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Submitted by Acid_Trees on Sat, 05/17/2008 - 08:11

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This is my intent to start a summer game on OPnP, one that is well planned/fleshed out (for about a month now with my roomie), serious and hopefully enjoyable for everyone.

=== BACKSTORY ===

Many moons have passed since this land has first seen peace. The old stories claim that the first rulers of this young continent negotiated with dragons. Nowadays, leadership means willingness to fight.

It began with the dwarves about 53 years ago, or the elves, depending on where your facts hail from. Tired of young elvish immigrants "stealing" their cities and their land, dwarven clansmen sought to drive them out with pickaxes and fire. In response, the elves cut ties and raided the bordering dwarven cities, openly looting and setting fire. For six years, this continued on.

Then, as the last act of diplomacy the continent would see, Ta'lor Zimmelip negotiated an alliance between the dwarves and halflings, as well as set in stone the neutrality of his people (gnomes) in all war. His diplomacy was so well recognized that many thought the alliance was to be named after him: The Ta'lor Confederation (The official name is lost to history).

Moreso in response rather than any other reason, the elves and humans responded with their own alliance, uniting under the Jinzari Alliance. The elves cite their land as the Realm of Jinza, a conflicting territorial claim.

The two alliances fought off and on for 29 years in what is referred to as the Bright Wars. The Jinzari claimed victory in the end, consolidating their population directly in the Realm of Jinza, the Ta'lor moving out into wilder lands.

Though the war ended, the two sides didn't stop fighting until the Coalition of Free Races revealed itself and openly attacked them both. The CFR is a new alliance founded by the northern part of the continent with one goal in mind, forced integration of all races.

Overtly, this is a pretty one-sided conflict in favor of the CFR. Underneath it, however, something sinister is happening. Rumors of rulers with erratic behavior, the loyalty of officials, and complex schemes fly across ears. Something just seems off with the conflict.

This is where you come in. Advertisements for work for adventurous people have sprung up in practically every city, town, village, and homestead. People interested in becoming operatives should seek out the dubious sources listed. Naturally, safety is not guaranteed. People interested in working as operatives/mercenaries, discovering the truth, adventure, or are just looking for coin should seek out an interview.

=== Character Creation Details ===

For your characters, the first thing you are going to want to choose is your starting allegiance (or choose no allegiance, if you don't feel like plot). Here's a short blurb of each:

Jinzari Alliance -- A more sorcerous society. Consisting primarily of more magically inclined peoples (e.g. humans, elves, planetouched, etc), the society is slightly xenophobic, but values knowledge. The vast majority of the population live together, forming a metropolis, leaving the bordering areas sparse and somewhat uncivilized. The Jinzari Alliance is home to many libraries and advanced educational institutions, as well as the most extensive and accurate historical records on the continent. It is also the only seafaring nation, although sea travel is not really practical yet.

Ta'lor Confederacy -- A more sturdy society. Consisting primarily of more survialist peoples (e.g. dwarves, halflings, orcs, etc), many whom share the experience of being outcast by the Jinzari. Far from their homelands, the Ta'lor people have spread out far, covering a large portion of the continent with their villages and towns. They have assimiliated and relied upon a fair bit of gnomish culture and technology, encouraging exploration and a wild flair, but valuing function at the same time. Given its size and openness, the Ta'lor are home to pretty much every guild and organization on the continent.

Coalition of Free Races -- A more fanatical society. Consisting of practically every civilized race imaginable (as well as some not so civilized). The loosely connected society is brought together to zealotry by the goal of unification of all races and equality. Its history is somewhat unknown, and its culture is constantly changing. Viewed by the elite as rebels, the CFR is open to anyone who shares its ideals. The CFR has openly declared war on both the Ta'lor Confederacy and the Jinzari Alliance, seeking to unite the continent.

Your allegiance choice will affect your starting knowledge, contacts, and to a limited degree the plot. After you have chosen your allegiance (or lack of one), character creation can continue.

Stats are 32-pt buy unless -everyone- would like to roll. (4d6 drop lowest)

PHB Races only. Don't bother asking for something with a LA or ECL.

Try to keep it PHB classes/skills/feats limited until around level 4-5. Exceptions allowed, just ask.

Please note that your chosen allegiance does not restrict you in any way in terms of racial/class choices.

There are no alignment restrictions other than ones imposed by your class. That said, think twice about an evil character and chaotic stupid characters are going to get wanged on the head.

Don't ask about psionics. I will hurt you, with psionics.

Maximum starting gold for your class. If you do not know what that is, lemee know and I'll look it up. There are no limits to buying things, just don't go into debt and don't make up items.

Please consider writing a paragraph or so of background for your character, though is not required.

Once I get receive your CS I will give some feedback and set up a one-on-one session for us to, more or less, settle your character in.

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If you can commit the time, seriousness, and attention, and you're interested, post some interest. I'll fill this out with more details soon.

BTW, OPnPW exclusive.

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