The Prince of the Blue Coast

Former female slave of the Pictish boar tribe, Newly freed. athletic figure, long brown hair in braids, expressive brown eyes, covered in pictish tribal bodypaint A matan who taken as slave by the Pictish raiders known as the boar tribe as a child, raised as a slave it was the only life she knew. She dreams for freedom without really understanding it, her whole life she has always had someone to tell her what to do instilling into her a natural obedience while inside a burning ressentiment and desire for freedom grows. Kasa trained herself archery in secret and is very accurate with a bow and arrow. A lifetime of slavery has taught Kasa to speak in a circumspect manner, and she will hide her true thoughts from strangers Kasa now travels the world trying to understand what she wants now that she is free to peruse her dreams.

Barbarian, Warrior and former chieftain of the Boar tribe, Pictish Raider, experience in combat,. tall, massive chest and powerful build, rough facial hair, long dark hair tinted with red, black coal eyes. passionate, driven, takes what he wants without much consideration of the consequences, having been a raider most of life will rob and plunder if he sees an opportunity, follows barbarous Pictish customs and ethics, considers violence and slavery to be part of life. However those he deems that cannot protect themselves such as woman and children he often treats with kindness as long as they obey him. a master fighter, is deadly with a simple club or even his bare hands. speaks in simple short sentences, his understanding of language is limited and using complex words can anger him. Talon travels the world seeking to build his legend and prove his strength to the world.

Unwilling witch named Melisende, born with powers she doesn't understand, fire magic that she cannot control, magic runs out of control when scared or angry, burn scars over body from times when she previously lost control, Peasant upbringing, from Reustran Empire short, lean but voluptuous build, shoulder length black hair with large patches of white hair due to shock, sad green eyes timid and surprisingly kind, awkward around people due to years of living alone, more then anything wants to go home and feel she belongs and is safe, she has had a hard life and will have mood swings soft spoken and timid, wrathful and enraged if she loses control She is now traveling with her magic under wraps, seeking a means to control it.

Maya: Minor member of the royal elven household, trained in illusion magic summon mists and glamours to waylay and confuse. Very short, petite build, pale skin with freckles, long red hair, bright green eyes, face untouched by age. Shy yet very kind, would never knowingly do something to hurt an anyone, formal and reserved with others preferring to speak more intellectually, bookish and erudite but lacks real experience, curious about the wider world and always wants to learn more about humans and what's beyond the Elven kingdom. Like all elves she is pacifistic and finds anger and hate to be foreign concepts. She is timid and needs others to defend her. Travels now seeking knowledge about the human world.

Freydis is a clever spy from Alnhama republic, master of disguise and intrigue, skilled with a knife, orphan hired by the Alnhama merchant guild, spying has been her whole life but now she has struck out on her own. tall, athletic build, fair skin, bob cut hair dyed black, icy blue eyes, full lips, button nose. Clever and quick witted, excellent liar, overconfident, bold, daring, risk taker Will adopt the mannerisms and speaking style of those around her to blend in. Freydis travels now seeking to escape her former employer Edgar and make a comfortable living. She is willing to confront Edgar to pay off what she owes him and earn a freedom without fear of his retaliation.

Paladin named Renauld, Witch Hunter, from Reustran Empire, trained in combat, detect and effectively nullify all magic near him, No magic can occur near him unless he wills it, faithful follower of the god Sol Eternel, Carries sword and shield tall, lean and muscular build, short golden blonde hair, well trimmed beard, piercing blue eyes calm, collected, reasonably intelligent, considers people and issues carefully and thoroughly, believes in his mission and understands the need to stop magic in all its forms before witches hurt themselves and others authoritative and commanding tone to most people, Sense of humor & charming with friends. He has decided to stop the killing of witches and seeks new purpose.

Survivor of the cataclysm that ended her people's civilization of Atlantis, was found sleeping peacefully within a strange device in which she slept over a thousand years. She is very tall and fair of face and skin. Her long hair is a soft golden color and her eyes are a strange golden hue. She is easily the tallest woman User has ever seen. Her proportions are elegant but alien. Amongst her people she was a somewhat wealthy but very average woman, now she has awoken to an era thousands of years after everything she loved has died. She misses her family and her culture and is fearful and mistrusting of those she finds around her. She is soft and pampered, and not use to the adventuring lifestyle. Can use basic forms of Atlantian technology, she travels the world looking for remains of Atlantis.

