An Ancient Red Dragon that nests in the magma chamber of the volcano that Emberstead rests upon. Imid has caved out many chambers in the volcano to store his hoard, feed and spawn hatchlings, consequently increasing the volcanic activity in the area. The denizens of Emberstead pay tribute to Imid once per decade to revitalize the protective barrier that protects them from the volcanos frequent eruptions. These tributes come in the form of offerings of gold, jewels, knowledge, livestock, and under exteme circumstances, people.

A city of scholars and sailors built up on the back of an Ancient Dragon Turtle that is roughly the size of a large island. In return for harboring them, they supply the Ancient Dragon Turtle with sustenance, keeping it alive, and protect it from disease, parasites and attackers. The Ancient Dragon Turtle is known as Larkos the Gracious, reflecting their generous and forgiving nature. Many seek out a chance to learn from the wise Larkos, some traveling all across the world hoping for a chance to speak with about the ways of the world. The island upon Larkos' back is bountiful, with diverse ecology not found anywhere else on Astea. Larkos is tens of thousands of years old, and has seen the rise and fall of many civilizations throughout the millenniums.

After someone dies their soul is released to journey to the Astral Sea and make their way to the City of Judgement, where their soul will be weighed any they will be cast into a plane befitting their weight. After passing through judgement there is a group of celestials representing various gods who escort souls to their particular planes. A worshipper of one of these gods will be able to tell innately which representative belongs to their god, and may choose to accompany the representative, or face judgement.