Areth
About New Galen
New Galen is a frontier town in the world of Areth. Much
of what you will discover about the settlement and its occupants
must be discovered as you play the game, however, you should
have some general knowledge about the world in which Legends
is played.
The World Of Areth
Characters do not walk into the game with the memory
of a newborn. Every player in Legends was born on a continent
known as Areth. The entire world is also known as Areth. However,
the Frontier, which is the setting for the game, holds many mysteries
and surprises. All new players are brought to the settlement
by a ship called the Emerald Sail or one of her sister ships.
These ships are run by the dominant House in the nation of Galen.
There are five main Houses who control Galen; currently the namesake
of the nation, the House of Galen, holds the most power.
The House of Galen is quite interested in the "unclaimed"
lands of the Frontier. They have started settlements in the hope
of gaining a foothold in the territory. To entice people to settle
in these lands, the House has made an open offer: anyone willing
to promise to settle on the land for at least three years will
be granted free passage to the settlement, buildings to stay
in, and a modest cash incentive. All player characters at Legends
are required to sign an (in-game) agreement stating that they
agree to the terms of the Galenese offer.
This offer seems generous, but there are certain rumors
that have scared some off. Some say that a race of giants inhabit
the area; others whisper of spirit creatures from dark realms
stalking mortals through the night. Could these rumors be true?
Is it just the propaganda spread by those who are against these
settlements or House Galen? Some of the rumors are surely exaggerated,
but others must be based on truth - why else would the House
advise settlers to bring weapons?
The Agreement with House Galen states this: "I
the undersigned hereby agree to accept passage to the Galenese
settlement on the Eastern Frontier by the Inland Sea. I also
agree to remain in this settlement for a period of at least three
consecutive years. In return, House Galen offers use of buildings,
a legal structure, and a cash stipend."
Over the first years, rumors have travelled back from
the settlements with the sailors. They've told wild tales, some
wonderful and some awful. There are stories of gems the size
of your fist, treasure hordes and freedom for all. Yet they've
also told of fur-faced terrors shredding people with their claws,
undead horrors haunting the night, and bands of green-skinned
beasts ravaging settlers. But who knows what the truth is.What
is certain is that more and more people are climbing the gangplanks
to set out for this "land of opportunity." Some flee
their past, others look toward a bright future. The Frontier
calls them all: adventure seekers, homesteaders, fugitives, runaways
and mercenaries. And the Galenese ships take them all without
asking many questions.
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