//[OOC]: Many different approaches have been tried in the past, the most common being the formation of solitary "houses" or "clans" that operate in secrecy but soon find themselves lacking an opposition to scheme and intrigue against. Their story runs dry. Eventually the players, disappointed, move onto other pursuits that they hope will bring the rp they had desired. But they seem to carry a sense of "If only..." about them. Seem familiar?

We are trying a different approach that we hope will build prestige and story lines for our characters and spark the imagination. If we do this well enough, perhaps we will capture the imagination of the staff and get the support we are trying to 'earn'. Failing that, we are at least having a lot of fun with it right now.

Want intrigue and conflict? Come attend a meeting of a 'trade' alliance (we are thinking Wednesdays, though we seem to play every night..) that is comprised of Lolthite priestesses, Vhaeraunites, Orogs, Goblins, and more who have formed a shaky 'trade' alliance with the hope of furthering their own individual ambitions... but, out of necessity, must rely on potentially unreliable allies. What could go wrong? Let us find out together...