The (fallen) empire of the sun
The southern lands of the continent are still held by the lizardfolk, once the willing servants of the dragons. Therefore, the Griffin Kingdom long ago erected a formidable fortress to ward off any potential invasions. Beyond this wall lie the Daggerfang Swamps. If the kingdom's citizens are to be believed, these swamplands are nothing more than a deadly mire. All the tales of the deep swamps, whispered in hushed voices in the hours before a restless sleep, are ghost stories. But even darker myths surround the Pyramids of the Sun. At these sacred sites, the scaly races are said to have offered bloody sacrifices to the glory of the dragons. But with the fall of the old empire, even these former centers of power became just another part of the grim legends told in the taverns of the north about the south.
The Fallen Empire
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The Daggertooth MarshesListenelement 1
The Daggertooth Marsches are an endless morass of mangroves, treacherous quicksand, and disease-ridden pools. No civilized people can settle here—therefore, the griffins have never seriously attempted to conquer this worthless stretch of land.
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The Emerald Forest The Emerald Forest is a mysterious jungle where, millennia ago, the Sun Empire erected colossal sun pyramids. These former centers of power undoubtedly still harbor serious dangers today—but no one would be foolish enough to travel so far south.Listenelement 2
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The Broken Islands Also known as the Dragon Islands. This vast archipelago of hundreds of islands stretches along the coasts of the entire southern continent. Myths whisper of a great cataclysm that shattered this part of the world eons ago, sending it beneath the ocean's depths.Listenelement 3
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Isle of the DeadListenelement 4
The Isle of the Dead is considered the holiest of all sites of the fallen Empire of the Sun. It lies in the heart of the Broken Isles. Legend says that the bones of the continent's true rulers rest here – until one terrible day they rise again.