Mainland

The Mainland
The mainland of alva was once a high plateau, overlooking the central dominance. It had been for centuries the seat of Imperial Alvan power, and the home of the Council of Argus. Then came the rain.

In the aftermath of the Great Flood, the people of Alva desperately tried to get here, in an attempt to save their own lives. The Imperial Powers denied this happening by executing those they saw.

Millions died in the subsequent scramble for land. Entire civilizations died where they stood. The world was decimated in the century after. However, many survived. Boats called greatships were created - Floating cities, able to ferry entire civilizations for months if not years before needing to hunt for food or water.

As for the mainland.... Well, the Council withdrew. Determined to kill or appease the gods once and for all, they erected a barrier, began the chant, and waited.

The barrier never came down.

To this day alvan society is based in the prephirals of the barrier. Most have lost hope for ever returning, but some still hold onto what little hope remains.

Perhaps, one day, the barrier will go down.