Arc of Origins 1 | Arc 6/8

Founding

Cultures

• Aelves: After discovering a cache of Folk Tolks, Aelves begin creating tokens of their own, called Buks. Barter of fur and bone popularized.
• Kin Folk: Drifters locate a hidden lake ruin beneath glacial layers. Clawed monsters thwart early expeditions; rare oysters discovered.
• Myst Folk: A new Tribe, the Dakkan, are found in caverns in the region, Edge of the World. Hawlor's wife isn't able to bear a child under Pairing.
• Myth Folk: Abus' daughter, Deminko, takes an early interest in the early arts and brews, but was mute. Revitalized interest in Old-Folk language.

Discoveries

• Greidal Oysters: An unusual oyster that is sensitive to Ice.
• Old Folk: Empathic language once used by Chief Deities before Words.
• Tyrant Crab: Species of common Titano- crab; hosts ecosystem on shell.
• Velk: Ancient goats, with barbed, curling horns and sinewy tail.

Locations

• Edge of the World: Glacial cave system where land meets White Sea.
• Lagoon of Demons: Subterranean. Cursed region with critical resources.

Rituals

• Bark Rites: Rituals for carving value tokens or Divinations from wood.