Aurelia

Lore & Background

The geography of Dahna reflects this division. The Renans reside in floating citadels high above the clouds, shielded from the harsh realities of the ground and bathed in perpetual light, while the Dahnians toil below in the shadow of these airborne fortresses. Despite their subjugation, the people of Dahna have cultivated a deep resilience and a rich culture of resistance. The world itself seems to weep for its children, with landscapes that shift from serene beauty to desolate wastelands depending on the proximity to Renan influence. It is here that the story of liberation begins, as a group of unlikely heroes rises to challenge the celestial order.

In Their Own Story

The wind howled through the canyons of the Great Desert, carrying the scent of dust and distant rain. Below the shimmering horizon, where the floating city of Ziegfried pierced the sky like a silver spear, a young Dahnian looked up with eyes filled not with fear, but with a burning resolve. The sun was setting, casting long shadows that seemed to stretch toward the clouds, as if the very land yearned to reach its captors. In his hand, he gripped a simple stone, a relic from a forgotten past, whispering a promise to the wind: 'One day, we will walk beneath our own sky.'

Reader's Guide

Ziegfried stands as the glittering capital of oppression, a floating metropolis where Arianrhod architecture defies gravity. Its atmosphere is one of cold perfection and sterile luxury, serving as the strategic command center for the empire's control over the planet below. The Dahnian settlements are scattered across the rugged terrain, often hidden in valleys or deserts to avoid detection. These areas are culturally rich, filled with makeshift homes and vibrant markets where people share stories of freedom. Strategically, these locations serve as the heart of the resistance movement, providing safe havens for rebels. The Great Desert acts as a natural barrier and a testing ground for travelers. Its shifting sands hide ancient ruins that hint at a time before Arianrhod rule. Notable landmarks include the massive waterfalls that cascade from the floating cities into the abyss below, symbolizing the flow of Alphine from the heavens to the earth. The frozen north offers a stark contrast with its icy peaks and silent forests. This region is strategically vital for controlling trade routes and serves as a training ground for those seeking to master their abilities in extreme conditions.

Did You Know?

• Dahna is not a planet; it is one of two halves of a single planet, with Dahna being the surface world and Rena the floating half, and Aurelia is a continent on Dahna, not a region on a separate home world.
• The floating Renan cities are physically separated from the surface, creating a literal divide between the oppressors and the oppressed.
• Dahnians did not historically use astral artes; astral artes were a Renan ability, and Dahnians only began to use them during the game's events, not from forgotten practice.
• The planet's diverse biomes range from scorching deserts to frozen tundras, each playing a unique role in the narrative.