Welcome to Ishnar, a world shrouded by mystery, and corrupted with dark magic.

On the continent of Kalcrin, death lingers in the air, and those that remain have crafted strongholds to protect
their people from the horrors outside their walls.

An event known as the Reaping occurs each time the moon turns crimson, and it is on a night such as this that three individuals, each with their own aspirations and goals, find their fates intertwined...

Art by Grant Baumgartner

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Chaz Walker is a pretty boy half elf from the Evergrove who aspires to be the greatest druid the world has ever known, despite his naivety to most world things. He enjoys flirting with everything and everyone, regardless of gender or race, and refuses to wear pants when sleeping. When we meet Chaz, he wants nothing to do with harming other things, but as the realities of the dark world outside the Evergrove come to light, Chaz begins to explore what’s important to him…

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Se'ku Wi, a peculiar halfling monk from the monastery outside Heaven’s Gate. Headstrong and open-hearted, he is facing the world head on to uncover the truth of who he really is and where he came from, letting fate guide his path. When we meet Se’ku, he seems to be a peaceful, minimalist halfling, but as more is discovered about who he may truly be, the more his fear and frustration take hold…

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Talice Illoryn, a drow elf rogue, daughter to a high priestess, and a mystery. Estranged from her family, she works for the Celestials, excels at lying, and keeps to herself. We are slowly figuring out what makes Talice tick, but the question still remains… what EXACTLY is she up to?

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