Berland was once a beacon of serenity, a land where tranquility reigned over expansive sands and storied vistas. However, the Shadow War left deep scars on its landscapes, transforming the region forever. Once a haven of calm, Berland evolved into a realm both wondrous and wicked, where magical marvels coexisted with the creeping tendrils of dark corruption.

The Bukhara Spire Gateways, enigmatic and twisted, became conduits for malign energy that warped the very essence of the region's magic. Over generations, these portals tainted the environment and altered its magical inhabitants, leaving nature itself in turmoil. Today, rangers and miners bear witness to eerie transformations: feral wildlife, withering lush woods, and a persistent fog that shrouds the mountains, all standing as haunting reminders of Berland’s tumultuous past.