Argem, The Endless Chain

The world of Onnos is perpetually surrounded by a colossal chain known as Argem. Most of this chain looms beyond the skies, its links clearly visible on star and moonlit nights, while barely seen as silhouettes during the day. Each of Argem's links is precisely 200 feet long with a 75 foot width and thickness. One end of the chain is firmly plunged into the ground, surrounded by a zone of devastation left behind after it struck the ground.

Presently, it resides inside the Free City of Exen, though this wasn't always the case. Prior to the events of the Roaming Rage, the Chain was the ultimate destroyer that ended many would-be societies.

Before the races of Onnos recognized their boundaries, the Chain thrust itself into places of the world where intelligent beings came together in numbers that exceeded 3,000 within a 3 mile radius. Growing cities were instantly destroyed and thousands of people perished where it struck. It left behind many scars upon the land and forever altered the way of life.

Argem predates recorded history. It has become part of language and culture. The destruction it caused is the single thing all living beings have in common. Many theories exist that speculate on its origins. None are leading and no consensus is on the horizon, yet those who choose to dedicate their lives to uncovering its mysteries are still valued by society. It is feared by most, worshipped by some, studied by others and even mined, with great difficulty, for the magically imbued metal called Iryum that it is composed of.