Planet Ardanor
Ardanor is an icy planet teeming with colossal creatures and diverse landscapes, from frozen fjords where behemoths breach icy waters to volcanic plains where fire giants roam. The Ardanians, fierce and battle-hardened, mirror this unforgiving environment with their warring clan society that thrives on conflict, while maintaining deep reverence for the natural world through intricate tattoos and ornate carvings.
Thousands of years ago, Ardanian explorers discovered a portal connecting their world to Solaris, establishing a colony in the World's Edge. While these colonists have developed a distinct culture adapted to Solaris, they maintain cultural and trade connections with their ancestral homeworld through a portal in Aufeis Village, sharing similar warrior traditions and respect for nature.
Notable Locations
Citadel of Skulls
An imposing fortress built from the bones of fallen giants and beasts, serving as a central gathering point for the warring Ardanian clans. Within its walls, tribal leaders meet to negotiate alliances, settle disputes, and plan their next conquests across the harsh landscape.
Crystal Caverns
Vast subterranean labyrinths hidden beneath Ardanor's icy surface, with walls glittering in an array of vibrant colors. These spectacular caverns are home to diverse bioluminescent creatures whose glowing forms illuminate the perpetual darkness of this hidden underground realm.
Frozen Fjords
The northern wastes are dominated by vast, frozen fjords where towering glaciers calve into icy waters. Colossal sea creatures, their forms obscured by the frigid depths, breach the surface in search of prey in this pristine but dangerous arctic environment.
Volcanic Plains
The southern regions of Ardanor feature volcanic plains where geysers erupt and lava flows carve fiery paths through the frozen landscape. Fire giants with skin hardened by intense heat roam amidst the smoldering ash, creating a stark contrast to the planet's predominantly icy terrain.