Lands of Aradus

Aradus was once a thriving, successful, populated land. Former king Maluk Blackrain would rule the lands with his love for every being that would make their way to Aradus in search of shelter, food, work and even companionship. Being there for each individual and the lands as a whole he made sure none had to suffer under him.

His life was filled with riches and love as which he would try his best to share with others. Hence why he made such an amazing king and friend. But like most open hearted people, Maluk suffered his own demons within. His curiously would get the best of him one quiet evening as he sat before his fire within his towering castle. Maluk had a fascination with what most would refer to as the "Pales of Ash Crown". Not many had heard of them but Maluk was a big bookworm.

His father would give him a leather bound, ancient, tattered looking book seeming as if it had seen many storms. His father made sure to give him this book before passing. When he had placed it within Maluks hands he had exhaustingly whispered "don't let curiously kill you as it did me..". Maluk clueless and confused he would nod and keep his fathers hand tightly within his own before saying goodbye to his dad that evening... for the last time.

In a state of confusion and sorrow he made his way home after stopping for a few drinks at the local tavern. Maluk made his way to his den, sitting down after pouring a warm glass of whiskey. Watching the flames dance for awhile as he felt the liquid warm within the depths of his stomach he would reach into his bag and slap the book upon the desk before him giving it a long stare.

"Why would my father say such confusing nonsense, as if this book killed him" he shook his head with a slight laugh emiting between his heated, liquor stained lips. As he finally took that last sip of the liquor he would untie the rope binding the book together and tossed the tattered string aside. Maluk leaned back, kicked his feet up and began letting his fingers and eyes dance with each word as he read for many hours...

Falling into a slumber at his desk Maluk woke with an unbearable urge to continue reading again. Maluk felt himself completely obsessed with the contents within the book and would then years later find himself basing his daily routines and life around it.

He would travel far lands and research as much as he could in wanting to know if what he was reading was real or existed at all. The Pale's of Ash Crown were his life now and he wouldn't stop til he had answers. But deep down this was the life he wanted and envied. He would tell himself and others that this was just research and curiosity but he knew it was much more than that.

But sadly during all of this he would slowly forget what he had already. His lands, his friends and his lovers. He had what he needed but grew a stronger and selfish need for more.... eternal life. And he would give up any for it. Even his own life.
No one has any idea of what was wrong with their king. He had distanced himself completely. They noticed how strange and alienated Maluk became but remained quiet and civil.

Once a year the lands would celebrate the birthday of Maluk. As that day came around a few years later during his research, the civilians would throw him his usual party. They waited and waited for his arrival but he never showed. This became very alarming to all. But perusal they kept calm and quiet about it. The people made their way back home after celebrating without the king. Confused and curious they were. The lights outside had dimmed and the fires would settle to ash.
Around 3:00 a.m. the people would be woke to the sounds of men and women screaming and crying. Fires would light up the sky and animals would flee as quickly as possible.

Within the midsts of it all, fog scattering the ground with red mists blanketing it, was an army of wretched looking beings and one tall, cloaked figure, hooded and very still. It almost seemed within the blink of an eye that they would banish each person. Burning down homes and shops and watching them fall with pure satisfaction. There were a couple civilians spared that night, purposely. To inform others of this dreadful, tragic night and warn future realms. As the chaos had finally ended it would look as if the realm never existed. Quiet, bare and lifeless.

The tall figure within the chaos would indeed be Maluk Blackrain. No one knows 'til this day what exactly was in that book Maluk would acquire from his father. But the book does exist. But noone would ever attempt to try and pilfer the book from Maluk, it would be a death wish in doing so. So as far as many know there was something imparticular in that book that lead Maluk to chaos and genocide.

No one had heard from Maluk for many years until now..

A dark, beautiful, diverse, eccentric, thriving land has surfaced and open for anyone whom wishes to live. Sadly once you have stepped forth into the realm you have no way out (So they think). The land rich with foods, shelter and gold! The realm is in the hands of Maluk still but no one knows yet of this. Maluk would have another bloodline running the realm for him while he stalks the shadows simply observing. He now has no need in banishing his people as he has found ways to live eternally without doing so.

No one truly knows of what that book held within and why it did this to Maluk. The people feel the presence of Maluk but choose to ignore it and live happily. The few that had survived were able to tell this tale and share what they knew.

Curiousity killed the king.. kind of.

(Everything else will be roleplayed!)

As the story continues it will be added here.

1. Player Housing - You build it and we implement it for you!

2. Abigails Crafting System - Mining, farming, fishing etc!

3. Tons of emotes to enhance your play experience.

4. Hunting and Leveling!

5. PvP Arena, there will be events, but when they're not, use the arena to host and duel!

6. Detailed areas which will only continue to improve and thank you Rascal for your awesome work!

7. A social area in the city center, inn and tavern etc! Just explore!

8. CCOH Crafting System. Body Mods / Tailoring / Shrink and Enlarge Character / Horse Riding / Appearance Changer (Only used for your henchman) etc!

9. Horse Riding

10. Hiring DM's (Experienced) and Town Guards/Bartenders for in game play!

11. An implemented Auction House where NPC's will bid on your items!

12. Gold Panning System! Mine gold!

13. Visual effects body/weapons

14. Tons of stuff to customize your character!

We deeply encourage RP! (We are not based around ERP, we just made that a plus!)

We hope to see you all in game!

Permissions & licensing:

Open - Free & open only if project also open

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