Fantasy
The kingdom of Gallotros has possibly the longest history of any current kingdom, stretching back to times when most ruins were still thriving cities. Gallotros has survived many a threat to its existence; poverty, famine, war... Gallotros made it through all of those things that should have spelled its end many times over. Today, it is one of the larger kingdoms, though not top dog. And once again, a discovery has the stubborn survivor of a kingdom on the brink of war.
A new mine was uncovered, with rich glowing minerals inside. The properties are still a mystery, but it's becoming clear there are many uses for such a natural yet cold light source...
(OOC: This isn't guild, much as I enjoy that story and having it as a continuous story, this thread is specifically to go all out nuts with our taste for fantasy specifically while guild can keep it's "we are mostly ever in Greyhawk" feel for now. That and I wanted it to feel different somehow. Fresh, I guess. Introduce who you will. I know who I'm playing, but will introduce my character as story permits.)