The History of Wildword

In the ancient realm of Wildword, the races of Humans and Elves lived in harmony for centuries. Together, they built radiant cities among forests and plains, bound by trade, knowledge, and the shared dream of peace. Their alliance was strong—until the Day of Bursting Earth.

From the deepest caverns beneath the world, the Beasts arose—creatures of claw and shadow, driven by hunger and fury. They surged from the underworld, laying siege to cities, tearing down walls, and plundering treasuries. No fortress was safe. Some beasts destroyed entire settlements; others struck swiftly, stealing supplies and vanishing back underground.

But with their coming, they brought something far more dangerous than destruction—the Crystals of the Deep. These radiant minerals, rare and potent, were the essential ingredient for forging Diamonds, stones of unmatched power used to craft weapons, amplify magic, and shape reality itself.

As the first crystals were unearthed from the fallen dens of slain beasts, the world changed. Greed replaced unity. The Lords of Wildword, once allies under the banner of peace, turned upon one another in their lust for the crystals. Armies marched not only against the beasts but against rival kingdoms.

In response to the spreading chaos, a few noble rulers sought order. They banded together to form the League of the Shining Banner, vowing to defend their realms and contain the beasts. But even within the League, ambition simmered—each Lord seeking to control the largest share of the precious crystals.

Now, Wildword stands divided.
Beneath the surface, the Beasts still stir.
Above, alliances fracture, and the War for the Crystals has begun.