The Drake Blood Tales

The world of Akasha is completely different from the one we live in.

It is divided into five continents and seven seas.

The first continent, located in the West, is known as Ivovnia. It is a land where the majority of humans and orcs reside. Ivovnia is also home to the Four Paladin Orders, which were created to combat the influence of the Outer Gods.

The second continent lies in the East—a massive landmass called Arkhari. This continent is dominated by four distinct races and cultures:

Humans Orcs Goblins Nomadic peoples

Additionally, it is the homeland of many beastfolk and youkai races, such as lutung, wootan, kitsune, bakeneko, tengu, oni, and more. Its diverse cultures have given rise to numerous kingdoms and nations, ultimately plunging the entire continent into massive conflicts and civil wars that have lasted over 2,000 years.

Moving to the South, there is a small yet densely populated continent called Mrek. It was originally the homeland of the elves. However, recent climate changes and mana anomalies have forced the majority of the elves to leave, as they struggled to adapt to the new mana conditions. As part of their departure, the elves sold most of their land to outsiders. This allowed many groups seeking to avoid conflicts elsewhere in the world to establish a nation in Mrek.

The name Mrek itself was not officially given until a country arose on the continent. It references an ancient tribe of water elves—now extinct—whose name translates to "Them" or "Theirs," signifying that the land originally belonged to the elves but was later given and sold to other races.

To the North lies a unique continent entirely covered in ice. It lacks an official name and is simply referred to as the Northern Continent. While several groups of elves inhabit this frozen land, no official kingdom or country has ever been established there. The closest thing to governance is the Family of Albas, which acts as leaders and caretakers for those under their authority. Interestingly, orcs are absent from this land, as they prefer warmer climates.

Lastly, there is Favor, a continent shrouded in mystery. Located at the center of the planet, it serves as the border between the world's hemispheres. Favor is home to what became the Order of Puresworn, a group dedicated to uncovering the secrets of creation.

In the eyes of many, no place—no matter how hazardous Mrek is or how tense the conflicts in Arkhari are—compares to the dangers offered by the continent of Favor. Only one port, known as Port Balial, is accessible on the continent and has been reached by nations worldwide. Despite their conflicts, every nation, kingdom, group, and race agrees not to wage war on the continent of Favor.

Port Balial was founded by the first king of the nomadic people, a legendary hero renowned for defeating a monstrous entity called Ovel. The battle against Ovel lasted seven days and nights before the creature finally succumbed to its wounds. Yet, even this brave hero, after gazing upon the depths of Favor from its walls, dared not venture further into its heart.