Arios

Arios is a mythical continent somewhere to the north of Selea. Most of the literature concerning Arios comes from the Norde philosopher Arcomae Hopet.

Etymology
The name Arios comes from the Old Selean root "rio" earth with the prefix "a" truth and suffix "os" country attached.

Hopet's Account
Hopet first wrote about the mythical land of Arios in his book Dialogues. He described Arios as an utopia, where the powerful Seventh Tribe ruled with a steady hand. They worshiped the Deities devotedly, and the civilization prospered. However, after a few generations, the Seventh Tribe began to stray from the Deities. Angered at their creation's disobedience, the Deities waged war on the Seventh Tribe, and having forgotten how to fight, the Seventh Tribe was quickly decimated. A small band of survivors pleaded with the Deities, and Ariena, the goddess of forgiveness, took them to the continent of Selea. Afterwards, Arios was destroyed by the Deities.