The world of Aihrde spins upon an earth-like axis of ancient civilizations where good and evil have struggled for countless years. It is a world that bears the markings of its past; where ancient evils slumber, stained with the power of eldritch wizardry; where gods dwell in bejeweled halls of wonderment, worshiped by men and women of all creeds; where dragons live in great dens of heaped treasure; where the new stands upon the ruins of the old.The world of Aihrde is your canvas. Its vibrant mythology and unfolding history make Aihrde an expansive fantasy setting. With a wealth of playable material, Aihrde is a tapestry still being woven - one that you can make your own!The Codex is presented in two parts:Part 1 - The Almanac: Particulars of the gods, the people, countries, places and realms of Aihrde. There are over 50 gods outlined for play, a dozen different peoples (dwarves, elves, men, halflings, gnomes, orcs, goblins, giants, trolls, dragons and more). Each of 30 plus realms are detailed with history, government, economy, military, present rulers and other specific information. Part 2 - The Andanuth: Here we learn the story of Aihrde, from its uttermost beginning to the present age. It follows the journey of All Father, the creation of the gods and the world. We learn who the gods are and how they interact long before the coming of mortals. The story covers the creation of these people, and their long journeys and travails from their arrival to the realms of the day. The Andanuth is generously sprinkled with tales of gods and men, dwarves and goblins, war and peace. Appendices: Several appendices cover extra material such as a detailed time line, calendar, weather patterns, languages, and flora of Aihrde.