[quote=@Glooch]
This sounds pretty intresting, but I must ask a question. Is the level of technology considered to be standard medieval D&D technology, or what? 
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Aye, standard D&D tech is what I have in mind. However it can be extended for the sake of RPing specific races, like gnomes!

[quote=@UltikanaRe]
Can you give a setting description? Sounds interesting.
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The setting is a new, unexplored and unknown continent for you. Other civilizations almost certainly live here, but your people know nothing of this new land. Either they left because they had to flee from their homeland, or they are colonists who broke free of their last kingdom.
Either way, I'll be using the same map layout and you will choose a spot on it where you want to start your civilization.