Hadavi is an apocalyptic world sentenced to a brutal existence with its history lost, buried beneath oceans of sand. Volatile magic and swashbuckling savagery reign supreme as ambitious relic hunters sail the dunes in search of powerful treasures from the buried ages. Though dire, and surviving through near annihilation, the world still secrets away fantastic wonder and unexpected beauty for those brave enough to find it.

Days of Judgement

Hadavi's fifth era drew to a close with the summoning of a cataclysmic tempest known as The Judge. For nearly a millennium, wind and sand ravaged the world, leaving only those who sought refuge underground or in the shadows of mountains to survive. The Judge buried much of the world beneath the sand, creating a wasteland that survivors now scavenge. Although its strength has diminished over the last millennia, The Judge's fury continues to rage at the heart of Hadavi.

Dangerous Magic

In this world of high magic, it manifests in a physical form called shimmer that is both breathtaking and wildly destructive. Often when creatures attempt to wield magic, they face horrific consequences. However, ancient magic-imbued relics exist which offer control over the violent energy, and spells both mundane and unimaginable can be tamed.

Magic's Progeny

The human race, now known as Ancestors, has been transformed by the torrent of magic unleashed by The Judge. Hyper-evolution has led to the emergence of many new races with animal-like features and remarkable biological adaptations. Despite these changes, their humanity persists in their cultures and minds.

A Hungry World

The Judge has also altered the flora and fauna of Hadavi, resulting in terrifying mutations and insatiable appetites that challenge even the most advanced weaponry. Packs of savage monstrosities have been known to wipe out small settlements, and stalk caravans, while larger abominations have sunk large ships single handedly. Though the most frightening dangers dwell beneath the sands, where legends speak of unimaginable horrors and leviathans capable of consuming entire cities.

Life of a Drifter

Travel across the sands of Hadavi is made possible through the use of magic-infused crystals called float stones, enabling vessels of all varieties to sail the dunes as if they were waves of a great ocean. But drifting is a hard life in an already painful existence. With scarce resources the deserts are steeped in blood and ambition as drifters vie for survival, profiting from others weakness. At the top of the food chain ruthless warlords seize power with large armadas, while pirates and cannibal tribes hunt for opportunity like ravenous packs of wolves.

Age of Buried Treasure

As the sands have shifted in recent centuries, the ruins of a buried world are being uncovered with increasing frequency. This has given rise to a booming industry of relic hunting, as every manner of opportunist seeks power and status by uncovering the secrets of the old world. Though, as relics and ancient texts are unearthed, the true potential of magic is being unlocked—for better or worse.