Aetates Obscurae Verae
The world is now in the 9th Century, and the Early Middle Ages is in full swing. Adventurers are constantly in demand. Some act as mercenaries, others follow the path of magic and bolster their respective nations. Groups scattered here and there long thought dead can still be found, haunting the fringes of growing & established empires.
All the while, strange and powerful creatures stalk the lands, some hidden in plain sight, others from the shadows. All the while, ancient evil beings only spoken of in myth & legend or old wives' tales, work from behind the scenes looking for domination over the world. With the rise of Christianity and Islam, the old ways fight back, and for the machinations of deities best left alone are weakening these religions.
Indeed, both political and religious conflict & intrigue still plays a part in the shaping of this time, along with many adventurers delving into places they should not. Driven by the need of their curiosity, and hired to explore regions that the average nobleman or peasant is too cautious to enter, these 'privateers' find ancient magics and more. Much sought after due to magic slowly dying out as the old ways are forgotten, or suppressed, and the lay lines linking magic to the world are breaking apart and fading.
A few find great treasure, along with ranks & titles abound, though the majority run the risk of dying alone in the dark and preferably forgotten homes of nightmares. Some take solace in humour, dark humour at that, at least the ones who make a name for themselves. The question is though...
Are you one of them?
