The World of Haven

The World of Haven
The world of Haven is a vast and colorful one, teeming with life and magic. Over the thousands of years of its history, Haven has seen rise to countless heroes, yet it has too endured their fall at the hands of countless villains. Today, you are entering Haven in the year 1244 of the Age of Men (also known as the Age of Expansion or the Second Age). At this time in Haven, most (if not all) of the civilized and populated world is under the control of the Empire; a strong and fair ruling body created by the victorious free peoples at the conclusion of The War of Ages. It is headed by a Human Emperor, who is advised in all matters by a cabinet of six wise and powerful Sages, one of each represents every race of the free peoples.

The free peoples include:

· Humans – Champions of The War of Ages and the Summerset War, Humans are the newest addition to Haven. Arriving on the shores of Haven in large fleets of boats near the end of the First Age, Humans are now the most populous and diverse group in Haven. Men are often classified as “Men of the North” (the most populous and strongest militarily, they sided with the free people in the Great War and were instrumental in the founding of the empire) or as Men of the South, or the “Huna” as they are known to their own kind. (The Huna are a mysterious tribe of men who live in the Huna desert, and sided with the Dark Lord Limryn when they arrived in Haven).

· High Elves – Tall and graceful, High Elves are known to be the greatest mages in all of Haven. Learned in history and lore, the High Elven community is a refined and generally peaceful one, though they have known bloodshed. The first Dark Lord Limryn was originally a High Elven Noble, and the High Elves fought brutally against him in the War of Ages. Their capital city is in Aethering Forest, they are most often associated with the element of light, and the First Age was named The Age of High Elves in appreciation for their advancement in magic and technology.