New: World of Pangea (free, open-ended, email, human, fantasy, rpg)

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Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2005 20:13:01 +0000

Name:		World of Pangea
Costs:		Free
Email:		KaciePettit zat gmail.com
Frequency:		completely variable average 3/per week
URL:		http://www.worldofpangea.com
Type:		Medieval Fantasy
Last-Update:		2005Dec10
Keywords: free, open-ended, email, human, fantasy, rpg

Description:

Pangea is the vast and only continent sprawling out across the face of its
namesake planet. The home to an innumerable amount of beings, ranging from
Dragon Knights to Vampires, Fairies to Savages. The Dragon Knights are the
law of the land. They comprise the Airbound, and everyone else comprises
the Landbound. Living in Sanctuaries, the Dragon Knights protect the area
around their Sanctuary from the dangers of the wilds. Dragons Bond to
humans when they hatch and form a lifelong partnership that only death
breaks. If the dragon chooses not to Bond, they go Wild and live with a
hatred of humans and the dragons that are 'enslaved' by them. Millenia
ago, surrounded by their enemies, the landbound humans and the airbound
Dragon Knights, were forced to form the Charter to ensure their mutual
survival. The Landbound do not hold an army, but must feed and clothe the
Airbound, who in turn protect them from each other, as well as outside
threats. Cities still govern themselves, but the rulers must work well
with the Airbound. If the city refuses to Tithe or moves against a
Sanctuary the Sanctuary reacts by withdrawing protection, which guarantees
the defenseless city won't survive long. In this state of symbiosis the
Airbound and Landbound have survived ages together, and continue to this
day. The Airbound's rule is absolute, and the Landbound, even the
nobility, must accept it or risk losing their lives. Wild Dragons aren't
the only threat to the Landbound. Vampires stalk the land, creating more
creatures like themselves and killing humans. Vampires and Wild Dragons,
and Dragon Knights are fierce enemies, each refusing to give into the
other side in any way. They will not negotiate or back down. The way of
life for the Dragon Knights is the opposite of that of Vampires and Wild
Dragons.

This realm is watched over by many gods, each of which protects his or her
sphere viciously. Slavery is a commonplace. Slavery is the punishment for
commiting many crimes, as well as simply not pulling your weight in the
city. If you haven't taken and become proficient in a Craft by the age of
18, you are considered property. The system ensures that even people with
no drive pay their dues to society, and rises the hard workers to the top.
However, there is nothing in place to stop cruelty by owners to slaves, or
the corruption of the few making life miserable for the many.

Where do you fit into this world? Are you a Dragon Knight or a Vampire, a
slave or a Lord? We accept all kinds of players, so long as they are
focused on creative content and grammar, rather than dice and strict
rules. New ideas and characters are always welcomed. Come join the world
of Pangea.

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