[h1][center][b]Rise & Fall[/b][/center][/h1]

Welcome to [i]Rise & Fall[/i], an epic drama about the rise of the Adrias Empire, its eventual decline, and the legacy it leaves behind.  The role play spans several generations of multiple dynasties, focusing on warfare, politics, and intrigue as your characters try to improve their family's social standing in the Adrias Republic.  The goal is that, eventually, one of your descendants will become Emperor.

The introduction begins in Adria, a small city-state located in the Heartlands.  Adria is home to the Adrii, who reap the benefits of the rich and fertile river delta known as the Remes, where their city is situated.  Adria not only has access to an abundance of food, but is also in close proximity to the northern mountains and forests, which offer ores, jewels, and lumber.  Other city-states wish to seize the vital assets that Adria produces, and have marched their forces in a bid to destroy the Adrii.  Your first character will be one of the key members who mobilizes the defense of the city, and their success will cement their family as one of the major dynasties in Adria's future.

Decades later, in the first chapter, your characters will have conquered the other city-states and established the Adrias Republic.  Your second character will be one of the major generals of the Adrias Military, and is a descendant of your first character.  The barbaric Vessians (Gauls, Celts, and Germans) to the north and west have always posed a threat to your people; the Helens (Greeks) in the east have maintained great empires before and must be crushed; the Atricans (Carthaginians) in the south rival your own power; Parthans (Persians) in the far east are a looming presence.  You must work with the other players to allocate your soldiers, and conquer or subdue your opponents to expand the empire.  The more land you acquire, the more prestige your family earns, and one day one of your descendants may become Emperor.  Additional chapters will see new tribes, civilizations, challenges, and characters appear, and you must deal with them through military might, diplomacy, or intrigue.

Later down the road, once the Adrii have had their go at the world, I will allow some of your to control characters outside of the Adrias Empire.  You may be able to control the barbarians, uniting clans to destroy the empire; or perhaps you wish to redeem the glory of a Helenist kingdom; perhaps you want to challenge the empire as the Atricans, like Hannibal did with Rome; or maybe you want to create a new empire of Parthans.  Eventually, the empire will crumble, and medieval kingdoms might spring forth from the ashes of the fallen dynasties, offering new role playing opportunities.

[h3]Setting[/h3]
The setting takes place in a fictional world analogous to our own.  The Adrii are inspired by the Romans, and their empire will draw similarities to the Roman Empire.  As such, character names should be Roman/Latin inspired when creating your initial characters.  Military setups will also be directly inspired by Roman setups.  Magic does not exist in this world, and fictional species/races do not exist either.  The world is inhabited by a race of humans, and the flora and fauna is identical to our own.

[img]http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj222/ande012/adrias.jpg[/img]

[h3]Chapters[/h3]
[b]Introduction[/b]:  Ancient heroes make a stand to defend the city of Adria.
[b]Chapter I[/b]:  Great houses now rule the Adrias Republic, and seek to expand its borders.

[h3]Characters[/h3]
This bio will be used for initial characters.  I know it seems to be lacking in content, but remember this is your first character.  Right now, they don't have access to heavy steel armor, or anything of that nature.  Everything I need is right here:
[b]Name[/b]:  Your character's last name is most important, as it will be one of the major dynasties in the future republic.  Remember, they should be Latin/Roman.
[b]Age[/b]:
[b]Gender[/b]:
[b]Physical[/b]:  A physical description; skin tone, eye color, hair color, body size, etc.
[b]Items[/b]:  Any important items necessary for your character; perhaps they're weapons that may become important heirlooms for other characters later on.
[b]Description[/b]:  History, personality, etc.

[@thebadman7824] as Salonius Scribarus Labrax Ventor