In a realm far above the reach of mortals, there lived 3 beings known as the Umbra. They were once gods, ruling over the skies and the land with their immense power, but a great war had been fought in the heavens, and the Umbra were cast down from their throne. They fell to the material world, stripped of their divinity but still possessing a fraction of their former power. Crash landing into the material plane caused cataclysmic damage to the surrounding land similar to a meteor strike. Once the dust settled and these craters were forged these fallen gods' began to radiate magic that transformed the world around them. Over time, the flora and fauna of the areas where they lived would gradually bend to their will, becoming twisted and strange as the Umbra's magic took hold. But as the years passed, the memories of the Umbras past lives as gods faded. They were no longer sure if their memories were real or just figments of their imagination. They desperately sought to reclaim them, they began hoarding magic and knowledge.

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Umbraborn

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As the Umbras fell, they were met by groups of humanoids who worshiped them as their gods. Over generations, the Umbras magic mutated the humanoids, shaping them into creatures known as the Umbraborn. These beings were a fusion of humanoids and Umbra, with a fierce loyalty to their gods.

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Umbra’Kai

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The Umbra, now realizing their magic can be used to strengthen others, choose several of their most trusted followers to imbue with even more of their power. This resulted in the followers growing in size and power until they resembled their Umbra gods. However, the first of the Mire Umbras did not trust giving an already intelligent being this kind of power for fear they would one day rise up against them. So instead of one of their followers they choose to transform several powerful beasts instead. These lesser copies went on to be known as the Umbra’kai or Umbra Spawn. The Umbra’kai were indeed a formidable force, each with its own unique abilities and strengths. Some were incredibly fast and agile, while others were massive and incredibly strong. All of them were fiercely loyal to their Umbra creators, following their every command without question. However, as the Umbra’kai continued to spread throughout the land, their power began to attract the attention of other races. Some saw the Umbra’kai as a threat, while others saw them as an opportunity to harness their power for their own gain. This eventually led to the Umbra’kai becoming a sought-after commodity, with many races vying for control over the powerful creatures. Wars were fought, alliances were formed and broken, and the Umbra’kai became a central figure in the power struggles of the land. Despite all this, the Umbra’kai remained loyal to their Umbra gods, always ready to defend them against any who threatened their power. And so, the Umbra’kai became one of the most feared and respected forces in the world, their power and influence shaping the very course of history.

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Species

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Despite all being trapped in the form of gigantic reptiles, the 3 Umbra each had unique appearances and traits that were then passed onto their children.

The Gale Umbra are winged beasts that roam the skies, soaring among the clouds and reveling in the freedom of the open air. The smallest of the Umbra, with gleaming scales that shimmer in the sunlight. living high in the mountains and caves. They are skittish creatures that prefer living in groups, and their hoards are massive collections of lost spells and incantations.

The Trench Umbra, on the other hand, prefer to make their homes in the sunken caves and underwater ruins of the world. They are creatures of the deep, with sleek, eel-like bodies and powerful flippers that allow them to swim through the dark waters with ease. The largest of the Umbras are the Trench Umbras, They collect sunken treasure and forgotten knowledge.

And then there are the Mire Umbra, the most bestial of the Umbras these burrowers live among the ground level caves and tunnels. They are drawn to shiny metals and gems, and their serpentine bodies allow them to slither through the tightest of spaces in search of their next treasure. They prey on wanderers, but deep down, they long for someone to talk to and commingle with.

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