Factions of Aethoria
"Five Essences flow through all living things. Five philosophies arose to wield them. And five factions now struggle for dominion."
The world of Aethoria is shaped by five great powers, each wielding different combinations of the primal Essences. From the lawful halls of the Eternal Concordat to the savage war camps of the Wild Horde, each faction offers a unique philosophy, playstyle, and vision for the future.
Choose your allegiance carefully. The fate of Aethoria hangs in the balance.
The Five Great Powers
The Eternal Concordat
"Through wisdom, we endure."
Philosopher-mages who seek order through law and knowledge. Once revered as neutral arbiters, the Concordat now struggles to maintain relevance in a world that has moved beyond their control.
RadianceTide
Learn More →The Crimson Pact
"Power demands sacrifice."
Demon-bound warriors who trade their souls for power. Built on blood contracts and dark bargains, the Pact offers strength to those desperate or ambitious enough to pay the price.
VoidFury
Learn More →The Verdant Host
"Nature provides, nature protects."
Guardians of the ancient forests, led by the Great Grove itself. Druids and beast lords who defend sacred lands with primal fury, still bearing scars from the fires of war.
GrowthRadiance
Learn More →The Abyssal Court
"Knowledge is the ultimate power."
Vampire nobles and information brokers who rule from beneath the waves. Masters of manipulation and secrets, the Court trades knowledge as currency in their endless political games.
TideVoid
Learn More →The Wild Horde
"Strength through battle!"
Unified tribes of orcs, goblins, and warriors who honor strength above all. Forged in fire under Warchief Grommash, they represent raw power and the will to survive.
FuryGrowth
Learn More →The Chroniclers
"Truth outlasts empires."
Sworn to record history without bias, the Chroniclers serve as witnesses, mediators, and keepers of truth. Neutral by sacred oath, they alone hold the trust of all factions.
Neutral
Learn More →Understanding Essence Combinations
Each faction channels two Essences (except The Chroniclers), creating unique philosophies and strategic possibilities. To understand the primal forces that power these factions, explore the Five Essences.
The World of Aethoria
The Sundering War
Thirty years ago, the greatest conflict in recorded history engulfed all of Aethoria. The Sundering War lasted a decade and touched every faction, every territory, every family. It ended not through treaty but through exhaustion—no faction could continue fighting.
The current era is one of fragile stability, maintained through economic interdependence and mutual exhaustion. But a new generation rises, one that has not seen total war, and they hunger for glory.
The Uneasy Peace
Three forces maintain the current balance:
- The Concordat Treaties — A web of agreements preventing large-scale conflict
- Economic Interdependence — Each faction controls resources others need to survive
- Mutual Exhaustion — Those who remember the war refuse to repeat it
But tensions simmer beneath the surface. Border skirmishes escalate. Old grudges resurface. The question is not if the peace will break, but when.