Introduction

Aetheria is a realm unlike any other, where chaos and magic intertwine to weave a world both breathtaking and perilous. Its fractured beauty is a testament to resilience, shaped by cosmic forces, divine sacrifices, and the relentless will of its inhabitants. To understand Aetheria is to walk through the stories that define it—a tapestry of history, myth, and mystery spun across the floating isles and bound by the Aether Streams.

The Sundering shattered more than just the land; it tore apart the foundations of knowledge and belief, leaving the people of Aetheria to rediscover and rebuild their truths. Myths became history, history became legend, and the Veilrift itself became the ultimate enigma—a chaotic force holding the fragments of the world together. This is a realm where the past echoes through the present, shaping the future in ways both profound and unexpected.

In this section of the Riftbinder Codex, you will delve into the intricate threads of Aetheria’s story:

• The History of Aetheria, chronicling the rise, fall, and rebirth of civilizations across eras defined by creation and destruction.

• Myths and Legends, the timeless tales of gods, heroes, and the extraordinary forces that shaped the world and its people.

• Mysteries of the Veilrift, a journey into the enigmatic phenomena that bind Aetheria together, from the swirling chaos of the Vortex to the strange and powerful artifacts hidden within Rift anomalies.

• Races and Cultures, a celebration of Aetheria’s diverse inhabitants, their struggles, triumphs, and the ways they’ve adapted to life in a fractured realm.

This is a world where gods walk in shadows, dragons rule the skies, and mortals carve their destinies amidst endless wonder and danger. The lore of VeilRift is not merely a backdrop—it is a living, breathing force that shapes every adventure, every challenge, and every triumph.

"In Aetheria, the past is never truly gone—it lingers, waiting to be unearthed, waiting to change the course of the future. Listen carefully, for the world itself has stories to tell."
— Nilander Amig, Lorekeeper of Aetheria