Welcome to the world of Artellium
Arkhante
Arkhante
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
" Réunis dans une pièce aveugle du Conclave – le gratte-ciel d'un kilomètre de haut qui héberge la Noria et ses Mantrix –, une dizaine de schémans scrute pour s'assurer du bon déroulement du vote. "
Chapitre 16, Livre 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, l'étonnante capitale d'Arkhante, s'élève tel un joyau enchanté au cœur d'une cascade grandiose. Cette cité majestueuse, sculptée dans la roche, compte sept niveaux, formant un escalier divin qui disparaît dans les hauteurs du paysage. Les bâtiments, ornés de détails minutieux, semblent se confondre avec les eaux tumultueuses, créant une symphonie visuelle à couper le souffle. Les premiers rayons du soleil à l'aube, effleurant doucement l'escalier de Nephtys, illuminent chaque coin de la ville d'une lueur dorée. "
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
The Unborn
Riona
Noria's Hologhost
Jester
Artist of Oblivion
Aurelius
The Prodigy
Al
Rancorous Man
Naïa
Star of the Sigil Clan
Ascaross
Guardian of the Den
Gravowl
Trace Guide
Isalys
Lost Princess of Arkhante
GrowMa
Adi of the Blades Clan
Mahra
Mohimas Warrior
Tannila
Robotanics Expert
Ash & Palmer
Plenitude of Meaning
Solonia & Ludwis
Quest for Knowledge
Vibradiated Ecosystems
Petrified Tree Forest
The Hive
Agricultural Terraces
Sylphio
The Hand of Ideas
Sijin
The Dream Hunter
Maa
Sower of Worlds
Camak
Meditech Prodigy
Lamis
Primus of Nature
Dalevna Syl'Qoelov
Dynast of Orcunion
Crested Akka
Grand Dean of Thamür
Gaupelle
Head of the Synthe Project
Faust
Primus of Shadow
Faust
Primus of Shadow
Lyle
The Puzzler
Ephrett Lys'Suul
Dynast of Astéri
Palmer
Mantri Shipmaster
Lith Agram
Pride of the Solonis Academy
Lith Agram
Pride of the Solonis Academy
Royal Morran
Astéri Signature
Garth
Sea Scout
Malek Tornhil
Crown of Arkhante
Malek Tornhil
Crown of Arkhante
Qogua
Eye of the Equinox
Sveri
Glass Sculptor
Morgan
Paramedical Unit
Ailène Lys'Ortens
Princess of Solon
Ailène Lys'Ortens
Princess of Solon
Ash
Mantri Ambassador
Jestanor Lys'Cozerri
Solar Architect
Red Tipped Crane
Symbol of Solon
Hadrien Lys'Ortens
Dynast of Solon
Sathyne Krey
Primeborn Child
Sathyne Krey
Primeborn Child
Tsanah Krey
Matriarch of House Krey
Tornhil & Lyle
The Cursed Throne
Lith Agram & Camak
The Khême Has Two Faces
Garth & Red Tipped Crane
Righteous Foresight
Tumul
Primus of Earth