Lore of Airovale — Legends, Laws & the People Who Keep Them

Journey through the heart of Airovale's story: discover legendary places, meet the characters and fae guardians who shape this world, understand the Law of Exchange that governs every bargain, and trace the timeline from ancient utopia to steampunk renaissance. This is where concepts become legend—where time is the only treasure.

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Portal-centered lore map showing Places, Characters, Law of Exchange, and Timeline radiating outward

Places & Legends

From the bustling markets of Airovale village to the storm-carved Crescent Islands, from the fae-guarded cliffs of Canyon Myst to the buried utopia of the Ancient World—every location in Airovale carries its own legend.

Discover the Mystic Portal where time becomes passage, explore the hidden Temple Gold that Mahala guards, and trace the paths of airships across sapphire seas and magnetic storms.

Characters & Fae

The people of Airovale—aeronauts, artisans, mystics, and merchants—shape this world through their choices and their costs. Meet the crew of the Nereid, the enigmatic Mahala who guards ancient secrets, and the fae guardians who enforce the cosmic balance.

From village elders who remember the old ways to shipwrecked survivors who became the first Mystics, every character pays the price the Law of Exchange demands.

Law of Exchange

Nothing is given without something taken in return. The Law of Exchange is the cosmic principle that governs all of Airovale—every bargain, every portal passage, every moment of borrowed time.

Time displacement stretches seconds, unspools hours, and rearranges memory. The island keeps score; shortcuts borrow from the future, and every gift expects an answer. Those who step through the Mystic Portal learn that time itself becomes the currency—and the cost.

Because in Airovale, time is the only treasure.

Airovale Timeline

Trace the ages of Airovale: from the peaceful ancient utopia of advanced engineering and amphibious vessels, through the cataclysmic eruption that buried a civilization, to the desperate escape through a one-way time portal that sent survivors a millennium forward.

Follow the rebuilding on Canyon Myst, where fae and humans forged a new covenant under the Law of Exchange. Watch as the scattered islands developed their own cultures—naturalist settlers on the Crescents, merchants and aeronauts in Airovale village, mystics on the cliffs.

The timeline weaves through eight chapters of adventure, mystery, and the constant reminder that time is the only treasure.

Explore the Lore

Places & Legends

Four realms • Hidden temples • Mystic portals

Every location tells a story: Airovale village where airships dock, the storm-carved Crescent Islands hiding temple gold, Canyon Myst where fae stand watch, and the buried Ancient World accessible only through time.

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Characters & Fae

Aeronauts • Mystics • Fae guardians

Meet the people who navigate this world of airships and ancient bargains. From the crew of the Nereid to the enigmatic Mahala, from village families to fae guardians who enforce cosmic balance—everyone pays the price of their choices.

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Law of Exchange

Cosmic principle • Time displacement • Balance & cost

Nothing is given without something taken in return. The Law governs every bargain, every portal passage, every borrowed moment. Time displacement stretches and compresses; the island keeps score. Because time is the only treasure.

Open quick view →  ·  Understand the Law →

Timeline

Ancient utopia • Volcanic catastrophe • Portal escape • Steampunk renaissance

From peaceful ancient civilization to cataclysmic eruption, through a desperate escape via time portal, to the rebuilding under fae-human covenant—trace the ages that shaped Airovale's four realms and eight chapters of legend.

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Continue Exploring

Watch the world unfold on the interactive map of Airovale, begin with Episode 1, or dive deep into the Law of Exchange that binds every story.

Airovale Lore — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Law of Exchange?

The Law of Exchange is the cosmic principle governing all of Airovale: nothing is given without something taken in return. Time becomes currency, bargains carry hidden costs, and portal passages exact their toll. Learn more on the Law of Exchange page.

How do I explore Airovale's lore?

Start with this Lore page to understand the core concepts, then explore Places & Legends, Characters & Fae, and the Timeline. Or take the geographic path via the interactive map.

What's the difference between the Lore page and the World map?

The World map is your geographic guide—explore physical locations like Airovale village, Crescent Islands, and Canyon Myst. The Lore page is your conceptual guide—understand the legends, characters, laws, and timeline that shape those places. Two paths to the same story.

All Episodes (Full Size)

This carousel auto-advances. Use the pause button to stop autoplay. Navigate through 8 episodes of the Airovale steampunk fantasy series.

  • May 2025
    • Life in the Village — Episode 1
    • Episode 1
  • May 2025
    • The Crescent Islands — Episode 2
    • Episode 2
  • June 2025
    • Curse of the Temple Gold — Episode 3
    • Episode 3
  • May 2025
    • Coming Home — Episode 4
    • Episode 4
  • June 2025
    • Canyon Myst — Episode 5
    • Episode 5
  • June 2025
    • Law of Exchange — Episode 6
    • Episode 6
  • July 2025
    • Deceptive Time — Episode 7
    • Episode 7
  • August 2025
    • Mystic Portal — Episode 8
    • Episode 8

All Episodes — Mobile Version

Carousel of portrait-format Airovale episodes. Swipe to browse through 8 episodes of the steampunk fantasy series.

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    Life in the Village
    1
  • The Crescent Islands portrait episode thumbnail
    The Crescent Islands
    2
  • Curse of the Temple Gold portrait episode thumbnail
    Curse of the Temple Gold
    3
  • Coming Home portrait episode thumbnail
    Coming Home
    4
  • Canyon Myst portrait episode thumbnail
    Canyon Myst
    5
  • Law of Exchange portrait episode thumbnail
    Law of Exchange
    6
  • Deceptive Time portrait episode thumbnail
    Deceptive Time
    7
  • Mystic Portal portrait episode thumbnail
    Mystic Portal
    8