ATTENTION! FIRST TIMERS COME HERE!!

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Hello! You must be itching to make your new character for the world of Strophya!

Before you make your character, there are some basic rules you must follow when coming up with your brave hero or dastrdly villain. Here we will go over the type of races that inhabit Strophya, the different classes to specialize in, and more importantly the various Factions and Lore related to each Race and Class!

Step 1: Choose a Race.

Humans

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Race: Humans
Population: High (Highest in Strophya)
Main Region: None (Spread out throughout Strophya)
Factions: Cult of Evergreen, Theysilon Empire
Main Classes: Fighter, Rogue, Mage, Ranger, Gladiator
Main Allies: Beastfolk, Dwarves, Halflings
Main Enemies: Orcs, Elves, Goblins, Demons
Summary: Humans are the most widespread race in Strophya, their swelling numbers spread out throughout the world. In current times they are blamed as a race for the rise of the Theysilon Empire, making races that suffer beneath them, such as Orcs and Elves, spite any human they come across. Though the majority of the Theysilon Empire is comprised of Humans, there are many that do not agree with the Empire and seek to actively bring it down.

Orcs

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Regular Orc


Snow Orc


Desert Orc


Race: Orcs
Population: Medium
Main Regions: The Peaks, The Shashallah Desert, The Main Capital
Factions: The Orc Brotherhood
Main Classes: Fighter, Berserker, Warlord
Main Allies: Goblins
Main Enemies: Humans, Elves, Drow, Halflings
Summary: Orcs are an all-male race that inhabits Strophya. They are born warriors and live only to prove their worth in battle. They reproduce asexually through a ritual that involves Blood and Earth Magic. When the Theysilon came into power the first to be targeted were The Orcs and their growing numbers were quickly exterminated, leaving only pockets of survivors that retreated to The Peaks, The Shashallah Desert and the enslaved that serve the Theysilon in The Main Capital. The Orcs harbor a deep hatred for the Theysilon and will stop at nothing to defy the Empire. They are divided into Snow Orcs who live in The Peaks and have pale skin, The Snow Orcs who inhabit The Shashallah Desert in the form of various tribes and clans, and The Central Orcs who are the slaves to the Theysilon Empire and serve them as the vanguard in their army. There is a deep racism between all three types of Orcs, and they do not hesitate to show it when near each other. They have a deep hatred for the Drow who live in The Peaks as they see them as invaders of their birthright that is the mountains.

Elves & Drows

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Race: Elves
Population: Low
Main Region: The Ghrithalla Forest
Factions: Elven Shaistur, Cult of Evergreen, The Elven Kingdom
Main Classes: Ranger, Druid, Mage, Rogue
Main Allies: Halflings
Main Enemies: Humans, Orcs, Drow
Summary: Elves are an ancient race that rivals humanity in age. They have a deep hatred for the Theysilon as they were almost completely exterminated when they came into power. They survive deep within The Ghrithalla Forest where their Kingdom resides. They have strict laws to not interfere with anyone that is not Elf, though now and then an Elf finds himself or herself outside of Ghrithalla. They excellent Magic users and also have a deep connection with Nature and animals. There are factions within the Kingdom such as The Elven Shaistur that are dedicated to the Gods of Evergreen and have taken direct action against the Theysilon since their self-exile.

Race: Drows
Population: Low
Main Region: The Peaks
Factions: Cult of Evergreen
Main Classes: Assassin, Mage, Ranger, Shaman
Main Allies: Halflings, Beastfolk
Main Enemies: Humans, Elves, Orcs
Summary: The Drow are the darker version of the Elves, and are sometimes referred to as The Cursed Ones. They are thought to come from a clan of Elves that existed long ago and because of their different skin were banished from the Elvish Kingdom. They live deep inside the mountains of The Peaks and have natural Magical abilities especially with Dark and Earth Magic. They have a long standing feud with The Orcs of The Peaks as they are seen as invaders by them and are attacked at any chance they get. They are one of the founding Races of the Cult of Evergreen.

