Pelthoria
Pelthoria, the Golden Isle, is a land where fertile fields stretch to the horizon, crops flourish in perfect harmony with nature, and hunger is a forgotten concept. Unlike the wild meadows of Vaelthar or the irrigated lands of Delmora, Pelthoria is a realm of divine agriculture, where the land itself nurtures all who reside upon it.
It is a realm of prosperity and peace, where harvests never fail, and no one fears scarcity.
Geography
Pelthoria is a vast island off the western coast of the continent, its lands rich, sun-kissed, and endlessly fertile.
- The Golden Plains – Endless wheat fields and rolling pastures, where the land provides in endless cycles. - The Orchard Hills – A region of fruit-bearing groves, where trees bloom in all seasons. - The Sunblessed Shores – Coastal fields where salt air and warm winds bring even greater abundance. - The Verdant Heart – A central valley filled with sprawling vineyards, rich gardens, and grainfields. - The Eternal Farms – Land tended for millennia without ever becoming barren.
Climate & Atmosphere
Pelthoria enjoys gentle, perfect weather, where the land thrives without hardship.
- Sunlit Days & Gentle Rains – The sun nourishes, never burns; the rains refresh, never flood. - Seasons of Plenty – Each season brings its own harvest, never diminishing, only changing. - The Wind of Growth – A breeze whispers across the fields, carrying the scent of ripe grain and fruit. - The Earth’s Blessing – The soil never tires, always rich and full of life.
The Spirit of Pelthoria
Luthorin, known as the Shepherd of Crops, is the Ascended Spirit of Pelthoria, embodying the balance between cultivation and nature, abundance without excess, and the sacred bond between land and those who tend it.
- Luthorin is a gentle guardian, not a ruler. He guides the land’s bounty, ensuring balance between growth and renewal. - Some say that he walks the fields, his form glimpsed in the swaying wheat and the rustling leaves. - Others believe his voice carries on the wind, whispering to those who plant and harvest. - He does not grant power—only the wisdom to care for the land.
Mythology & Legends
- The First Seed – It is said that Pelthoria was the first land ever sown, its soil blessed by the heavens. - The Fields That Never Fade – A tale speaks of a time when famine tried to reach Pelthoria, but the land refused to yield to despair. - The Shepherd’s Blessing – Farmers believe that whispering Luthorin’s name during planting ensures a bountiful harvest.
Connection to Other Realms
Pelthoria is a bridge between the cultivated world and the untamed wilderness.
- To the Wild Meadows of Vaelthar – Where Pelthoria’s golden fields end, Vaelthar’s untamed flowers begin. - To the Rivers of Delmora – The waters that nourish Pelthoria’s soil flow from the great rivers of Delmora. - To the Western Ocean – The shores of Pelthoria touch the endless waters, yet the land remains ever-rich.
Influence on Adaris
Pelthoria is the ideal of prosperity and harmony, inspiring many cultures across Adaris.
- Farmers and agrarians pray to Luthorin, seeking his blessing for their crops. - Merchants and traders see Pelthoria as a symbol of wealth and stability. - Legends tell of those who tried to take from Pelthoria greedily, only to find their hands empty.
"He Who Respects the Earth Will Never Go Hungry"
A common saying in Pelthoria, teaching that prosperity comes not from taking, but from working with the land.