Long ago, Eminence was spoken into existence—not as a mere world, but as a reflection of the Creator’s will, set parallel to Earth yet untouched by its corruption. It was a realm of divine order, where magic flowed like breath and the Elyndari, Khazadûn, and Halflings lived as stewards of balance and purpose. But harmony was not eternal. When the Elohim on Earth rebelled, descending to take mortal wives, they gave rise to the Naphil—giants of divine blood and insatiable ambition. As Earth drowned beneath the Flood, these fallen ones tore open the veil between realms and fled to Eminence, bringing with them humanity... and corruption. The breach shattered Eminence’s purity. Magic twisted. Beasts were warped. Tyrants rose. Though the Naphil were eventually sealed beneath the land by a desperate coalition of elves, dwarves, halflings, and the first humans, their legacy never faded. Now, ages later, as forgotten spells are rediscovered and ancient seals begin to wane, the world stirs with unease. Portals to other dimensions pulse with forbidden energy. Ambitious guilds, fractured kingdoms, and lingering celestial forces vie for control of the realm. And in the deep places—

the Naphil whisper once more

.