08-02-2013, 08:24 PM
Camelot
Founded in the Omniverse's first year by King Aragorn, the Kingdom of Camelot had a difficult start. However, despite many setbacks, the Kingdom has stayed strong and is second in power only to the Empire. The gate from the Nexus is located at the westernmost point of the verse, and is surrounded by standing stones to make it easily visible from a distance. East from here towards the centre of the verse is the capital of Camelot, Minas Tirith. It is a walled, tiered castle from where the King and his advisors lead, and is surrounded by many other smaller towns and farmsteads. While many citizens are still distrustful of magic, travel by pegasus has become common and accepted in the capital. By pegasus, you can fly from Minas Tirith to any other part of the kingdom, including the flying city Dalaran where the Mages Guild is seated.
Many other towns and villages dot the Kingdom. Unfortunately, there is still a strong prejudice against non-humans in many of the outlying areas. This resulted in a lot of victimization in the aftermath of the War with Diablo. Those victims formed their own settlements and raided human towns in retaliation, which only served to escalate the cycle of hatred. While the central government has been proactive with stopping the violence, tensions remain high. The orcish prime Thrall has been an ambassador of sorts for non-humans, and has made great strides against intolerance in the verse by being a respected and useful member of the Kingdom. Another strong proponent of this diversity is Charles Xavier, a previous inhabitant of the Empire who, over time, has become a valued member of the king's advisors along with Thrall and Albus Dumbledore.
Even among human villages there has been some tension. Many cultures have founded their own 'fiefdoms' to maintain their cultural identity, such as those led by Date Masamune, the six-sword wielding samurai. There is a strong trade between these townships, based in the north of Camelot near to the Tangled Green's gate, and the ninja village of Mokugakure in the Tangled Green. While there are many elves living in Camelot, they generally intersperse with human towns - those who prefer the company of their own kind stick to the Tangled Green.
A popular pastime in Camelot is the battles at the grand colosseum just south of Minas Tirith, between the city and the gate to the Pale Moors. While officially frowned upon, many travel even from other verses to witness the grand battles that take place there.
Status
Camelot, perpetually at war with Coruscant, has experienced increased calamity as of late due to the presence of a rampaging Rathalos
Sub-zones
Minas Tirith - The capital city of Camelot is a massive fortress city. Constructed as it was near the tallest small mountain in central Camelot, the city grew quickly, both out into surrounding plains and up along the mountainside. This resulted in a city comprised of increasing smaller terraces that culminate with the Citadel, a flattened royal palace at the summit of the mountain. Each terrace is surrounded by a white wall, with the exception of the great black walls that encircle the first circle. Most of the city's buildings are likewise made of white stone, and given the flat plains that surround most of the ground approaches to Minas Tirith, the city is nothing short of beautiful.
The following non-player characters are centered in Minas Tirith: King Aragorn
Dalaran - While many gaze up at the floating island with distaste, it is in large thanks to the residents of Dalaran that Camelot has managed to prosper. In recent years, the majority of citizens have accepted and even embraced the conveniences brought to life by magicians. While part of Camelot, the Mages Guild has its own independent council for city-related matters. Albus Dumbledore, the Chief Warlock, serves as a frequent advisor to King Aragorn. Almost all of Dalaran's inhabitants are mages, mystics or scholars, and although they have no common background there is a common purpose of sorts. The city council was established early on to mediate between the various colleges and make sure all research is being kept within safety and ethics standards (both of which are a subject of vigorous debate). From time to time, the council members will get personally involved in order to stop the city from being blown up, which has miraculously yet to occur. Dalaran resembles a fusion of pre-Blitz London and the Dalaran of Thrall's world. While Dalaran has some modern amenities, these 'technologies' are fueled by and built from magic.
