History
Humans live in a world where the planet is harsh, dangerous, and unforgiving. They have lived safely upon a collection of mysterious floating islands for hundreds of years. The islands have provided everything they have needed: safety, rich farmland, and crystal clear waters. The humans thrived and built magnificent cities and towns. They travel between islands by airships or dragons; these mythical creatures had been living on the islands when humans arrived and were quickly tamed.

However, within the last 50 years, something has gone horribly wrong. Something from the surface began to infect the islands. It spreads like a disease, killing everything it touches. Eventually, it would kill the islands themselves and cause them to fall from the sky. When the humans first arrived, there were seven islands. With the infection quickly spreading, only five remain; one of which is quickly dying as well. People and animals alike have also seen the affects of the disease; numerous strange ailments and mutations have shown up.

Numerous groups of scientists and adventurers have gone to the surface to try and figure out what is causing the disease. None have returned successfully. Eventually, people stopped volunteering. In order to encourage more people to travel to the surface and try to save the islands, the government has set up a "raffle" system. In return for entering their names, each participant receives a sum of money. Those whose names are drawn are promised a second sum and their own plot of land upon the island of their choosing, upon their safe return.

What will they find upon the surface, and will they make it back alive to tell the tale?

The Islands
1. Keskus: The center island, and the largest. It houses the main government buildings and a large, bustling city. The inner city is lush and rich, while the outer city tends to be poor and faces a lot of cime, despite its proximity to the government. Many refugees from the fallen islands were moved to the outer city.
2. Talu: An island with rich soil and plentiful waters, it was cultivated into a series of farming and fishing communities. It consists of mostly small towns and villages scattered about the land, with one main port for trading with the other islands.
3. Mägi: Consisting mainly of a mountainous landscape, this island's focus is on production. It is rich in ore, minerals, and gems. A few mountain-dwelling species of dragons reside here, and so some ranchers have also established themselves here.
4. Jahimaa: An island covered in a thick forest. Despite its proximity to the central island, it has not been cultivated much. It is mainly used for hunting wild game. Many ranchers like to set up home here, as it provides plenty of land and game for their dragons.
5. Turg: A strange, desert-like island. It has been transformed into a bazaar of sorts, where people from all regions can gather and sell their goods. There are rumors of a black market somewhere on the island as well, though this hasn't been confirmed. Unfortunately, this island has begun to show the signs of the disease. This has frightened some people away, for fear of getting sick.
6. Mülgas: A swampy island. It had been a successful fishing spot, though a lot of criminals were rumored to hide out in the marshes, beyond the eyes of the law. Unfortunately, this island was one of the first to collapse.
7. Tasandikel: An island of mostly flat, open plains. It had also been cultivated for farming and ranching. There were numerous towns and even a few smaller cities. However, this island was most well known for its impressive schools. It was the first to show signs of the rot and collapse.

The Dragons
1. Tatzels: Thick-bodied, lizard like creatures between 2 and 4 feet. They have flat heads, large eyes, and impressive front claws for digging. They are not the best flyers and are too weak to carry passengers, but they have tough skin and quick reflexes. They are also very adaptable to any terrain.
2. Puks: A household dragon of 5 to 6 feet. They are typically used to herd and protect domestic animals due to their gentle nature. But they are tricksters by nature and enjoy hoarding shiny things. They have a serpetine body, four legs, standard wings, and a firey tail. They can breathe fire.
3. Goliaths: Giant, wingless dragons of 10 to 12 feet. Yet by some unknown mechanism, they are still able to fly. They are thick-bodied, with long tails. Yet despite their size, they are quite gentle. They are often kept to assist in farming and development, travel, or as companions.
4. Zaltys: The fastest of all the dragon species and excellent fliers. They are often used for racing and travel. They tend to have fiesty attitudes, but bond closely to their owners. They range between 4 to 6 feet. They have slender bodies and long tails. They lack front feet but instead have clawed digits attached to their wings (like bats).