Appendix C
Realm Identity Cheat Sheets
Quick-reference guides for consistent realm characterization across all content
Khalisia - Crimson Empire
Voice & Tone
Formal, resolute, sand tempered
Society
Hierarchical, ceremonial, sun devout, honor bound
Materials
Brass filigree, dyed fabrics, carved stone, mirrored solar discs
Architecture
Angular citadels, wind channels, tiered markets, shadow canopies
Environmental Motifs
Heat shimmer, red sands, sun halos, caravans
Narrative Voice
The desert tests the fallen. Rise, or be claimed by the sands.
Key Themes
Kimbria - Golden Dominion
Voice & Tone
Regal, contemplative, civic, measured
Society
Administrative, noble, structured; legacy focused governance
Materials
Marble, gold leaf, amber resins, polished stone
Architecture
Elevated terraces, monumental halls, triumphal arches
Environmental Motifs
Warm sun haze, cascading terraces, metallic reflections
Narrative Voice
A crown lost is a throne unguarded. Claim what destiny has left unkept.
Key Themes
Laurielle - Emerald Forest
Voice & Tone
Whispered, cyclic, contemplative, verdant
Society
Ancestral, symbiotic with nature, ritualistic
Materials
Living wood, moss, bioluminescent flora, carved seedstone
Architecture
Grown halls, root bridges, canopy platforms
Environmental Motifs
Soft glow, layered mist, ancient roots, water veins
Narrative Voice
In the hush after the fall, the forest whispers of renewal.
Key Themes
Nanchia - Sapphire Kingdom
Voice & Tone
Minimalist, sharp, enduring
Society
Stoic, survival honed, communal, tradition centered
Materials
Ice tempered steel, bone, snowstone, ironwood
Architecture
Ice reinforced keeps, wind shelters, stone barracks
Environmental Motifs
Blizzard light, frozen breath, ice shards
Narrative Voice
Even the strongest crown shatters beneath winter's truth.
Key Themes
Ardanor - Arcane Highlands
Voice & Tone
Insightful, enigmatic, curious
Society
Arcane, research driven, experimental, rune bound
Materials
Crystal, enchanted metals, deepstone, etched glass
Architecture
Arcane spires, rune engines, suspended platforms
Environmental Motifs
Arcane auras, starlit fog, magical resonance
Narrative Voice
Magic stirs in the absence of rulers. Power seeks its next vessel.
Key Themes
Zhojira - Silver Storm Coast
Voice & Tone
Direct, elemental, windswept
Society
Maritime, storm forged, adaptive, tactical
Materials
Darkstone, driftwood, braided rope, iron plating
Architecture
Cliffside keeps, storm piers, tide walls
Environmental Motifs
Lightning veils, crashing surf, salt mist
Narrative Voice
Storms do not mourn fallen crowns. They herald new tides.
Key Themes
Usage Guidelines
Copywriting
- • Match voice & tone for realm-specific content
- • Use narrative voice patterns in lore text
- • Incorporate key themes naturally
- • Avoid cross-realm vocabulary contamination
Visual Design
- • Use realm color at 5-12% opacity for accents
- • Incorporate environmental motifs in backgrounds
- • Reference materials in texture choices
- • Align architecture style with card/packaging design
Character Design
- • Reflect society structure in clothing/armor
- • Use realm-specific materials in costume details
- • Incorporate environmental motifs as symbols
- • Express voice/tone through character posture
Marketing
- • Lead with key themes in realm-focused campaigns
- • Use realm color in social media graphics
- • Match narrative voice in ad copy
- • Feature architectural styles in environmental shots