Lore & Plot

Nexus

▶ The center link of Kindra, and also the largest. Nexus stands tall with skyscrapers and towers, and it constantly shines brightly under a night sky with a consistent full moon. Neon lights light the way here, as the bustling link is filled to the brim with nightlife to casinos to clubs and everything in between. It is sectioned into higher and lower levels, with the higher levels being where the nicer and more expensive places are at and the lower levels where basically the slums are at. The homes here range from beautiful mansions to drug-ridden slums - it all depends on who you know, what you do, and where you live.

At first glance, Nexus would seem like paradise, but it has its dark corners and secrets just like any other place. Secretive and anonymous bands of criminals known as SYNDICATE are the ones that run Nexus. They protect businesses from outsiders but in return demand a rather hearty chunk of their pay. Turf wars and violence is common between Syndicate groups and even other civilians. Some view them as saviors, while others view them as no more than greedy pests. There are plenty of alleyways here for illegal actions to take place, and even though there is a police force in Nexus, it’s very corrupt and immoral.

Its downtown area houses the ADAMANT HALL, which is locked tight at all times The building is that of an older-looking structure, causing it to appear very out of place against all of the modern-day constructions. This building has always been a mystery, as no one can recall ever having gone inside. Not only that, but the walls are seemingly impenetrable, despite its lackluster appearance. It’s almost as if there’s something else, something that cannot be seen, protecting it...

This is also where every portal connects. To get to one area--say to get to Stomend to Arus--you have to pass through the Nexus first. 

▶ CULTURAL: Very modern and very much like Las Vegas/other big cities in our own world. Technology is modern, and the main staple here would be the party-like atmosphere, the endless nightlife, and the rumors of an underground band of people secretly running thing from the shadows. The night is endless here, so alternate sources of light are a necessity, though in a place like Nexus, there's always neon signs lighting the way. Money is very important here, thus giving way to Syndicate turf wars - more turf means more profit. The corrupt police force here doesn't like word of fights getting out due to uproar, so they prefer to keep information on the down-low, as well as crime rates. Who knows what would happen if the entire population found out that the whole basis of the Link they live in is corrupt and crafted with ill intentions?

▶ PLOT POINT: There are four different Syndicate groups that call the Nexus home. Players are allowed to join ONE of them if they so chose. The groups are listed below:

• The Underground
• Syndicate 2
• Syndicate 3
• Syndicate 4

There will be many mini-events ran by the leaders of each group (with a Staff member also helping) that players will have the ability to sign up to participate in. Occasionally, if a player opts for it, individual characters will get a PM with a specific task that they need to perform, whether this is a simple shakedown or something more will be at random and at the group leader or staff's discretion.  

Arus

▶ The Oceanic Link of Kindra - A link mostly made out of endless waves and aquatic life, one would first figure this Link to be rather uninhabitable. The people of Arus, however, have proven otherwise in a rather unique and original way. From what legends say in old books and tales, the first few people who were brought here were stranded on an Island, one that would later be christened with the name SERENITY ISLAND, only to be constantly looking out at the water, wondering if there was more life out there other than just what they saw. It didn't take those settlers long before they gathered whatever they could and set forth on a raft built from wood found upon the island, and other items they found from scavenging.

The farther they sailed, the more worrisome things became. No other land would ever come into view, and their raft was becoming worn and torn from the constantly motion of the water. As a couple more days passed by, these settlers woke up with a noise against their raft, only to find that it was a piece of driftwood bumping up against them. With some leftover twine, they were able to connect the driftwood with the main body of their raft and the rest is, well, history! 

Ever since that day, they have been adding on piece after piece, the raft growing until it felt almost stable above the rolling current of Arus. As time passed and more people were brought into this Link, the work load became less and the output became far greater than anyone could have ever expected. The ocean would always carry them back to Serenity Island, and each time, it would seem like different resources would appear. Fruits and vegetables that were previously unbeknownst to them, as well as various types of shellfish and shallow-water aquatic life. There, they could obtain more wood, and continue building onto the enormous raft that kept them afloat, as well as collecting more driftwood atop the water. 

Life here is relatively gentle and quite pleasant, and some could even consider it like paradise, depending on how much they can tolerate the sun's warmth and the constant view of rolling ocean waves. Sunbeams filter into solar panels which were made in Nexus and give the townsfolk electricity, making life far easier than ever before and much more modern. The only thing about Arus that can truly be considered concerning, is the storms. 

