Southlands PBEM Seeking Players

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http://users2.ev1.net/~redroach/Southlands

1st/2nd Ed AD&D mixed with a little Arduin.

Seeking several players, all classes/races accepted/needed.

Introduction:

Three major races of humans inhabit the area. The first to arrive were the
shortish and slightly dark peoples of Lazikus, Alberi, Characene and
Attegalkar. Their histories are lost to you. Centuries ago, northern
"Germanic" peoples arrived; whether they came from Falohyr or to Falohyr is
matter of contention. These are the same stock of humans prevalent in Arduin
and Vruelandia to the north. From Falohyr, they spread to the south and
formed the kingdom of Tempe. The Tempan kingdoms (north, south, and west)
survived in various incarnations until the tumultuous events of some 50
years ago. (The former Tempan kingdoms are now known as Asur. Hamadan, and
Machelon.)

The Moabians at that time had united under the passion of a new religion.
The new religion followed the. teachings of an obscure Prophet who, among
other things, railed against the practice of magic, provoked great mistrust
toward non-humans, and was intolerant of other religions. The Moabian
religions did not have clerics, but it did follow saints. The Moabians
formed a vast host to spread their religion. The Moabian army overwhelmed
Boaka and Namorand and converted many there to its cause. As its ranks
swelled, it rolled though Morvaen, whose king wisely acknowledged the new
religion and let the army pass through to Falohyr. The Moabians split their
forces: some besieged the major Falohyrian cities while the rest rushed on.
Southern Falohyr eventually fell, although its capital, Kreuzer, never did.
Lazikus was conquered after much effort, as was Characene, Krizig and
Alberi. The Moabians then turned their attention to Tempe and won
decisively in several major battles in w hat is now Asur.

The Moabians did riot long hold sway over the area. Many returned home,
tired of nearly eight years of campaigning. Others continued the battle
unsuccessfully into the mountains seeking to subdue the humanoids and
barbarians who lived there? Revolts were common and had to be suppressed.
The final blow however, was the treachery of their Morvaenian and Characene
allies. The Morvaenians, in particular, struck the decisive blow when they
ambushed an army, seized its provisions, and closed communications with
Moab.

For forty years since the Moabian conquerors have gradually declined in
power, losing a battle to attrition. This is the scenario that now faces
you. Welcome to the Southlands



What is Expected:
All roleplaying will be done via the mailing list. Subject lines should
contain Character's name. Out of character posts should be clearly marked
OOC in subject lines.

If two characters wish to have private conversations, they may communicate
via email, but the GM must be CC on all discussions.

Responses are expected in a timely manner. Some weeks will be slow with one
post from the GM and some weeks will see hordes of messages. Please pay
attention. If you do not respond and have not left instructions with the GM,
your character will be considered an NPC. They will take as little action as
is possible and will face as little danger as possible, but the GM will take
any action that is necessary should a problem arise.