The following non-player characters are centered in Dalaran: Albus Dumbledore
Dalaran’s Library - The Unseen Library, nestled into the depths of the floating island of Dalaran, can be found down a small side alley that only sometimes appears visible to the un-enchanted eye. Presided over by a large Orangutan who only responds to ‘The Librarian’, the Unseen Library is a mage’s greatest dream of arcane lore and dusty tomes of hidden knowledge. Aside from its wondrously painted domed roof, the library itself has no remarkable features, appearing like a typical old library of dark-stained wood and simple rows of shelves, but the true wonder of the building is the protective spells layered upon it. Each book is virtually indestructible, and the shelves seem to phase out of existence if even a minor amount of damage would be inflicted upon them (leading to amusing situations where a young apprentice might knock a ladder over, only to have it crash to the ground where a shelf once was). While frustrating to locate, the library is used by scores of magi daily to fuel their ever-growing thirst for knowledge and learning.
Colosseum - This enormous structure is an attraction that draws crowds from all the neighboring verses. The Colosseum is host to many varied events, with the battles being the most popular draw for people. Battles between primes are among the most highly-anticipated events in all of Camelot. These Prime tournaments are famous spectacles to behold, but also extremely popular are the monster fights where captured beasts are pit against each other. These monster fights are held regularly, while the Prime tournaments are less frequent.
Roaming NPCs
Thrall - The leader of the orcish population in Camelot, Thrall is a skilled shaman whose level headedness and kindness make him stand out among his people. He was a leader in his native world. Thrall can be found in Minas Tirith, any of the small orcish villages, or even within the Spirit Realm. While a busy individual, he is nevertheless quite open with strangers, always happy to exchange stories.
Charles Xavier - An expatriate from Coruscant, Charles Xavier has gone on to become a member of King Aragorn’s inner circle of advisors. Although the immensely intelligent and powerful psychic is bound to a wheelchair, he often travels between Minas Tirith, Dalaran, and a few human settlements in outer Camelot.
Baron Victor von Magnus - While not a member of King Aragorn's inner council, 'the Baron' is nevertheless a high-ranking and very trusted officer in the Kingdom. While he is not a landowner, Victor takes on the role of a peacekeeper, traveling throughout the Kingdom to ensure that no one is mistreated. He can be found anywhere in Camelot, but he does not travel unannounced so it is possible to find out where he is.
Date Masamune - The six-sword wielding samurai is the ruler of a small fiefdom in northern Camelot. As the leader of one of the numerous cultural enclaves in the Verse, he can be found throughout his lands and occasionally in Minas Tirirth.
Founded in the Omniverse's first year by King Aragorn, the Kingdom of Camelot had a difficult start. However, despite many setbacks, the Kingdom has stayed strong and is second in power only to the Empire. The gate from the Nexus is located at the westernmost point of the verse, and is surrounded by standing stones to make it easily visible from a distance. East from here towards the centre of the verse is the capital of Camelot, Minas Tirith. It is a walled, tiered castle from where the King and his advisors lead, and is surrounded by many other smaller towns and farmsteads. While many citizens are still distrustful of magic, travel by pegasus has become common and accepted in the capital. By pegasus, you can fly from Minas Tirith to any other part of the kingdom, including the flying city Dalaran where the Mages Guild is seated.
Many other towns and villages dot the Kingdom. Unfortunately, there is still a strong prejudice against non-humans in many of the outlying areas. This resulted in a lot of victimization in the aftermath of the War with Diablo. Those victims formed their own settlements and raided human towns in retaliation, which only served to escalate the cycle of hatred. While the central government has been proactive with stopping the violence, tensions remain high. The orcish prime Thrall has been an ambassador of sorts for non-humans, and has made great strides against intolerance in the verse by being a respected and useful member of the Kingdom. Another strong proponent of this diversity is Charles Xavier, a previous inhabitant of the Empire who, over time, has become a valued member of the king's advisors along with Thrall and Albus Dumbledore.
Even among human villages there has been some tension. Many cultures have founded their own 'fiefdoms' to maintain their cultural identity, such as those led by Date Masamune, the six-sword wielding samurai. There is a strong trade between these townships, based in the north of Camelot near to the Tangled Green's gate, and the ninja village of Mokugakure in the Tangled Green. While there are many elves living in Camelot, they generally intersperse with human towns - those who prefer the company of their own kind stick to the Tangled Green.
A popular pastime in Camelot is the battles at the grand colosseum just south of Minas Tirith, between the city and the gate to the Pale Moors. While officially frowned upon, many travel even from other verses to witness the grand battles that take place there.