Off in the distance, the townspeople have become rather aware of large, wrecking storms that would certainly do irreparable damage to their settlement. At first, they were nothing but a far-off roar of thunder that sounded harmless. Now, whirling winds and flashes of lightning accompany amplified booms raging in the sky above. Dark clouds filter over the sun and cause uneasiness throughout the civilians. There is a team of people trying to do everything they can to find out about these storms, and they are called the STORMEYES. They diligently study the information and books they have of when the settlement was first founded, but haven't seem to have found anything substantial. The Stormeyes also are the ones that handle trading with other Links, mainly Nexus - these are the people who take care of all of the issues involving money.

The majority of them believe that the secret to what is going on lies in the fabled UNDERWATER CAVERN, a deep cave that stretches horizontally into the rock of a drop-off. Getting down there, though, is where they are having some trouble. 

▶ CULTURAL: The people of Arus are normally very friendly and welcoming to newcomers. They pride themselves on being the most neighborly and kind Link in the entirety of Kindra, and would do everything in their power to give someone a place to stay. With other links, they do use money, but among each other, they tend to stick more towards trading goods and services. 

Seeing as they live on the water, seafood and aquatic plants are a necessity. With varying materials, the people of Oasis have crafted a number of different things allowing the process of obtaining food much more reasonable and simple; nets, fishing poles, and traps being a few of them. Fertile soil gathered from Serenity Island makes farming possible upon the floating city, so fresh produce is a common staple here as well. 

▶ PLOT POINT: A group that goes by the name of STORMEYES are the people that primarily run things in Oasis. They could be regarded as something of a city council, managing all of the financial income and output of their civilization to make sure everything is kept within check. Using rudders built onto the back of their enormous raft, they are able to decide which direction to go in, and are familiar with the placement of Serenity Island. This is crucial to their entire settlement, as the responsibility is laid on them to make sure their resources never run dry. 

Some people believe, however, that even though the Stormeyes are the ones attempting to find out the reasoning behind these storms, that they are instead advocating them, due to their suspicious name. In turn, members of the Stormeyes have no way to combat this, due to the fact that they aren't quite sure themselves how they got such a name. All of the history they have an Arus and their organization in general have been.. Conveniently left out for reasons not yet known. 

▶ STORMEYES
Name 01
Name 02
Name 03

▶ Players who wish to join this faction, please understand that they must be intelligent and intuitive. They are constantly wishing to figure out what is behind these storms and might deal with some criticism from regular townsfolk, as the situation is becoming more and more dire as the days wear on. You will have to be prepared for some possible big reveals later in the site's plot, so that must be taken into consideration. This group is not secretive on a normal basis, but perhaps it would be a clever thing to do, considering the amount of backlash they have been receiving as of late...

Bone Vales

▶ Littered with the bones of both creatures and people, The Bone Vales is aptly named. It is a barren wasteland reminiscent of a desert with cracked, broken ground and the occasional dried up bush as the only plant life. It is plagued with sandstorms that pop up without warning and cause the inhabitants to have to quickly find shelter. One such shelter is the Trenches, a valley between cliffs which house ancient ruins from a civilization long lost. It's speculated that this area at one time used to be a thriving community but some tragedy struck causing the people to either die or vacate. 

There is only one water source, Scapula Lake, located hidden within a mountain range. This is the only place where life flourishes. Trees and wildflowers grow around this lake and a few broken structures provide shelter for the nomad tribe. This place is not a safe place, however, as they aren't the only creatures that come to drink from these waters...

Despite the danger and hardships of living here, the nomads live here for one reason: resources. Within the Fibula Caves, precious metals and gems can be found. The nomads collect these to trade with the Nexus to get food and other items that they need to make their lives easier. Collecting these items, however, is extremely dangerous because the caves are home to creatures that plague these lands.

▶ The Nomad tribe is made up of several different types of people:

• Hunters -- they protect the tribe from the creatures that hunt them.
• Scouts -- they scout ahead of the main group (never alone) to find                shelter
• Collectors -- the ones that actually collect the resources while the                    others keep watch. 

▶ Plot Point: Survival. 
The main objective is to survive the ever-present onslaught of Hollows. The Hollows are vicious carnivores that plague the land, normally looking like sickly, starving animals with razor sharp claws and serrated fangs used to tear victims apart. They normally hunt in packs and hunting packs can usually be found not far from the Tribe. It is the scout's job to maintain their knowledge of how far away they are.