The Stoneborn are actually two races. The stoic Burians, who stand out as miners, metalworkers and brewers, are the first inhabitants of Elanthia, and the Qwi, who came from the Realm of Fae, are restless tinkerers and builders. The combination has yielded many advances in technology. The Ilvari are divided by an ideological schism. The ethereal Mistfolk are dedicated to magic and maintaining its secrets, while the Earthfolk focus on nature. Although also somewhat aloof, they are more passionate. The feline Suwari were once the former's pets. Now, they too follow dual beliefs, the fastidious Domesticates being city dwellers whereas the Ferals embrace the call of the wilderness. Among the Humans, the original Old Blood tend to be quite stalwart and sturdy, with the Togs, who are easily distinguished by their greenish skin, usually being slightly taller and even bulkier.

Hero's Journey is a fantasy persistent state world being developed by the pioneering companies in the category, Simutronics. It takes place in the above-named world of Elanthia, where a savage war has shattered entire societies. The remnants have ceased hostilities lest none survive, and are attempting to build a new civilization by working together within an alliance called the Triumvirate. Sadly, private agendas, greed, the blinding desire for power and simple malevolence stand in their way, including such external threats as the otherworldly Rakshaal plus some that are not nearly as obvious. President and CEO David Whatley is the project's chief visionary, designer and technical director. Melissa Meyer is its Producer as well as a designer. Recently, we were fortunate enough to track them down at a time when they were willing and able to answer a number of questions.