Sonlas Updates!

Sonlas is getting a make-over!

This is another update rolling out for, in the past, what was one of the least defined areas on the map. It was a brilliant concept, but needed to be more concrete in its foundation to bring in more players. However, unlike the Sanctuary Update, which was a complete explanation on how the technology there works, this one is more abstract in a sense. It's simply clarifying some things/giving players more of a chance to carve out their stories in the world.

So, here's the overarching theme of Sonlas as of now, which will be added to the guide soon after the publishing of this post!

• Sonlas is a land near Eokia, but is not affected by the barrier. Therefore, technology is not weakened there. However, it's in a Goldilocks-zone where magic does permeate there. 
• Because of Sonlas' culture, while magic is present, the majority of the population aren't that great at using it like Eokians do. Instead, they are the premier magitech location. Skilled magic users are not necessarily uncommon, however, so never fear - you can still have your magical beings exist in this setting.
• The two sides, Zakat and Richu, are known for the tensions they have with one another, as well as Sonlas' threats from beyond their own borders. That'll be explained below since this is the most important update.
• All kinds of magitech are completely welcome to be explored here! Zakat and Richu are split between Steampunk- and Cyberpunk-style magitech, respectively, so introducing new things to show them is good narrative choice.

War is inevitable everywhere in the world, and Sonlas is no different. There is an overarching narrative behind it that's able to be influenced heavily by all players!

• Civil War: Sonlas is having a Civil War with itself over the resources needed to build their technology. Their systems aren't nearly as self-sustaining as Sanctuary, so they rely on everything around them. Zakat and Richu fight very often, meeting in a place called the No Man's Land. The fights never reach the capitals, so people who stay in the hearts of Zakat and Richu are usually very safe.
  
  
• No Man's Land: Sonlas' vaster wilderness is  large swath of land going across the middle of the continent like a belt called No Man's Land. It's resource rich, but finds itself starting to dwindle in a lot of areas due to war. Zakat and Richu fight often over it. No Man's Land is also home to plenty of towns or civilizations that don't want anything to do with the war.
  
  
• War With Sanctuary: Sanctuary is planning to touch down on this continent. They've been in a few naval skirmishes with them in the past, but following the events of Gravity Hurts, they have begun to mobilize and deal with outside threats more proactively. Sonlas is now on the radar!
  
  
• Tensions Beyond: There's some tension between many in Eokia and the Sonlasian people. Technology isn't treated well in a majority of places in Eokia by culture, so the existence of Sonlas which mixes magic and technology is offers a range of reactions from them. Finding people who are willing to attack Sonlas from Eokia isn't very hard! Beyond this, other invaders are always a possible threat, so feel free to act those out, as well!
  

Beyond this, everything else is up to interpretation. We hope that having this little bit of worldbuilding helps spur some inspiration for new players in the area! Head on over to the Sonlas board and have yourselves a good time!

Have fun and always ask questions! Play hard, AR!