Round Table Summary (3) - Religion and Cities

So we've finished our last scheduled lore-based Round Table!  It's been a long few weeks but we got a ton of good feedback from the community and things are moving forward!  Here are the talking points from the Round Table, and keep an eye out for the next announced one as we move into Mechanics and Game-Systems.

General Details

• Gods will remain mostly unseen but will have agents moving in the world.
  
• Setting is built from Religion outward.
  
• Unique Housing system for each race with craftable teleporters.
  
• Alignment is not absolute.  Characters are expected to be rounded.
  
• Government positions can be taken by players in the future.
  
• Agendas of the Gods won't always be easy to follow, or even knowable.
  
• City Upgrades will be available for communities who gather resources together.
  
• Expansions will be large and continue to be in development after launch.  The first expansion will deal with exploration and new systems.  That means new, custom boats!
  
• A character's City Culture will matter just as much as their racial identity.
  
• Some classes (Mages and Druid and Clerics for example) will have unique roleplay opportunities.  Others (Like the Fighter and Chevalier) will have separate opportunities inside the city structure, however roleplay and character development will always come before class choice when determining a character's path through Myth!
  
  

Estvale

• Patron: Saint Veeda God of Time and the Face of Death
  
• Retinue of Mechanical creatures, Ancient monsters, and spirits
  
• Mix of Races with large Human Majority
  
• Elected Governor with a Cabinet of experts
  
• Buildings inspired by Esgaroth, built into a mountain and onto an open lake.
  

Montset

• Patron: Aralkor Goddess of the Sun and the Paladin of Justice
  
• Retinue of angels and flame creatures
  
• Mix of Races with large Dwarven population (inside the mountain) and Humans outside in the city.
  
• Ruled by Religious authority.  Citizenry expect to help with military service, defense, and furthering of the city's goals.
  
• Buildings inspired by Minas Tirith and Constantinople.  Stronghold built into the mountain with a bustling city outside.
  

Blacksands

• Patron: Tsern Goddess of Chaos and the Mother of Change
  
• Retinue of Wolves, Sea creatures, and
  
• Dregs of Society.  Almost any race can blend in with the crowds of the market if they keep their heads down.
  
• Actually Three major areas.  Two flotilla bridges and a main island.
  
• Historically ruled by gangs and cults of personality, but in recent years has been protected on each side by Estvale and Montset respectively.
  
• Custom and unique housing on the Flotilla will include ship cabins and shanties.
  
• Inspired by London Bridge and Pop-up Ship bridges.  The Island is a tropical black market.
  

Nique Taure

• Paton: Amil Goddess of Nature and Mother of Rebirth
  
• Retinue of fae creatures, elementals, and spirit animals.
  
• Led by families inside the city proper, with all Citizens having an equal voice during council meetings.
  
• City in the forests with smaller villages and communities on the outside.
  
• Tree houses, farmlands, and hidden grottos for custom housing.
  
• Inspired by Rivendell and the city of the Eloi
  

Meerdistrin

• Paton: Barlow God of Shadows and the Jealous King.
  
• Retinue of Demons and shades.
  
• Main city held by Priestesses and powerful warlords.
  
• Twisted mirror realm under Terra.  Large central cave with many pockets spread around.
  
• Mirrored images of some cities and forests of the overworld.  Custom houses in caves and shadowed cities.
  
• Inspired by London Below.
  

Big thanks to the players who showed up to talk and ask questions, and those who have come to staff with questions since. We're really excited to be making this a place where we can all share our storytelling together. We look forward to the change of gears as we move into mechanics and hope that people will join us as we continue to make Myth a home for everyone!