The Southern Lands

The areas and lands to the South of the ever-shifting fault line are filled with magic, arcane arts, alchemical science, and mystical wonders. Th air in the Southern Hemisphere is filled with AEther, an invisible gas-like element that fuels magic. Masters of the Arcane Arts use AEther to accomplish feats of woner; from the ever popular lightning bolt or fire ball to more subtle feats like scrying, telepathy, telekinesis, and more. Alchemists use AEther to fuel their studies and experiments in transmutation and beyond. AEther is even so abundant that in certain places it can gather together in thick pockets. There are even rumors of areas of AEther created wonder, like Cities that exist entirely underground or in trees, or even masses of land floating in the air. The most concentrated pockets of AEther seem to be centered on the South Pole of the planet.

Feats of magic such as teleportation circles are not entirely uncommon. There have been a few rumors of such oddities as necromancy, living dead, and dark creatures of the night. There also exist a few healers with extraordinary power over illness, disease, and wounds. Some cultures of the Southern Lands seem to have a special affinity with the nature and their environment. Some of these inhabitants can call on AEther to perform amazing feats with nature or can enhance their ability to communicate with animals. Even some local species of animal seem to have developed an ability to harness and use AEther, such as the blink dogs, or catcats.

Even among a land so filled with AEther (and therefore magic) not everyone has an affinity with the arcane. It is, in fact, a very trained art to wield the use of magic. It requires the user to shape the AEther into their desired result with sheer will power and mental fortitude. Only a small minority of the population are talented or skilled enough to successfully manipulate AEther (cast magic) of a combat nature. Few places exist where one could attend to receive training in the art of AEther Manipulation, so there are a significant number of self taught users. This can often prove to be dangerous both forth user and their environment, as AEther can be difficult to manipulate and properly wield under the best of circumstances.

Minor feats of arcana or alchemy exist in the southern lands. Things like lanterns with no flame, potions of various effects, items of limited enchantments, and even personal enhancement, healing, or disguise can often be bought or paid for some how. The AEther in the air also has one other affect, it completely nullifies the electromagnetic field, meaning no electronics can function in the Southern Lands.