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<blockquote data-quote="Mathew Lankard" data-source="post: 2628546" data-attributes="member: 12818"><p>Ok here it is folks. As you can tell, I'm no fantasy writer, so keep the laughs to a minimum. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> Its a rough outline and the details will be worked out as we go. I think I may adopt this for other games too, so i will be working on it a lot.</p><p></p><p><span style="color: deepskyblue"><strong>Swordbourne</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: deepskyblue"><strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: deepskyblue"><strong>Long ago a war raged in the heavens. A great warrior battled against 4 elemental dragons for the fate of the multi-verse. The warrior was defeated, and his legendary sword fell through time and space, creating a realm around it. The sword created a magnificent world where it landed, which soon came to be inhabited by races from across the universe.</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: deepskyblue"><strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: deepskyblue"><strong>The world of Swordbourne prospered, with the wise elves becoming the dominant race and protecting the realm, spreading the legend of the sword. Then came the humans. Quickly establishing a center of power on the main continent of Teyris, the humans explored the land for relics of a lost age and established towns and hamlets across the land.</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: deepskyblue"><strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: deepskyblue"><strong>Rumors passed down from the Elves had always spoken of the World Sword as an idea, something intangible. The Humans proved this wrong. A group of adventurers discovered a primordial cavern deep beneath the surface of the world after many long treks abroad. After fighting creatures no sane mind could fathom, they discovered a sword embedded in a glowing crystal formation. Despite her party’s warnings, the future empress seized the sword, sealing the fate of the world.</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: deepskyblue"><strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: deepskyblue"><strong>With unlimited power at her disposal, the Shadow Empress constructed her Imperial City, and spread her rule across the world. The Elves would not tolerate an Empire however, and began to organize their defenses from their home on the island of the High Forest. The Shadow War was horrific, and the Elves were defeated by the power of the Empress and the World Sword. No organized resistance has prospered since.</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: deepskyblue"><strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: deepskyblue"><strong><span style="color: DarkOliveGreen">Humans – Humans are the dominate species of Swordbourne. From the great Imperial City to the towns and villages spotted across the landscape, humans can dwell anywhere.</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: deepskyblue"><strong><span style="color: DarkOliveGreen"></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: deepskyblue"><strong><span style="color: DarkOliveGreen">Elves – The Elven homeland is on the island of High Forest. Though they were defeated in the Shadow War, Elves still maintain their proud traditions while paying tribute to the Empress. Elves are settled in many places across Teyris, including the Imperial City itself. In fact, some Elves belong to the Imperial Army, and actively support the Empire.</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: deepskyblue"><strong><span style="color: DarkOliveGreen"></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: deepskyblue"><strong><span style="color: DarkOliveGreen">Drow – Nobody but the wisest elder among the High Forest knows when the Drow left High Forest and abandoned their brothers and sisters. They settled in The Great Waste, and now occupy underground tunnels and cities underneath the deadly sandstorms above.</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: deepskyblue"><strong><span style="color: DarkOliveGreen"></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: deepskyblue"><strong><span style="color: DarkOliveGreen">Dwarves – Although the Dwarves kept to themselves during the Shadow War, some do travel to Teyris. The Imperial City even has a dwarven district. The Dwarven homeland is the icy continent Kassdar, their capitol is Ild'om.</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: deepskyblue"><strong><span style="color: DarkOliveGreen"></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: deepskyblue"><strong><span style="color: DarkOliveGreen">Gnomes – The gnomes secretly backed the Elves in the Great War, providing great machines of destruction for them to defend Swordbourne. The Gnome homeland is along the forests and beaches of northern Teyris, on either side of the Dark Sea, an area known as the Blue Coast.</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: deepskyblue"><strong><span style="color: DarkOliveGreen"></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: deepskyblue"><strong><span style="color: DarkOliveGreen">Halflings – The Halflings homeland may be far removed from Teyris, the tropical islands of Isla, but they still feel the grip of the Empire. Tributars however, fear the trek into the steamy jungles of the Halflings.