Dwarves

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Race: Dwarves
Population: Moderate
Main Region: The Shuduk Mountains, The Shashallah Desert
Factions: The Dwarven Kingdom
Main Classes: Fighter, Berserker, Mage, Technician
Main Allies: Humans, Halflings, Beastfolk
Main Enemies: Orcs, Elves
Summary: The Dwarves are an extremely intelligent race that despite their size are known as fierce warriors. Living within the Shuduk Mountains they are known as masters of technology, and there is very little one can teach a Dwarf, even the most simple, about technology. They survive by taking care of their own primarily, leaving any other races to die with little care. They have survived the Theysilon Extermination only because they agreed to build war machines for them. When the original Dwarves struck a deal with the Theysilon a small group that spoke out against the agreement were exiled, they eventually ended up in the Shashallah Desert where they live on as scavengers and Raid Clans.

Halflings

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Race: Halflings
Population: Moderately Low
Main Region: Rentiel, Main Capital, The Peaks
Factions: The Halfling Clans, Cult of Evergreen
Main Classes: Assassins, Scavengers, Rogue, Fighter
Main Allies: Humans, Elves, Beastfolk
Main Enemies: Orcs
Summary: The Halflings are a peaceful race that rely on their ability to disappear in order to survive any threats. Living with the valley of Rentiel, Haflings have a long history of being neutral in world matters and being the hub for trade. Their many festivals and villages paint them as a happy race without a care, however, when a Halfling masters any type of fighting, they are extremely good at it. They are currently being monitored by the Theysilon as their Valley holds the only entrance to Evergreen.

Beastfolk

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Race: Beastfolk
Population: Moderately High
Main Region: None (Much like Humans, Beastfolk are spread out throughout Strophya)
Factions: Theysilon Empire, Beastfolk Tribes
Main Classes: Berserker, Fighter, Mage, Feral
Main Allies: Humans, Halflings, Drow
Main Enemies: Orcs, Goblins, Dwarves
Summary: Beastfolk are beasts in Humanoid form, and as such they are creatures of extremely potent magical abilities. Their numbers are not as big as Humans, but they are a very close second. Because of their numbers, Beastfolk have taken an adapting approach to the political climate in Strophya, their alliances changing based on the region they are in. Usually they live within their Tribes in small groups around Strophya, paying tribute to the Empire for their safety. They are highly sought after for the Arena. Dwarves have an unnatural hate for them as they think of themselves too intelligent to think of them as anything other than animals trying to pose as intelligent beings.

Goblins

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Race: Goblins
Population: Low
Main Region: Shashallah Desert, The Peaks
Factions: The Goblin Enclave
Main Classes: Assassin, Rogue, Raider, Mage
Main Allies: Orcs
Main Enemies: Humans, Dwarves, Beastfolk
Summary: The Goblins are an all-male race that descends from The Orcs, however their reproduction is sexual in nature. The nature og Goblins is one of deceipt and violence, known throughout Strophya as the least trusted race, they are usually hired to do the dirty work for others, something they are very eager to do, and they are just as eager to kill those who hired them. Although they are mostly known for their weapon proficiency, there are some who are skilled in Magic. The Enclave is located within the Shashallah Desert, though there are some small pockets of Goblins living in The Peaks that serve as messengers between the Enclave and The Orcs.

Harpy

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Race: Harpies
Population: Low
Main Region: The Peaks, Ghritalla
Factions: Cult of Evergreen, The Harpy Clans
Main Classes: Fighter, Mage, Guardian
Main Allies: Beastfolk, Drow, Elves
Main Enemies: Humans, Dwarves
Summary: The Harpies are magically created creatures, considered failed experiments by their Dwarven creators, they have taken to inhabit the top of Mountains and hide within The Ghritalla forest to survive. Harpies are an all-female society that captures males from other races in order to procreate, and all children born are female. No matter the race of the father, Harpies always look like human females with wings, though the wings might differ in color, shape, and length. The Theysilon hunt Harpies down, though this is made difficult by their choice of regions they call home.

