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[center][h2][color=ed145b][i]The Kingdom of Adelon[/i][/color][/h2][/center]
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[CENTER][i]How do you reconcile magic and technology? Do you trade one for another, can they coexist, or will one ultimately erase the other? For the kingdom of Adelon, this question has still yet to be answered. Nestled between the kingdoms of Astia and Oscea, a once barren, uncivilized land has grown into one of the most powerful kingdoms in the world. Members of every race congregate to the great kingdom, seeking fortune in its world-reaching enterprises, or fame in numerous adventures. The dichotomy of ancient ways - life built on magic and worship of the Saints - contrasts the modern, sprawling cities. In Adelon it seems that anyone can find a way of life, it is the kingdom of opportunity and where dreams can be realized.[/i][/center]

[center][i]Or rather, it used to be. Some kingdoms have done well with combining magic and technology, Adelon is not among them. While the majority of its people's are content to change their way of life, there are some who still cling to the old ways. Magi - people of all races who are able to cast magic - are fighting against the changing tides. Whether due to spite, simple reluctance of change or a deeper reason, Magi have resisted the development of Adelon for a number of years. And at first their resistance was peaceful: protests, demonstrations, always non-violent, attempting to make their voices heard. An alarming cry rallied Magi to gatherings, desperate to gain the attention of the Church. Magic, it seemed, was vanishing from Adelon. There was no explanation, no cause, and from the Church, no acknowledgement or offer of assistance. After a number of years no progress was being made, little allowance was given to these people and the Church of the Nine Saints, ironically the leading religious body, pushed away from faith and magic. Feeling utterly abandoned some resigned themselves to their fates, others clung to what little they could. Others still took a more proactive - and often more violent approach.[/i][/center]

[center][i]It went about as well as one would expect. In tandem with the royal family and the kingdom's military, the Church led the way in stomping out pockets of resistance. Utilizing Magi who sided with them, as well as traditional forces, most were swept aside easily, and the few who weren't were forced into hiding. Change is inevitable, and time stops for no one. Many parties are invested in bringing Adelon into the modern era and they refuse to be stopped by something so petty as "the greed and ignorance of Magi".[/i][/center]

[center][i]In ages past, Magi were heralded as heroes and saviors. With their magical talents they had helped to colonize Adelon and seize her lands from beasts and bandits alike. They had been for many generations the strength of Adelon, the reason why a young, unproven kingdom had managed to survive, stuck between two hostile kingdoms. They had been integral to the development of the kingdom and were now being cast aside. So is it spite that they fight? Is it a feeling of betrayal? Step into the shoes of a Magi and help discover why Adelon is now turning on her champions.[/i][/center]

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That brief introduction aside, welcome to Adelon! A kingdom currently caught in a massive paradigm shift, you'll take on the role of a Magi - an individual with talent in magics, as you try to make sense of what is happening around you. To keep things simple to start everyone who takes part will be fighting AGAINST the Church and the change in some capacity. We don't all have to be saboteurs and fighters, but your character probably has something at stake as far as losing your magic, and your way of life. Magic itself is fading from the kingdom and no one knows why, and the authority figures remain silent on the matter. They must know why, yet they refuse to tell anyone, or even acknowledge it. It's up to us to figure out why.