</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: deepskyblue"><strong><span style="color: DarkOliveGreen"></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: deepskyblue"><strong><span style="color: DarkOliveGreen">Half-Orcs – Claiming no homeland, this mixed race usually finds employment with the Imperial Army, though some choose to forge their own path.</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: deepskyblue"><strong></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: deepskyblue"><strong><span style="color: Red">The Year of Tribute</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: deepskyblue"><strong><span style="color: Red"></span></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: deepskyblue"><strong><span style="color: Red">Established soon after the Shadow War, the year of tribute takes place every 5 years. The imperial army splinters into thousands of small bands, all lead by a Tributar, and makes their way to all of the cities, villages, and other settlements on the Tribute Register in order to collect the mandatory tribute tax levied by the Shadow Empress. This journey can take almost a year for the unlucky soldiers sent to the far ends of Swordbourne.</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="color: deepskyblue"></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mathew Lankard, post: 2628546, member: 12818"] Ok here it is folks. As you can tell, I'm no fantasy writer, so keep the laughs to a minimum. ;) Its a rough outline and the details will be worked out as we go. I think I may adopt this for other games too, so i will be working on it a lot. [COLOR=deepskyblue][B]Swordbourne Long ago a war raged in the heavens. A great warrior battled against 4 elemental dragons for the fate of the multi-verse. The warrior was defeated, and his legendary sword fell through time and space, creating a realm around it. The sword created a magnificent world where it landed, which soon came to be inhabited by races from across the universe. The world of Swordbourne prospered, with the wise elves becoming the dominant race and protecting the realm, spreading the legend of the sword. Then came the humans. Quickly establishing a center of power on the main continent of Teyris, the humans explored the land for relics of a lost age and established towns and hamlets across the land. Rumors passed down from the Elves had always spoken of the World Sword as an idea, something intangible. The Humans proved this wrong. A group of adventurers discovered a primordial cavern deep beneath the surface of the world after many long treks abroad. After fighting creatures no sane mind could fathom, they discovered a sword embedded in a glowing crystal formation. Despite her party’s warnings, the future empress seized the sword, sealing the fate of the world. With unlimited power at her disposal, the Shadow Empress constructed her Imperial City, and spread her rule across the world. The Elves would not tolerate an Empire however, and began to organize their defenses from their home on the island of the High Forest. The Shadow War was horrific, and the Elves were defeated by the power of the Empress and the World Sword. No organized resistance has prospered since. [COLOR=DarkOliveGreen]Humans – Humans are the dominate species of Swordbourne. From the great Imperial City to the towns and villages spotted across the landscape, humans can dwell anywhere. Elves – The Elven homeland is on the island of High Forest. Though they were defeated in the Shadow War, Elves still maintain their proud traditions while paying tribute to the Empress. Elves are settled in many places across Teyris, including the Imperial City itself. In fact, some Elves belong to the Imperial Army, and actively support the Empire. Drow – Nobody but the wisest elder among the High Forest knows when the Drow left High Forest and abandoned their brothers and sisters. They settled in The Great Waste, and now occupy underground tunnels and cities underneath the deadly sandstorms above. Dwarves – Although the Dwarves kept to themselves during the Shadow War, some do travel to Teyris. The Imperial City even has a dwarven district. The Dwarven homeland is the icy continent Kassdar, their capitol is Ild'om. Gnomes – The gnomes secretly backed the Elves in the Great War, providing great machines of destruction for them to defend Swordbourne. The Gnome homeland is along the forests and beaches of northern Teyris, on either side of the Dark Sea, an area known as the Blue Coast. Halflings – The Halflings homeland may be far removed from Teyris, the tropical islands of Isla, but they still feel the grip of the Empire. Tributars however, fear the trek into the steamy jungles of the Halflings. Half-Orcs – Claiming no homeland, this mixed race usually finds employment with the Imperial Army, though some choose to forge their own path.[/COLOR] [COLOR=Red]The Year of Tribute Established soon after the Shadow War, the year of tribute takes place every 5 years. The imperial army splinters into thousands of small bands, all lead by a Tributar, and makes their way to all of the cities, villages, and other settlements on the Tribute Register in order to collect the mandatory tribute tax levied by the Shadow Empress. This journey can take almost a year for the unlucky soldiers sent to the far ends of Swordbourne.[/COLOR][/B] [/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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