Portal

In the shadowed cradle of Dusktide Forest lies a shimmering fracture in space, one of several gateways scattered across the land, but the most travelled. Known simply as the Portal, this anomaly is less a place and more a threshold. Those who step through bring with them the remnants of distant worlds: tools, beliefs, customs, and conflict. Over time, four dominant cultures have formed like sediment around the rift, surrounded by a patchwork of lesser enclaves. Portal travellers bring diverse technologies, ideologies, and aspirations, resulting in a striking cultural tapestry. Four main cultures emerge from this melting pot, with numerous subcultures dotting the landscape. For most, Portal is where the story begins. And for some, where it ends.