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Universe
Aotis is located on one of a series of planes in the universe.

Geography
The planet of Aotis is divided into two major continents: the western continent of Allyra and the eastern continent of Mulna. A third continent, Cambria, once existed on the continent, but was expelled from the planet after the Archean Era. Other large landmasses exist throughout the planet, but they are either uninhabited or not large enough to be considered continents.

Creation
In the beginning there was nothing but the void. In the void's swirling chaos arose a singular supreme being, which called themselves Luca. After realizing their loneliness, Luca began to create companions for themself. These companions were the Paleonaga, primal beings reflecting the powerful forces of nature and chaos. Upon seeing the horror they had created but unable to destroy their children, Luca shaped part of the void into an isolated dimension and locked the Paleonaga away there.

Reeling from their failure, Luca directed their energy towards shaping the void around them instead. From these creative efforts rose the universe we know, separated into several planes. The Aotian Plane contains much of charted existence, including the planet of Aotis, though it is very possible that Luca created many different planes whose existence are not yet known.

With an entire universe designed by their own hands, Luca felt more confident in their creative abilities and tried again to create equals with which to share creation. Thus, the two classes of deities we recognize today, Naga and Seraphilim, were born. The Naga and Seraphilim each took domains of the newly created universe as their own. Some chose material elements of nature, while some devised more abstract notions of culture and interaction as their domains, hoping to impart their gifts on other creations. Many deities chose to take physical form on the planet and live either with nature or among the people.

Archean Era
The Archean Era notes the rise of life on Aotis, the rise and peak of societies of giants, fae, and other ancient races. Humans only existed in very small numbers at this point in history. Aotis in the Archean Era was a more hostile place, as clashes between various deities often had serious ramifications for the planet. The Archean Era ended in the Cataclysm, during which a clash between the Paleonaga and the other deities resulted in the fracturing of Aotis and the sealing of the Paleonaga in the Hall of Genesis. The effects of the Cataclysm to Aotis include the near extinction of most ancient races, the fracturing of the Cambrian continent and its propulsion from the planet, and a period of harsh climate changes following the strife of the deities.

Primeval Era
The Primeval Era marks the end of the drastic consequences of the Cataclysm. Life began to re-flourish, and humans and other modern races started to spread over the continent. Much of the Primeval Era saw primitive societies form and interact.

Classical Era
In the Classical Era, more sophisticated societies began to emerge. Tribes settled down in cities and some of the oldest settlements on the planet can trace their history back to this period.

Heroic Era
Many Aotian legends can trace their roots back to the Heroic Era, as this period saw a surge in interactions between deities and the mortal races, resulting in a slew of divine champions and paladins performing great deeds throughout the world.

Arcane Era
The Arcane Era saw the rise of magical talents in sentient beings on an unpredecented level compared to previous times. This time also saw the establishment of the grand Arcanum of Rosewood, the foremost school of magical studies in the world.

Union Era
The Union Era, representing contemporary times, marks a period of global peace and unification. The Sun and Moon Accord and the mercy shown by House Blackwood towards their former foes at the end of the Arcane Era provided a beacon of hope for people across the planet. As such, major conflicts are practically nonexistent from the start of the Union Era onwards.

Religion
The religion of Aotis follows a single pantheon of sexfluid supreme beings; while many of Aotis' deities take on a frequent appearance or are depicted in a certain manner, it is important to note that all Aotian deities are not bound by the rules of sex or gender as many mortal societies are, owing to their supreme status). While some dissenters exist, the vast majority of people across the planet recognize this pantheon due to their frequent interactions with the material world. The pantheon of Aotis can be categorized into 4 groups: Archdeities, Paleonaga, Naga, and Seraphilim.

Humans
The most populous mortal race on the planet. Humans are incredibly adaptable, which is what allowed their primitive societies to survive the harsh climates created by the Cataclysm in the Archean Era.

Luphilim
The offspring of a mortal race and a deity. Luphilim have longer lifespans compared to their mortal counterparts, are generally more magically predisposed, and tend to take on features of their divine parent (often wings). Unlike a deity though, a Luphilim lacks the ability to change shape or sex at will.

Triops
A stocky race of reptile-like humanoids that are fairly populous across primarily Allyra. Originally living near the rockier areas of the continent, Triops became famous for their hardy nature and gifts at agriculture in tough terrain. As such, they began to spread out late in the Primeval Era and integrate into other societies, where their gifts to newly developing cities were greatly appreciated.

Cambrians
Though technically not of Aotis in contemporary (or even most of ancient) times, Cambrians can trace their heritage back to a pre-Cataclysm Aotis. They exist on a landform which bears their namesake out in the Aether, with their only connection to Aotis being a rift opened via the World Gate.

Skriatok
Skriatok are tricksy folk, similar in stature to a small adult human, but with rougher facial features. Skriatok tend to grow facial hair regardless of their sex, have a more pronounced and pointier nose, and pointy ears compared to humans. Though in the past skriatok often kept to themselves in their own societies, skriatok began to integrate themselves into other societies from the Heroic Era onward. Many skriatok today pursue scholarly studies, and as such, one can find dozens of skriatok in the libraries of arcanums and universities all over the globe.

Giants
A prehistoric race which dominated Aotis in the Archean Era. In modern times, giants tend to form small, isolated societies. In older times, they built vast cities and were one of the more populous races. However, the harsh climate following the Cataclysm ran a considerable toll on most giants, resulting in the near-extinction of the species. Today, only small populations of mountain or frost giants remain on Aotis.

Fae
A prehistoric race which dominated Aotis in the Archean Era. Following the Cataclysm, the Fae rejected the deities which caused the decimation of their race and primarily settled in hidden conclaves deep in the Weirwood, where no human has been able to set foot.