Welcome to the world of Artellium
Arkhante
Nephtys
Arkhante's Capital
" After crossing the Windgulch Gates, the army plunged deeper into Salha. Nothing seemed capable of halting its advance toward Vespir, its ultimate objective. Along the legion's path, only ruined villages and few survivors remained. The Griffons of the region tried in vain to hinder the invader, to oppose it, but neither the beasts' claws nor the men's spears could stop the enemy. "
- Poem by Latnah, novice of Ard Bohla
Mantris
The Noria Tower
Quantic Tree
" Gathered in a windowless room of the Conclave — the one-kilometer-tall skyscraper housing the Noria and its Mantrix, around ten schemans scrutinize the proceedings to ensure the vote runs smoothly. "
Chapter 16, Book 1
Rift
Desner
Rift's Capital
" It was during a Rift celebration - yes, there are a few. The commemoration of the blast, the most important one. Every year, we celebrate the anniversary of the catastrophe. We celebrate the fact that we're still alive. Contaminated perhaps, doomed probably, desperate clearly, but still standing. "The celebration is often bitter, full of resentment. We burn effigies of Arkhante and Mantris, of everything that isn't us, the Fort-Gotens. There's a good chance yours will be burned next year, Malkah." "
Chapter 12, Book 1
Acongua
Acongua
The Great Mother
" The Great Mother, as she is called by the granite people, marks the border with the schist valleys with her imposing peak. As soon as she carries you on her shoulders, Acongua offers its gracefully rolling landscapes, wrinkles of wisdom frozen on the brow of Arkhante. On clear days, even Highridge can be admired along the horizon. "
Massada
Massada
Arm of the River of Oblivion
" What a beautiful strangeness is the River of Forgetfulness, with its singular flow, outside the boundaries of time. Despite the sometimes grueling journey, the Arkhantan come to its source to wash away bad memories. Others come to mark a new beginning in their lives. Some say the day will come when its waters will freeze forever, should humans fail to carry their own burdens. "
Sahla
Sahla
Faceless Peaks
" Anyone who claims to know the Faceless Peaks is an impostor. At the heart of these twisted summits lies a changeable nature, sculpted by the razor-sharp moods of the north wind. It's a place of betrayal, where every step can send you to your doom. Yes... anyone who claims to be a friend of the Faceless Peaks never returns to tell the tale. "
- Frek, Hermit of Sahla
Ashance
Ashance
Crevasse Foundry
" Three arks for a cheese, it's a fair trade. Three arks for a cheese, why not partake? "
- Crevasse Nursery Rhyme
The Shores
The Shores
The Blue Canine
" The Blue Canine is a spectacular structure in the landlocked city of Ressac. With its ever-shifting interior, caused by the redirection of natural geysers, the Canine serves as a landmark for the city's inhabitants. Its restrained, complex architecture symbolizes humanity's mastery over water and stands as a defiant gesture to the unforgiving oceans of Artellium. "
Orcunion
Orcunion
Points of the Eleven
" Orcunion is the largest territory in all of Artellium. By far. Geographers even prefer to speak of northern and southern Orcunion, using its capital Maligorn, the beating heart of the forest of a thousand forests, as a reference point. Some bold individuals proclaim that Orcunion could accommodate all of Arkhante together. With Solon gone since the Hero Wars, history sadly tends to prove them right. "
Windgulch
Arkhome Air's Capital
" After crossing the Windgulch Gates, the army plunged deeper into Salha. Nothing seemed capable of halting its advance toward Vespir, its ultimate objective. Along the legion's path, only ruined villages and few survivors remained. The Griffons of the region tried in vain to hinder the invader, to oppose it, but neither the beasts' claws nor the men's spears could stop the enemy. "
- Local Folklore, The Invisible Protector, Part One
Nephtys
Arkhante' s Capital
