As with my last attempt to run this, the game will not be set in one of the established Final Fantasy settings, but rather a setting of my own. At this point only one continent, Lysoria, is mapped, and the map only shows settlements that could be classified as cities. The smaller villages, towns, hamlets, etc are not marked on the map and will instead be added as needed.

The map, which I made myself so it isn't the best, can be located at this page and unfortunately I did not realize just how small the details were until after I uploaded it, so I apologize.

I'm pretty sure this goes without saying, but better safe than sorry, please refrain from posting here until I have officially opened the thread for questions and comments.

This post will eventually be filled with the information pertaining to each region, be it the nation, cities, or adventure locales visited. You will notice on the map there are 4 cities that are marked by a crest, these are the capitals of the nations of Lysoria, each nation marked by the white outline around it. Two areas on the map remain neutral, not under the influence of any one nation, the mining city of Stone Bridge and the associated lands around it, and the Island of Ereshoden, commonly referred to as the Island of Outcasts. Your adventures will begin within the city of Stone Bridge, and may very well someday take you beyond the sea and into continents beyond Lysoria.

Stone Bridge: The city has managed to maintained neutrality mostly on the merit of its lucrative mining companies. Stone Bridge controls the flow of most of the stone, ore, and even precious stones traded across the continent of Lysoria. It is both this neutrality, and the potential for profit that draws many to this city, including Echario le'Rouge, founder of the Crimson Falcons, which we will discuss in detail in another post.

This space will be filled with the information learned about various NPCs and organizations within the world. I'll start with defining a couple terms before moving into specific people or groups.

Grand Companies: Each Nation maintains a Grand Company, in essence, their military which is tasked with protecting the lands, peoples, and interests of their Nation. Under the banner of each Grand Company there are smaller bands of mostly independent Free Companies that the Grand Company will occasionally call on when the needs of the nation are greater than the Grand Company can handle.

Free Companies: Free Companies are, as mentioned earlier, mostly independent though most owe loyalty to one of the 4 major Grand Companies and will answer a call for aid when one is put out by their respective Nation. In essence a Free Company is a band of like-minded sell swords and mercenaries that gain benefits from being loyal to a particular Nation. There are of course exceptions to every rule.

Echario le'Rouge: The great adventurer, Echario le'Rouge, is a famous Jack-of-all-Trades whose fame is only matched by his ego. This ego is what lead le'Rouge to found a Company not bound to any one Nation, but instead bound to his will and the benefit of its members over any one Nation. This company is known as the Crimson Falcons as it is le'Rouge's hope the company will soar to heights far greater than any other company ever could without the shackles of loyalty to a Nation. (At the start of the game you only know the rumors and stories that swirl around this man, you have not met him yet.)

Nam: A Varg of few words, preferring to let actions speak for him. He appears to carry no weapon, and wears no armor. (You have not yet met Nam, but you will.)

The Crimson Falcons: The only (as of now) 100% independent Free Company in existence on the continent of Lysoria. The company is based out of the independent city of Stone Bridge and will take on work from any Grand Company, as well from the private sector as long as their is potential for glory or riches. Your characters are the newest members of the Company, each joining for your own reasons which I will leave up to you.

Lini: 7/10 hp

Gelion: 5/10 hp

Sikuni: 8/10 hp

Treasures gained by the party as the game goes on will be noted here, unless a player manages to get their hands on something without the rest of the group noticing, at which point the nature of that loot will be between that player and I, until revealed within game.
Three mining helmets: sized for Medium humanoid creatures and powered by a continual flame spell behind a lens.

Prelude: A dream of your death against a large winged beast has left you shaken, oddly enough the new recruits you are just meeting for the first time were in this dream as well. Is it a sign, a shadow of some fated destiny, or a huge coincidence? Only time will tell...

Trouble Down Below: After a brief introduction with the leader of the Falcons you head out with Nam to your first job. It seems a group of miners have broken through to a cavern and upon breaking through were run off by unseen foes. Not much information was available as the miners saw nothing of their attackers, as the fiends had some way to black their lights. What awaits below the mountain? Only time will tell...

Assailants Revealed: The assailants were revealed to be Goblinoid creatures known as Vrill, an offshoot that has lived deep underground in seclusion for generations.

Saving the World?!: The Falcons find themselves in a chamber full of radiant crystals, face to face with the very embodiment of the Element of Earth. After being granted the Blessings of the Earth they are advised they have been chosen to restore the balance between the Light and Darkness and have been tasked with cleansing the mountain they are beneath of a foul taint. It is here they also meet with a new companion, a Galka by the name of Solus, who apparently has also received the blessing of the Wind crystal.

For those unfamiliar with Final Fantasy, or the various races, I've decided a couple reference images could be handy. Any other races you would like reference images of I'll post as requested.

Moogles
Viera
Burmecian
Varg (The varg are, admittedly, an obscure race, so there are few references.) Another Varg reference.
Galka

Here I will detail the classes, and levels, of each of the crystals you carry as they grow in power and new options are gained.


Earth Crystal Blessing: Gelion: Black Mage
Lini: White Mage
Solus: Beast Master
Sukini: Bard

Wind Crystal Blessing: Gelion: Lini: Solus: Blue Mage
Sukini:

never know when I may need another post. As of this post though please feel free to post as needed. I'll answer any questions as they come up, unless someone else beats me to it.

The game is live, I look forward to getting this going as I have been waiting for some time to get started.

Oh, and Kamina, sorry to do that to you right away, it was not planned out that way exactly.

Looking forward to starting the game! And what affected me? :o

About 2 tons of muscles and horns...

Just because I'm squishy as a class and somewhat adorable as a race, this thing must not like an easy fight

Also first post is up. Good look everyone!

Heyo everyone. My first post is up as well. Lets get this game rolling!

Sorry about your character, Kamina. Can't wait to hear from her in game though.

If anyone spots a mistake, please let me know.

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Thanks to the DM, who caught a pretty big mistake actually.

Post has been edited, but remains substantially the same.

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