“Where city should I start in?” is a commonly asked question from new players. Often this depends on your character concept, and you’re welcome to start a discussion on this in a new thread in this forum.
However, to help you with your decision, there is a short summary of all the cities and what they offer in the
General Description of All Cities thread. The first post of this thread summarises all the cities currently open which have their own forum in the
index of cities. The second and third post summarises other cities which do not have a dedicated forum, however you can still visit them if you post in the wilderness forum for their province.
All cities in Aelyria are new player friendly and you are free to start in whichever city catches your imagination. The temptation is often to start in the city with the greatest gathering of players, but sometimes this means that the GMs and AGMs there are over-stretched and you might find it difficult to progress if you are needing moderation.
However, below are the cities where Game Masters are actively looking for new players to join their city. Feel free to send the GM a private message if you want to discuss the potential opportunities for you PC in their city, or join the OOC thread for that city if you have questions. Alternatively, just jump in there and start writing your PC’s story in that city. These GMs are eagerly awaiting new players!
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Cities in Search of New Players
Jaedaxia
Send GM Crimson a private message
A cultural paradise filled with intellectual inspiration, a haven for the arts, a culinary cornucopia, a daring plunge into the mysterious.
Province: Carmelyn
City Map: [
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Entrance to city: The City Gates
Races in the city: Population -- 80,000
- 80% Human
- 10% Elf (mainly Esh'lahier)
- 5% Katta
- 4% Rodenti
- 1% Other
General Training Opportunities:
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Special: Jaedaxia is a port city spanning the entire width of the Libertine Peninsula, the self-proclaimed cultural capital of the Empire, where mysterious sightings of strange creatures, rumors and fables abound. With a friendly moderation team ready to help out both the veteran players and the newbies Jaedaxia is the perfect city to start in. Tailored starting packages are also available. One of the most active cities with our high posting rates. Truly a place for anyone and everyone, even those that have yet to find their way.
Vortex
Send GM Kalinda a private message.
Vortex is the ideal city for PCs of a darker persuasion.
Province: Arium
Entrance to city: Northern Gates
Races in the city: 90.000 above ground: 70% humans, 10% orcs, 6% dorins, 6% halflings, 4% Dracons, 4% other races
40.000 underground: 50% vysstichi, 25% esh’lahier, 20% rodenti (mostly mousai), 5% other races
General Training Opportunities: Necromancy, Mysticism, Religious Rituals, Zinn'ka (unarmed combat), Vysstichi and Elven languages, Alchemy, Gem Cutting, Metal Working (Weapons), Swimming, Basic Healing, First Aid Techniques.
Religious Establishments: Temple of Aetheria, Temple of Jalat, Temple of Haya, small Jorelite cult
Special: One of the few cities that approves of the dark arts, necromancers and the gods of Aeternia. It has lots of secrets.
Province: Sherian
Entrance to city: Front Gates
Races in the city: 5,000 total (4,000 permanet residents, 1,000 students). 80% Human, 10% Elf, 10% Other (Small amounts of Dracons, Orcs, Vysstichi. No current Faery population).
General Training Opportunities: Arcana: Elementalism, Druidism, Ikos - To Master Level Thaumaturgy, Song, Mysticism, Sorcery - To Journeyman Level. Trade Skills: Law and Politics, Alchemy, Gadgeteering, Astronomy, Theory of the Planes. Combat Skills: None.
Religious Establishments: Shrine to the Aetherians, ruins of a temple to R'sleen built by Deirdre Lorelei
Special: Old, ancient village descended from the Daitternian Kingdom's Arcane outpost filled with history, Arcane phenomena, and strange architecture styles.
Province: Prime
Entrance to city: North Gate of Candaceburg
Races in the city: Population of 42,000. A lot reside in the surrounding farmlands. Human 50%, Elf 20%, Dwarf 5%, Halflings/Gnomes 5%, Fae/Sprites/Pixies 9%, Lizardmen/Dracons (Diantar) 3%, Dorin/Katta 6%, Other 2%.
General Training Opportunities:
Arcana - The Mystic Plains School of Magic teaches Elementalism, Mysticism, Druidism and Sorcery.
Combat - The Blades of Carmelya will train you in almost any weapon for a fee, but they are also a fearsome fighting force always looking for new recruits. A blade is never seen until you're swimming in the Umblat.
Trade - Candaceburg is mostly a trading town, focussed on agricultural pursuits. But it's proximity to the capital also makes it very political, almost any trade skill or non war skill can be learned in Candaceburg
Religious Establishments: No official establishments. There is a general favoritism towards Carmelya.
Special: Described as the breadbasket of the Empire Candaceburg is neither made of wicker, nor filled with bread. It is in fact a small town of approximately 40 to 50 thousand citizens who sit in the dead centre of the Agrarian Plains. It is surrounded by thousands of acres of farmland that stretch as far as the eye can see. Even in winter the climate is fair here due to the enchantments placed upon the land by the Ancient Aelyrians. Miraculously, the fields harvest despite the chill and the constant out pouring of food is known to continue all through winter. The town itself is walled and patrolled by a private military force known solely as the Blades. Perhaps more interesting, there is also an inter dimensional rip a short distance from the city.
Province: Prime
Map of Portshire
Entrance to city: The South West Gates
Races in the city: Population 35,000. 70% Humans, 10% Elves, 8% Dwarves, 3% Lutrans, 2% Dorin, 4% Katta, 3% Other
General Training Opportunities: - Arcana - Thaumaturgy and Song: Searching for the Masters is needed.
- Combat - Available in selected weapons and styles.
- Trade - Apprenticeship is available. Inquire at shops and stores.
- Seamanship - Apprentice onto a merchant or pirate ship. Relative skill training available.
Religious Establishments: The Temple of Aslan and The Portshire First Denominational Temple of Rak.
Special: A city with the dual identity as a busy port and stronghold of old nobility.
Adventure: Every location and each NPC is a source of adventure. Visit shops. Engage citizens in conversation. Unlock puzzles. Discover hidden treasures.
Merchandise Bargains: There are no self-moderated shops in Portshire. Practice your haggling skills with cunning merchants.
Character Customization: Basic Starting Package.
Moderation Style: Quirky.
Posting Frequency: Frequent.
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