arya126
Squad Leader
Welcome to yet another CYOA! These seem to be trending at the moment, and I could not resist offering yet another vibrant setting to choose from. And the best thing about these CYOA's? They are fast paced and take little to no time at all to participate in!
Now, what is so special about this particular CYOA? I will not be trying anything too fancy, however the setting shall be the Wheel of Time universe made famous by the 14 book series by Robert Jordan. If you are familiar with the series you will no doubt revel in the chance to play a role in the story from a brand new viewpoint and potentially alter the course of events that are taken. If you are UNfamiliar, I truly hope that this CYOA inspires you to pick up the first book and start reading as it is a truly amazing experience.
Massive Map of the world is spoilered.
Universe Wiki:
http://wot.wikia.com/wiki/A_beginning
We shall begin 6 months before the start of the book series, and so the start date is October 2nd, Year 997 of the New Era.
Background
Now, there are some basic things you should know about the world before we get started, and I hope the rest will become clear over time as you travel the world.
1. 3,000 years ago, there was a great War of Power between the forces of Light, and Shai'tan, otherwise known as the Dark One. Lews Therin Telamon, otherwise known as the Dragon, led the forces of Light against the Dark One and his 12 most powerful servants, called the Forsaken.
2. This 'War of Power' concluded the second age, also known as the Age of Legends. This age ended when the Dragon sealed the Dark One and the Forsaken in a prison outside of space and time with his 100 male Companions. The Light was victorious, however, at a cost.
3. The Wheel of Time (WoT) is set in a Fantasy Time period. Technology is generally medieval, with magic coming from the 'One Power'. Females control the Saidar side of this magic, and males control the Saidin side. Technology and use of the power was far more advanced in the 2nd age than it is now, 3000 years later.
4. When the Dragon sealed the Dark One away, he only used Male channelers (magic users), and the Dark One 'tainted' Saidin. From this point on, all male channelers went insane over time, causing 'The Breaking' which released massive amounts of near random magic into the world, changing the very geography of the world constantly for 200 years until the world was restored to order. Ever since, female 'Aes Sedai' have hunted men who can channel to kill them.
5. Your story will revolve around the fact that you have just discovered you are one of these men, a man who can channel and use Saidin (magic) to accomplish his ends, as long as he can prevent himself from going mad from the taint.
Stats
Stats are fairly self explanatory. Ta'veren is a secret until later. Saidin is hinted at earlier in the post and will be explained more fully as your character learns about it. The rest are basic stats that will depend on your character. You can also pick up additional skills as you travel and live life, such as gambling, battlefield tactics, or blacksmithing if you so wish.
Choosing the Starting Character
Option A
A soldier in the Borderlands, specifically posted near Chachin in Kandor, sworn to defend the Blight against all manner of Shadowspawn and evil creatures from the north. Will be well off stat wise, but will be a dangerous position both in terms of being discovered a man who can channel as well as being in physical danger from Shadowspawn.
Option B
An older, middle class businessman with distant relations in the nobility of neighboring nations, who resides in Far Madding to the southeast which is an independent city state. Due to the unique nature of the city, the power cannot be felt or used within its limits, and you have not left the city since you were a boy until recently, when you left briefly and realized you could channel. Will be useless stat wise at the beginning, with a greater chance of going mad quicker, but will progress in terms of power with Saidin quicker.
Option C
The young son of a farmer in northern Murandy, north of Lugard, you are a sturdy lad who knows nothing of the world, Average stats, but you are in the middle of nowhere, and nobody will notice you minding your own business right?
Once you choose your starting character, stats will be assigned, and you will be given your first choices to make!
I will try to keep this as fast paced as I can in order to keep interest up, however most updates will likely occur in the early afternoon or late evening of the EST time zone. Exceptions may occur.
Now, what is so special about this particular CYOA? I will not be trying anything too fancy, however the setting shall be the Wheel of Time universe made famous by the 14 book series by Robert Jordan. If you are familiar with the series you will no doubt revel in the chance to play a role in the story from a brand new viewpoint and potentially alter the course of events that are taken. If you are UNfamiliar, I truly hope that this CYOA inspires you to pick up the first book and start reading as it is a truly amazing experience.
Massive Map of the world is spoilered.
Spoiler :
Universe Wiki:
http://wot.wikia.com/wiki/A_beginning
We shall begin 6 months before the start of the book series, and so the start date is October 2nd, Year 997 of the New Era.
Background
Now, there are some basic things you should know about the world before we get started, and I hope the rest will become clear over time as you travel the world.
1. 3,000 years ago, there was a great War of Power between the forces of Light, and Shai'tan, otherwise known as the Dark One. Lews Therin Telamon, otherwise known as the Dragon, led the forces of Light against the Dark One and his 12 most powerful servants, called the Forsaken.
2. This 'War of Power' concluded the second age, also known as the Age of Legends. This age ended when the Dragon sealed the Dark One and the Forsaken in a prison outside of space and time with his 100 male Companions. The Light was victorious, however, at a cost.
3. The Wheel of Time (WoT) is set in a Fantasy Time period. Technology is generally medieval, with magic coming from the 'One Power'. Females control the Saidar side of this magic, and males control the Saidin side. Technology and use of the power was far more advanced in the 2nd age than it is now, 3000 years later.
4. When the Dragon sealed the Dark One away, he only used Male channelers (magic users), and the Dark One 'tainted' Saidin. From this point on, all male channelers went insane over time, causing 'The Breaking' which released massive amounts of near random magic into the world, changing the very geography of the world constantly for 200 years until the world was restored to order. Ever since, female 'Aes Sedai' have hunted men who can channel to kill them.
5. Your story will revolve around the fact that you have just discovered you are one of these men, a man who can channel and use Saidin (magic) to accomplish his ends, as long as he can prevent himself from going mad from the taint.
Stats
Spoiler :
Stats are fairly self explanatory. Ta'veren is a secret until later. Saidin is hinted at earlier in the post and will be explained more fully as your character learns about it. The rest are basic stats that will depend on your character. You can also pick up additional skills as you travel and live life, such as gambling, battlefield tactics, or blacksmithing if you so wish.
Choosing the Starting Character
Option A
A soldier in the Borderlands, specifically posted near Chachin in Kandor, sworn to defend the Blight against all manner of Shadowspawn and evil creatures from the north. Will be well off stat wise, but will be a dangerous position both in terms of being discovered a man who can channel as well as being in physical danger from Shadowspawn.
Option B
An older, middle class businessman with distant relations in the nobility of neighboring nations, who resides in Far Madding to the southeast which is an independent city state. Due to the unique nature of the city, the power cannot be felt or used within its limits, and you have not left the city since you were a boy until recently, when you left briefly and realized you could channel. Will be useless stat wise at the beginning, with a greater chance of going mad quicker, but will progress in terms of power with Saidin quicker.
Option C
The young son of a farmer in northern Murandy, north of Lugard, you are a sturdy lad who knows nothing of the world, Average stats, but you are in the middle of nowhere, and nobody will notice you minding your own business right?
Once you choose your starting character, stats will be assigned, and you will be given your first choices to make!
I will try to keep this as fast paced as I can in order to keep interest up, however most updates will likely occur in the early afternoon or late evening of the EST time zone. Exceptions may occur.
