Welcome to a realm where geography shapes destiny, where ancient magic mingles with emerging technologies, and where twenty diverse cities form a tapestry of commerce, culture, and adventure.
A World of Diverse Realms
Our world spans from the Floating Cities suspended in aetheric clouds to the Underground Realms carved deep beneath the mountains. From Volcanic Forges where ash meets innovation to Desert Oases where nomads trade beneath the stars.
Each realm presents unique challenges—and unique opportunities—for those who dare to build businesses across borders.
Key Geographic Regions
☁️ The Floating Cities
Nimbuspire (Aetheros) — The jewel of arcane academia, suspended high above the world. Access requires magical lifts, flight, or rare portal connections. Here, the Aethernet Assembly makes its home, researching cloud magic and guiding businesses across all realms.
⛰️ The Underground Realms
Helm’s Call (Underhelm) — A dwarven city network carved into crystal caverns, where tradition meets meticulous craftsmanship. Access via guarded surface entrances and complex tunnel networks. Rini’s Pinnacle League operates a stunning underground arena here, where crystal walls reflect combat magic.
Brasshollow (Gearhame) — The tinkerers’ paradise nestled in deep valleys, where windmills and waterwheels power clockwork innovation. Gnomes and dwarves craft mechanical marvels with minimal magic.
🌋 The Volcanic Regions
Ashford (Cindralis) — Built on volcanic rock with geothermal forges blazing day and night. The air shimmers with heat, and ash dusts every surface. Weltina’s creature sanctuary maintains specialized habitats for fire elementals and phoenix chicks here.
🏜️ The Desert Realms
Akran (Siroccane) — A nomadic culture adapted to extreme desert conditions, where sandstorms reshape the landscape and trade caravans navigate by the stars. Bran’s logistics network must contend with shifting routes and climate preservation challenges.
🌊 The Coastal Regions
Bellharbor (Virellia) — An island city with floating docks, where luxury meets diplomacy. This cosmopolitan port serves as Thorin’s primary distribution hub, connecting maritime trade routes across the realm. Weather-dependent shipping keeps dock schedules in constant flux.
Seastrand (Thalassor) — Coral towers rise from the sea, home to merfolk traders and exotic spice merchants. Rini operates floating platform arenas here for aquatic combat tournaments.
Cities of Commerce
Twenty major cities form the backbone of inter-realm trade, each with distinct cultures, economies, and business customs:
- Verdelune (Sylvaran) — Forest city built into giant trees, trading herbs and alchemical ingredients
- Stonegate (Durnholde) — Mountain fortress city, renowned for forged weapons and stonework
- Frostmere (Nivara) — Glacial city carved into ice cliffs, trading enchanted ice crystals
- Thornmere (Bramblewyn) — Swamp city on stilts, mysterious center of alchemy and potion-craft
- Starhollow (Astravelle) — Crater city under magical auroras, where dreamwalkers chart the stars
- Goldentarn (Aurumvale) — River city with golden domes, the banking and mercantile capital
- …and fourteen more, each with unique challenges for cross-realm businesses
Geography as Business Challenge
In Nubimancy, geography isn’t just scenery—it’s a core business constraint:
- Floating cities require cargo weight management and flight coordination
- Underground realms impose tunnel size restrictions and navigation complexity
- Desert crossings demand climate preservation and route flexibility
- Volcanic regions require heat protection and ash filtration
- Maritime routes depend on tidal schedules and weather patterns
The Fivefold Oaths navigate these challenges daily, adapting their operations to serve customers across all twenty cities. Their experiences inform the solutions we build.
Cultural Tapestry
Beyond geography, cultural differences shape how business is conducted:
- Virellia favors diplomatic relationship-building and leisure markets
- Underhelm values tradition, honor-bound agreements, and craftsmanship
- Cindralis prizes efficiency, directness, and industrial prowess
- Siroccane embraces adaptation, oral tradition, and resourcefulness
Understanding these cultural nuances—from trade customs to communication protocols—is essential for cross-realm success.
Explore Further
Ready to meet the people who navigate this diverse world? Learn about The Aethernet Assembly who guide businesses across realms, or discover The Fivefold Oaths whose enterprises span from floating cities to desert oases.
Twenty cities. Infinite possibilities. One interconnected world. 🌍✨