| The Archipelago and Beyond |
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"So you got stranded upon this hell, eh mate? Well, better listen closely and keep your eyes sharp as there many danger that lurks about and many who are willing to sell you out for a bigger piece of the pie. If you intend to make it out of here alive and back to the mainland, you'll learn that I'm your best friend. This ain't the Underdark, but you'll quickly see that it's far worst! Now, what ye need to know?"
--Arthur Penn, to a drunken sod at the Hanged Goblin.
| Knowing your surroundings |
Knowing your friends and, more importantly, knowing your foes |
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| "Every primitive sod that lands unto this speck of rock should know his way around otherwise he's just food for the beasts. Most of the rock is uncharted, but there's still a few things you should know 'bout your home." |
"Lots o' folks here who want to gain from you, but it ain't so bad as it also means that it's lots of folks that you can gain from, eh. Best you learn to differentiate them quickly, son, or you'll end up making a faux-pas." |
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| Tales and Legends of the Archipelago |
Callahan Survivor's Guide to Ymph |
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| "Lifeblood of any decent adventurer if you ask me. Knowin' the legends and tales of the land and acting on them can only lead to more fame and riches for the witty. Make a name for yourself, and you might become that tale.." |
"Oh. So you think you are hot stuff now? Well, let me tell you something sonny, read this before you go out there and it might spare you a trip in Kelemvor's Realm if you get me." |
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Escape from Underdark brought you to the city of Sanctuary, a city founded by ex-slaves who had escaped the bonds of their captors and founded their new home deep down in the Underdark in the ancient and abandoned svirfneblin city of Dunwarren.
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Alas, after 2-3 years of thrilling role-play and epic adventures to safeguard the city, Sanctuary finally met its hand and its citizens in need of a home. This tragedy, however, did not happen without a miracle to accompany it as the most courageous warriors and explorers of the city discovered a path to the surface. An ancient mysterious and dangerous ascension was to occur on this Way built by the Ilythiri (Drow) thousands of years before our time. It was then that the first pioneers of the Isle of Ymph appeared and found a strange set of ancient ruins to establish a new city within. Escaped from Underdark: Archipelago was now born and the struggle for survival continues in a new and interesting direction!
The focus is on a non-canon archipelago of islands located somewhere in the Shining Sea of the Forgotten Realms setting. New characters can begin their story as:
- A victim of the mysterious ziggurat who'se recent activity has been warping inhabitants from all over Faerun to this isle for reasons unknown.
- A recent shipwreck victim who ended up on the Isle of Ymph.
- A colonist from the city of Old Port who travel to the Isle of Ymph in order to achieve fame and fortune or flee an event of his/her past.
If you're unfamiliar with the Forgotten Realms, sourcebooks such as The Player's Handbook, Faith and Pantheons, Races of Faerun, and The Underdark may be very useful. You should also feel free to ask questions.
Although we do make an effort to stay canon in terms of the major aspects of the setting, we have invented and manipulated our own custom world to further develop the story-telling possibilities. We encourage you to read the following information to help familiarize yourself with the environment we have created to enhance your experience.
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