Your story has just begun. The city’s grit, the bayou’s mists, the university’s hallowed halls—they are all a blank page waiting for you. How will your legend be written?
In this world, every legend is built upon two foundations: the length of the tale and the nature of its protagonist.
The length of your tale is measured in Chapters. This is the universal, overarching story of your character’s life. Chapters are earned through every significant act of roleplay, from the quietest conversation to the most violent confrontation. They represent the total volume of your experience, the growing weight and substance of your personal history.
The nature of your protagonist is defined by your Pathways and Roles. This is your reputation, your current title, the answer to the question: who are you right now? Are you a cunning Criminal or a haunted Survivor on Hathian’s streets? Are you a driven Student or an influential member of the Faculty on campus? Are you a predatory Lurker or one of the tragic Lost in the bayou? Your Role is a direct reflection of your choices within a specific community.
The ink used to write your story is your actions, and where you choose to write matters. The choices that build your reputation in the University’s lecture halls are vastly different from those that forge your name in the Backwaters’ murky depths. The system doesn’t reward a grind; it rewards authentic storytelling. Every roleplay post, every faction mission, every class taught, and every back-alley brawl you survive contributes to your growth in a way that is unique to your path.
Most importantly, you are not writing into a void. The world reads your story. The Unseen Narrator understands the nuances of your craft, the emotion in your words, and the connections you forge. You will see the world react to your recent exploits through your Heat, Thrill, or Spirit boosts, a direct reflection of the chaos or order you’ve sown. Your Inner Anarchy will offer a private glimpse into your character’s very soul, showing the constant push and pull between violence, survival, and duty.
This is just the first page. The following articles in this guide will explore the practical details of getting started, the journey of migrating a character, the specific Pathways you can walk, and the powerful tools at your disposal.
Now, go write your first chapter.