Ifrit

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Race: Ifrit
Population: Low
Main Region: Shashallah Desert
Factions: The Ifrit Fires
Main Class: Fighter, Mage, Fire Archon
Main Allies: Dwarves, Goblins, Beastfolk
Main Enemies: Humans, Halflings, Orcs
Summary: The Ifrits are the original inhabitants of the Great Shashallah Desert and are thought to be one of the first primordial races of Strophya. They live in small tribes called Fires and every 10 years have a gathering called The Great Burning where they not only procreate but also bring their Dead to put them to rest. Ifrits are by nature Magical creatures and have a high proficiency with Fire Magic, however they are also able to learn other Elemental Magic with ease. Dwarves and Goblins see them as necessary allies in the Desert and trade with them, often times staying out of the way of the Fires and protecting them. The Theysilon Extermination killed the majority of their population, and now they are confined to the East of the Shashallah, where they keep to themselves as much as possible.

Undine

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Race: Undine
Population: Low
Main Region: Osrean Sea (And its surrounding Shores)
Factions: The Undine Kingdom
Main Classes: Fighter, Mage, Rogue, Elite Storm
Main Allies: Halflings, Humans, Dwarves
Main Enemies: Ifrits, Goblins, Elves
Summary: The Undine are a water-controlling race that lives deep within the Osrean Sea, their Kingdom located at the very center of the body of water. The Undine Kingdom is neutral to all who are not in their waters or Shores. They have a very difficult alliance with the Theysilon Empire, but survived the Theysilon Extermination by agreeing to serve them. Most Undine are used in the Theysilon Army as Naval Units, especially their special forces known as the Elite Storm. They are considered one of the primordial races in Strophya. Their Magic is limited to Water Elemental Magic from centuries of isolationism. Halflings and Dwarves trade freely with them since they are the main inhabitants of their Shores.

Dhampir

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Race: Dhampir
Population: Extremely Low (Only 52 still alive)
Main Region: The Main Capital
Factions: The Dhampir Iskiath
Main Classes: Assassin, Rogue, Fighter, Bloodied One
Main Allies: Humans, Drow
Main Enemies: Elves, Orcs, Dwarves
Summary: The Dhampir are the offspring of Vampires and Humans. Though Vampires have been extinct for Millenia, the Dhampirs lived on as a reminder of the dark times in Strophya. It was during the War of the Human Clans that the Dhampir were almost completely erradicated by Humans and Beastfolk working together. They went into hiding, and shortly after the Theysilon rose to power. It was during the time they were in hiding that the Theysilon Empire rose to power. They are part of the Iskiath, a group of the 52 Dhampir that still exist, and through centuries of connections and deals they have infiltrated the top seats of society, including The Empire.

Demons (Locked Race for now)

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Race: Demons
Population: Unknown
Main Region: The Underworld
Factions: The Demon Army
Main Classes: Fighter, Berserker, Mage, Knight
Main Allies: None
Main Enemies: Humans, Dwarves, Elves, Orcs
Summary: Demons are the Denizens of the Underworld underneath the Great Shuduk Range. They are the biggest Opponents of The Theysilon Empire and since their rise to power have had several battles. It was only because of the use of Mechanomicons that they were pushed back to the Underworld, and have not been heard of for over a century.

Austari (Locked Race for now)

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Race: Austari
Population: Unknown
Main Region: The Shuduk Range
Factions: The Austari Enclave
Main Classes: Mage, Ranger, Elite Archon
Main Allies: Dwarves, Elves
Main Enemies: Humans, Orcs, Drow
Summary: The Austari are the very first Primordial Race in Strophya and considered the protectors of the world. They are charged with maintaining the order of the World, no matter the cost. They hold a deep connection with Evergreen and are creatures made of pure magical energy. In times of great change the Austari send off emmisaries that warn the powers that be of the incoming change. They are revered as Gods by the Dwarves, but only recently. The Austari have not been seen since the rise of the Theysilon Empire. They tried keeping the Theysilon from getting too powerful but were pushed back and forced to retreat to their cities at the top of the Shuduk Range, obscured from the world below by thick clouds.

