mountain range, which contains many vol-
canic peaks. On the far side is the bizarre and deadly Du’unsar-
ra Sea, which consists of a vast expanse of a dark mineral sub-
stance, known as murkcrystal. This ‘sea’ is nearly as large as the
other half of Sundestia, but can only be crossed in specialized
sailing vessels, as the fine dust acts like a liquid rather than con-
ventional dunes of sand, and any creature unfortunate enough
to fall into it swiftly sinks to unknown depths.
nordrukka
Nordrukka is the coldest of the non-polar continents, situated
between Verdestia and the frigid shores of Ablume. The coastal
regions maintain hardy prairies, rugged pine forests, and sur-
prisingly temperate fjords, while the interior rises through tun-
dra and barren hills into a spine of snow-capped mountains that
run the length of the continent. Despite its generally harsh cli-
primarily of the native Orokonoids and Gargantuan races, but
with significant numbers of other races that have primarily been
taken as slaves from other lands. Skirmishes over the best terri-
tories are nearly constant between the Chiefdoms that compose
Nordrukka’s political landscape. Few of these last more than a
handful of generations, and their influence can change dramat-
ically in that time, but there are always eager warlords ready to
stake their own claims when old regimes collapse.
estrenia
Estrenia is the largest of the northern continents, and lies to the
east of Verdestia and Nordrukka. Although the northerly regions
are quite cold, the rest of the continent is relatively warm for
its latitude. Quite geographically diverse, Estrenia has deserts,
steppes, marshes, and many other features, but is dominated by
vast forests and some of the most fertile plains on Zyathé. These
rich fields feed a significantly larger population than any other
continent, with more than enough left over to trade abroad and
store in reserves for hard times. Estrenia is the native homeland
of the Aethyrian race, who wander the eastern steppes. The rest
of the continent is dominated by a few large empires that each
consist of a number of different peoples and cultures.
zustrenia
Zustrenia is a sizable continent to the south of Estrenia and east
of Sundestia. Except for its southern reaches it is a hot and hu-
mid land, though still somewhat milder than its neighbor Sun-
destia. It has scorching deserts and wet lowlands covered in tall
grass, but the majority of the landmass is covered in dense for-
ests and jungles. The Sarth people are native to Zustrenia, while
Humans and many other races common to the other continents
are only relatively recent arrivals to its shores. The Sarth primar-
ily live in a central valley that is surrounded by tall mountains,
while the new colonists have formed several city-states around a
large bay in the northeast. Magical corruption has recently been
spreading along the western coast, almost certainly originating
from nearby Cruxxe.

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Nordrukka
Verdestia
Cruxxe
Sundestia
Sublume
zinn
Zinn is a small continent to the south of Zustrenia. Its northern
region is covered in jungle, while the center is thought to be tem-
perate, and the south is likely quite cold. However, it is difficult
to discern the continent’s characteristics with much certainty;
the seas around it are exceptionally treacherous and seem to
turn ships away with strong currents and strange winds when
not sinking them outright. Those few that have managed to land
on its shores are often beset with crippling diseases, and expe-
ditions away from the coast rarely return. As such, it remains a
mystery to most, and has few permanent residents, or at least
there are few known to the outside world.
cruxxe
Cruxxe is a relatively small continent situated centrally upon
Zyathé, and was once the home of the mythic, world-spanning
Ethernic empire. In those days it was the most pleasant region
in the world, and possessed perfectly tended habitats suitable
for plants and creatures from across Zyathé. However, it is now a
blasted wasteland. Few dare approach it, and fewer still return to
speak of their experiences there, leaving its current state shroud-
ed in secrecy. None but monsters and abominations live upon its
shores, while rumors speak of magical anomalies and seemingly
impossible arcane ruins, but such things will remain trapped in
the realm of speculation and tall tales as long as Cruxxe contin-
ues to be so lethally inaccessible.
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Estrenia
Zustrenia
Zinn
ablume
Ablume covers the northern pole of Zyathé. It is a sizable land-
mass that is largely cloaked in snow and glaciers, though some
of the coastal areas are just warm enough in the short summer
months to support some robust grasses and shrubs. Animal life
is similarly sparse and hardy, while settlements are mostly small
villages. Some nearby islands are marginally more inhabitable,
with the largest bearing the only city deserving of the name,
which is populated by mixed-race outcasts of other lands, pri-
marily from Nordrukka. Adventurers come seeking hidden trea-
sures in the endless fields of white, but many succumb to the
punishing blizzards, and most that survive leave empty handed.
sublume
Sublume stretches across the southern pole of Zyathé. It is a
large continent, and is quite similar to its northern counterpart
in many ways. However, its coastline is somewhat warmer and
more expansive, allowing for tracts of tundra that support more
flora and fauna, as well as a number of barbarian tribes. Several
varieties of Giants clash among the volcanic mountains further
inland, and scattered geothermal vents create small oases of life
amongst the trackless desolation. Many species of animals thrive
and spread across the continent in vast colonies, usually relying
upon the abundance of the sea for food. Rumors persist of a lost
civilization secreted away somewhere upon Sublume, drawing
many prospective explorers, but definitive evidence of it exis-
tence have yet to be found.
