What to Know

Dheghom is unlike many other worlds, and there are some important pieces of lore you should be aware of when considering how to approach character creation, adventures, and campaigns. While the book itself will delve deeply into many of these concepts, this brief overview should help you to get a sense of what you are getting yourself into.

1. Closed System

Dheghom was specifically created by the gods to be closed from the rest of the typical fantasy multiverse in order to protect themselves and their creations. As part of their creation, they placed themselves within the confines of the world and exist as physical entities with divine souls. They believed they could act as fonts of energy to sustain the world they created, but their power is waning as more of them become corrupted.

2. War is Eternal

War is a reflection of the corruption within the system the gods created. Where there is not an active war, there is a cold war. This reality is compounded by powerful factions that hold the power of nations themselves, often driving conflict for their own benefit.

3. Magic is Mistrusted

Magic is fueled by the gods themselves, by the energy that created Dheghom. However, like all other pieces of this world, the corruption of the gods has twisted the magic as well. While some cultures have fond memories of the old magics, the industrialized nations exist as a way to compensate for that missing power. Common people are terrified of all forms of magic and when an individual is suspected of practicing dark arts, they react violently, oftentimes with the law on their side.

4. Technology is the Future

The introduction of black powder has changed the warscape. The sound of war has changed. In the same way that the technology of the crossbow allowed the unskilled to kill with little training, black powder has redoubled the deadliness of war. The fear and paranoia that infests Dheghom means that a loaded pistol is not far from reach for those who can afford it, and the violence that once only filled the fields of battle has begun to spill into the streets of the grand cities.

5. A Dying World

The conflagration of plagues, natural disasters, war, magical chaos, and general devastation across the face of Dheghom has convinced many of its inhabitants that the end times are coming. Whether or not this is true, such beliefs have resulted in a new wave of panic that has caused the borders of great nations to wither under the tumult of prophetic vagrants, mob rule, and violent fanatics.

6. The Weight of History

The memory of better times has become clouded, even among the longer-lived species. However, those who still speak with the gods have a sense of what has been lost, even as they try to protect them. Meanwhile, gods that have been corrupted in ages past now ravage the lands, fueled by hatred, fury, and despair.