FR July 2007

The warrior-scholar Calleh

Characters:

• Blind Molly, the Seer of Bai-Ulgan
• Parsideon Denix, Soldier of the Necian League
• Calleh Ben-Sudr Al-Fard, Scholar of the Kingdom of Ankaa
• Calder Aquasis, Pirate of Fyrian's Fold
• Cailean MacGabhann, Fian carpenter

Myth: The Beginning is the first chapter in SW-Fans.Net's new fantasy-based roleplaying scenario. Created by the members themselves, Myth follows the adventures of an unlikely band of heroes, drawn from every corner of the world Midgard to defend their homes against dark forces. 'The Beginning' see's these heroes meeting for the first time, as the Ankaarim scholar Calleh arrives in the proud city of Bai-Ulgan, bringing with him a dark omen of times ahead...

Sneak Peek

Our story begins in the kingdom of Dalriada, largest of all kingdoms on the continent of Asga – itself the largest continent on the world of Midgard. Many years ago, farther back into time than anyone cares to remember, Dalriada was little more than a farming village, a hamlet on the grassy plains of Asga. The Men of Dalriada were an industrious peoples, so it was not long before their tiny community had grown into a flourishing nation. Yet, a kingdom cannot be a kingdom without a king. What Dalriada sought was a strong leader, a man of charisma who could guide the freemen into greater triumphs – it was in Eliar Mergovas that they found this man. As his first act of office, the King decreed that a new city should be built, a city that would stand forever as a testament to the Men of Midgard. This city, Bai-Ulgan, still stands today, barely changed and as mighty as it ever was. The same can not be said, however, for the proud dynasty of King Mergovas.

The throne of Bai-Ulgan sits empty. With the passing of King Porticio, the bloodline of Mergovas ends, no heir in sight. Those still loyal to the royal court have formed a council of sorts, so that the kingdom might be governed fairly until a new monarch is chosen. Nevertheless, there are those who refuse to be governed by this council of courtiers. Noble men and women with sufficient power and wealth have formed fiefdoms, independent towns and villages within the once united Dalriada. Rivalries are quick to form and soon unrest pervades all throughout the continent.

In the halls of the royal castle, the governing council struggles with the seemingly endless task of policing Dalriada. Now, more than ever, the eyes of the kingdom turn themselves inwards as nobles and courtiers alike speculate and debate on how the future of Dalriada should unfold. So fanatically focused on problems within their own walls, it is hardly surprising that the Men of Midgard should fail to notice what darkness is lurking beyond their borders, looming at the edges of the world...

- The Scribe of Ages, introductory post.