[Exalted 3e] Zhakara, the land of Enlightenment

[Red Shadow Claws]

In the South-East, upon the Dreaming Sea, lies the fabolous land of Zhakara, ruled by the Grand Sultan, and united in Enlightenment of the Dragons, from cost to coast, and into some of the smaller outlying islands. Or so legends say. But, you grew up in this land, and you know better. The Grand Sultan's word barely holds sway away from Golden Huzuz, and few of the other City-States listen to him, and the desert nomads pay him no heed. No, the true power lies with the Elemental Brotherhoods, organizations of Dragon-Blooded who battle for dominance over this realm.
But in the shadows, something new has arisen. Luna has looked favorably upon this land, and touched some of its inhabitants for the first time in millenia. How will these newly Exalted Moon-Mad fare, and how will the balance of power shift in this fractured land?

Looking for Lunars only, but if someone wants to make an Exigent, we can discuss that.

 

[Sherwood]

I would love to join this. I love Lunar Exalted. Is the book Many Faced Strangers available to use? Any special rules for character creation?

 

[Red Shadow Claws]

I would love to join this. I love Lunar Exalted. Is the book Many Faced Strangers available to use? Any special rules for character creation?

Many Faced Strangers is available.

Regarding Character Creation, I haven't thought about any special rules. But when making characters, it's best to look at the Al-Qadim books for AD&D 2e, to know about the culture, and the various cities and tribes. This game will draw great inspiration from that material.

 

[Sherwood]

Many Faced Strangers is available.

Regarding Character Creation, I haven't thought about any special rules. But when making characters, it's best to look at the Al-Qadim books for AD&D 2e, to know about the culture, and the various cities and tribes. This game will draw great inspiration from that material.

I’m not familiar with those books, but I can look for them on line.

Are we going to be using the unified XP chart or standard character build? I don’t want to get through a build and discover I used the wrong rules.

 

[Red Shadow Claws]

Since it's only Lunars, with maybe an Exigent, if someone wants to, we'll go with standard characater build

 

[Red Shadow Claws]

Cities of Zhakara:

• Halwa, the City of Solitude, was a trading city 200 mi (320 km) inland, in the Haunted Lands desert, where desert nomads came to trade.
• Hiyal, the City of Intrigue and the northernmost of the Cities of the Heart, was a heavily industrial city on the west side of the Suq Bay.
• Huzuz, the City of Delights and the capital of Zakhara. It was a center of trade and politics on the Suq Bay.
• Wasat, the Middle City, was calmer and quieter than the other cities, being primarily a waystation for travelers.
• Qudra, the City of Power at the far southwest end of the Furrowed Mountains along the coast. It is ruled by Mamluks, on orders of the Grand Caliph, to extend his rule north.
• Hawa, the City of Chaos on the island of the Genie's Turban. Acting as the capital of the Corsaid Domains.
• Hafayah, the Free City of Secrets. Following a bloody coup, the various factions here are at each other's throats.
• Liham, the Free City of Soldiers. Under the shadow of Qudra, it is struggling to remain independent.
• Muluk, the Free City of Kings. An important trading city, with a line of kings going back to the founding.
• Qadib, the Free City of Wands. City with teh most sorcerers and thaumaturges.
• Umara, the Free City of Knights. Overrun by hill barbarians, the city's old residents and new rulers are at odds with each other.
• Utaqa, the Free City of Free Men. The northernmost city before the lands of the barbarians.
• League of the Pantheon, a series of six cities with strong religious followings of the major gods of the area. They each follow the Law of the Lawgiver, the original prophet of these gods.
• Ajayib, also called the "City of Wonders", was the youngest of Zakhara's Pearl Cities, and its most westerly.
• Gana, the "City of Riches," (together with Jumlat) gave the group of the Pearl Cities of west Zakhara their name because pearl diving was one major source of wealth.
• Jumlat, the City of Multitudes, (together with Gana) gave the group of the Pearl Cities of west Zakhara their name.
• Sikak, also called the City of Coins, was one of the rich Pearl Cities of west Zakhara.
• Tajar, also called the City of Trade, was the most northerly of Zakhara's Pearl Cities.
  
  Gods of Zhakara:
  • Hajama: God of bravery.
  • Hakiyah: Goddess of honesty and truth.
  • Haku: God of freedom.
  • Jisan: Goddess of fertility and productivity.
  • Kor: God of wisdom.
  • Najm: God (sometimes goddess) of adventure.
  • Selan: Goddess of beauty.
  • Zann: God of knowledge, learning, and intellect.

 

[Psychie]

I just saw an interest thread for Exalted and had to check on it. Count me as interested!

 

[Eonivar]

I am interested as well...possibly looking at an exigent...but lunars are cool too.

 

[Red Shadow Claws]

I am interested as well...possibly looking at an exigent...but lunars are cool too.

What Exigent were you considering?

 

[Eonivar]

What Exigent were you considering?

I do not know, it seemed to me you had one in mind

 

[Red Shadow Claws]

I do not know, it seemed to me you had one in mind

The easiest thing is an Exigent of one of the City-Fathers or Mothers, but it you want something more exotic, we can work something out.

 

[Eonivar]

Hmm, an architect would be terrestrial level play per the book...which does not fit with Lunars..eh, I think I will play a lunar instead...I have tossed around playing a Janest in the past but...I changed my mind and will play a lunar instead.

 

[Sherwood]

Sounds like a good plan to me.

 

[Red Shadow Claws]

Characters here:

Dice - [Characters][Exalted 3e] Zhakara, the land of Enlightenment

OOC here:

Dice - [OOC][Exalted 3e] Zhakara, the land of Enlightenment

 

[EbonChevalier]

Spaces all taken here?

 

[Red Shadow Claws]

It's Lunars, there's always room for one more...

 

[EbonChevalier]

Cool count me in

 

[LunarLore]

Ooh, Exalted! New to the site but would love to give this a try if you have space for more.

Lots of dice-rolls and reactions in Exalted. How does running it on a forum work?