For a starting point, All the characters will be from the same small town.
- They should all be around the same age, just "coming of age" (nonhumans are welcome, but I'll be adjusting them to have around the same lifespan) 15-18 is good
- I'll consider nonstandard races on a case by case basis.
- Create characters with 25pts for abilities, and half starting gold.
- You may each also have an heirloom item that can be worked out with me.
- I would also like you to briefly detail your family (2 people at least, but more is encouraged) or two others in the community that you are close to.
- No Magus
The theme is dark fantasy, set in a medieval town. Magic is around, but uncommon, and magic items are also pretty rare. Movies of inspiration that come to mind are "The Village", "Dragonslayer", "Pathfinder" (the one about the viking and native americans)and "Legend"
as for the place:
Solace Is a small community of about 100 people sitting on a pleasant coast. The small group has stayed here for several generations, and they value their independence. To the south, a 40 foot cliff overlooks the ocean, and many of the townsfolk make their days fishing. To the west is a rough mountain range, and the old quarry. Most of the rocks that form the houses of the people were taken from here, and what little iron ore there is comes from here as well. To the east is the woods, a forest of various types of broad leaved trees that thickens the further east you go. The closest group of trees are peach, and a fair sized orchard has been made here. A river also runs through the center of the area, down from the mountains, and it flows off the side of the cliff, down to the ocean. A large black tree, devoid of leaves and standing up on its roots, stands over the waterfall. The land rises slowy to hills as one goes north, and a small, mostly unused watchtower sits several miles out, just past the farmlands. The town has many pigs and a half dozen cows. The few horses that are in Solace are used to help with the work.
Map of Solace
Notable NPCs:
Abram Verdance - The current community leader, and a deeply spiritual man, he still follows the Old Faith (Nature worship/druidism). He is a strongly built man in his fifties, tall and darkhaired, he wears a thick beard and listens calmly to the townsfolk through their problems.
Johnas Wiggs - Johnas is the "town drunk", more of an amusement than an embarrassment, Johnas always has a tale to tell, and a kind old man. Several years ago, he stumbled upon the idea of fermenting the peaches, and now that drink is enjoyed as much if not more, than ale. He is nearing his final years, but seems spritely still, with his near bald pate and crooked teeth.
Corvina - A strange woman. If anyone is a black sheep in the community, it is Corvina. Her mother, while she lived, was prone to "fits" where she would babble uncontrollably and was said to be able to speak to the dead. She died when Corvina was 8, and with only minimal contact from the rest of the town, Corvina raised herself. She is now in her 20's, a dirty girl with ragged clay colored hair and shocking blue eyes.
Celeste Allende An eleven woman with a kind heart. Celeste is known for her smile, as she doesn't speak very much. She is well known for her generosity, often sharing her catch of fish with anyone who has a less fortunate day, even when she may have little. She is a slight, tenacious woman, with silvery hair and deep blue eyes.
Jerem Cor - A new arrival to Solace, he has only been around for a week or so, but has been talking softly to the townsfolk about "The One". Telling any who will listen about this new faith from the north and how he has found comfort and protection. He is in his late 20's with closely cut dirty brown hair, and cleanly shaven. He wears a medalion about his neck that is a silver seven pointed star with an eye in the center.
