The World of Illumina

The World of Illumina
Setting
Summary:	The world on which the Kingdoms of Novitas reside.
Primary Topics:	Landing page for setting information.

Illumina, the world of the Kingdoms of Novitas LARP, is said to originate with Illiumitas. Myth states that he created everything: land, plants, animals, and everything else that exists. The Dark Three, a trio of evil gods, slew Illumitas and sought to reshape the world in their image. They were thwarted by the emergence of the Sept, seven new gods born from Illumitas' body. This is the commonly accepted origin of the world.

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The Known World

The world's true size is unknown. Much of its surface is covered by water, hindering exploration. The underwater Piscene Empire likely possesses the most extensive knowledge of the world's geography, but they have not shared this information.

There are currently two known continents on the planet and one underwater empire:

• The Kingdoms of Novitas
• The Lost Continent of Varganien
• The Piscene Empire

Game Setting

The game takes place in Maplewood, a town nestled within the Freelands of the Kingdoms of Novitas. Maplewood attracts a diverse range of individuals and, as a result, seems to be a magnet for significant world events.

• Maplewood

History of the World

Due to the scarcity of reliable records and the perceived influence of divine forces, early history remains largely a matter of conjecture and interpretation. While subsequent events are more thoroughly documented, the origins of our world are open to a wide range of perspectives- though one origin myth in particular is largely treated as fact.

• The Rise of the Gods
• The War of the Gods
• The Age of Mortals
• The War of the Avatars
• Modern History

The Sept, the Dark Three, and Draconus

Whether seeking their grace or fearing their wrath, the gods are an undeniable force in the lives of mortals. Their existence is a constant and their influence pervasive, shaping not only our actions but also our perception of reality.

• Gods and Religion

The Sept

The Sept are the gods that are said to have sprang from Illumitas' body to battle the Dark Three after they attacked Illumitas.

• The Craftsman
• The Elemental
• The Knight
• The Mother
• The Scholar
• The Soldier
• The Stranger

The Dark Three

The Dark Three are the gods who had slain Illumitas while he rested, and now are at constant odds with the Sept.

• Darkness
• Grak
• Nox

Draconus

Said to be Illumitas' spine, Draconus is a mystery. He did not partake in defeating the Dark Three but instead focused on his creations: the Dragons.

• Draconus

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