A scholar writing by candlelight at a desk strewn with handwritten pages and sketches

The Compendium

A scholar's record of the known world

Pages from the journal of Auctorius, an Archivist of Quira, on the creatures, peoples and places of the world. A glimpse of the setting, not the whole of it.

Nations of the World

12 recorded of 12

Engraving of pyramids beyond a broad river, with boats and travellers on the bank
Hopyris

Hopyris

Overview

Large pyramids and statues dedicated to past rulers and sacred locations can be seen from the sandy horizon.

Geography

Its nation’s capital is settled along the banks of a great river that runs the entire length of its continent, affording a vast oasis within the otherwise harsh environment.

Major Trades

Hopyris greatly benefits from its close proximity to coastal access.

Auctorius