History DarthWiki / DarkFantasyX

* LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters: On top of that the characters are decentralize, So there's no one "main" character.

** At one point Tomaz, Urbania and D/S Empire suffered from this. leading to Tomaz, Urbania/D.S. breaking up. MoralDissonance, and ValuesDissonance helped this along, Especially under the younger leadership of Urbania and D.S.

* TheBigEasy: Delacroix kingdom, and the small island Nola is a SouthernGothic, FantasyCounterpartCulture version of New Orleans/Louisiana.

** The Delacroix family had one called Nola prior to the mists of Avalon. But it was annexed by force by Americana, causing the Delacroix family to flee with their meager defense forces (which was mostly made up of family and hired guns). A few years after the fall of the mists, and the new land of Delacroix, Alyssia was very frank towards Tish about getting it back, with or without her help. This is why Jaruba was a huge clusterfuck. It wasn't far from Nola thus having a strategic value in the dust up. But...Americana knew that too.

''Dark Fantasy X'' is basically a SpeculativeFiction, FantasyKitchenSink WarIsHell story, but with a gritty low fantasy [[{{Masquerade}} facade and veneer]]. For now it's told through the story's tropes. It's best described as ''TabletopGame/{{Warhammer}}'' (minus the humor) meets ''Literature/TheLordOfTheRings'' meets ''VideoGame/ADanceWithRogues'' meets ''Franchise/TheWitcher'' meets ''VideoGame/WorldOfWarcraft'' meets ''Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire'' meets ''Series/TheWire'' meets ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'', meets ''Film/{{Syriana}}'' meets ''VideoGame/{{Warcraft}}'' meets ''Series/TheWestWing'' meets ''VideoGame/{{Fable}}'' meets ''Franchise/{{Castlevania}}'' meets ''Franchise/FinalFantasy'' meets ''TabletopGame/{{Risk}}'' meets ''VideoGame/{{Civilization}}'', meets ''Franchise/DragonAge'', meets ''Franchise/TheElderScrolls'', meets ''VideoGame/{{Diablo}}'' meets ''TabletopGame/MagicTheGathering'', meets ''TabletopGame/{{Ravenloft}}'', meets ''VideoGame/DarkestDungeon, and some aesthetics of ''Franchise/DishonoredSeries'' with a [[LovecraftLite medium dosage]] of Creator/HPLovecraft. The setting in the work has a lot of low sci-fi elements, but the overtone is most definitely straight forward horror and dark fantasy.

''Dark Fantasy X'' is basically a SpeculativeFiction, FantasyKitchenSink WarIsHell story, but with a gritty low fantasy [[{{Masquerade}} facade and veneer]]. For now it's told through the story's tropes. It's best described as ''TabletopGame/{{Warhammer}}'' (minus the humor) meets ''Literature/TheLordOfTheRings'' meets ''VideoGame/ADanceWithRogues'' meets ''Franchise/TheWitcher'' meets ''VideoGame/WorldOfWarcraft'' meets ''Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire'' meets ''Series/TheWire'' meets ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'', meets ''Film/{{Syriana}}'' meets ''VideoGame/{{Warcraft}}'' meets ''Series/TheWestWing'' meets ''VideoGame/{{Fable}}'' meets ''Franchise/{{Castlevania}}'' meets ''Franchise/FinalFantasy'' meets ''TabletopGame/{{Risk}}'' meets ''VideoGame/{{Civilization}}'', meets ''Franchise/DragonAge'', meets ''Franchise/TheElderScrolls'', meets ''VideoGame/{{Diablo}}'' meets ''TabletopGame/MagicTheGathering'', meets ''TabletopGame/{{Ravenloft}}'' some aesthetics of ''Franchise/DishonoredSeries'' with a [[LovecraftLite medium dosage]] of Creator/HPLovecraft. The setting in the work has a lot of low sci-fi elements, but the overtone is most definitely straight forward horror and dark fantasy.

''Dark Fantasy X'' is basically a SpeculativeFiction, FantasyKitchenSink WarIsHell story, but with a gritty low fantasy [[{{Masquerade}} facade and veneer]]. For now it's told through the story's tropes. It's best described as ''TabletopGame/{{Warhammer}}'' (minus the humor) meets ''Literature/TheLordOfTheRings'' meets ''VideoGame/ADanceWithRogues'' meets ''Franchise/TheWitcher'' meets ''VideoGame/WorldOfWarcraft'' meets ''Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire'' meets ''Series/TheWire'' meets ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'', meets ''Film/{{Syriana}}'' meets ''VideoGame/{{Warcraft}}'' meets ''Series/TheWestWing'' meets ''VideoGame/{{Fable}}'' meets ''Franchise/{{Castlevania}}'' meets ''Franchise/FinalFantasy'' meets ''TabletopGame/{{Risk}}'' meets ''VideoGame/{{Civilization}}'', meets ''Franchise/DragonAge'', meets ''Franchise/TheElderScrolls'', meets ''VideoGame/{{Diablo}}'' meets ''TabletopGame/MagicTheGathering'', meets TabletopGame/{{Ravenloft}} some aesthetics of ''Franchise/DishonoredSeries'' with a [[LovecraftLite medium dosage]] of Creator/HPLovecraft. The setting in the work has a lot of low sci-fi elements, but the overtone is most definitely straight forward horror and dark fantasy.

''Dark Fantasy X'' is basically a SpeculativeFiction, FantasyKitchenSink WarIsHell story, but with a gritty low fantasy [[{{Masquerade}} facade and veneer]]. For now it's told through the story's tropes. It's best described as ''TabletopGame/{{Warhammer}}'' (minus the humor) meets ''Literature/TheLordOfTheRings'' meets ''VideoGame/ADanceWithRogues'' meets ''Franchise/TheWitcher'' meets ''VideoGame/WorldOfWarcraft'' meets ''Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire'' meets ''Series/TheWire'' meets ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'', meets ''Film/{{Syriana}}'' meets ''VideoGame/{{Warcraft}}'' meets ''Series/TheWestWing'' meets ''VideoGame/{{Fable}}'' meets ''Franchise/{{Castlevania}}'' meets ''Franchise/FinalFantasy'' meets ''TabletopGame/{{Risk}}'' meets ''VideoGame/{{Civilization}}'', meets ''Franchise/DragonAge'', meets ''Franchise/TheElderScrolls'', meets ''VideoGame/{{Diablo}}'' meets ''TabletopGame/MagicTheGathering'', some aesthetics of ''Franchise/DishonoredSeries'' with a [[LovecraftLite medium dosage]] of Creator/HPLovecraft. The setting in the work has a lot of low sci-fi elements, but the overtone is most definitely straight forward horror and dark fantasy.

* '''The Dragon Empire'''-aka The Urbania empire is a fantasy-industrial (but eco-friendly) type human empire that was built by the former slaves of Americana (spearheaded by House Waller) who fled during "the great migration" during the "normalcy" era. Consisting of what could be described as medieval fantasy equivalent of American blacks. The nation had a rough time with nation building as Americana would constantly try to subjugate the populous, until the Waller family started rearing dragons. The empire also had other problems with inner-conflicts which divided the empire thanks to sociopolitical differences. The divide was mostly over the fact that Urbanians wanted to cut themselves off from Americana, while the future Tomaz citizens still wanted some of the conservative culture to remain in the new country. The former didn't want to have anything to do with it anymore. For decades this divide built up until it became impossible to co-exist. The after effect was "the exodus"; a large group of Urbania's citizens leaving to join another nation not too far off from Urbania called "Tomazville" (or just Tomaz), A Protestant like theocracy counterpart that also had a falling out with Urbania, and D.S. over the ''same'' issues. The founders (The Waller Family) also had divisions that caused a lot of infighting among the great family. Less about political beliefs and more so about petty spite and familial rivalry, and naturally greed. Not unlike The Lawrence family, whose situation became way much worse and tragic. It was so annoying that Emperor Torre changed his last name to Dragonknight just out of bitter spite. Most of the inner termoil was from Torre's [[SiblingRivalry older aunt and uncles feuding with the younger aunts and uncles]] due to a none twin form of SiblingSenioritySquabble[[note]]Torre's young aunts are actual twins and ironically avoided this[[/note]]. It's got worse when [[TheTopicOfCancer a sudden illness]] and [[SuccessionCrisis death of the eldest heir]], caused her son to be passed over in favor of her nephew, Torre[[note]]Tishauna likely had a hand in putting Torre in line of succession cause she favored him over his cousin Rashad "Roy" Waller, well that and Torre's her male BFF[[/note]]. Urbania itself is fairly large roughly the size of the USSR of old. Because of it's industrial nature and history with D.S. they're strong supportive allies that import and export with each other. Urbania was the first to discover rubber, and plastics, thus helping advance both empires infrastructure and military. The founding Waller family dug up lots of petrified dragon eggs during the first wave of settlements on the land. And for whatever reason came back to life after being in contact with said family. Because of this, Urbania was able to raise these terrifying beasts of battle as military support for the fledgling D.S. Empire while they worked on the spell of Avalon. The family was so efficient with the creatures they developed a bond with the beasts. Which enabled them to train a army [[DragonRider Dragon Knighs]]. Current ruler is Emperor of Dragons '''Torrellis "Torre" Dewayne Dragoknight'''[[note]]formerly Torrelis Dewayne Waller[[/note]] aka '''The Young Dragon'''.

* '''The Starr Empire''' or (alternatively the Starr Empire, formerly D.S. Empire)- was formed out of the partnership of gypsy like black creole refugees from Americana (The Delacroix family and allies), and Tomaz defectors (The Starr family and allies). This empire became one of the fastest rising nations, and eventually one of the most advanced and powerful. Eventually 5 Starr siblings (three girls and one younger male sibling) ran away from Tomaz and other Starr relatives because of the stifling moralism and oppressive religious family members (Their mother and grandmother would follow 2 years later). Of course once this happened the Starr family was broken in two. So now there's essentially two Starr families. The oldest Starr girl (Tisha) bonded with the young Delacroix boy when they arrived at the new fledgling nation at the VERY YOUNG age of 11 and the Delacroix-Starr coalition and empire was born. Thus starting a cold war with the formerly presumed partner Tomaz. (This was also probably the intent of Tisha's mother (Tishuana's grandmother) as she secretly didn't want Tomaz to be a part of the new empire instead opting for her daughter and heir to court Urbania instead) The early era of DS was always in danger of being overthrown by Americana forces due to the fact they were in partnership with Delacroix, who are seen as treasonous traitors by Americana. So when the magic came back they chose to embrace the other non human races (D.S. allies like Urbania followed suit), and in return got help with nation building and defense, turning D.S. into what it is now, thanks in large part to the Avalon spell. Also opening it's boarders to other human immigrants brought the nation a diverse work force and population. Americana was caught off guard at how fast the nation built it's military. Especially it's naval fleet and army, and was the first nation to have a Air Force. Which legitimized the nation as a legit independent empire (much to the chagrin of Americana). Unlike Urbania D.S. is a mixed bag as far as tech and culture goes. In a way it's like modern America when it comes to cultural/ethnic diversity. Somewhat of a idealist progressive liberal high-fantasy version of America. It's fairly large being about the size of ancient Rome. The Empire is ruled by House Starr, Current head ruler is empress '''Tishauna Diana ("The Scorpion") Delacroix Starr''' aka ''Tish''

* EnemyCivilWar: The vampires are at war with one another. There's two species of vampires, The supernatural species, And another subspecies that's more born out of nature and genetics (like the vamps from ''Film/{{Underworld}}''). Both sides consider the other to be "abominations"

* CrazyAwesome: Tishauna, not so much her, but her plans tend to be crazy, and awesome.

''Dark Fantasy X'' is basically a SpeculativeFiction, FantasyKitchenSink WarIsHell story, but with a gritty low fantasy [[{{Masquerade}} facade and veneer]]. For now it's told through the story's tropes. It's best described as TabletopGame/{{Warhammer}} (minus the humor) meets Literature/TheLordOfTheRings meets VideoGame/ADanceWithRogues meets Franchise/TheWitcher meets VideoGame/WorldOfWarcraft meets Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire meets Series/TheWire meets TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons, meets Film/{{Syriana}} meets VideoGame/{{Warcraft}} meets Series/TheWestWing meets VideoGame/{{Fable}} meets Franchise/{{Castlevania}} meets Franchise/FinalFantasy meets TabletopGame/{{Risk}} meets VideoGame/{{Civilization}}, meets Franchise/DragonAge, meets Franchise/TheElderScrolls, meets Franchise/{{Diablo}} meets TabletopGame/MagicTheGathering, some aesthetics of Franchise/DishonoredSeries with a [[LovecraftLite medium dosage]] of Creator/HPLovecraft. The setting in the work has a lot of low sci-fi elements, but the overtone is most definitely straight forward horror and dark fantasy.

* FiveRaces: Actually more than five races. The Sapient races are:
** The Humans:
*** Vampires: whom are technically humans genetically speaking (excluding the supernatural vamps)
*** Likewise werewolves and skin-walkers.
*** Avians: Basically humans with bird wings who live on a FloatingContinent. Usually mistaken as angels. In fact real angels ''sometimes'' affectionately call them "pretenders".
*** Atlanteans: That has a lot in common with [[WesternAnimation/AtlantisTheLostEmpire the Atlanteans of this film]], and [[spoiler: possibly a ethnic offshoot of The Noa]]. Uses VERY advanced MagiTek. They're generally peaceful and benevolent. But they're also a major supplier of MagiTek to the alliance. Particularly D.S. and Urbania.
** Elves: For awhile was in self imposed exile and NeutralGood, but has joined forces with the human alliance.
** Dwarves: ChaoticGood, and generally helpful to the alliance. They seem to be just happy that they're fighting for something again.
** Orcs: ChaoticNeutral to TrueNeutral. But mostly the former.
** faeries and other off shoots. Generally good but also runs the gamut of ChaoticGood to ChaoticEvil.
** Dragons; some are as intelligent as humans and are capable of speech.
** And a few debatable species...like ''The Hive'' giant bugs whom may be sentient but not sapient..
** Anthropomorphic animal species.
** And a HUGE load of other sapient mystical/mutant/hybrid [[DemiHuman Demi Humans]].

* OurElvesAreBetter: Downplayed; Despite being long lived they're not all that different from humans. Also each breed of elves have different types of ears.

DFX is a world that started out as a TheMagicGoesAway type of setting that led to MaybeMagicMaybeMundane type of {{Demythtified}} world where magic was rare and was treated as myth, This era was known as "Normalcy". But then TheMagicComesBack and with that the dragon population explodes (previously thought to be extinct, or was going extinct), Atlantis rises from the sea, and low-level magic is about as common as cell phones are today and so on. Most of the protagonists grandparents' in this setting was born during the cusp of this. And their children don't remember the time where none of this existed. It's [[MundaneFantastic fantastically mundane]] to them as they grew up in the world in it's current FantasyKitchenSink state (at least in terms of demi-humans, and low level magic). When the magic originally left there was centuries where technology (mostly SteamPunk, and DieselPunk) was starting to fill the void that magic left behind. Scientists was the replacement for sorcerers, witches, and wizards. But when the magic came back in the middle of what was basically a human technological revolution it made things...awkward. Before then humans had grown accustom to technology and science. And all the fantastic elements before that era was forgotten and thought of as children's stories, or at best seen as prehistory. Interestingly enough {{Expy}} versions of Christianity, Judaism, and Islamic religions started to form as well. But that's where the fantasy and supernatural stuff ended. Also primitive forms of fire arms exist but only a handful of nations has them, as they're somewhat difficult to mass produce (and by handful of nations we mean three). So they're primarily used as last line of defense for said human empires/nations or special military units. The primary weapons for human infantry units are still [[BoringButPractical swords and shields]]. Also there was ''three'' cases of a GreatOffscreenWar (InUniverse known as ''The Three Great Wars'') that destroyed the more advance PunkPunk technologies and civilizations. Creating several instances of BlackBox artifacts.

DFX is a world that started out as a TheMagicGoesAway type of setting that led to MaybeMagicMaybeMundane type of [[{{Demythtification}} Demythtified]] world where magic was rare and was treated as myth, This era was known as "Normalcy". But then TheMagicComesBack and with that the dragon population explodes (previously thought to be extinct, or was going extinct), Atlantis rises from the sea, and low-level magic is about as common as cell phones are today and so on. Most of the protagonists grandparents' in this setting was born during the cusp of this. And their children don't remember the time where none of this existed. It's [[MundaneFantastic fantastically mundane]] to them as they grew up in the world in it's current FantasyKitchenSink state (at least in terms of demi-humans, and low level magic). When the magic originally left there was centuries where technology (mostly SteamPunk, and DieselPunk) was starting to fill the void that magic left behind. Scientists was the replacement for sorcerers, witches, and wizards. But when the magic came back in the middle of what was basically a human technological revolution it made things...awkward. Before then humans had grown accustom to technology and science. And all the fantastic elements before that era was forgotten and thought of as children's stories, or at best seen as prehistory. Interestingly enough {{Expy}} versions of Christianity, Judaism, and Islamic religions started to form as well. But that's where the fantasy and supernatural stuff ended. Also primitive forms of fire arms exist but only a handful of nations has them, as they're somewhat difficult to mass produce (and by handful of nations we mean three). So they're primarily used as last line of defense for said human empires/nations or special military units. The primary weapons for human infantry units are still [[BoringButPractical swords and shields]]. Also there was ''three'' cases of a GreatOffscreenWar (InUniverse known as ''The Three Great Wars'') that destroyed the more advance PunkPunk technologies and civilizations. Creating several instances of BlackBox artifacts.

*** Atlanteans: That has a lot in common with [[Disney/AtlantisTheLostEmpire the Atlanteans of this film]], and [[spoiler: possibly a ethnic offshoot of The Noa]]. Uses VERY advanced MagiTek. They're generally peaceful and benevolent. But they're also a major supplier of MagiTek to the alliance. Particularly D.S. and Urbania.

* MoralityKitchenSink: Heroes vs. Anti-Heroes vs. Anti-Villains vs. Villains. Possibly not in that order. Basically every ShadeOfConflict is present.

* BiggerBad: Possibly the lord of darkness him self. Although [[spoiler: there is the monster that was after the beings that crashed in TheArtifact]].

* '''The Dragon Empire'''-aka The Urbania empire is a fantasy-industrial (but eco-friendly) type human empire that was built by the former slaves of Americana (spearheaded by House Waller) who fled during "the great migration" during the "normalcy" era. Consisting of what could be described as medieval fantasy equivalent of American blacks. The nation had a rough time with nation building as Americana would constantly try to subjugate the populous, until the Waller family started rearing dragons. The empire also had other problems with inner-conflicts which divided the empire thanks to sociopolitical differences. The divide was mostly over the fact that Urbanians wanted to cut themselves off from Americana, while the future Tomaz citizens still wanted some of the conservative culture to remain in the new country. The former didn't want to have anything to do with it anymore. For decades this divide built up until it became impossible to co-exist. The after effect was "the exodus"; a large group of Urbania's citizens leaving to join another nation not too far off from Urbania called "Tomazville" (or just Tomaz), A Protestant like theocracy counterpart that also had a falling out with Urbania, and D.S. over the ''same'' issues. The founders (The Waller Family) also had divisions that caused a lot of infighting among the great family. Less about political beliefs and more so about petty spite and familial rivalry, and naturally greed. Not unlike The Lawrence family, whose situation became way much worse and tragic. It was so annoying that Emperor Torre changed his last name to Dragonknight just out of bitter spite. Most of the inner termoil was from Torre's [[SiblingRivalry older aunt and uncles feuding with the younger aunts and uncles]] due to a none twin for of SiblingSenioritySquabble[[note]]Torre's young aunts are actual twins and ironically avoided this[[/note]]. It's got worse when [[TheTopicOfCancer a sudden illness]] and [[SuccessionCrisis death of the eldest heir]], caused her son to be passed over in favor of her nephew, Torre[[note]]Tishauna likely had a hand in putting Torre in line of succession cause she favored him over his cousin Rashad "Roy" Waller, well that and Torre's her male BFF[[/note]]. Urbania itself is fairly large roughly the size of the USSR of old. Because of it's industrial nature and history with D.S. they're strong supportive allies that import and export with each other. Urbania was the first to discover rubber, and plastics, thus helping advance both empires infrastructure and military. The founding Waller family dug up lots of petrified dragon eggs during the first wave of settlements on the land. And for whatever reason came back to life after being in contact with said family. Because of this, Urbania was able to raise these terrifying beasts of battle as military support for the fledgling D.S. Empire while they worked on the spell of Avalon. The family was so efficient with the creatures they developed a bond with the beasts. Which enabled them to train a army [[DragonRider Dragon Knighs]]. Current ruler is Emperor of Dragons '''Torrellis "Torre" Dewayne Dragoknight'''[[note]]formerly Torrelis Dewayne Waller[[/note]] aka '''The Young Dragon'''.

* Shocking Defeat Legacy: The battle of Jaruba, a Caribbean island which had a certain strategic value for the Starr Empire. Tish's forces suffered a horrendous lost at the hands of a partnered Tomaz, and Americana, losing 60% of her garrisoned forces. Afterward she was a laughing stock, the fact that she was just 19 at the time only added to people saying she was a incompetent leader. She later ''personally'' regrouped the remaining battered 40% and reinforced them with a small naval, and zeppelin fleet and retook the large island. Devastating the Tomaz army, and pushing back the Americana forces. After that [[WhosLaughingNow nobody was laughing anymore]]. It's a sore spot for all parties involved, Particularly Tish. But it was a victory for her nonetheless.

''Dark Fantasy X'' is basically a SpeculativeFiction, FantasyKitchenSink story, but with a gritty low fantasy [[{{Masquerade}} facade and veneer]]. For now it's told through the story's tropes. It's best described as TabletopGame/{{Warhammer}} (minus the humor) meets Literature/TheLordOfTheRings meets VideoGame/ADanceWithRogues meets Franchise/TheWitcher meets VideoGame/WorldOfWarcraft meets Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire meets Series/TheWire meets TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons, meets Film/{{Syriana}} meets VideoGame/{{Warcraft}} meets Series/TheWestWing meets VideoGame/{{Fable}} meets Franchise/{{Castlevania}} meets Franchise/FinalFantasy meets TabletopGame/{{Risk}} meets VideoGame/{{Civilization}}, meets Franchise/DragonAge, meets Franchise/TheElderScrolls, meets Franchise/{{Diablo}} meets TabletopGame/MagicTheGathering, some aesthetics of Franchise/DishonoredSeries with a [[LovecraftLite medium dosage]] of Creator/HPLovecraft. The setting in the work has a lot of low sci-fi elements, but the overtone is most definitely straight forward horror and dark fantasy.

