Vishwa Continent—the only landmass on the entire planet. Vishwa stands alone, a single, vast expanse surrounded entirely by the great ocean. Its sheer size allows for a breathtaking variety of landscapes, climates, and peoples, and over countless generations, each region has developed its own unique culture, way of life, and struggles.
To the north, the horizon is dominated by the Snowy Sentinel Mountains, colossal peaks that pierce the sky. These mountains are perpetually draped in white, their icy crowns glistening in the sun. The people here live hard, enduring lives, relying on hunting and the rare herbs that grow in frost-bitten crevices. Legends say that beyond the highest peaks lies a land of eternal ice, where even the stars seem frozen in place.
To the west, an unforgiving desert stretches endlessly, an ocean of shifting sands and scorching winds. This desert, known as the Suryakshetra, has swallowed more than one kingdom in its ever-changing dunes. Its people, hardened by heat and scarcity, are masters of survival, traders of rare spices, and guardians of ancient secrets buried beneath the sand.
The east is a stark contrast—home to the Jungle of Breath, a dense, humid wilderness that seems alive in every sense. Towering trees block out the sun, vines curl like living serpents, and the air is thick with the calls of unseen creatures. The eastern tribes are skilled hunters, herbalists, and warriors who know how to live in harmony with the jungle's untamed spirit.
The south is a land of jagged mountains and treacherous cliffs, a place where the earth itself seems fractured and unstable. Between these rocky lands lies the Destruction Zone, a neutral and uninhabited area where no tribe dares to settle. Ancient scars in the earth suggest a great calamity once occurred there, and to this day, it is considered cursed. Travelers pass through it only when absolutely necessary—and never without fear.
At the very heart of the continent lies the Central Plains, the most fertile and peaceful land of Vishwa. Endless grasslands, rivers that glisten like silver under the sun, and gentle rolling hills create a land of abundance. This central region is where the Bharadwaj tribe calls home.
The Bharadwaj territory is a jewel among the plains, bordered by striking natural landmarks. To the north, the Great Lake of Life stretches wide—a vast inland lake whose waters are so pure that many believe they hold healing powers. Traders, travelers, and even warriors from far-off lands come to drink from it or to carry its water back to their people.
To the east lies the land of the Panch tribe, known for their agricultural mastery and deep-rooted traditions. The Panch people and the Bharadwajs have long shared a relationship of mutual respect, often exchanging crops for medicines.
To the west and south lies the Loak tribe, separated from the Bharadwaj territory by the Mountain Range of Life. These mountains not only mark a boundary but also serve as a natural defense.
The history of the Bharadwaj tribe is woven deeply into the legacy of their founder, the great Rishi Bharadwaj. In ancient times, when the continent was still young and tribes roamed without permanent settlements, Bharadwaj was a wandering sage. His unmatched knowledge of medicine—drawn from plants, minerals, and the very forces of nature—made him a figure of awe and reverence.
Legend says that Rishi Bharadwaj once came upon a small, struggling tribe, weak from disease and starvation. Rather than moving on, he stayed, teaching them how to find healing in the world around them. Slowly, the tribe began to flourish. Out of gratitude and devotion, they accepted him as their spiritual leader and teacher. From this seed, the Bharadwaj tribe was born.
Over the generations, the Bharadwajs became known as masters of healing. Their knowledge expanded beyond plants into anatomy, energy flow, and even spiritual restoration. They could mend broken bones, cure fevers, and ease the suffering of the wounded. In the eyes of the other tribes, they were not warriors or rulers, but keepers of life.
For many centuries, Vishwa was anything but peaceful. Large and ambitious tribes, driven by greed and the desire to rule all of Vishwa, waged frequent wars. The desert tribes clashed with the mountain people, the jungle tribes raided the plains, and alliances shifted like the wind.
During one particularly devastating conflict between the desert and mountain tribes, the Bharadwajs found themselves unwillingly pulled into the chaos. At first, they held to their principles—treating the wounded from both sides without discrimination. Their camps became sanctuaries where warriors laid down their weapons to be healed.
But the war grew harsher, more brutal. Villages were burned, and healers were attacked as "aiding the enemy." Soon, the Bharadwaj lands were no longer spared. Raids struck their settlements, their medicinal gardens were destroyed, and their people were taken as prisoners.
Faced with destruction, the Bharadwaj elders gathered in council. For generations, they had relied solely on healing and wisdom to guide their way, believing that peace could be maintained without force. But the reality before them was clear: knowledge alone could not protect them.
It was then that they made a life-altering decision. They would turn their deep understanding of nature toward defense and strength. By studying the forces they had long used for healing, they discovered ways to harness them for combat. Through herbs, minerals, and spiritual rituals, they learned to awaken a hidden energy within themselves—a force they called Prana Shakti.
This gave birth to a new order within the tribe: the Rudra Warriors. These warriors combined the healing wisdom of their ancestors with the ability to wield the powers of wind, water, and earth in battle. They could heal an ally one moment and unleash nature's wrath upon an enemy the next. The Bharadwajs were no longer defenseless—they had become a formidable presence.
With their newfound strength, the Bharadwaj tribe faced a critical choice: to use their power for conquest or for unity. Guided by the principles of Rishi Bharadwaj, they chose the latter. Their goal was to end the wars tearing Vishwa apart.
They began forming alliances with neighboring tribes, offering both healing and protection. To those who resisted peace, they sent their Rudra warriors—not as conquerors, but as enforcers of stability. Many battles were ended swiftly, as no tribe could match the combined might of Bharadwaj wisdom and nature's power.
Over time, the flames of war subsided. Tribes returned to their lands for the first time in generations, children could grow up without the constant fear of battle. The Bharadwaj tribe stood at the center of this new peace, respected—and feared—by all.
Yet peace brought with it an unexpected consequence. While many saw the Bharadwajs as protectors, others saw them as a looming threat. Their unmatched strength, once a beacon of hope, now cast a long shadow.