Life has been taxing sorry I've been away for so long. 

1.)There is dismal amounts of magic. Some people have and can control it but it very taxing and those that practice and abuse it go mad. Some  mythic/mosntrous races are around. But this mainly such as hidden dragons/drakes along with various sea monsters. I need to see the character before I'd allow it to be posted. Be wary though you really got to sell it to me.

2.) You can choose a different liege lord claiming their own independence or could be bidding their time. Or if you wanted to be a defender or the royal pretender it is possible. But there will be intrigue in politics, sometimes rough politics with a blade. But note Calvert does control a very substantial standing force being one of the oldest family lines.

3.) Yes multiple characters are available I actually encourage it as I will be playing a couple myself.

4.)Foriegn peoples are welcome but I need to go over it in pm first before I sign off on it.