...Not too many years ago, a family fled a far off land, a land full of hate and chaos, where childish gods fought amongst themselves and battered all and everything that displeased them. The strongest swords and stoutest bows were powerless against their whims, and those of the tyrannical rulers that had enslaved the land. Darkness reigned.

Aboard the Discovery they wandered the seas armed with clues found in old ships logs, searching for a peaceful place to make a new home.

One day they sailed into a small inlet and dropped anchor, anxious to replenish dwindling supplies. The party marveled at the land's beauty and established a beachhead that they might explore the unknown territories beyond. Sandy beaches and rocky cliffs formed a seemingly endless coastline in both directions. Rather than venture across the dunes and swamps on foot the ship's boat was sent upriver.

Progress was stopped as they reached a lagoon fed by two great rivers tumbling down from rocky precipices above. Beaching the boat, a camp was established. As evening settled in, all stared trance-like into the flickering campfire, obviously wondering what lay beyond.

Trekking farther inland the group was captivated by the lush forests awash with game and a fertile valley surrounded by rolling hills stretching as far as the eye could see. Many curiosities were encountered that evidenced a hidden past... a ruined castle, mysterious caves and ancient paths.

One morning the group was startled awake by the appearance of a tall, lean figure. They realized that they had been watched during the days preceding. She was the leader of  those that watched, remnants of native peoples.

She took them to one of the many small villages sequestered in the mountain forests. In the days following, the party heard many tales of a turbulent past and whispers of a powerful force residing in the South. Goods were traded and friendships were made. There seemed to be some purpose in what was happening though they knew not what.

Finally it was time to return to their ship and talk with their family. They had been given a new home and asked to stay, but there was a price.

The Discovery once again set sail, this time to retrieve friends, those that would help them settle and explore this land, a land called Arcadia...

Now a couple years have passed. That first beachhead has grown into a small city named Dinas Dwyr. The Discovery made many subsequent voyages, returning with more family and friends. Docks have sprung up and commerce routes established with far off lands.

New mineshafts were sunk in Anwnn from which ores were smelted into metals needed by the numerous businesses popping up across the land.

The elven population of Taurenor, once ravaged by turmoil, was now growing and thriving. They carefully tended their precious forests and began trading wood products with their new friends.

From the old ruins in the country renamed Kardia was built a new town. Farms sprung up in the surrounding valley and a thriving marketplace emerged.

Still... the land is young and countless opportunities wait to be seized. We have begun building a new land and now await the "second wave" to complete what we have begun...

 And mysteries! They are everywhere. Remnants of ancient peoples, whispers of forces unknown, so much waiting to be uncovered...

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