Status
Camelot, perpetually at war with Coruscant, has experienced increased calamity as of late due to the presence of a rampaging Rathalos
Sub-zones
Minas Tirith - The capital city of Camelot is a massive fortress city. Constructed as it was near the tallest small mountain in central Camelot, the city grew quickly, both out into surrounding plains and up along the mountainside. This resulted in a city comprised of increasing smaller terraces that culminate with the Citadel, a flattened royal palace at the summit of the mountain. Each terrace is surrounded by a white wall, with the exception of the great black walls that encircle the first circle. Most of the city's buildings are likewise made of white stone, and given the flat plains that surround most of the ground approaches to Minas Tirith, the city is nothing short of beautiful.
The following non-player characters are centered in Minas Tirith: King Aragorn
Dalaran - While many gaze up at the floating island with distaste, it is in large thanks to the residents of Dalaran that Camelot has managed to prosper. In recent years, the majority of citizens have accepted and even embraced the conveniences brought to life by magicians. While part of Camelot, the Mages Guild has its own independent council for city-related matters. Albus Dumbledore, the Chief Warlock, serves as a frequent advisor to King Aragorn. Almost all of Dalaran's inhabitants are mages, mystics or scholars, and although they have no common background there is a common purpose of sorts. The city council was established early on to mediate between the various colleges and make sure all research is being kept within safety and ethics standards (both of which are a subject of vigorous debate). From time to time, the council members will get personally involved in order to stop the city from being blown up, which has miraculously yet to occur. Dalaran resembles a fusion of pre-Blitz London and the Dalaran of Thrall's world. While Dalaran has some modern amenities, these 'technologies' are fueled by and built from magic.
The following non-player characters are centered in Dalaran: Albus Dumbledore
Dalaran’s Library - The Unseen Library, nestled into the depths of the floating island of Dalaran, can be found down a small side alley that only sometimes appears visible to the un-enchanted eye. Presided over by a large Orangutan who only responds to ‘The Librarian’, the Unseen Library is a mage’s greatest dream of arcane lore and dusty tomes of hidden knowledge. Aside from its wondrously painted domed roof, the library itself has no remarkable features, appearing like a typical old library of dark-stained wood and simple rows of shelves, but the true wonder of the building is the protective spells layered upon it. Each book is virtually indestructible, and the shelves seem to phase out of existence if even a minor amount of damage would be inflicted upon them (leading to amusing situations where a young apprentice might knock a ladder over, only to have it crash to the ground where a shelf once was). While frustrating to locate, the library is used by scores of magi daily to fuel their ever-growing thirst for knowledge and learning.
Colosseum - This enormous structure is an attraction that draws crowds from all the neighboring verses. The Colosseum is host to many varied events, with the battles being the most popular draw for people. Battles between primes are among the most highly-anticipated events in all of Camelot. These Prime tournaments are famous spectacles to behold, but also extremely popular are the monster fights where captured beasts are pit against each other. These monster fights are held regularly, while the Prime tournaments are less frequent.
Roaming NPCs
Thrall - The leader of the orcish population in Camelot, Thrall is a skilled shaman whose level headedness and kindness make him stand out among his people. He was a leader in his native world. Thrall can be found in Minas Tirith, any of the small orcish villages, or even within the Spirit Realm. While a busy individual, he is nevertheless quite open with strangers, always happy to exchange stories.
Charles Xavier - An expatriate from Coruscant, Charles Xavier has gone on to become a member of King Aragorn’s inner circle of advisors. Although the immensely intelligent and powerful psychic is bound to a wheelchair, he often travels between Minas Tirith, Dalaran, and a few human settlements in outer Camelot.
Baron Victor von Magnus - While not a member of King Aragorn's inner council, 'the Baron' is nevertheless a high-ranking and very trusted officer in the Kingdom. While he is not a landowner, Victor takes on the role of a peacekeeper, traveling throughout the Kingdom to ensure that no one is mistreated. He can be found anywhere in Camelot, but he does not travel unannounced so it is possible to find out where he is.
Date Masamune - The six-sword wielding samurai is the ruler of a small fiefdom in northern Camelot. As the leader of one of the numerous cultural enclaves in the Verse, he can be found throughout his lands and occasionally in Minas Tirirth.
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