The kingdom of Asterland embodies the sweeping changes
that spread like wildfire throughout the land. The fire of change is fanned
by the radical magipunks, the users of the innovative magitech that they
embrace. Though their base of operations is the gnomish Mountains
of Doubt, the group got its start in Grunburg University. They maintain
a strong presence at the University and many of them have taken work as
volumages, mass producing mundane magical items with the help of focal
amulets, the power plant for the volumages' ability to crank out these
items in large numbers.
This change is most embodied by the railroad from Alexander
to Grunburg and the paved roads which begin to link cities throughout
the land. The new magically driven carts scoot along at a ripping 20
miles per hour over the cobblestones and occasional roadmen attack those
not caravaning in groups. A few select marshals ride their magicyles
over the hyways and byways of Asterland Kingdom, trying to keep the peace.
Travelling is still a risky proposition except for the well-guarded railways.
Recently a rail spur was completed from the main line to Geyon.
Places in Asterland:
