Blog Purpose

 This text serves as a Players’s Guide for a homebrew high-fantasy tabletop setting called Manam, a world defined by its unique status as a sentient, living entity named Ana. The source outlines a complex cosmology where the planet operates on a 90-degree tilt, creating extreme seasonal cycles of flooding and deep frost that dictate the survival of its inhabitants. Centered on draconic influence, the lore establishes that dragons are the primary guardians and timekeepers of this realm, maintaining a neutral balance in a land without traditional elves. A significant portion of the manual details a dark history involving the "Elves of Old," whose reckless use of high magic wounded the planet and led to their near-extinction during a global hunt. Modern gameplay focuses on survival-oriented mechanics, the discovery of "Luman" spirit races, and the management of Mana through a system of universal spheres and domains. Consistent with its high-magic themes, the guide provides a framework for narrating the world's evolution from its prehistoric origins to a future potentially threatened by interplanetary interests.

The blog summarizes what is available for Players of Manam here on the official Manam WorldAnvil site. (Still needs updating like crazy though lol)

MAP OF MANAM