" Nephtys, the astonishing capital of Arkhante, rises like an enchanted jewel at the heart of a grandiose waterfall. This majestic city, carved from rock, spans seven levels, forming a divine staircase that disappears into the heights of the landscape. The buildings, adorned with intricate details, seem to merge with the tumultuous waters, creating a breathtaking visual symphony. At dawn, the first rays of sunlight gently caressing the steps of Nephtys illuminate every corner of the city with a golden glow. "
Plenition
Arkhome Water's Capital
" In the world of Artellium, he reigns over the seas, whispers his commands to the waves and the fish; In the waters he blesses, he expresses his wrath, or lets the rains fall gently to soothe tensions; In the deep abyss lies the Legendary, Argonath, master of the oceans, guardian of Plenition Cove. "
- Poem by Latnah, novice of Ard Bohla
Appologium
Arena
" It only took an instant for the bond uniting the two warriors to break. A lit fuse about to unleash the passions of the last two contenders. It took another instant for Hannibal's hammer to reach his opponent and crush his ribcage with the crack of dry twigs. Before he realized it, the Mantri had already breathed his last. "
- Final Cinematic of the Metappologium, Hannibal Chapter
Wall of Bones
Arena
" How many tens of thousands of skeletons were used to build the Wall of Bones? How many stripped corpses ended up as pillars, beams, or battlements? The creature I've come to speak of escapes this macabre count, though it is gnawed down to the bone. A grim remnant of a forgotten era, it roams without feeling hunger, fatigue, or thirst. As imposing and skeletal as the wall it defends. "
- Vigure, Informant of the Arkhome of Nature
Desner
Rift's Capital
" It was during a Rift celebration - yes, there are a few. The commemoration of the blast, the most important one. Every year, we celebrate the anniversary of the catastrophe. We celebrate the fact that we're still alive. Contaminated perhaps, doomed probably, desperate clearly, but still standing. "The celebration is often bitter, full of resentment. We burn effigies of Arkhante and Mantris, of everything that isn't us, the Fort-Gotens. There's a good chance yours will be burned next year, Malkah." "
Chapter 12, Book 1
Meditech
Meditech Market
Night-time Market
" Are you looking to have fun or not? Because here's paradise, you can find anything you want. - What are you thinking of? I usually go to the Robotics if I'm looking for a good time, if you know what I mean. - Haha! Yeah, I know exactly what you mean. Team SXEXS or Team ProstiX? - ProstiX! Who do you think I am? I'm not a beginner messing around with a Holo! - Haha! Alright, nanopuce, I'll show you what real fun is. "
- KaiLobe and Ozuna, young multi-techstyle Mantri
Cyber
Cyber Residential Area
Bubble City - Lower District
" - Wow, this is insane! We're going to live here, in the middle of the fish? - Yes, your dad got a job at the fish farm right next door. It's going to be great; you'll see all kinds of creatures from your bedroom window. - And can we take the underwater drones to go to school? - Yes. - And can we visit dad at work? And when you say « go play outside», will that mean « go play underwater »? Can I get gill implants? - Whoa, whoa, one question at a time, my little fish "
- Conversation near the Bubble City
Order
Order Public Buildings
Opax Station
" ∩ AIssistant, question about the Opax barracks. ∩ ∩ Several Opax posts are scattered throughout Mantris in strategic locations to ensure the quickest response. A hologram constantly displays the corporate hierarchy under surveillance so that every Opax agent always has the faces of suspected fraudsters in mind. "
Genetic
Genetic Research Center
Campus Esplanade
" ∩ AIssistant, personal journal. ∩ ∩ I've been accepted as a specialist in thelytokous parthenogenesis at the prestigious Novelti Human Sexual Evolution Research Lab! I've just moved into the Esplanade Campus; I can see red-crowned cranes gliding past my window, I'm meeting loads of passionate researchers like me, and I finally feel at home. The only thing I miss is BriLa, not sure she'll agree to join me with the Genetics. "
