[PBEM News] Eburacum - Medieval Fantasy

From: eburacumpbem@optusnet.com-dot-au.no-spam.invalid (martygeeoz)

Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2006 01:05:12 +0000

Eburacum is a play-by-email game based on the immediate future after
the Battle of Camlann, where King Arthur was mortally wounded in
battle. It is a fantasy that centres on one of the three great cities
in Britain at the time - Eburacum. While history poorly recounts a
descent into the Dark Ages, this game explores a different path: one
determined by both the encroachment of ancient myths and legends, and
the actions of a few special individuals, chosen not by prophecy or
the foretellings of seers and bards, but by fate.

Is Arthur *really* dead? Why has the realm of the fey suddenly burst
at the seams, spreading chaotic changes throughout the land? Why is
one place at the centre of such turmoil? Does Britain regress to the
brutality and harshness of a history in the Dark Ages? Or is the
glory of Arthur's Kingdom eventually restored to an even greater time
of chivalry and honour?

This game is available for mature writers (at least 18 or older).
Players can play any type of character from the period: for example
we have a player who runs a monastery factor. Much of the character
generation rules are derived from the 'Pendragon' roleplaying game,
but no prior knowledge of that system is required to play. Character
generation is a relatively involved process with some statistics
required: this is to encourage fairness if characters decide to pit
themselves against one another, and to allow a player to see their
character develop and grow. However, once a character has been
created, it's purely a matter of creative writing from that point
onwards. Players are encouraged, above all else, to roleplay.

I don't believe in specifying time limits on posting or set quotas: I
believe we all have lives to lead, and I prefer quality over quantity
regardless.

I encourage interested players to visit the website and explore the
recent posts and game history. Further information about joining can
be found there:

http://members.optusnet.com.au/~mkgregory/eburacum/index.html

There is also a forum board for those who would like to leave a
message or just chat:

http://p066.ezboard.com/beburacum

If you have any further questions about the game, then please feel
free to email me:
eburacumpbemAToptusnet.com.au

Thank you for reading!
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