is the dark, high-fantasy setting of the Legacy of Kain series and the namesake of a cancelled 2016 multiplayer spin-off. As a fictional world, it is characterized by its decay, complex timeline, and the iconic Pillars of Nosgoth , which serve as the manifestation of the power preserving the land. The World of Nosgoth
: Reviews of the series highlight the varied, grim environments—from snowy mountains and forests to ravaged, blood-soaked wastelands —that convey an oppressive mood. The Cancelled "Nosgoth" Game (2016)
The land's history is defined by the corruption of the Pillars and the subsequent rise of vampire rule.
: Under the rule of Kain, vampires decimated humanity and built a "renaissance" centered around the Sanctuary of the Clans , using giant furnaces like the Smokestacks to block out the sun.