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==Starting as a Human== | ==Starting as a Human== | ||
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Each race of humans has its own unique history and traits that will influence your character significantly. A few pointers | Each race of humans has its own unique history and traits that will influence your character significantly. A few pointers | ||
| − | *Erameran humans are the most common humans you will meet in game. They have descended from | + | *Erameran humans are the most common humans you will meet in game. They have descended from a mix of human races (Halmorian, Lakoi, Valkshir, Kutaran). Most humans are spread out amongst the towns and villages across Eramere. [[Torica]] is the largest city, followed by many [[Towns and Villages]]. |
| − | * | + | *Valkshir are rarely seen in Eramere. They have pale skin with blonde or red hair. Their names are often Scandinavian, Norse, Old English, and similar variants. They do not use tattoos, and they are tall and strong. 99% of Valkshir in Eramere belong to two main clans: the very traditional Kael'higor of the Frostbeards, and lastly the scourge of Eramere, the Nildervaga. Valkshir player characters are young Kaerl'higor Valkshir come down out of the mountains on their Vindelsaga. |
| − | + | *Kutarans are small and slender, with dark hair but varying eye colours. They are swift of foot as well as on horseback. Most Kutarans are nomadic, traveling with their clans. If you are playing a Kutaran, ask a DM for your camp access token, reputation, and forum access. | |
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==Starting as a Non-Human== | ==Starting as a Non-Human== | ||
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*Once you post in that forum (in the active players thread/PC bio thread), DMs can give you your key for your race-appropriate store for goodies in game, and your starting reputation for that race. | *Once you post in that forum (in the active players thread/PC bio thread), DMs can give you your key for your race-appropriate store for goodies in game, and your starting reputation for that race. | ||
*Note there is a maximum of faction forums open to any player at DM discretion, which does include racial forums. | *Note there is a maximum of faction forums open to any player at DM discretion, which does include racial forums. | ||
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==The Next Step== | ==The Next Step== | ||
Where do you go from here? | Where do you go from here? | ||
| − | Stock up on supplies in | + | Stock up on supplies in [[Towns and Villages|Amber Bay's]] market place or your home city markets. There are a number of areas where people congregate, in particular, the Amber Bay market area, or within your home city. We recommend finding a few others interested in traveling with you to adventure out, as there is safety in numbers. |
Good places for beginners looking to adventure include: | Good places for beginners looking to adventure include: | ||
*Your race's starting area's cave or applicable area. This will always be accessible from your home town, not the Overland Map. | *Your race's starting area's cave or applicable area. This will always be accessible from your home town, not the Overland Map. | ||
| − | *For humans, the | + | *For humans, the excavation in Amber Bay is one of the first accessible level appropriate areas, as well as other races' starting areas. |
*The Amalthean Coast will also be a good place for groups to investigate. | *The Amalthean Coast will also be a good place for groups to investigate. | ||
*In every city there are npcs looking for aid - speak with them for quests that may or may not involve combat. | *In every city there are npcs looking for aid - speak with them for quests that may or may not involve combat. | ||
| − | Your map will display the roleplay areas in blue and the combat areas in red, along with the intended starting level (which will most often rise with each transition depending on the map, so be careful!). | + | Your map will display the roleplay areas in blue, and the combat areas in red, along with the intended starting level (which will most often rise with each transition depending on the map, so be careful!). Note that the starting level usually applies to groups adventuring, not soloing, so add a few more levels to the area's level guideline if adventuring alone. |
| − | Another consideration will be which organization might hold promise for your character. These factions and organizations hold real political, financial, religious and educational power within this world, and can greatly aid in your character's development and progression. We recommend finding an organization that fits both your character's personality and goals. | + | Another consideration will be which [[Organizations|organization]] might hold promise for your character. These factions and organizations hold real political, financial, religious and educational power within this world, and can greatly aid in your character's development and progression. We recommend finding an organization that fits both your character's personality and goals. |
Latest revision as of 11:17, 5 March 2021
Your First Login
After connecting to Myths of Atalan and downloading all applicable files, you will need to create your character.
We recommend reading applicable posts within this wiki on the Overseers your character will follow, the location he or she comes from, the class you are choosing, and their particular race. Note that some traditional classes may have some lore alterations within this world.
Starting as a Human
Each race of humans has its own unique history and traits that will influence your character significantly. A few pointers
- Erameran humans are the most common humans you will meet in game. They have descended from a mix of human races (Halmorian, Lakoi, Valkshir, Kutaran). Most humans are spread out amongst the towns and villages across Eramere. Torica is the largest city, followed by many Towns and Villages.
- Valkshir are rarely seen in Eramere. They have pale skin with blonde or red hair. Their names are often Scandinavian, Norse, Old English, and similar variants. They do not use tattoos, and they are tall and strong. 99% of Valkshir in Eramere belong to two main clans: the very traditional Kael'higor of the Frostbeards, and lastly the scourge of Eramere, the Nildervaga. Valkshir player characters are young Kaerl'higor Valkshir come down out of the mountains on their Vindelsaga.
- Kutarans are small and slender, with dark hair but varying eye colours. They are swift of foot as well as on horseback. Most Kutarans are nomadic, traveling with their clans. If you are playing a Kutaran, ask a DM for your camp access token, reputation, and forum access.
Starting as a Non-Human
To start as a non-human, you can simply login and create one. However in order to gain extra benefits, the following is recommended:
- Send a quick PM to a Senior DM, who can unlock your race-appropriate forum for you.
- Once you post in that forum (in the active players thread/PC bio thread), DMs can give you your key for your race-appropriate store for goodies in game, and your starting reputation for that race.
- Note there is a maximum of faction forums open to any player at DM discretion, which does include racial forums.
The Next Step
Where do you go from here?
Stock up on supplies in Amber Bay's market place or your home city markets. There are a number of areas where people congregate, in particular, the Amber Bay market area, or within your home city. We recommend finding a few others interested in traveling with you to adventure out, as there is safety in numbers.
Good places for beginners looking to adventure include:
- Your race's starting area's cave or applicable area. This will always be accessible from your home town, not the Overland Map.
- For humans, the excavation in Amber Bay is one of the first accessible level appropriate areas, as well as other races' starting areas.
- The Amalthean Coast will also be a good place for groups to investigate.
- In every city there are npcs looking for aid - speak with them for quests that may or may not involve combat.
Your map will display the roleplay areas in blue, and the combat areas in red, along with the intended starting level (which will most often rise with each transition depending on the map, so be careful!). Note that the starting level usually applies to groups adventuring, not soloing, so add a few more levels to the area's level guideline if adventuring alone.
Another consideration will be which organization might hold promise for your character. These factions and organizations hold real political, financial, religious and educational power within this world, and can greatly aid in your character's development and progression. We recommend finding an organization that fits both your character's personality and goals.
