The year is 467, a year based on a calender which began after an event no one remembers. No one could tell you much about this event, or why the sky ceased to have clouds so long ago. But the world moved on. History is now far more focused on the great unification of the lands into three great monarchies: Lorianne, Wulfrane, and Haibelstaf, with the odd republic stubbornly cruising along in some corner no ruler particularly cared about. While practically the same language is spoken in every land dialects differ greatly and accents even more so. Due to the recent unification and later rise in popularity of Yarmal- a single religion previously plagued by subsects- in all territories but Wulfrane, a spirit of curiosity and philosophy took the lands. While it is enough to distract much of the population, many old generals and rulers still remember all too clearly the violence of four hundred years worth of hostilities which took place in the Great Central War- a three sided effort by each kingdom to wrest control of the central area purely for their use, as it contained the most fertile lands. While leaders throughout the decades keep this in mind, much of the citizenry has been more keen to accept an end constant warfare, following the writings of many pro-peace philosophers, many of whom were part of or later joined the Magister's Guild. Following these events, the shift in focus from traditional war to higher technology caused science to reach a golden age. While the philosophers already cheer victory after long years of effort, not all of it has been peaceful. Powders have been invented to ignite and combust, taken from a newly discovered substance called Olradite, named after the rising star Vincent Olran in the Magisters Guild, the leading organization of scientists. New effective bolt action rifles, small combustion engines and limited electricity are but a few wonders brought about by these events but the grandest yet was also wrought by Olran's group. An international franchise of sorts resulted from the completion of his work: an expedition past the known world as humanity's curiosity is at its height. And the most astounding part?
You are invited.


A call has gone out to bodyguards, adventurers, hunters, lords, engineers and scientists. Anyone at the height of their craft who can contribute to the great expedition of the Sleipnir, a marvelous ship who is said to have the capability to brave not only the tumultuous seas but through the very air, and go beyond the jagged rocks and reefs which restrict the coast. It is moored at the furthest outpost of Lorianne, the country who had the questionable fortune of having Cynthia Morgraime as a citizen and major funder of the project. How you enter into this journey, is up to you.

The Sleipnir
The Sleipnir is a massive craft with a hull based on warships to allow landing in rough areas and floatation in the ocean. Two side decks span off from either side which contain two large glass domes which house the mechanisms that grant the Sleipnir flight: Two graviton cores based off constant rotating axis. The cores free the sections from the effects of gravity, allowing several large weights on rails below deck to shift the craft in any direction before locking the axis in place, shifting the gravitational force in a fixed location, thereby pulling the ship along through the air.

Characters Aboard
Alexander Farthem- A master pilot of every machine meant to move man more than two feet, his curiosity and natural skill bringing him through the ranks of the navy and several scientific societies with ease. After a year of retirement he was contacted to pilot the Sleipnir, and has shown equally remarkable results. He is said to be of a charismatic and friendly demeanor, with no small amount of dry humor.

Vincent Olran- A head scientist and rising star in the Magister's guild, Olran headed the project to build the Sleipnir, discovering the technologies necessary for its operation along the way.

Admiral Dolan- The current head of the navy, prestigious, though due to the restricted nature of the seas dominance was quickly decided, thus making his opportunity for glorious victory was short. The fact is not often reminded to him as he is especially hot-headed about that issue and known to have quite the temper.

Cynthia Morgraime- One of the world's most renown nobles, though her roots lie in a humble household of a mere baker at birth. Cynthia bought her title with the mountains of gold and the rivers of blood in the wake of her determined rise to status, and is known for all these things as well as her keen sense of adventure and thirst for challenge, which brought her to fund much of this venture on the stipulation that she come aboard as well.



Setting
You all stand at a crossroads. A fact little known, and jealously kept. Will the world burn, in exchange for hope? Will it stagnate, to secure some scrap of life we can salvage? Will its final pieces be consumed in the roiling waves of hatred, vice, and war? Will you stand and judge, or to be judged? Or will you find some deeply hidden future I cannot foresee? Will even it be a heaven or hell, or can we simply not know?

I ask you these questions now because you need to know. You need to remember, but for now, enjoy your lives, for you have time left.
Precious time left.

Character Creation

One more question before you go stranger. Who are you?

Your name is:

Faction
You awake to the new day in the...

Docks


Slums


City Limits


Magister's guild


You remember your loyalties lie with...

Skills/Traits


Biography/Personality
Background: Are you a star-eyed adventurer? A king's man or a republican?
A man or woman just earning another day's wage? Or is your past entirely different?
Age:
Appearance: