Spirits of the Earth is an original high fantasy sandbox RP set in an ever-growing world, focusing primarily on the diverse and magical continents of Le'raana, a land of old magic and conflict that is inhabited predominantly by humans, and newly discovered Panzhong, a land dominated by the Shijie-ren and other non-humans. It's a massive world, but don't worry; with our friendly members and welcoming community, it's impossible to get lost.

Since its creation on December 13, 2000, SotE has always been a community for writers, readers, artists, and anyone who just wants to have fun and lose themselves in a fantasy world for a while. It's a game that values interesting characters, engaging plots, original concepts, OOC respect for other players, and a universal acceptance of players of all skill levels. The focus is on storytelling, creativity, and the development of characters and plots.

OUR VIBE

• A writing community for adults 18 and up. SFW and NSFW plots welcome; set your own limits!
  
• A big ol' sandbox: It's a big world, and you decide what happens in it!
  
• Play any race or create your own. Humans, fae, dragons, demihumans, shifters, and everything in between!
  
• No word counts, no pressure! Write your way, at your pace.
  
• Respect and Diversity: We’re an inclusive, welcoming, sociable community that has withstood the tests of time and loves meeting new folks! LGBTQ* owned and operated!
  
• Regular player-run events and collaborative plots that bring the world alive.
  
• Self-hosted forum with a bustling discord community.
  

For centuries, the Hollow Realm has been caught in a ceaseless war. It began with the fae who wished to enslave humankind, as the fae saw the humans as weak and unfit to be anything but lesser. However, many would not agree and chose to rebel and fight back. War broke out between the courts and those who wished to fight back against the tyranny of the queen and her crusade to rule all of the Hollow Realm and enslave the lesser species of the realm.

The queen's forces forced dragons to fight for them. They formed powerful bonds and fought ruthlessly in the skies and on the ground, until the dragons, too, rebelled. Many of the dragons fled with those who rebelled, spreading far and wide across Astralis, forging alliances with fae and human alike as they found their place in the war. Many saw the darkness to come, and the dragons did what they could to protect the Hollow Realm.

The queen would never stop until she held the world in her hand, until she was the most powerful ruler in the Hollow Realms. The war was bloody, and many lives were lost on both sides. Eventually, it came to a draw as the queen retreated Under the Mountain, and the fae gave part of their land to the humans, allowing a tenuous pact of peace to form between both kingdoms. The humans took Valamir, and with the help of those fae who were willing, they began to rebuild.

HOLLOW REALM is a mature 21+ fantasy roleplay. We have a 3/3/3 rating; this means language, violence, and sexual themes can be written in detail. We will also explore themes of VIOLENCE, MURDER, DEATH, CORRUPT GOVERNMENTS, WAR, TORTURE, AND SEX. If these themes make you uncomfortable, this site may not be for you. That said, mature themes are not a requirement for this site; everyone has their comfort levels and different approaches to mature themes or horror. We encourage our members to write within their comfort levels and put their own spin on the site's themes. If you choose to write with us, we welcome you and encourage you to be respectful when exploring these themes. Please mark all mature threads accordingly and respect other writers' boundaries.
Site influences include Fourth Wing A Court of Thorns and Roses Dungeons & Dragons the Grishaverse Game of Thrones

the dragon born are thought to be something of myth or legend. tales of daring heroes who hunt and slay dragons, rescue princesses, and save the realm from the dragon's evil power. it has been years since the dragon soul wars, and those brave warriors who fought and slew the dragons became nothing more than a distant memory, a bard song with tales of how the sylvan slaughtered the tyrannical dragons into extinction. until now. strange things have been popping up all across astralis. some have deemed it miracles, blessings from the divine maker or the sylvan gods, however there are some who fear otherwise - that the dragons are destined to return.