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When You Wish Upon A Square

Sunday, November 13th, 2011

Fans of the RPG genre, and many gamers alike, have all at one point in time in their existence, heard of the RPG super company, Squaresoft. Many people have mixed feelings about the company, but this type of problem comes with anything that grows to monolithic proportions. It’s like the big superstar rock group that some adore, some hate, but even the most avid critic secretly listens to them through their headphones in the privacy of their closet. There are many other great companies out there, but no one can deny Squaresoft has a gift at giving us deep, enriching video games that have unforgettable stories and gameplay.

Anyone who was ever a child at some point…that plays video games, will be extremely familiar with the wonderful world of Disney. Not only does Disney create some of the most imaginative animated features that we’ve seen in these times, it’s also the host of one of the most outstanding places to go on vacation of all time, Disney World. The theme park keeps getting bigger and better as time goes by. You could visit the place when you were six and come back 10 years later, and STILL never have time to see everything else. (more…)

The Eastern Sultanate

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

The Eastern Sultanate rules over the continent of Lanakh and the northern civilized region of Astabula. Lanakh is the oldest civilized nation of the world. The Sultan is the almighty leader of Lanakh, using a force known as the Sultanate to handle day-to-day activities.

Those within the Sultanate are some of the most loyal guards and officials in all of Tarn. It would be wise to remain respectful while visiting their lands, for the Sultanate enforces their laws with an iron fist, untainted by compassion or greed. In such a land of wonder and mysterious legend, it is no surprise that the Sultanate seeks to stand as a pinnacle of law and order.

Citizens of the Sultanate currently reside in the known cities: Teziir, Al-Akrin and Anwar. (more…)

Taltheons

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

Taltheons are templars that defend and further, often employing martial means, the goals of their gods, those of the Gray Pantheon. Taltheons are neutral in the struggle between Light and Darkness. They do not seek to balance the two; rather they and their gods are apart from that battle, using their energy towards other ends.

Taltheons excel in battle, and are trained in the use of various weapons and types of armor. They are further rewarded for their loyalty and faith with a few prayers to help them destroy those who would impede the faithful of their gods’ churches.

Taltheons are typically the least aggressive of the holy warrior classes (avernons, taltheons and pandions), since they are not engaged in a standing battle with an opposing side. Most often, the gods they serve are not as aggressive or single-minded as those of the Darkness and the Light, and this is reflected within a taltheon’s personality and mission. (more…)

The Brotherhood of the Hand

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

The Brotherhood of the Hand is a secretive guild comprised of assassins, moneylenders, merchants, and others. Members are known to be strictly loyal to fellow brothers, and the penalty of betrayal is quite fierce. All members owe allegiance to their leader, and would follow that leader through all realms imaginable if it were the leader’s wish.

Knowledge is a crucial asset to members. Those who are willing to learn and to teach what they know to others are looked on favorably. All classes are accepted, and alignments of neutral and evil. The members of the Brotherhood seek personal gain, as well as the furthering of the Brotherhood as an institution. A member can reap unimaginable rewards, but the risks are severe as well. Patience is a virtue and secrecy an absolute must among the members. (more…)