Mechanomicons

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Race: Mechanomicon
Population: Minimal
Main Region: The Main Capital
Factions: The Theysilon Empire, The Theysilon Army
Main Classes: Fighter, Mage, Protector
Main Allies: Humans, Dwarves
Main Enemies: Demons, Orcs, Elves
Summary: Mechanomicons are the creation of magic experimentation by both Theysilon and Dwarven scientists. They are Souls trapped within Bodies that can be made from almost anything, the most common material is Metal, but they can also be made from Stone, Wood and Precious Stones. Mechanomicons are known for their unwavering loyalty to the Theysilon and their ability to not be controlled by any other magic users. They are the reason the Demons were able to be pushed back a century ago.

Ancients (Locked Race for now)

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Race: Ancients (or Vessels)
Population: Unknown
Main Region: None (They can be anyone, anywhere)
Factions: Evergreen
Main Classes: Unknown
Main Allies: Unknown
Main Enemies: Unknown
Summaries: Ancients are the Vessels of the Gods of Evergreen, the physical manifestation of the Gods whenever they visit Strophya. Each Gods selects their own Vessel and the Vessel is immortal unless struck by a Godly Weapon or by having Children which renders them Mortal and their Children the next in line to be Vessels. The Theysilon hunted down the Ancients when they rose to power, killing or imprisoning them so that they would not connect with the Gods of Evergreen. There are, however, rumors that some lived on in hiding and through Bastard Children.

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Step 2: Choose your Class!

You may choose any of the classes so long as they are not the Race-Specific Classes

Strength Classes

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Fighter: Fighters are the most widespread Class in Strophya. They are characterised by their weapon proficiency. They are also known as Soldiers and Grunts as they are normally found within the Theysilon Army. A Fighter can be proficient in one type of weapon and are by far the most versatile class in Strophya. They are, however, unable to use magic and must rely on rituals for magic support.

Ranger: Rangers are guardians of the forests and are by nature Dual-wielders. They have high proficiency with Bows and Arrows, as well as dual-wielding most weapons, they have a hard time with double-handed weapons and have very small magic ability. Their magic is limited to simple spells, nature magic, and proficiency at rituals.

Berserker: Berserkers are brutal warriors that have learned to go into battle with no emotion other than rage. They are consideredthe most violent of classes and by far the most dangerous when in a one on one battle. When in their Berserker Rage they have the stength of 10 men and seem to have limitless stamina. They have high proficiency with Double-handed weapons, but suffer when using one-handed weapons and range weapons, they also lack any magical abilities whatsoever.

Agility Classes

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Assassin: Assassins are stealthy warriors who strike from the shadows before their opponents can even see them coming. They are extremely proficient with small bladed weapons as well as with Ranged weapons, however they are not as skilled with normal bladed weapons whether light or heavy. Assassins have a small degree of Magic ability, and a high stamina.

Rogue: Rogues serve as thieves and infiltrators, their main proficiency being in tricking their opponent. They are usually not very strong, but rely on their wits and traps to lull their opponents into defeat. They have high proficiency with range bladed weapons and small bladed and blunt weapons, however they lack skill in any other type of weaponry. Preferring their intelligence to magic, the usual Rogue has almost no magical ability whatsoever.

Magic classes

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Mage: Mages are Magic users who bend reality and energy at their will. Their proficiencies lie not in weapons but in the type of Magic they specialize in. The various types of Magic are divided into 4 types: Elemental, Defensive, Offensive, Dimensional. Elemental Magic is the control of the elements and its proficiencies are Fire, Water, Earth, Wind, Thunder, Darkness, and Light. Defensive Magic is magic used to keep one out of harm's way and help others, its proficiencies are Healing and Barriers. Offensive Magic is used to inflict damage on an opponent as well as to strengthen one's self in a fight, its proficiencies are Projectiles, Augmenting, and Agility. Dimensional Magic is the control of time and space itself, its proficiencies are Shadows, Teleportation, and Time.

