Aetheros Ascended News
Now that Aetheros Ascended has a good basis of starting cards and general direction it is time to start expanding the universe and lore of the world of Aetheros. This page will be used to communicate any news about the game like new features and expansions! Tonight we will start with the release of the Emberkin Expansion! There are 14 new cards from the region of Pyralith. Tomorrow I will release a short story about 2 of the strongest beings within the fiery realm. Lets start things off with some more information on the volcanic region the Emberkin call home.
The Emberkin Expansion
Pyralith
Location
In the far reaches of the Eastern Sea, where treacherous volcanic archipelagos and molten landscapes paint an otherworldly canvas, lies the fiery realm of Pyralith. Here, amidst the lava-filled landscapes and volcanic islands with obsidian beaches, the Emberkin, a resilient and flame-wielding people, call this tumultuous land their home.
Inhabitants
Emberkin: The Emberkin, distinguished by their innate control over the flames that course through their very beings, possess molten cores glowing through the essence of their heated bodies. Their hair, resembling dancing flames, serves as a testament to the fiery magic that courses through their veins. This magical affinity not only grants them resistance to extreme heat but also empowers them with the mastery of fire manipulation.
Culture
The Emberkin society revolves around a delicate balance of mastering fire magic and controlling their inner heat. They celebrate the art of blacksmithing, forging powerful weapons from volcanic materials. The Emberkin have a strong connection to fire magic, viewing it as both a source of strength and a potential danger. They have ancient rituals to honor those who succumbed to the flames and became Vulcaran, reminding themselves of the consequences of losing control. The Emberkin constantly strive for harmony within themselves, their community, and the volatile forces of the volcanic realm they call home.
Conflict
Living in harmony with the volatile forces of their surroundings, the Emberkin are skilled
blacksmiths and artisans, crafting powerful weapons from the very volcanic materials that
shape their environment. However, their unique ability to control the levels of heat
within their bodies is a double-edged sword. Born amidst the roaring volcanoes, Emberkin
can manipulate their internal fires, allowing them to resist the searing heat of their
homeland.
Yet, a perilous catch accompanies this extraordinary gift. When
Emberkin push their fiery powers to the limits, they risk overheating. The consequences
are twofold: their bodies gradually transform, and their once resilient skin begins to
take on an obsidian-like quality. This transformation is both a mark of their prowess and
a harbinger of potential peril.
A darker aspect shadows the Emberkin's
story—a cautionary tale whispered by the volcanic winds. Those who succumb to the allure
of unrestrained fire magic, pushing themselves to the brink too often, risk losing their
minds to the flames. The result is a tragic transformation into obsidian-skinned,
fire-wreathed creatures, that the Emberkin call “Vulcaran”. These entities, once Emberkin
themselves, become consumed by the eternal rage of the fire, attacking indiscriminately,
even turning on their own kin.
The Emberkin, however, are not defenseless against this fiery descent into madness. With strength
and firepower born of their very essence, they confront and, if necessary, destroy these aberrant
creatures. But this victory comes at a cost—the expenditure of an immense amount of fire magic
leaves the Emberkin in a precarious state. As they extinguish the fire within their transformed
brethren, they edge closer to the precipice of overheating, a reminder that even the masters
of flame are not immune to the dangers that dance within the heart of Pyralith.
Embers of Rememberance
In the heart of Pyralith, amidst the roiling seas of molten lava and the ominous glow of volcanic islands, King Erevos rules over the Emberkin—a sovereign and benevolent leader dedicated to safeguarding his people from the ever-looming threat of the Vulcara.
King Erevos, adorned in regal armor that shimmers with the hues of ember, is a formidable figure, both wise and powerful. His eyes glow with the fiery intensity that mirrors the volcanic landscape of his kingdom. Erevos, a master of fire magic, has earned the respect and admiration of his people by ensuring a delicate balance between the mystical flames within his being and the volatile forces that shape Pyralith.
Yet, even in the most harmonious of reigns, shadows lurk. A figure emerges from the depths of Pyralith's turbulent history—a tragic tale etched in flames. The Vulcaran General, Pyraxis, once a trusted ally and comrade to King Erevos, succumbed to the unrestrained allure of fire magic. Overheating time and again, Pyraxis transformed into a creature of obsidian, lost to the eternal rage of the flames, becoming a Vulcaran.
A haunting realization shadows Erevos. The burden of guilt settles heavily upon his regal shoulders as he recalls the battles he sent Pyraxis into. Erevos, in his zeal to protect his people, inadvertently became a contributing factor to the tragedy that befell his comrade. Pyraxis was pushed to the edge by the relentless demands of warfare, a circumstance that played a significant role in his descent into madness.
Now, a formidable adversary, Vulcaran General Pyraxis leads the twisted legions of Vulcara against the Emberkin. In the echoes of erupting volcanoes, tales whisper of a connection that lingers between Pyraxis and Erevos—a bond forged in shared battles before Pyraxis's descent into madness.
As the conflict between Emberkin and Vulcara intensifies, King Erevos finds himself facing a dual struggle. On one front, he battles to protect his people, wielding his formidable fire magic to repel the encroaching darkness. On the other, he grapples with the internal heat threatening to consume him, mindful of the tragic fate that befell Pyraxis.
Erevos, the embodiment of balance, faces the relentless challenge of maintaining equilibrium. Each burst of intense fire magic against the Vulcara brings him closer to the precipice of overheating. He understands the stakes, not just for himself but for the entire Emberkin nation. The delicate dance between power and restraint echoes in the flames that dance around him.
In the heart of Pyralith's fiery turmoil, the struggle for balance unfolds—a narrative woven with the threads of loyalty, tragedy, and the eternal dance of fire. The fate of the Emberkin hangs in the balance, and King Erevos, with flames in his eyes and the weight of responsibility on his shoulders, stands at the forefront of this elemental conflict. The burden of guilt, carried from battles past, now intertwines with his determination to protect his people, adding a somber note to the fiery saga that unfolds in Pyralith.
