I found Taerel Network and it is a modded SMP that leans hard into a dark fantasy feel. It has lore about finding a sealed gate and stepping into a strange portal place with an azure sky. From there you head into a colorful world that still feels risky and unknown.
The server runs custom modpacks and the biomes can be different depending on the server. The world is meant for exploring and settling in, with a spooky night vibe and weird sounds out in the dark. The staff is said to be friendly and active and the owner is around and willing to help.
The big thing is there are no resets so the map is planned to stay permanently. It is whitelisted so you have to get approved before you can join.