 Geography of the
A CLOSER LOOK:
SOUTHERN ZYRANTHEA
The first published Gooey Cube adventure series, the
Red Star Rising campaign, primarily takes place in the
southern half of the Zyranthean Republic, a nation situ-
ated on the western coast of the continent of Verdestia.
Although this region will be explored extensively in the
upcoming second volume of the Cyclopaedia Zyathica:
West Verdestia, this primer will give a brief glimpse into
the notable features and locations of the region.
The jagged spire known as Mu’uz Derron rises near the
center of the Zyranthean Republic, and is visible for hun-
dreds of miles around. Often used as a distant point of
reference by travelers, the peak and surrounding hills
are avoided by all sensible folk. Barren badlands extend
for leagues around the strange rise, and the waters of the
Murkflow river that descends its flanks are tainted with
dark magic. Though many have forgotten or proposed al-
ternative explanations, the true origin of Mu’uz Derron is
not entirely lost to history. The Ethernic city of Selenstiiril
once graced the skies of Verdestia, but with the coming of
the Woe of Ruin it fell to the earth far below like so many
other marvels of that age. However, unlike many of the
other floating cities, Selenstiiril turned completely over as
it fell, burying the city deep in the ground while leaving its
stony foundation a newly formed mountain piercing the
skies of what would become the Republic in later days.
Although Mu’uz Derron is the most distinctive feature upon
the landscape of Zyranthea, several others have consider-
able influence in shaping the lives of its inhabitants. Black-
rot Bog and Maggospit Marsh are two large quagmires
which lie at the periphery of the Republic. The former re-
ceives the befouled runoff of the Murkflow, causing weird
arcane anomalies and attracting foul, mutated creatures to
its depths. Meanwhile Maggotspit remains relatively hale,
but has almost no dry paths or navigable waterways, and is
inhabited by territorial Algidians and other, more unusual
creatures. Although many simply try to avoid these bayous,
one of the major roads through the south is forced to pass
through Blackrot Bog, while Maggospit Marsh is not far
from either of the two major Zyranthean ports, Darken-
haven and Wavecrest, and its inhabitants have been known
to stray into the surrounding countryside.
The Wyrmrest Mountains also act as a significant barrier,
defining the entire eastern border of the Republic. These
tall summits are well named, as they are home to nu-
merous dragons and their lesser kin, among many other
creatures and monsters. Though several notable Dwarven
cities exist at the base of the mountains, and often guard
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accompanying roads through the Underdelve to the other
side, the Wyrmrests remain a notable, and often danger-
ous, boundary for the people living in the area. This haz-
ardous frontier is compounded in its difficulty by the pres-
ence of the Feywyrd Forest, which begins in the foothills of
the range but extends for many miles to the west. Although
many smaller woodlands dot the land, the Feywyrd is large
and ancient, full of deadly beasts and fonts of magic that
seem to warp the flow of time. However, most significant-
ly, it is claimed by the warring Seelie and Unseelie Courts
of the Fay’aree. Although the Light Fay’aree are not hostile
to outsiders, few can endure their relentless mischief, and
the ongoing war with their dark cousins has made the en-
tire forest a dangerous place for travelers.
By contrast, the rivers that run through the Republic often
act as highways as much as obstructions. There are many
waterways that crisscross Zyranthea, but the one that runs
through the heart of the nation, both literally and figurative-
ly, is the Mystrune. This large river is fed by several smaller
tributaries, and runs from north of the influential Dwarven
city of Trundadelve in the northeast, through the country-
side and beside several significant cities. It continues to its
breathtaking finish, where it rushes through the canals of
the capital Darkenhaven and cascades over the cliffs where
it joins the Mystranic ocean and the Undercurrent welling
up from deep below in the cavernous Dunport beneath the
city. The Mystrune acts as a vital link for trade and commu-
nication between the various member cities of the Republic.
As a republic, Zyranthea is largely defined by its member
city-states. A significant number of these are located in
the north and east, but as noted above, the grand capital
of the nation, Darkenhaven, sprawls along the southwest-
ern coast. Countless ships continually pass through the
unique harbor, known as the Dunport, which is located
in the massive caverns beneath the city. People from all
across Zyathé may be found in the bustling marketplaces
of the city, where exotic goods from every continent are
available, for the right price. The other two major cities of
the south are Sundruun and Sundervulden, both located
near the border with Andvalla. Sundruun is, in many ways,
an outpost of decadent Andvallan culture and customs
within the Republic, having broken away to join the pros-
perity of Zyranthea during a period of weakness for the
old queendom of the south. Not far to the east is the other
large Dwarven city of the Republic, Sundervulden. Though
somewhat smaller and younger than Trundadelve, it is
rapidly expanding and promises to produce many riches,
both for its mining guilds and the wider nation.
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