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[h1][center][b]THE SONS OF THE SIEVARI[/b][/center][/h1]
[b]SUMMARY[/b]
You are a member of a party sent to unite the unruly descendants of the Sievari (whom you identify as). The question of why, however, is one that your masters of your home, the city of Arcaith, keep to themselves. The party is [b]originally[/b] comprised of citizens of Arcaith, however denizens from across other areas in the north are welcome should they prove useful to the cause.

What will you face? The north is incredibly splintered: a silent king in the east is blind to the plight of his people, and the black whispers that pray for his demise, while hundreds of warlords battle for control of the west, leading people desperate to survive the next brutal northern winter.

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Before I elaborate on the roleplay itself, I’d first like to say a few things about the setting and shed some light upon the importance of Arcaith and its citizens.

The Sievari were the first of the Second Children (humans) to emerge in the First Men’s Domain. They surpassed their kinsmen, said to be nurtured by gods who offered them knowledge, power and civilisation. When their cousins rose and began flourishing, their chieftain Loki led them north, where they too began to thrive. Across both sides of the Frostfingers, massive cities were constructed in the manner of fortresses, with architecture that rivalled that of the First Children. Complex systems of law and order, trade and welfare were established, were the young were not only educated in humanities and arts, but the infamous sword-art that became a trademark of the Sievari. Some, however, showed magical promise, and were tutored accordingly. While the stories have been condensed and lost through thousands of years of dilapidation and turmoil, it is believed that the Sievari were herded to the north for a purpose, and they fulfilled this in the form of a ‘great war’.

Following said war, the gods departed and the Sievari gradually splintered. The Sievari formed unions with members of the other clans, and over the thousands of years that followed, their blood was watered down. Power-hungry warlords formed their own territories, new divisions were formed, and a once majestic race of humanity descended into war, greed and poverty. No longer are the northerners referred to as the Sievari. To southerners, they are barbarians, but to the last of the pureblooded, they are known as ‘angse’ or ‘sons’.

So then, where does Arcaith stand in all of this? In the previous paragraph I made mention of ‘the pureblooded’. These are individuals whose blood has not been touched by the other clans. They are the Sievari, and the last depending who you ask. They are identified by eyes that burn bright and blue like ice, almost transparent, though incredibly intense. Many are also born with white hair. They are the ancestral guardians and custodians of the north, so they make it their business to ensure the northerners are looked after and the warlords of the Winterlands do not cause too much of a fuss. Lately, this task has become quite difficult, as the Sievari dwindle in number. Their authority is no longer respected, and they are seen as a nuisance by many leaders. However, the people of Arcaith are the last wielders of an ancient form of magic and a sword-art passed down through the generations by their ancestors.

Now, onto the roleplay! The Archon of Arcaith has sent a group of his most trusted on a ship to the Kingdom of Velgaria to treat with King Granden Velgaron and negotiate aid with rallying the warlords in the west. The Archon desires a united north, and as such, has sent warriors, strategists and mediators alike. The motivations behind the mission are unknown, and while some of you may note the urgency of it, others may disagree with it. However, not all of you have to be from Arcaith. The decision is yours.

The roleplay will be open. There is a large checkpoint to reach, but for the most part, I’ll cooperate with you guys and will appreciate input in the overall story, with the addition of side-plots. You have an entire nation to unite – there is a lot that will come with that, which provides us with a lot to work with. The world is also quite fleshed out, however, I will be lenient and provide you guys opportunities for world-building of your own. For example, Velgaria is comprised of eight ‘holds’ led by thanes, who in turn are the ancestral leaders of their own clans. If you were to be a character from one of these holds, I’ll give you the pre-existing lore or you can have the option of creating your own thane/clan/hold.

And yeah. Interested? Questions?