About Xaltoria

Xaltoria is the name of the world or planet as a whole. It consists of two known Kingdoms, separated by a dimensional Rift, and those two Kingdoms are home to diverse races and peoples. At one time, Xaltoria was 'whole'. After the Age of Rending, the Rift appeared and essentially split the planet in half. The known world consists of the Kingdom of Lazaron and the Kingdom of Karatta. Prior to this catastrophe, there have been others that toppled the magnificent Kingdoms and Societies of old. Their ruins and relics lost but sometimes found to the inquisitive explorer beneath the many layers of a world ever changing, ever growing.^[1]

Xaltoria has its own Calendar. This calendar is roughly half real time. So 1 year in the game is about six months in real time. The world also celebrates seasons, holidays, and has its own identity in all ways. You will not find Santa Clause in Xaltoria on December 25th Real time. ^[2]

Xaltoria as a game world is laid out in such a way that you can leave the road and travel through the woods, or climb a mountain, or explore the vast open sea. It is a world of intrigue and adventure that has been designed to be anything but ordinary. ^[3]

Learn more about Xaltoria, on the tabs above and in the other links found on the Portal.

References

1. ↑ Before Time, Age of Rending, Age of Chaos (Xaltoria History)
2. ↑ Xaltorian Calendar (Xaltoria Calendar)
3. ↑ Geography of Xaltoria, (Xaltoria Geography)

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Lazaron is a place of great fertility and potential, having no negative effects from the Rift's presence. Xaltoria is home to Humans, High Elves, Tree Elves, and Mountain Dwarves, and after the Rending, three new races appeared that are collectively called 'The Fae'. The Fae is the term used to define the Sprite, Pixie, and Gnome races. Since the Chaos Wars, Lazaron has taken a new focus on preparation for war and have founded great academies dedicated to identifying and honing the natural fighting or magical ability their people are born with. Strong ties of trade and the unity that comes from surviving near annihilation have brought these people close despite their transgressions and differences.^[1]

Karatta is a land of turmoil and strife. Only the very strong or very crafty will survive this Kingdom. The people found living here face a land tortured by the endless corrupting energies of the Rift, that does not just twist the soil but all living things - including them. Stone Elves, Humans, and Under Dwarves are collectively known as 'The Races'. Gnomes, like in Lazaron, appeared in Karatta after the Rending and have been accepted by The Races and thus, are also included in this term. Another Faction of beings live in Karatta and they are called The Chaos Legions. Org, Goblin, and Ogre classify this fearsome bunch that appeared in the world at the summons of an evil and powerful Necromancer named Dekatar. Though no formal Declaration of war exists between The Races and The Chaos Legions, none of peace is noted either. The only real contact the two factions have with one another comes from the Goblins who have taken advantage of the peace treaty that protects merchants. ^[2]

References

1. ↑ Lazaron, (Portal:Lazaron)
2. ↑ Karatta, (Portal:Karatta)

The Rift is a dimensional separation that resulted from The Rending. Very nearly having torn the world in half, much like cracking an egg, the Rift now serves as both a blessing and a curse. Dividing the two lands, it keeps Karatta at bay and from coming over and bringing War to Lazaron constantly. At the same time, both Lazaron and Karatta must contend with the Rift Spawn. Rift Spawn are creatures that are produced from the Rift and wander randomly in both of the Kingdoms. These creatures can be horrendously powerful and violent, or surprisingly helpless and harmless. There is no rhyme nor reason to what will emerge from this dimensional rip. While Lazaron only has to deal with the Spawn, Karatta must deal with them and in addition the corrupting and twisting forces of the Rift which shape their way of life.^[1]

References

1. ↑ Xaltoria Geography (Xaltoria Geography)

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Xaltion is known as 'The One God', an ironic title considering that this God essentially divided himself to save the world from certain disaster. (See the Age of Rending). The divisions of himself are known as the Nine Aspects of Xaltion. They each represent a personality of Xaltion and together, create the new balance in the world that saved it from completely falling apart. The people of the lands have come to worship these new Aspects, and in return, they are granted special favor including the ability to come back to life if they have enough devotion to their chosen Aspect.

Though Xaltion is deemed 'The One God', there are actually two other surviving Gods, Keysa and Fergatu, trapped in the middle of the world. Xaltion, in an attempt to save the planet from further destruction, imprisoned these Gods in the center of the world. This act not only exiled Xaltion and doomed him to an unknown fate, but also created Magic in the world, available to all the beings that are born with the ability to feel and manipulate it. ^[1] Each God represents a certain power that they are providing to the world through their captivity.

Originally there were three Gods that were captured by Xaltion, however one managed to plan and partially execute an escape with the help of a Human Queen named Andalonian. This God's name was Kezarai, but he is known now as 'The Nameless One'. Xaltion was able to sense the disturbance caused by his release and as he was ascending from the planet's core, Xaltion in his anger and disbelief, struck him down. This action set about the Rending and the changing of the world forever. ^{[2] [3]}

References

1. ↑ Age of Mystics, (Xaltoria History)
2. ↑ Age of Rending, (Xaltoria History)
3. ↑ Gods and Aspects, (Xaltoria Religion)

There is a lot of information presented in the TSS Wiki. It's hard to figure out where to start and where to go next. We suggest that you read the sections in this order:

Xaltoria History - From before time to the Present Age, the history will let you know where the world has come from and where it is going. You can then investigate Karatta History and/or Lazaron History to read details about each Kingdom's past.

You can visit the Lazaron Portal and/or the Karatta Portal to get more information about the specific Kingdoms.

You can go to the specific Kingdom's Races' section to learn more details about a specific race as well as see artistic conceptual drawings of them by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law.

Xaltoria Classes - An overview of the Classes found on both Lazaron and Karatta sides. See the specific Kingdom Class pages for more detailed information.

Once you have read all of this, you should have a pretty good idea about the foundations of Xaltoria, the Kingdoms, the race you would like to be, and the class you would like to be. From there, you may wish to delve into Religion, as it plays a big part in the world.

Now you should know enough about things to determine your own path. You can explore the Kingdoms more closely by choosing from their respective portals, or you can start looking into the Game's systems and how things will function. Do not forget the forums for asking questions and making comments to help us make the Wiki a better tool for you, the player.