Race-Specific Classes

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Gladiators (Humans): Gladiators are Humans who have chosen the way of the Arena. They are proficient in hand to hand combat and also bladed weapons. Gladiators follow a strict code of conduct when it comes to fighting and believe in no surrender or retreat, preferring to die at the hands of their opponents before giving in. They have proficiency in Augmenting Magic.

Warlord (Orcs): Warlords are Orcs that are head of their Tribe, they have proven themselves in combat many times and are proficient in bladed weapons, ranged weapons, and pole weapons. Warlords are violent and ruthless, always running into battle without a second thought, they have the scars to prove their worth. Warlords have some proficiency in Healing Magic as a way to keep themselves up to shape during battle.

Druid (Elves): Druids are Magic Users that have a deep connection with animals, going as far as being able to control them and see through their eyes. Druids have proficiency in Hand to hand combat, pole weapons, and Earth Magic. Druids are deeply connected to nature and see all of its creatures as allies.

Shaman (Drows): Shamans are Magic Users who have high proficiency in Dimensional Magic and also Earth Magic. They manipulate the Shadows and Nature in order to create illusions and using their surroundings as weapons against their enemy. Shamans have a very skewed view of the world and can be considered unorthodox by many in how they present themselves.

Technician (Dwarves): Technicians use their intelligence and proficiency with Technology to their advantage, using the resources at hand to make weapons and other useful gadgets. They have proficiency in projectiles and makeshift weapons, though their makeshift weapons don't last as long as their professionally made counterparts. Technicians are very resourceful and are extremly good tacticians.

Scavengers (Halflings): Scavengers are one of the few Classes in Strophya that do not have any weapon proficiencies, they are rather poor at using any sort of weapon. Their strengths come from finding things where most people won't find a thing. They are usually the ones that carry a party's potions and other useful items. They also have a small proficiency in Shadows Magic as a way to disguise themselves as they look for their loot.

Feral (Beastfolk): Ferals are Beastfolk that have decided to follow the way of their ancestors and live as the beasts of old did. They have proficiency in Hand to hand combat and have Healing Magic properties as well as some Elemental Magic Proficiency. Ferals are not completely mindless animals though, and have high levels of intelligence. Ferals also do not always stay mindless and can break free of their Feral State to interact with others freely.


Raider (Goblins): Raiders are Goblins that have high proficiency in Offensive Magic and Ranged Weapons. Raiders are sadistic and treacherous, always looking out for themselves and those in the small groups they are in. Raider Goblins work better in groups and are not all that dangerous when alone. The least dangerous Class when in a one on one situation.

Guardian (Harpy): Guardian Harpies are those who have sworn their lives to protect their Tribes at any cost. They have high proficiency in Offensive and Defensive Magic, as well as with Bladed weapons. Guardians Harpies have the attribute of having stronger than usual wings, which enables them to fly farther, higher, and use their wings as secondary weapons.

Fire Archon (Ifrit): Fire Archons are Ifrits that have reached an old age and become one with the Fire within them. They have extremely high proficiency in Fire Magic as well as with Offensive Magic. Fire Archons are known to be able to turn into fire itself when pushed to their limits, and when they die they explode in burst of fire that attack ally and foe alike.

Elite Storm (Undine): The Elite Storm is the Elite Version of the Undine Army's Fighter Class. They are proficient in Water Magic as well as with Pole Weapons and Long Range Weapons. Elite Storms are known for their ferocity and high stamina, some known to be able to fight for weeks without sustenance. When the Elite Storm die they become a storm itself, raging in the place they died for days before dying down.

Bloodied One (Dhampirs): The Bloodied Ones of the Dhampir are highly trained individuals that are proficient in Dimensional Magic and Darkness Magic. They have red-colored skin and have mastered whichever weapon type they were proficient in. Bloodied Ones also have the ability to make their Blood a weapon, using it as acid to burn their enemies, or sustenance to heal their allies. Bloodied Ones can also control the blood of weak-willed individuals, being able to draw it out at a distance and using it against the person themselves.

