Dang Cai

A quiet town and supposed founding town of Yornic Rune magic. Believed to be one of the oldest settlements in the world. Area has strange scattered stone pillars and hedrons believed to be leftover artifacts from spirits, the original inhabitants of this land.

Perched on the edge of a sprawling, misty bog lies Dang Cai, a town steeped in mystery and magic. Its people are as much a part of the land as the reeds and waters surrounding them, their daily lives intertwined with rune magic, which they believe originated in their town generations ago. The presence of ancient stone hedrons and pillars scattered throughout the area—and buried beneath it—lends a sense of awe and unease to the town, their origins and purpose long lost to time. Dang Cai is a humble yet enchanting settlement, blending the natural and the mystical in its architecture and culture. It stands at the threshold of the bog, where firm ground gives way to treacherous marsh, and every corner of the town bears the mark of its rune-filled heritage. At the heart of Dang Cai stands the The Great Hedron, a massive stone carved with ancient runes that no one fully understands. It hums faintly with power, and townsfolk often gather here to meditate, make offerings, or seek inspiration for their own rune-crafting.

The people of Dang Cai have seamlessly integrated rune magic into their daily lives, a practice they claim as their inheritance. Though the origins of this magic are shrouded in mystery, it is a point of pride for the townsfolk, who see themselves as the keepers of an ancient and sacred art. Homes are etched with runes for safety, warmth, and pest control. Farmers use rune-imbued tools to till the soil and encourage healthy crops, even on the swampy outskirts of the town. Fishermen inscribe their vessels and nets with runes for stability, luck, and bountiful catches. Artisans craft pottery, jewelry, and tools adorned with runes, which are highly sought after by traders and travelers. The clay from the bog is believed to hold special properties, enhancing the power of the runes inscribed upon it.

Dang Cai’s landscape is dotted with enigmatic stone hedrons and pillars, many partially buried or overgrown by the bog. These structures are inscribed with runes that predate the town’s founding, their origins and purpose unknown. Many townsfolk claim the stones were left by the spirits as a guide for mortals, imbuing the land with magic to sustain life. The hedrons are believed to contain dormant magic. When touched, they occasionally emit faint pulses of energy or cause strange phenomena, such as whispers, flickering lights, or changes in the surrounding air. Dang Cai’s scholars and rune masters have devoted generations to studying the hedrons, but their secrets remain elusive. Some townsfolk fear disturbing the stones too much, believing they are tied to both the prosperity of Dang Cai and the dangers of the bog.