- Carlota, Doctor of Human Thelytokous Parthenogenesis
Robotic
Robotic Industry
Trisel Extractor
" When you join Kyotech City on the Rift construction site, you'll find everything you need within a complex designed for your well-being. Clean, comfortable accommodations, private shuttles to take you to your workplace, shops, entertainment venues, you won't lack anything. We take care of your children's education and ensure that families are never separated. "
- Kyotech Target-ads
Off Citizen
Off-Citizenship Zone
Zoone: Forbidden Experimental Lab
" [...] A real massacre! Their throats are torn out, shredded, there's blood everywhere, blood, everywhere! [...] After analyzing the data from each cell, the one responsible is Niguane, and he damaged the cells of several other creatures: the Pri[...] I think I'm the only one left on level minus thirty. I'm scared. I don't know if he's still in the building. [...] Aaarglgl... "
- Last Report on Niguane's Escape
Mantrix
Mantrix
The legacy and knowledge of Mantris
" The Mantrix watched Arhax give his speech in surprising silence. His theatrics and sharp jabs didn't seem to affect them, nor did his bold statement that he would become the next Ordinator and revolutionize Mantris. In silence, I nodded in acknowledgment of Arhax's blend of insolence and confidence, and the baffling immobility of our Mantrix leaders. He looked more like a leader than they did as authorities. "
- Alcred, Meta-Advisor
The Noria Tower
Quantic Tree
" ∩ AIssistant, confidential notes. ∩ ∩ There are problems during the Elevations. The upload doesn't always work as planned. I can't tell if it's a quantum flaw or just a hardware issue. I'm the only one who knows for now, the Noria isn't aware of its own limitations. The Mantrix aren't really [...] ∩ Erase the last entries from the confidential notes. Too risky. "
- Anis, Chief Engineer of the Noria
Map of Artellium
Interactive map
Medias
The Rune and The Code
Arnaud Dollen
Will magic or technology prevail? Amidst chilling prophecies, perverse diplomacy, and conspiracy, who will seize power from Arkhante or Mantris?
Original soundtrack album
Artellium echoes
"Artellium's Echoes" is an immersive album featuring the most captivating OSTs from the Cross The Ages universe; blending epic intensity, suspense, and poetic soundscapes. Include Fort-Goten; performed by Leana and Jade Miquel, composed by Benjamin Nalepa, listen to this soundtrack accompanying the Rift season 3 trailer.
Lore videos
Wallpapers
Arkhel
Le Non-Né
Riona
Hologhost de la Noria
Jester
Artiste de l'Oubli
Aurèle
Le Prodige
Al
Homme Rancœur
Naïa
Étoile du Clan Sigil
Ascaross
Gardien de l'Antre
Gravette
Guide de Trace
Isalys
Princesse Perdue d'Arkhante
GrowMa
Adi du Clan des Lames
Mahra
Guerrière Mohimas
Tannila
Experte en Robotanique
Ash & Palmer
Plénitude du Sens
Solonia & Ludwis
Quête de Savoir
Ecosystèmes Vibradiés
Forêt d'Arbres Pétrifiés
La Ruche
Terrasses Agricoles
Sylphio
La Main des Idées
Sijin
L'Attrape-Rêves
Maa
Semeuse de Mondes
Camak
Prodige Meditech
Lamis
Primus de la Nature
Dalevna Syl'Qoelov
Dynaste d'Orcunion
Akka à Crête
Grand Doyen du Thamür
Gaupelle
Tête du Projet Synthe
Faust
Primus de l'Ombre
Faust
Primus de l'Ombre
Lyle
Le Puzzler
Ephrett Lys'Suul
Dynaste d'Astéri
Palmer
Armateur Mantri
Lith Agram
Fleuron de l'Académie de Solonis
Lith Agram
Fleuron de l'Académie de Solonis
Morran Royal
Spécialité d'Astéri
Garth
Éclaireur des Mers
Malek Tornhil
Couronne d'Arkhante
Malek Tornhil
Couronne d'Arkhante
Qogua
Œil de l'Équinox
Sveri
Sculpteuse de Verre
Morgan
Unité Paramédicale
Ailène Lys'Ortens
Princesse de Solon
Ailène Lys'Ortens
Princesse de Solon
Ash
Ambassadeur Mantri
Jestanor Lys'Cozerri
Architecte Solaire
Grue à Pointe Rouge
Symbole de Solon
Hadrien Lys'Ortens
Dynaste de Solon
Sathyne Krey
Enfant Prime
Sathyne Krey
Enfant Prime
Tsanah Krey
Cheffe de la famille Krey
Tornhil & Lyle
Le Trône Maudit
Lith Agram & Camak
Le khême a deux visages
Garth & Grue à Pointe Rouge
Juste Clairvoyance
Tumul
Primus de la Terre