Backpack Universe Games

Aalam

About Us

Aalam is a fantasy steampunk world, draped in elements of sword and sorcery. Picture a vibrant world where Victorian skyscrapers shear the clouds as mana powered zeppelins soar by and mythical creatures of old howl in the distance. A world where a dwarf flags down a steam powered trolley adorned with a figurehead of crossed sword and spear, and the elven trolley operator hollers “you need a lift?” as the trolley hisses to a stop. Like the world of Aalam, the game Aalam desires to bring players together not just as storytellers but as collaborative partners.

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Places

High Evenlude Forest Temple

Throughout High Evenlude, various temples are created to worship the elements. These temples are meeting grounds for the Graul as well as training areas, ritual sites, and educational centers for the people to learn various trades and the history of Aalam. The temples are also known to create barriers whenever there are signs of danger.

Rafale City

The magnificent floating city of Rafale is never in the same place twice. It glides across the Sali desert sands using the winds of hurricanes and Tamiel Majik. At the city’s heart is an arena where Shi’komi warriors battle for higher status and prestige. Surrounding the stadium are dirt roads lined with pop-up food and merchant shops. The head of the city is lavished with the luxury of the affluent, while the tail end of the town is peppered with clay houses and stacked apartments. Yet all are protected under the mechanical shell of Rafale.

High Evenlude Mana Generator

The Mana Generator

The interior of Aalam is filled with elemental energy called mana. Many places worldwide developed generators to absorb and process raw mana and turn it into an energy source. The generators emit a palish blue light and humming noise that people can hear for miles. But because mana is wildly unstable, the generators can only extract so much before running the risk of exploding.

Battle of Nari

The Battle of Nari was known as the darkest moment in the war between the Oratho and Elves. The Oratho fought with thousands of Elven soldiers, ready to push back on their offensive. The small village of Nari was the battlefield between these two massive armies. Hundreds of innocent people became the victims of war. The Lamplighters, desperate to lower the casualties, began healing villagers indiscriminately until the fighting ceased. Despite their best efforts, only a hand full of villagers survived, and the village was burned to the ground.

Characters

Domador de Agua

Remanence of a fallen Kingdom that took to the seas in order to regain stability and fly the flag of the red boar. With sword and dagger in hand, they are committed to spreading the late King Hydalburges influence throughout the oceans of Aalam. The DDA offers a taste true freedom by breaking the shackles of tradition, one port at a time.

Magi

“When you are born of excellence you must act as such. It is your duty to be the example for everyone in Aalam. How else will they know what the divine looks like?” The Magi are the representation of the Elders of the Nine. With that they are given: money, prestige and power so long as they toe the line and fully embrace their Elders tutelage, the Elven kingdom will shine and the Magi will be it’s everlasting glow.

Oratho

Through the leadership of King Thrum II, the Oratho, has gained the edge of financial freedom and technology. The rhythm of anvils, the sizzle of steam are the cadences they march to. For them, it’s a constant push towards the advancement of their kingdom. It was whispered by the oracles, it was written by the ancestors, the Oratho will be perfect.