''Dark Fantasy X'' is basically a SpeculativeFiction, FantasyKitchenSink story, but with a gritty low fantasy [[{{Masquerade}} facade and veneer}}. For now it's told through the story's tropes. It's best described as TabletopGame/{{Warhammer}} (minus the humor) meets Literature/TheLordOfTheRings meets VideoGame/ADanceWithRogues meets Franchise/TheWitcher meets VideoGame/WorldOfWarcraft meets Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire meets Series/TheWire meets TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons, meets Film/{{Syriana}} meets VideoGame/{{Warcraft}} meets Series/TheWestWing meets VideoGame/{{Fable}} meets Franchise/{{Castlevania}} meets Franchise/FinalFantasy meets TabletopGame/{{Risk}} meets VideoGame/{{Civilization}}, meets Franchise/DragonAge, meets Franchise/TheElderScrolls, meets Franchise/{{Diablo}} meets TabletopGame/MagicTheGathering, some aesthetics of Franchise/DishonoredSeries with a [[LovecraftLite medium dosage]] of Creator/HPLovecraft. The setting in the work has a lot of low sci-fi elements, but the overtone is most definitely straight forward horror and dark fantasy.

''Dark Fantasy X'' is basically a SpeculativeFiction [[FantasyKitchenSink kitchen sink]], fantasy story but with a gritty low fantasy facade and veneer, that's told through the story's tropes. It's best described as TabletopGame/{{Warhammer}} (minus the humor) meets Literature/TheLordOfTheRings meets VideoGame/ADanceWithRogues meets Franchise/TheWitcher meets VideoGame/WorldOfWarcraft meets Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire meets Series/TheWire meets TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons, meets Film/{{Syriana}} meets VideoGame/{{Warcraft}} meets Series/TheWestWing meets VideoGame/{{Fable}} meets Franchise/{{Castlevania}} meets Franchise/FinalFantasy meets TabletopGame/{{Risk}} meets VideoGame/{{Civilization}}, meets Franchise/DragonAge, meets Franchise/TheElderScrolls, meets TabletopGame/MagicTheGathering, some aesthetics of Franchise/DishonoredSeries with a [[LovecraftLite medium dosage]] of Creator/HPLovecraft. The setting in the work has a lot of low sci-fi elements, but the overtone is most definitely straight forward horror and dark fantasy.

''Dark Fantasy X'' is basically a SpeculativeFiction [[FantasyKitchenSink kitchen sink]], fantasy story but with a gritty low fantasy facade and veneer, that's told through the story's tropes. It's best described as TabletopGame/{{Warhammer}} (minus the humor) meets Literature/TheLordOfTheRings meets VideoGame/ADanceWithRogues meets VideoGame/WorldOfWarcraft meets Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire meets Series/TheWire meets TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons, meets Film/{{Syriana}} meets VideoGame/{{Warcraft}} meets Series/TheWestWing meets VideoGame/{{Fable}} meets Franchise/{{Castlevania}} meets Franchise/FinalFantasy meets TabletopGame/{{Risk}} meets VideoGame/{{Civilization}}, meets Franchise/DragonAge, meets Franchise/TheElderScrolls, meets TabletopGame/MagicTheGathering, some aesthetics of Franchise/DishonoredSeries with a [[LovecraftLite medium dosage]] of Creator/HPLovecraft. The setting in the work has a lot of low sci-fi elements, but the overtone is most definitely straight forward horror and dark fantasy.

* '''The Dragon Empire'''-aka The Urbania empire is a fantasy-industrial (but eco-friendly) type human empire that was built by the former slaves of Americana (spearheaded by the Waller family) who fled during "the great migration" during the "normalcy" era. Consisting of what could be described as medieval fantasy equivalent of American blacks. The nation had a rough time with nation building as Americana would constantly try to subjugate the populous, until the Waller family started rearing dragons. The empire also had other problems with inner-conflicts which divided the empire thanks to sociopolitical differences. The divide was mostly over the fact that Urbanians wanted to cut themselves off from Americana, while the future Tomaz citizens still wanted some of the conservative culture to remain in the new country. The former didn't want to have anything to do with it anymore. For decades this divide built up until it became impossible to co-exist. The after effect was "the exodus"; a large group of Urbania's citizens leaving to join another nation not too far off from Urbania called "Tomazville" (or just Tomaz), A Protestant like theocracy counterpart that also had a falling out with Urbania, and D.S. over the ''same'' issues. The founders (The Waller Family) also had divisions that caused a lot of infighting among the great family. Less about political beliefs and more so about petty spite and familial rivalry, and naturally greed. Not unlike The Lawrence family, whose situation became way much worse and tragic. It was so annoying that Emperor Torre changed his last name to Dragonknight just out of bitter spite. Most of the inner termoil was from Torre's [[SiblingRivalry older aunt and uncles feuding with the younger aunts and uncles]] due to a none twin for of SiblingSenioritySquabble[[note]]Torre's young aunts are actual twins and ironically avoided this[[/note]]. It's got worse when [[TheTopicOfCancer a sudden illness]] and [[SuccessionCrisis death of the eldest heir]], caused her son to be passed over in favor of her nephew, Torre[[note]]Tishauna likely had a hand in putting Torre in line of succession cause she favored him over his cousin Rashad "Roy" Waller, well that and Torre's her male BFF[[/note]]. Urbania itself is fairly large roughly the size of the USSR of old. Because of it's industrial nature and history with D.S. they're strong supportive allies that import and export with each other. Urbania was the first to discover rubber, and plastics, thus helping advance both empires infrastructure and military. The founding Waller family dug up lots of petrified dragon eggs during the first wave of settlements on the land. And for whatever reason came back to life after being in contact with said family. Because of this, Urbania was able to raise these terrifying beasts of battle as military support for the fledgling D.S. Empire while they worked on the spell of Avalon. The family was so efficient with the creatures they developed a bond with the beasts. Which enabled them to train a army [[DragonRider Dragon Knighs]]. Current ruler is Emperor of Dragons '''Torrellis "Torre" Dewayne Dragoknight'''[[note]]formerly Torrelis Dewayne Waller[[/note]] aka '''The Young Dragon'''.

* '''The Starr Empire''' or (alternatively the Starr Empire, formerly D.S. Empire)- was formed out of the partnership of gypsy like black creole refugees from Americana (The Delacroix family and allies), and Tomaz defectors (The Starr family and allies). This empire became one of the fastest rising nations, and eventually one of the most advanced and powerful. Eventually 5 Starr siblings (three girls and one younger male sibling) ran away from Tomaz and other Starr relatives because of the stifling moralism and oppressive religious family members (Their mother and grandmother would follow 2 years later). Of course once this happened the Starr family was broken in two. So now there's essentially two Starr families. The oldest Starr girl (Tisha) bonded with the young Delacroix boy when they arrived at the new fledgling nation at the VERY YOUNG age of 11 and the Delacroix-Starr coalition and empire was born. Thus starting a cold war with the formerly presumed partner Tomaz. (This was also probably the intent of Tisha's mother (Tishuana's grandmother) as she secretly didn't want Tomaz to be a part of the new empire instead opting for her daughter and heir to court Urbania instead) The early era of DS was always in danger of being overthrown by Americana forces due to the fact they were in partnership with Delacroix, who are seen as treasonous traitors by Americana. So when the magic came back they chose to embrace the other non human races (D.S. allies like Urbania followed suit), and in return got help with nation building and defense, turning D.S. into what it is now, thanks in large part to the Avalon spell. Also opening it's boarders to other human immigrants brought the nation a diverse work force and population. Americana was caught off guard at how fast the nation built it's military. Especially it's naval fleet and army, and was the first nation to have a Air Force. Which legitimized the nation as a legit independent empire (much to the chagrin of Americana). Unlike Urbania D.S. is a mixed bag as far as tech and culture goes. In a way it's like modern America when it comes to cultural/ethnic diversity. Somewhat of a idealist progressive liberal high-fantasy version of America. It's fairly large being about the size of ancient Rome. Current ruler is empress '''Tishauna Diana ("The Scorpion") Delacroix Starr''' aka ''Tish''

