Where do the players fit in?Players in The Sundered Way take part as members of the Race of Sidhe. Picking a Clann and place in the society of the country of Cels and living out the life as a citizen of the High Kingdom.
Every action by a player from the greatest noble, to the lowest worker has an effect on the plot of TSW.
What is Altear?Altear is part of an old Celtic myth that there is another realm staring at us from across the mist. More often than not mirrors and water are considered gateways to Altear. It is the otherworld where the Sidhe live. Our world by them is called Ceantar.
Who are the Sidhe?The Sidhe are the descendents of the Tuatha De Danann, who are in turn descended from the goddess Danu. They are what we on earth we would call Fairies. But they appear to be more human like and don’t have wings.
What time period does this all take place in?The closest time period in earth history would be the Iron Age with some influences from the Dark and Middle Ages. Technology is mostly Iron Age with some Medieval Period Tech. There are no cars or electricity. Everyone uses candle light or lamps, and rides horses or walks.
Where does it take place?The Kingdom of Cels is the primary focus of The Sundered Way. It is a Celtic based country set in a region that is much like ancient Northern Europe. The region of Cels itself is a hodge podge of ancient Gaul and the British Isles.
Who is Danu?The Creator goddess, and the primary deity of the Sidhe Religion.
Isn’t one race a bit limiting?No, the Sidhe are separated into Twelve Recognized Clanns (basically a Clan) and each has it’s own culture, appearance, and unique history. In fact the Kingdom of Cels, the homeland of the Sidhe is pretty much a confederated territory with each Clann acting as its own miniature nation.
Can I play a human and or mortal?No, right now the RP is set in a time where there is complete turmoil and political upheaval. Mortals in general rarely ever enter Altear and it is more likley for a Sidhe to visit the mortal realm. Right now, there is no Sidhe powerful enough to cross the the worlds nor is there anyway a mortal could come to Altear.
What are the Classes?Basically a social Class, the Gentry are the nobles, the Fishers are the Middle Class, and the Brownies are more like serfs or the Lower class.
How does magic work?Magic works by a Sidhe willing energy from their aura or their form of a soul. They can then manipulate this power depending upon which discipline of magic they’ve studied. Sidhe can learn a total of three types of magic.
Who are the Seleigh and Unseleigh?The Unseleigh and Seleighe are basically political parties. The Unseleigh Court believe in the traditional culture and ways of the Sidhe, whereas the Seleigh represent the ideals of open trade and religious freedom.
What is the Ard Ri?Ard Ri is Irish (a Gaelic Dialect) and it means High King. The High King in Cels traditionally is the one who enforces the law among the Clanns and is the general monarch of the country. Before the death of Aengus, all Ard Ri were from the small insular Nuada Clann.
What is the Dal/Gathering?The Dal is the Sidhe Senate, or ruling council. Each Clann has a vote in the Dal and the Gathering is another term for the ceremony held to convene the Dal.
Who are the Vanir and Alfar?The Vanir and Alfar are two of the many tribes that invaded Cels three times in the past. They come from a northern realm called Alfheim.
Here are some helpful links for creating a character in TSW. The Core information is that is needed to be known to really enjoy the Rp. The Supplmental articles just advance and flesh out aspects of the Core info.
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