Payon

Though part of the Rune-Midgarts Kingdom, Payon developed its own unique culture and architectural style long ago due to the forests that isolate it from the rest of the world. This culture continues through to the present. Located on the edge of a mountain, the village is under constant threat from the mysterious magic in the Payon Caves.

Payon has a tradition of archery and martial arts. Those seeking to study either art are welcomed by their teachers. Its primary exports are crafts, fabric, bows and lumber.

The Payon Archers

To the north of Payon is a cave housing the restless spirits of people who died in a massacre long forgotten. A curious explorer foolishly broke the seals placed on this cave by an exorcist whose name has faded from history. The undead that spewed forth from this cave overran Payon until the chief of the village, wielding arrows made of silver, was able to temporarily halt the flow of undead from the cave.

Though many priests and shamans have visited the cave, none have been able to recreate the intricate magics that sealed its dangers. The Archer Association was built near the cave, and gradually this settlement joined with Payon proper to extend the mountainside town. The Archer Association now exists to keep Payon safe not only from undead, but from other threats that lurk within the forest and the hearts of normans.

Points of Interest

• Archers Guild: A guild to the north of Payon where those who wish to learn the rudiments of archery or improve their grace are welcomed here.
• Payon Palace: In the heart of Payon's south is the grand palace, home to the village's chief and an example of Payon's unique architecture.
• Payon Cave: A cave where a tragedy happened long ago. The cave brims with undead, and deep within them the tinkling of bells can be heard...
• Poring Island: An mysterious island to the west of Payon, on the border of the Sograt Desert, inhabited almost by poring-type creatures.

MVPs and Creatures

• Angeling: A mysterious poring-type creature with a halo and fluffy wings, said to punish the wicked...
• Cat'O'Ninetails: A ninetails who has served Moonlight Flower well and been blessed by the Demon Fox.
• Deviling: A mysterious poring-type creature with wings as black at night, said to corrupt the pure....
• Eddga: A large, territorial creature with a pipe from which it can summon flames.
• Moonlight Flower: A powerful monster in the shape of a young girl. Her bell calls the spirits of the dead back from the underworld.
• Ninetails: Servants of Moonlight Flower, aggressive and territorial.
• Wanderer: The spirits of swordmasters, unable to pass from this world.