Knight (Demons): Demon Knights are the highest rank in the Demon Army and they are proficient in Dimensional, Defensive, Offensive, Fire, and Dark Magic. They have also Mastered Bladed and Range Weapons. Demon Knights are known as one-man armies and have been known to take down entire armies without breaking a sweat. They are feared by any who come across them, and kill without mercy. Demon Knights are lesser only to the Demonic Gods in strength.

Elite Archon (Austari): Elite Archons are beings of pure energy who have Mastered all Magic and do not require weapons to fight. They are believed to be the true embodiment of Magical Energy in the world of Strophya and they are rare. At any given time only a few Elite Archons exist and when they do fight they are known to die shortly after as the Energy they use to fight is their own life force, slowly depleting with each attack they make.

Protectors (Mechanomicons): Protectors are Mechanomicons that specialize in keeping others alive. They have proficiency in Barrier Magic and have very little proficiency with Heavy Weapons. Protectors are, as a rule, pacifist and seek to protect others rather than harm the enemy. They are used in pairs with Fighter and Mage Mechanomicons to provide protection.

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Step 3: Add Some Details!

Details are important for a character, here we will oversee age and weapon proficiencies.

Age

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Humans: They have regular age spans of 70 to 80 years long.

Orcs: Orcs have shorter Lifespans than Humans, usually betwen 40 to 45 years long.

Elves & Drows: Elves and Drows have extremely long Lifespans, they usually last a couple of centuries, though some have been known to live out for millenia. They reach adulthood by age 125 and are considered old around age 500, though their outward appearance does not change past the age of 125.

Dwarves: Dwarves have long Lifespans, usually within 200 to 250 years long.

Halflings: Halflings have longer Lifespans than Dwarves, but shorter than Elves usually between 300 to 400 years long.

Beastfolk: Beastfolk have similar Lifespans as Humans, usually between 70 to 80 years long.

Goblins: Goblins have extremely short Lifespans, usually lasting between 25 to 35 years.

Harpy: Harpies have long Lifespans that are between 100 to 130 years long.

Ifrit & Undine: Ifrit and Undines have unspecified Lifespans and they are thought to be ageless, thougn because they live for so long disease and other environmental changes usually kill off a large number of them as the centuries go by.

Dhampir: Dhampir are ageless, however because they are not fully undead or fully alive, only one out of a thousand pregnancies bears fruit, and the birth process kills the mother.

Demons: Demons are also thought to be Ageless, however they are immune to disease. Their violent nature, however, puts them in harm's way, keeping their numbers controlled.

Austari: Austari are also seen as Ageless, however they do not seem to procreate, rather they create copies of themselves through magic when needed.

Mechanomicons: Mechanomicons live as long as the Soul within them is not freed, therefore they are virtually ageless. However they have only been around for the past 800 years.

Weapon Proficiencies

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Weight: Light, Medium, Heavy

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Length: Small (Light, Medium), Short (Light, Medium), Big (Medium, Heavy), Long (Light, Medium, Heavy)

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Types of Weapons: Bladed (Small, Short, Big), Range (Short, Long), Pole (Big, Long), Projectile (Small, Short, Big), Makeshift (Any)

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One Handed: Bladed (Small, Short), Projectile (All), Makeshift
Two Handed: Range (All), Pole (All), Bladed (All), Makeshift

Ex: A Short Sword is considered a Short Bladed Weapon. A Claymore is considered a Big Bladed Weapon.

Weapon Proficiencies are merely used as a reference to help the players and does not have to be taken too into account unless the players chooses so.

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Step 4: Your Character Sheet!

Now that you have the Basics down, let's see what your Character Sheet must contain before you post it up to the Character Creation Board!

Character Sheet:


Name:
Age:
Race:
Sex:
Class:
Appearance: (Pictures and Descriptions are allowed.)
Personality: (How does your character act with others, in battle, when talking, etc.)
Background: (What's your character's story before their big adventure? Tell us!)

When you have your character sheet all filled out just head on over to the Character Creation Board (That's the one this post is in!) and post your character(s) with the title [your username]'s Characters!

Thank you and Have fun!