Across the waters from the diverse political landscape of Siar’Morrin, the world of Statera unfolds in contrasting tales of fragmentation, rebuilding, and isolation. In Kair’Thear, the expansive Dahri Empire, once a monolithic presence, has crumbled into a patchwork of city-states and regions, each clinging to fragments of a once-glorious legacy. Governed independently through a mixture of monarchies and councils, these entities navigate a labyrinth of internal alliances and enmities, each proclaiming themselves the true heirs to the Dahri heritage.
The focus of the Dahri successors has dramatically shifted from their historical enmity with Siar’Morrin towards reconstruction in a post-Age of Darkness (AoD) world. This era of rebuilding is further complicated by the pressures from Riben to the south, where a bold expansionist policy now threatens the already precarious borders of the former empire. The aggression from Riben not only challenges the stability of the Dahri regions but also reshapes the geopolitical dynamics of southern Kair’Thear, pulling the fragmented empire into a defensive posture that saps resources from vital reconstruction efforts.
Eastern Kair’Thear presents a stark contrast to these political machinations. Devastated during the Age of Darkness, this region remains a haunted landscape where the scars of the past have not healed. News from this remote area is sparse, but the reports that do emerge paint a grim picture of a land where demons linger, and human suffering is widespread—slavery, famine, disease, and incessant warfare plague the people who survive amidst the ruins. The mighty Talam Mountains stand as a grim sentinel, separating this desolate region from the wider world, holding back the darkness from spilling over into neighboring territories.
Far removed from the continental struggles, the Dragon Teeth Islands offer a glimpse into a different way of life. Isolated in the vast ocean, the inhabitants of these islands live as they have for centuries, largely untouched by the continental turmoil’s. Their isolation has shielded them from the wars and reconstructions that preoccupy their continental neighbors, allowing a culture of peace and continuity to thrive. Here, life moves according to the rhythms of nature rather than the machinations of politics.