Daaryssia is an island kingdom that is one of the most powerful and influential countries among the continents.
Daaryssia's primary industry is rooted in the study and reclaimation of the pre-cataclysm world's knowledge, resources and relics. The sages of Daaryssia are the most active and prolific researchers in the world, they hire the odyssa, who flock to Daaryssia from all over, giving Daaryssia it's pick of daring and skilled talent to uncover and leverage the mysterious relics and knowledge of the ancient world, enriching the kingdom further.
The cursed island.
For generations, odyssa have tried to discover the secrets of Doronnon's Island… and failed.
Of the countless odyssa to sail there, only one has ever made it back, driven insane and raving of ghosts and demons.
The sages of Daaryssia have long sought to venture there, convinced by the pre-cataclysm tower that can be seen from a afar, that it must be full of ancient artifacts, raising the reward to a small fortune over the decades. But among the odyssa, the island became considered cursed ground, no matter how much money the job could bring.
It's been years since anyone has attempted to sail there.
The most lucrative and risky trade in the world, especially in Daaryssia.
Combining relic and treasure hunter, courier and private security into one job, those who choose to be odyssa take on significant danger as they sail the seas to explore treacherous terrain and ruins, in hopes of finding and recovering ancient artefacts sought by the rich or the sages seeking to understand the secrets of the old world.
Some do it for the money, some for the love of adventuring, others for the fame and notoriety it can bring them. Whatever the reason, it takes a certain type of temperament and strength to be an odyss, especially in today's world where less and less of the world is unexplored, and there are fewer relics to be found.
The scientists of the world. These people have dedicated their lives to understanding nature, the world and it's mysterious history.
Sages make up the major customer base for the odyssa, creating an almost symbiotic relationship for the two industries.
…A mysterious historical event…
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