Issue 00: Wellcome in Daracoss
#1 of Daracoss for Dummies
Foreword
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Daracoss for Dummies: A guide for tourists
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Thank you for your trust and a pleasant journey.
Issue 00: Welcome to Daracoss
Thank you for choosing a product from the Daracoss Tourism Agency (a company of the Five Dragons Corporation).
Daracoss, Daracoss... Daracoss? What is there to tell about Daracoss? No, what can Daracoss offer you? Exactly!
An old prophecy announcing the impending fate of our world... (dark and cryptic texts demonstrably lower demand and thus our profit, but the contract holders force us to list it here)
Everyone is bound to their own destiny and depends on the balance of forces that keep this world alive.
The Five stand for this balance. It is they, who watch over the fate of this world and, if necessary, also intervene in the interests of mortals.
Guardiandragon Arkas Elements: fire / water
Guardiandragoness Galvatros Elements: air / earth
Guardiandragoness Kyleth Element: magic
Guardiandragoness Sorathis Element: life
Guardiandragon Wyverex Element: death
(Further information on the individual guardiandragons can be found in the edition: The Guardiandragons)
The high dragons are known to the peoples under these names. Messengers of the Immortals who are said to have created this world. They are the Guardians of Daracoss. Neither of these powers can exist without the others. It was and always will be.
In the Sorlacom Cathedral (see the Athellion issue for more information), the remaining words of the prophecy are carved into ancient volcanic rock. The words of the ancients...
...This part of the prophecy does not exist...
After the call to arms against those who have fallen
the succession will end under the bleeding sun.
A false prophet extends his hand
greedy for the powers of the five.
The shackles of the forgotten will burst and release its shadow on the world again.
...This part of the prophecy does not exist...
And so they are under the sign of the guardians, the fellows of the five.
Together they conquer...
...This part of the prophecy does not exist...
Under the light of the guardians, he decides the fate of Daracoss.
(translated copy from Sorlacom's library)
Most of the knowledge of the ancients was lost during the Hunter-Wars, and many words of prophecy were destroyed in the hunters' attack. Nobody still knows the full text and even the part that still exists cannot be fully translated because those scholars died in the war skirmish. (You can find out more in the issue: The prophecy of the ancients)
Daracoss is not only a prophecy and the guardians, but also houses a variety of different landscapes, peoples, animals and creatures. Not to forget the dragons and gryphons (more information can be found in the respective issues) (bestiary available separately), which we would like to bring you closer with this great work.
It is such a wonderful country full of opportunities. Everything is waiting for you to be discovered. Make a career as a battle-proven adventurer, wherever the wind takes you. Or offer your services as a mercenary. In the cities and guild houses, lucrative offers can always be found on the black boards. Maybe today the job you were waiting for is advertised. Numerous groups are always on the lookout for potential members (no guarantee that the activities mentioned are safe and or legal).
If the fighting doesn't appeal to you, try it as a trader or craftsman and join one of the many trading companies. Haggle until your tongue falls off. Invest your savings and make big money. (no lending, should this lead to over-indebtedness)
If this is not enough, a visit to the Mages Guild is also recommended. Let yourself be enchanted by the breathtaking beauty of magic. Or join now (entry only possible with access to magic), climb the ladder of success and have a cup of tea with the archmage personally.
There are no limits to you. Become part of the story!
What are you waiting for? Set off on an unforgettable adventure today. Daracoss is waiting for you!
(Your experience may vary)