Home of the Raccontos is located in the land of Petram in the Northern mountain range. A single road winds from the top of the mountain to the bottom and onto the Plain of Nocciolo, This cobblestone path is used for an attack strategy where the Racconto roll down at high speeds and flatten anyone who dares threaten their home. Along it are their home and businesses, carved modestly into the mountainside. Each dragon has a small den which usually includes a bed of rocks, book shelf, and a fireplace to cook meals. This continues on and up to the summit. Here stands the great Pietrateca, the great library of the Racconto. A brown brick library that stands at the top of the great hill. Walls enclose the top of the mountain and have several lookout towers that watch the plains. The library stands above all with a tower pointed above with a tin top. The tower has a spiral of brown, gray, black, and white stones that lead to the uppermost part of the building. Below the tower, the main part of the library has white marble pillars that stand tall with ornamentation influenced of Ionian, Corinthian, and Doric scattered every other. The grand doors are made of Redwood before entering the inner part of the library. Inside are shelves upon shelves of books that curve all along the walls of the library, making a maze of information. The ceiling has further carvings of stories of the past. At the middle of the place, is a desk that is circular with an attendant standing by. On the second floor, is an array of artifacts pulled from different parts of Magitotum history. Among them include but not limited to; a robotic arm from the Tech War, the treaty of the Conflict of Elemental and Metaphysical Forces, and a ring that Merlin wore during the Wizard’s War. In a far-off corner behind one glass container, is a small medallion of a cat’s face with elongated ears known as the Amulet of Tawala. It is considered one of the most dangerous items kept by the Racconto. A large stone spiral staircase that goes from the middle of the second floor among the artifacts to the upper tower. If one looks out to see they could see the mountains that are topped with snow. After many steps, one would arrive at the top floor. Inside of this tower, usually sits the dean on a seat made of blue topaz. The leader of their people, they are found with a book in their hand or looking over important documents retaining the the welfare of their land.
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A Closer Look: Skapejuvel
The underground kingdom lies in the Eastern mountain range that borders Epoca in the land of Petram. For many years, the dwarves have carved their home into the mineral rich ground. To the common eye, it would seem like a complete maze, but to the dwarves they have a unique system. Each cave route is marked with a certain gem that tells the traveler where it leads. Major caverns within the kingdom include the banquet hall, throne room, Smi, and Badimanskinn. The banquet hall has hanging from the ceiling, stalactites that glowed like fire above the tables. The walls are aligned with torches that light up the room further and show off the dwarves’ craftsmanship of stones. Three long wood tables are in the hall with many seats on either side. Each have thrones that stand at the ends of each table. These change in appearance with each new king. The huge throne room is a cavern that had pillars leading to the throne. Each pillar is made of a different gem, six in total. The gems are ruby, sapphire, emerald, topaz, amethyst, and peridot. The walls have lines of gold, diamond, and silver that run down to the throne which is made of the blue gem of lapis lazuli with a pink Thulite gem carved out into the emblem of the dwarves, a hammer on the top of the great seat. Found in one of the caverns is the magnificent Smi. A gigantic forge containing a rare item known as Inti, found only in two other forges in all of Magitotum. It burns brighter than any other and can make even the famous Uknustal malleable. Finally there is Badimanskinn, or the cavern bathed in moonlight. A simple room flooded with moonlight, it is a common place for lovers to spend holding each other tight. All around on the cavern room floors and walls are moonstones that reflect the pale light of the moon that pours in from a hole in the ceiling. It is arguable one of the most beautiful sights in all of Petram.
Exploring New Lands: Petram
The land of stone is the place where three different races call their home. To the Western mountain range along the border of Epoca deep underground is the kingdom of Skapejuvel; where the dwarves mine day and night through the stone. In the Eastern mountain range that borders Staude are the homes of General Stonewall and his men. This side of the land has not fully been explored due to the fear of the golems attacking any traveler. Far in the North lies within another mountain ranger is Mount Storia, the home of the Racconto. Here one can see the winding road that travels to the top of the mountain where one can see the roof of the Pietrateca, the great library of the Racconto. Heading South across from the Plain of Nocciolo is a great forest. Found within is a clear lake with such sweet water. Through the forest over the gray rocky ground leads to the craggy coast to the ocean, known as the Moana. Many travelers enter the land from here due to the mountains that surround Petram.
Species Spotlight: Golem
A creature made of a single element, they have incredible strength. Usually human in appearance, this race is split into two kinds; Hhof and Kes. Kes either have a symbol on their foreheads or look like the one using them. They have no free will of their own, only empty husks for the use of their master or mistress. On the flip side, Hhof golems have distinct personalities and can think on their own. These types are usually humans that fell into Magitotum and were transformed. Such examples would be General Stonewall and his army who have aligned themselves with the wretched sorceress queen Delsey.
Species Spotlight: Racconto
The Racconto is a dragon made entirely of stone and are keepers of recorded history. Across their skin are etched depictions and writings of their specific field of interest; whether that be a specific people or land. They are found on top of Mount Storia in the land of Petram, the land of stone. In abilities, they are able to shoot rocks from their mouths, spew lava from their back, and roll down at high speeds toward enemies. Famous individuals from this species include Padconoscenz who erected and built the Pietrateca, the library with the vast knowledge collected by the Racconto and home of the dean of their people.
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