Are all factions open to players?

Hmm, any minimum and maximum age for OCs?

What's the population of the nations?
@AndyC

<Snipped quote by POOHEAD189>

The colonies in the Antillean Sea are small compared to the major cities in the Old World- Free Sail has maybe a thousand people, tops. The two largest colonies are Santa Carlotta (Castille's main capital, pop 7,000) and Queensport (Albion's main colony, pop 5,000). The smaller islands have towns ranging from a few hundred to a few dozen colonists, and some are home to native islanders with tribes of around 100 to 200. It's estimated that the Black Fleet has somewhere around a dozen ships and around 500 sailors at sea at any given time, with another 700 or so permanent inhabitants of Isla del Miedo.

As for the Old World Kingdoms themselves, their populations are well into the millions, but they're on the other side of the ocean.

<Snipped quote by AndyC>

Will there be lore on the native tribes, or will those be mostly open to interpretation?

<Snipped quote by Smike>

Mostly open to interpretation. The southern mainland continent likely has some equivalent to the Aztecs or Incas, but I haven't really thought it out yet.

<Snipped quote by AndyC>

So, 1600s, but without the equivalent of the Spanish Conquest of the Aztecs and Incas.

Does Magic exist?

<Snipped quote by Letter Bee>

That’s covered in the first post. There is magic but it’s subtle

So for reference in terms of vibe, this really isn't meant to be an anime game. I don't mind stylized character designs, but giant swords and pointy hair is going to be way out of place.

I've compiled a sort of 'mood board' to set the tone and hopefully provide some inspiration. Also, if any of these pics stand out, feel free to use them.

You all good with the image I showed you in my CS?

@AndyC, would a written description be acceptable for appearances if one does not want to use western fantasy art?