The Desolation of Lister
is a vast and changing desert. There are some rock formations in it, which are covered and uncovered with the shifting
sands. These rock formations can offer shelter during a sandstorm, but the very shelter one seeks may become ones tomb.
The Desolation of Lister
is a mostly barren and foreboding land. It is a dangerous place to travel through. There is little water and little
life. Still, there are established trade routes through the region, which are well patrolled. It is not wise to
venture away from these routes though, or to travel alone. Many rumors and legends of horrible, inhuman monsters abound
among the caravan drivers.
There is talk of a few
mysterious, murderous, nomadic tribes in the Desolation of Lister. Nothing has ever been proven though. Most believe
them to be stories made up by the merchants to scare other merchants off of their routes.
To learn more about how
The Desolation of Lister came about one should read A Treatise On Creation penned by Mother Ella, Cardinal of the Holy Womb
of Odeland. It would be wise to go and read that essay in full to gain a full understanding of the situation.
This is only a very quick summary.
The basic story is that
a minor god named Lister wanted equality with The Divine Mother. He wanted the power to create. He was not able
to truly create though, but could only twist her creations. His followers tried to enslave The World using these creations.
The Divine Mother sent them packing and destroyed the entire area they had occupied. She did not kill all of their creations
though, but took pity on them. Instead she gave then isolated homes throughout the area she had obliterated.
