Selviatun
The continent from which the Vampires spread across the world.
Geography
Selviatun is rocky and mostly covered in forests.
Climate
The climate is temperate but very humid. Even in summer, it rains frequently, and the sun rarely breaks through the cloudy skies. Winters are mild with dense snowfall.
Fauna & Flora
The cool climate and lack of sunlight make it challenging for plants to grow, and the constant rain tends to wash out the minerals from the soil. Smaller plants like the Drainroot have adapted to this by leeching Life Essence off of trees, and many animals developed similar parasitic relationships with bigger lifeforms.
Vampires probably emerged as a dominant species through the combination of an efficient metabolism and the ability to consume said Life Essence.
Natural Resources
The main resources are wood from the forests and several plant species that see medicinal use. Apart from that, many foreigners are interested in the parasitic creatures from these lands, be it for warfare or for use as exotic pets.
History
In ancient times, wandering Vampire clans fought bitterly over territory and resources. Eventually, they started leaving Selviatun in search of better living conditions, and only a few isolated monasteries remained.
Tourism
Vampires regularly return to their ancestral homelands during pilgrimages that serve to recharge their Attunement Crystals.
Pilgrims typically hike through the forests in small family groups, camping outdoors and feeding on local wildlife until they arrive at one of the ancient monasteries. They then spend three years at the monastery while practicing traditional Vampire magic - wielding the Elements of Body and either Thought or Emotion. They leave with renewed confidence in their skills and enough magical energy to use them for about 40-60 years.
Type
Continent
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