🐚 : nymbralis concept + lore guide !! ( by jude and rain. )
visual concept: since it is the realm that reigns over the oceans of orion, nymbralis expands over a large area of the planet. by every shore of the sea, one will be able to find little houses made by the people of nymbralis: while some will see it as a simple way for them to house themselves outside of the sea, most interpret these houses as a warning. a clear sign that they are near nymbra borders, where the rest of orion cannot protect them as well as they might need them to.
read about the history of nymbralis. ( by jude. ) read about the merfolks of nymbralis and their magic. ( by rain. )
portal : located in the coast of southern spain, where ruins of what seemingly is a lost city with huge walls is where the main portal to nymbralis is. however, while that one is the most commonly used, portals to the realm are scattered all over it. typically, where one can find deeply hidden ruins of an important historical event, they can also find a portal to nymbralis. however, the chances of living after crossing over are slim to none, considering how inhabitable the realm is for anyone who isn't a nymbra.
ruling house : house of nerine. heir : ( name reserved for rain to decide here ) sigil : an octopus, a sword fish, and a sea shell ( rain if you hate it please feel free to change it. )
motto : tempus edax rerum / time, devourer of all things.
the houses of nymbralis : nymbralis is the largest realm of orion, ruler of the sea and fresh waters. it is considered like an equal to orion, almost, with its countless city and diversity of terrain, environment, and people. upon finding their new home within the sea, the people of nymbralis decided very early on to explore as much of the sea as possible in order to ensure that orion would not take it away from them. such a plan naturally caused the population to expand and create their sub-populations and cultures. in the present time, nymbralis holds a count of six houses - each with different magical abilities. ( it is said that the magic of nymbralis is far more potent and powerful than the rest of the realms, and it is also rumoured that nymbras consistently try to improve their magics in the hopes of fighting for independence one day. ) each house of nymbralis lived within a bubble made by its people: while the waters are free to roam, in order to enter the bubble of a certain house, you must either be a nymbra, or have extensive paperwork from orion which can somehow justify your place in the city.
locations : while each houses holds their own important locations, the most known one of nymbralis is the healing coral reefs alongside the nost western coasts of orion. the kingdom of nerine is a location that attracts a lot of visitors as well, considering that the rulers of nymbralis currently reside there. while their actual residence is closed-off for visitors, the town center of the city is often lively with performers and markers. the sea shore markets are also a very popular locations. located at the shores of orion's land, they are large markets that sell numerous findings that can only be obtained within the depths of the realms, from nymbra hands only.
how to reach nymbralis : it is absolutely impossible to reach nymbralis without the help of a nymbra. because of how deep within the water most of the bubbles are, it is obligatory to have a nymbra not only accompany you, nut also share some of their own magic in order to allow you to breathe under the water. said magic translates itself as a thick, slimey bubble created from a nymbra's hand, which the visitor must sip from within the hour. during said hour, little gills will form themselves on each side of the visitor's neck. the visitors must drink from the bubble every day for as long as they are staying in nymbralis to survive.
population : if you are from nymbralis, you are a nymbra. read about the merfolks of nymbralis and their magic here!
jobs : ( currently plotting with rain )
mythology : ( will add later! )
nymbralis, a society : nymbralis is the most ruthless realm of the orion. known for its brutality how closed-off it is to the rest of the realms, the people of orion typically are known to fear nymbras and their 'barbaric' ways of handling conflict. in politics, nymbralis is known to always stand neutral when it comes to anything but their realm, a simple way to show that they have no interest if it doesn't concern them. within themselves, there is a common respect that they uphold. due to the brutality and injustice that they have lived through from the people on land, they try their best not to hold judgement and stereotypes in between each other. there is an irony in this: while they are seen to be dangerous and mean, they are actually quite serene and peaceful within their own communities. in regards to outsiders, however, they will typically be cold, rude, and closed off. more often than not, a nymbra will simply not acknowledge you and will not make any efforts into communicating with you. . . unless they need to!
realm protector : the family of nerina, alternatively known as the ruler of the realm, is known to be its protector.