Astarte
Tentacle Monster
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Posting here for lack of a proper place at Blue's suggestion, since only one thread is needed.
Already have people lined up for this, so not accepting any more signups at this time. I'd like to just get a character sheet posted from everyone first, and then once we've got everything worked out regarding characters I'll start things off. For reference, some very basic setting information follows:
The starting point for this adventure is the town of Rachdale, a frontier city on the eastern edge of the Empire. To the east are Wildlands, the title given by the Imperials to the untamed lands outside of their borders. Wild beasts and bandits are of course still a threat within the Empire, but beyond their borders, where no regular patrols roam, the dangers are much more varied, and much more deadly. A number of tribal warlords vie for territory. Some of the most powerful Sorcerers—those who managed to attain power without losing themselves in the process—also make their homes in the wildlands, attended by fanatic followers and their own creations, their power great enough to stave off even the barbarian tribes that roam the lands.
In the Empire, magic of all kinds is outlawed, and punished by a swift death. Sorcery, or simply Dark Magic to the common folk is innately dangerous and corrupting, requiring great cost to perform and transforming all it touches with demonic influence. As a result, an Inquisitorial Order was founded by the Empire long ago, dedicated to rooting out the demonic corruption and all who would spread it. Their methods are ruthless however, and entire villages have been burned as a result of a single amateur sorcerer. Sorcery is not the only form of magic in the world, but it is by far the most widespread and powerful. Shamans among the barbarian tribes practice a more benign spirit magic, but few in the Empire would make a distinction.
Already have people lined up for this, so not accepting any more signups at this time. I'd like to just get a character sheet posted from everyone first, and then once we've got everything worked out regarding characters I'll start things off. For reference, some very basic setting information follows:
The starting point for this adventure is the town of Rachdale, a frontier city on the eastern edge of the Empire. To the east are Wildlands, the title given by the Imperials to the untamed lands outside of their borders. Wild beasts and bandits are of course still a threat within the Empire, but beyond their borders, where no regular patrols roam, the dangers are much more varied, and much more deadly. A number of tribal warlords vie for territory. Some of the most powerful Sorcerers—those who managed to attain power without losing themselves in the process—also make their homes in the wildlands, attended by fanatic followers and their own creations, their power great enough to stave off even the barbarian tribes that roam the lands.
In the Empire, magic of all kinds is outlawed, and punished by a swift death. Sorcery, or simply Dark Magic to the common folk is innately dangerous and corrupting, requiring great cost to perform and transforming all it touches with demonic influence. As a result, an Inquisitorial Order was founded by the Empire long ago, dedicated to rooting out the demonic corruption and all who would spread it. Their methods are ruthless however, and entire villages have been burned as a result of a single amateur sorcerer. Sorcery is not the only form of magic in the world, but it is by far the most widespread and powerful. Shamans among the barbarian tribes practice a more benign spirit magic, but few in the Empire would make a distinction.