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== Getting Started ==
== Getting Started ==


==== RACES ====
=== Races ===
 
==== Valka ====
 
* Valka are shapeshifters with two base forms: a True Form and a human form.
** A Valka's True Form is typically a single ordinary Earth animal.
** Valka in their human form may have 0 - 2 carryover traits, appearance-only features that are based on their animal form.  A wolf Valka might have canine ears and a wolf tail, for example.
*** Additional traits may be purchased or earned as rewards from mini-game participation.
* Valka are able to use magic; this is an innate connection with the natural world that can be channeled in many different ways. 
** A character's magic will usually develop between the ages of 8 and 10; once their magic develops, they can choose to specialize in a specific type of magic.


* The primary playable races are '''Valka''' and '''Humans'''.


* Races: Brief descriptions and traits of playable races
* Races: Brief descriptions and traits of playable races

Revision as of 00:11, 13 August 2023

While the Guidebook covers everything you need to know for the "out of character" side of things, the Game Overview below will go over the key in character details including setting, features, character creation opportunities, and more!

Getting Started

Races

Valka

  • Valka are shapeshifters with two base forms: a True Form and a human form.
    • A Valka's True Form is typically a single ordinary Earth animal.
    • Valka in their human form may have 0 - 2 carryover traits, appearance-only features that are based on their animal form. A wolf Valka might have canine ears and a wolf tail, for example.
      • Additional traits may be purchased or earned as rewards from mini-game participation.
  • Valka are able to use magic; this is an innate connection with the natural world that can be channeled in many different ways.
    • A character's magic will usually develop between the ages of 8 and 10; once their magic develops, they can choose to specialize in a specific type of magic.


  • Races: Brief descriptions and traits of playable races
  • Astrofel: Explain companion familiars and their role
  • Setting: Short intro to unique world and factions

Core Features

  • Plot: Teaser about main in-game story and conflicts
  • Progression: Explain levels, skills, abilities
  • Rewards: Overview of prizes, coppers, mini-games

World of Kinship

  • Magic vs Tech: How they coexist in this realm
  • Environments: Types of areas to explore

Character Creation

  • Character Creation: Brief instructions to start playing

Deeper Dives

  • More Details: Links to full guides on each topic

Next up...

You can check out the other Essential Guides using the links below!

  • Guidebook - a brief look in to game setting & mechanics
  • Getting Started - your character creation companion

When you've read everything over, you can get going by joining your character here.

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