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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Orcus" data-source="post: 2059721" data-attributes="member: 1254">Li-You need our Judges Guild Wilderlands setting. Though there are some high level characters that are rulers, there are many that are not. Power doesnt mean character level. If I'm a War2 but have a legion of loyal Ftr3s, then I am powerful. Or if I am a Ari1, but I am the son of the emperor, I am powerful and probably run my own province. Power doesnt come from personal level, it comes from situations--wealth, connections, resources, etc. I can be an Int 6 Com1, but if I hold the deed to the iron mine and I can protect it, I am pretty important and probably powerful. The high priest isnt always the highest level cleric. Let me give you an example, in the wilderlands there is an evil temple with a couple priests over 12th level. But the leader of the temple is a 4th level cleric. Why? Because the Fallen Paladin/Blackguard and his warband are loyal to the 4th level cleric and no one dares oppose the 4th level cleric when he made his power play to run the temple. That is the "real world" feel that gives a setting versimilitude. I agree with you taht "king = highest level guy" is the wrong approach. Now, it should also be stated that people in power have many opportunities that others may not have that may lead to their advancement. But I, like you, agree that the leader is not by default the highest level person.Clark</blockquote>