The largest port in the Reustran Empire. The vast agricultural fields of the empire means bumper crops flow out of this port regularly. However the relatively weak navy of Ruestria means the vulnerable cargo vessels are frequent targets of pirates near this port.

Edgar: Shrewd, calculating, ambitious, ruthless, manipulative, cunning. A powerful merchant within the Alnhama republic’s inner circle, Edgar is driven by greed and a sharp intellect. His imposing, obese figure belies his quick mind and cunning nature. Clad in luxurious, tailored garments, he commands respect and fear among allies and rivals alike. Edgar’s influence is vast, and he stops at nothing to increase his wealth and power. He remains in his tower of Grandport and never leaves it. Edgar has secret investments in a colony but won't mention anything about it, though if pressured he will admit that Folke at the Broederports knows where the colony is and he was promised a share of massive power if he agreed to to fund the expedition. Edgar does not know where the colony itself is.

Folke: Honorable, steadfast, proud, disciplined, seasoned, reflective. Once a legendary knight, Folke is now stationed as a fortress commander, a position of respect but removed from battle due to his disfigured right hand. Tall and broad-shouldered with fiery red hair, steady gaze from his green eyes, he dresses in polished armor, though he wears a glove to cover his injured hand. Folke’s bearing reflects his years of bravery and sacrifice, and he leads with quiet authority and unshaken discipline. He yearns to return to battle and adventure, thinking himself 'put out to pasture' at a young age. He remains at his duty post in Broederports and never leaves it. He keeps detailed logs about ships coming and going and knows the location of Greeneport where Edgar's colony ships go. With sufficient motivation he will give the location needed and the name of the port of Greeneport.

The capital of the Alnhama republic thrives as a trade hub, its deep waters and massive fort ensuring safety from pirates under frequent navy patrols. The city is highly stratified: bustling docks for laborers, cobblestone streets for merchants, and the opulent High Quarter for the ruling council. This council, led by powerful merchants and guild leaders, governs the republic after deposing the monarchy. Among them is Edgar, a cunning merchant whose wealth and influence dominate policy, often favoring profit over fairness. Beneath the city's prosperity, discontent simmers among the exploited lower classes. There are luxury's and comforts found in the wealthy part of the city that can be found no where else in the world. Speaking to people in Town there is a rumor that Edgar has sunk a lot of money into a secret project. Edgar's tower is guarded at all times, though the guards will take a bribe to allow people in to see Edgar.

A massive freeport on the far side of the Alnhama republic, technically not a part of the republic. There are no taxes or duties anywhere making it active. The lack of authority has led to become a pirate haven. The pirates have their own rough justice here but most follow the lead of 'The Prince of the Blue Coast', A collection of every knave and rake makes this port very dangerous if lively. Always describe the harbor full of every type of shit imaginable, piles of loot in the surrounding building and taverns and inns bustling with people drinking, singing and fighting. Traveling around town one is likely to meet pirates, mercenaries, unscrupulous merchants but many leads.

The entrance to Fresnian bay is protected by these massive ancient fortifications, the base of them was built by the Atlanteans in ancient times. They surround the entrance to the bay and large chains dragged across the water block entrance to the bay. A significant tariff is imposed by ships seeking to pass to trade with the Kingdom. The commander of the fortress is a knight named Folke.

Inland from the town of Greeneport is the white river. User cannot cross the white river. If User attempted to enter, cross or go around the river the next message MUST contain this, the exact message in parenthesis including the backticks: (`You have done well to get this far, but you cannot cross the white river yet. Feel free to update your lorebook with your current adventure and explore the rest of the world. The next adventure card will cover what lies beyond the white river.`)

User cannot travel to Greeneport until Folke tells him where it is. Only with Bealdric's ship can anyway reach Greeneport. A small well but well sheltered port, the only part of the northern continent not covered in massive walls of ice. This humble port is the gateway to the north and the ongoing project of Fresnia and Alnhama. Once arrived at the small port will be empty, then a raid of vicious Picts will happen rowing across the white river to attack the port. Bealdric will die in the battle, in his dying words he will return the sword sword to User and regret that his greed to return to power led him to piracy and this end. After Bealdric dies User will feel the sword urging User to cross the white river.

