Alright, so as the title suggest, this will mostly be giving ideas and suggestions for locations, important figures and characters, events to occur, etc. for the world I am building. This will (hopefully) be made into a home-brewed D&D campaign setting so feel free to give any sort of critique or idea that you can genuinely think of. That being said, this is idea generation exercise, take this with a bit of seriousness but let your mind wander. So some basics on the world itself. Named Valarian (pronounced Va-lair-i-an), this world is more of a more high-fantasy setting (LoTR type deal) with little modern technological advancements but an argument can be made so more can be included. Magic is very prevalent, as well as divine powers and multiple dimensions. (I will include a picture of the map I am working on but that will have to be included in an *Edit when I figure out how to add pictures in a post) This is what I have so far and what I would like help fleshing out, but you can chime in with your own ideas. Feel free to comment if you want more information or to speak on just a specific subject: [u]So far there is one major kingdom established:[/u] *Edhellon (Ed-hell-on), the Dominion of Armaments and its capital Alphonzia (Al-faun-zi-ah), are located primarily in a bowled shape valley surrounded by mountains. The smallest of the known kingdoms (Their influence only stretching mere yards past the outer base of the mountains), Edhellon is a recent addition to the world's list of sprouting kingdoms and it plans to stay regardless. This land sits upon the largest recorded iron deposit to date and is in a bountiful alliance with the Dwarven clans that dot the mountain range and deep below. [u]There are places of notable interest in the world such as:[/u] *Citadel Reverious "The Holy Archives"- One of the largest temples and the collective storehouse of almost all religious knowledge, texts, and schools of thought within the realms *Four tribes of Arshari [i](Small groups of Druids that focus on one specific element)[/i] that guard tears and distortions in the world: ~*Far to the north in the expansive ----- ocean are the isolated Sibuyan Chain Islands of the Water Ashari. With the exception of the main island, every other chain island was built to drift around the ocean, to look for and guard over long forgotten ancient beasts and treasures deep below the surface of the waters, where the sun's light no longer shines ~*In the north-eastern most corner of the map lie several floating isles, dedicated to the Air Ashari, who protect the world from being torn asunder by hurricane-like winds ~*To the far west, embedded in the towering peaks of a mountain range, lie the Earth Ashari tribe. Here, large winding tunnels and constant Terra-forming are centered at the base of the tallest mountain, where the planes cross and even meet to join forces ~*The Fire Ashari live within a long dormant volcano stranded upon a cursed snow-covered tundra in the far south, hoping and praying that they can continue to survive just another day longer to keep the world safe another day from unquenchable fire *A massive graveyard on the banks of a mostly cursed lake, brimming with Undead and a secret celestial based cult guarding its boarders *For many sailors, the epicenter for all pirate activity lies on the banks of the Baltile Channel, a naturally formed river between the mainland of the ---- kingdom and the isle of Quentica. Here, the largest band of organized nautical criminals rules this part of the ocean with an iron fist, under the leadership of the most feared captain in known history. Rumor is, they hold this island to find a long lost relic stolen from the captain by a lone fisherman, which could have the unyielding capacity to control the waves. ~(content provided by Cyborg4281) *The "Isle of an Age's End" that sits in the middle of a large sea. This abnormal island marks the newest of several prophecized cataclysms brought upon by the eldest deity, Daeidar. This act single handedly stopped a raging war between the gods over an small island where the current island stands today *Carefully hidden in the murky swamps of the ---- kingdom lies a research facility created for the sole intent of creating new life and improvements to the weaker species of the world. Run by five Liches, called the Deathlords, this facility, aptly named Dark Halacia, is responsible for several horrific experiments including the creation of powerful soul magics, mind control spells, and creation of new and improved forms of living creatures. ~(content provided by Cyborg4281) *Deep underground, far out of the eyes of many, is a breeding pit for dragons, if you can call these abominations that. Brought upon by a vile experiment of a Black dragon and an enslaved Copper dragon, "The Swarm" lives and breeds to become the perfect army to destroy all living things on the surface to the delight of their "mother", the Hive Queen. [u]Locations of importance found within a different plane of existence entirely:[/u] Shadowfell [i](Warped parallel dimension of the world created by the primordial god of darkness and despair, ----)[/i]: *Many beings of malicious intent are banished to foreign planes of existence to rid the Material Plane of their presence forever. Few vile creatures return from their first banishment and even fewer still get to live to have a second eternal punishment. The Vordt Valley is for those few who are powerful enough get that second punishment. The immeasurable depths of this trench were created for one purpose only, to let NOTHING escape, not even light or life. ~(content provided by OMG its Infamy) ~*Within the Vordt Valley is a tunnel created from millennia of painstaking labor and constant agony for the Order of the Red Cross, a banished and nearly forgotten sect of -blam!-tists who willingly chose to follow their master Gorath [gor-wrath] upon his second banishment to the Shadowfell. Here, Gorath rules with an iron -blam!- and his soul-reaving battle axe, plotting to return once again and be the first and last to rule the world once more ~(content provided by OMG its Infamy) Feywild [i](A parallel plane of existence where nature and magic rule over civilization. Created by the primordial goddess of nature, duality, and purity; Nimrielye [Nim-reel-ye])[/i] *Alongside the rolling hills of emerald green grass and the dense jungles of luscious trees, lies a site cursed by the goddess herself. Here, imperfect creatures of Fey origin lurk within the rotting trees and breath the miasma and diseased air brought upon by the forsaken husband of Nimrielye. The first and oldest Ent resides, now a twisted rotting corpse of his former glory, where his seeds produce torment and illness for himself and those around him. His sufferings are a joy to all that revere the goddesses name above all else. Elemental Planes [i](Four basic planes of existence where the embodiment's of Air, Water, Fire, and Earth reside in their most primitive form)[/i]: *The City of Brass is the oasis jewel of a harsh desert. Being the only other noteworthy city within the Elemental Plane of Fire besides the Creation Forge, this is the greatest foundation for the Plane of Fire's society and as such, draws the attention of many people from across the planes, including the Nine Hells. *Upon the stolen lands from the Elemental Plane of Earth and in the Eye of the Great Winds, lies the city of Aaqa. Being the greatest city in the Plane of Air, it is ruled by the Emperor; Dragoon of Gales and the city helps oversee and regulate the creation of air currents amongst the many planes and create the great atmospheric currents to keep The Chaos of the elements for the Planes at bay. Here, Djinn (wind genies), Air Elementals, and Aarakocra (Bird-men) help watch the winds and keep close eye for intruders or those who wish to disturb the winds. However, not all is peace as it may seem. The Emperor continues to grow more paranoid of his subjects as recent disturbing events have made it more difficult to keep the chaotic and powerful winds at ease and if nothing is done, disasters may ensue on all planes, including our own. ~(content provided by Fort_Max_Station) The Nine Hells [i](Basically hell but divided into nine distinct circles a'la Dante's Inferno style)[/i] * [b]More will be added later on. Also, feel free to ask about pantheons, historical events, and other such things if you want to help me flesh those out as well. Check back often to continually help me out, or don't, you are not obliged to.[/b]