* '''The Delacroix Empire'''- The Delacroix family was refugees whom escaped from Americana's dark page in it's history. Eventually landing on a continent that had a diverse Eco system which could help them be self sufficient. The continent also reminded them of their own homeland back in Americana, with it's prairies and lush woodlands, and swamps, kinda like Louisiana if it also had white sand beaches as well. For a long time they were a coalition known as the Delacroix-Starr empire with their cousins, the Starr family. The Empire became large enough to where it became it's own independent hold eventually. But is still very closely tied to the Starr Empire. The Delacroix family has a long military service with Americana, being military blue bloods and all. But over the years, they grew weary of their under appreciation, the lack of advancement in the Americana political and military hierarchy, plus the abhorrent treatment of people of color. Because of all of the above they decided to help organize the independent settlements of Delacroix-Starr, and Urbania. The land the Delacroix family settled is roughly double the size of Australia. And it's similarly not landlocked like Australia. Current Ruler is high queen '''Alyssia Erykah Delacroix'''[[note]]Paternal aunt to Tishauna Starr[[/note]]
** '''The State of Sabine'''- Sabine is a few miles off from the mainland of Delacroix. The family ruling over the land is the Malveaux family, cousins to the Delacroix family. Sabine is also protected under The Delacroix empire and its allies. Sabine is the banner-men and Vassal for Delacroix but is also a large source for their agriculture and livestock. It's roughly the size of Texas. Current ruler is lady '''Lyzbeth Malvaux'''
** '''The State of Lawrence'''- The Lawrence family (cousins to the Malveaux family) is another Vassal of Sabine and Delacroix who contribute a lot of grain, and honey to the Delacroix empire. Unfortunately around [[AlternativeCalendar 38 AV]] a power struggle has caused a devastating civil war due to extended family members falling out with the royal bloodline of Lawrence siblings. Think of the conflict as a medieval fantasy version of the Syrian civil war in terms of devastation. Sabine has been lending their forces to help, and have been the primary enforcers for the Lawrence family. Sabine eventually asked for more support from Delacroix as the situation kept spiraling out of control. Current ruler lord '''Ethan Lawrence'''

* '''The Britannia Empire'''- Britannia is basically the setting's United Kingdom, and old British empire, a nation that's one of the oldest human nations with vast influence in the human world. Formerly an ally to Americana until the setting's current events (and political machination in the background[[note]]namely the fact that Alexander's mother Sharyn Elizabeth Whitecomb pressured him to join the alliance due to Americana being ineffectual about dealing with the rumored dark army that killed her husband and first born, eldest son in a brutal battle.[[/note]]) forced them to switch sides by joining the alliance. Mostly for pragmatic reasons. However; if the former patriarch had known what his successor would do politically, he would have likely left it to said successor's younger brother instead. Current ruler King '''Alexander Dorian Whitecomb III'''

'''Tomazville'''- or ''Tomaz'' for short; is a moderate protestant/southern baptist like theocracy, more or less a mostly black version of Americana, which it resents in secret, but work with in public out of necessity sometimes. Forged after being disillusioned by both D.S., Urbannia, and Americana. In the beginning it was just a coalition of 3 independent colonies, made up of disgruntled and marginalized black ex-Americana citizens. The country is still rather bitter over being subdivided from both Urbania, and DS. History books is real muddy when it comes to whether or not they were exiled or left on their own. Tomaz already was a independent colony, and the biggest one out of the coalition (up until the clouds of Avalon spell was cast on D.S. and Urbania territories). Tomaz believe DS, and Urbania became immoral and decadent and forgot their religious upbringing over the decades (There's ''SOME'' truth to that). Where as the former nations claim Tomaz was close minded, and is using moralisim as a weapon to control people, and twisting the word of god into something oppressive (there's ''definitely'' some truth to that). Basically the more progressive members of the coalition had a falling out with the more conservative members of the coalition. So Tomaz continued on being it's own nation [[RebelliousRebel without the rest]]. In the beginning, the nation was conservative but fairly moderate. Over the decades however, they have sunk to being [[ProfessionalButtKisser brownosers]] for Americana (Something that the founder of Tomazville would be disappointed by), and [[SocialClimber Social Climbers]]

* '''The Noa Empire'''- The Noa are a benevolent indigenous like race, and probably the second oldest race of humans behind Shadowlanders (think Africans) that lives a little far off from most modern nations, on a large continent the size of South America.. The nation is often pillage and razed by a Nordic like nation to the north west of them, and by Americana to the far east of them. The Noa although benevolent are fierce warriors who'll fight till the bitter end to protect their land But also very forgiving, and tend to get over whatever horror that befallen them in the past. The large nation has brought goods and trades to the alliance like certain types of fruit, cocoa beans, sugar cane, and sugar leaves (a type of plant that works just as well as sugar), Honey, coffee beans and so on. These existed else where but was hard to cultivate. Now with the new found alliance they can be mass produced and or exported as The Noa has them in full abundance. They also harvest a root that doubles as a very effective birth control, females stop using it when they are ready to have children. They also raise kukoo's (basically giant chickens, that lay large white or brown eggs). In Tish's words "imagine a egg that can feed 2 large families!!, Or a giant chicken that could feed a whole community!!". Considering the Noa are a proud warrior race type a good chunk of the population count as 90% of the Noa army. Oh and The Noa population is a little over 400 million. That's one of the main reasons they have been able to hold off from being completely overtaken by enemy forces. Current ruler Empress '''Takiya Greyeyes'''