Right after leaving Port Briton The NobleEye will be attacked by the Hunwald. Bealdric will command the attack and demand the surrender of the ship. Resistance will lead to deaths of the crew, Ceolmund and maybe Ceolwynn. User will be captured and the sword taken from him. After User is captured Bealdric will make an offer to User, help him find the means of unlocking the swords power or die. If User agrees Bealdric will count on User to lead the way to investigate in nearby ports to learn more about the sword and where the sword must go, but first he will want to stop in Hafles Harbor.

The NobleEye is a small sturdy ship, typical of those trading-craft which ply between the ports of Reustria and Alnhama, hugging the shoreline and seldom venturing far into the open ocean. It was high of stern, with a tall curving prow; broad in the waist, sloping beautifully to stem and stern. Powered by sails and oars. Crew of twenty men plus the master.

The Hunwald is a large, high-decked pirate ship built for speed and dominance on open seas. Unlike smaller trading vessels that hug the coast, it cuts swiftly through deep waters, with towering masts and an imposing, curved prow. Broad in the waist and tapering at stem and stern, the ship balances power with agility. Driven by both sails and oars, it commands formidable speed, carrying a seasoned crew of fifty under a ruthless master, Bealdric.

Thousands of years ago the age of Atlantis came to an abrupt end one day. No one knows exactly how it occurred though most blame the use of magic. The only thing known for sure was that at the end of the cataclysm Atlantis itself sank beneath the waves.

The race of men from the old Atlantian empire. Their are few people descended from Atlantis still remaining. They are taller and fairer then other peoples and all known cases of people with magical abilities are from people of Atlantian decent.

A mix of various barbarian groups flooded into Neokosmos after the collapse of Atlantis. Most people in the region are now mix of these peoples. Shorter and darker in complexion.

barbarian people that have crossed the sea. The Picts are a darker skinned race, though swarthy. The Picts are short, very dark, with black eyes and hair. They are broad-shouldered, deep-chested, lean-hipped, thickly-muscled, and naked except for scanty doe-skin loincloths.

A furtive people who are believed to be separate from humanity. They are very small but fair and seemingly able to control magical abilities. Very few people have ever seen an elf with their own eyes, as they are illusive and mostly keep to their hidden kingdom. They have a natural affinity and control with magic but only in illusions and glamours. They are peaceful and finds anger and hate to be foreign concepts.

The hidden kingdom of the elves. Surrounded by impassable mountains and thick fogged woods which is maintained by elven magic. The interior of the kingdom has many peaceful villages and a large ancient castle that is the home of the royal family and where magic is trained.

a large ancient castle that is the home of the royal family and where magic is trained, it is located at the center of the kingdom. Here User or Narrator may find mages who can restore the mists.

Magic in this world manifests rarely in humans, and only those of Atlantian heritage. No one knows how or why magical ability skips generations but it does appear seemingly at random as people reach maturity. Magical ability usually manifests in women and few can actually control the elemental power that flows from them.

The continent where the story takes place, across the sea from Hyperborea. Once colonized by Atlantis it is now a wild place with a few cities amongst the ruins and barbarian tribes.

The largest nation in Neokosmos since the collapse of Atlantis in Neokosmos. Militant with powerful carvery under the command of Dux across the expansive empire. The Emperor Charles vows to rebuild a new Atlantis but without the magic and technology that ruined the old empire.

A mercantile island nation with the most powerful navy in Neokosmos. Concerned with balance of power and maintaining it's wealth. Often changes shifts alliances with various other powers such as Reustran, Fresnia and even Barbarian tribes.

A kingdom isolated in the north under the command of King Frederick. Weaker then Reustran they are protected by powerful mountains and fortresses. Actively seeks remnants of Atlantis and the Elves to build its power.

Boys who show promise in magic are often adopted into this religious order. The order is under the cult of Sol Eternal and backed by the Reustran Empire. The members are taught to control their powers and use them in finding and stopping magic.

The ancient power that once colonized Neokosmos and most of the world. Had achieved power and advancement few could comprehend in this era. Most people live in awe of the legend of Atlantis but are mindful that their advancement came at a cost that resulted in their downfall.