GEOGRAPHY & PLAYER CREATED LOCATIONS
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kriegsspielThe World
-eisenreich is the german empire/prussia, only bigger.
-other countries are up to players, but the time period is roughly late 1900s-ish. so think victorian england, gilded age america, meiji japan, tsarist russia, qing china, etc. but historical accuracy is less important than general old-fashioned atmosphere.
-airships, boats and trains used for relatively quick international travel.
-eisenreich is pretty diverse and open to foreigners.
-the bulk of the game will be set in the capital of königsberg, but characters can go elsewhere and be from other places.
The Imperial Capital Of Königsberg
City Center
Altstadt Castle and the surrounding Old Town of Königsberg are located on an island connected to the rest of the city by several bridges. The Old Town, with narrow streets that date back to medieval times, is home to many small cafes and shops. The dark and winding alleys make pursuit difficult, so this area is popular for secret meetings between revolutionaries and other outcasts.
South District
The seat of the military government lies just across the river from the castle. Several large government buildings surround a plaza that's used for parades and public demonstrations. Eisenreich National University and the National Library are located nearby, as is the Imperial Military Academy, a training school for army officers. South City Hospital, the largest medical facility in Königsberg, is located to the southeast.
East District
The eastern quarter of the city is home to the train and airship stations, as well as the main barracks for Imperial Army soldiers stationed in the capital. Many low-ranking officers and military technical personnel reside in apartments nearby. The local shops cater to both professional and amateur inventors with many technological wonders, some imported from other worlds. Along the river, there are many large factories.
North District
Local landmarks include the Königsberg University of Engineering, the Royal Concert Hall, and the City Park. The North District is home to many of the capital's wealthy residents, including government officials, top Army officers, and what little of the old nobility survived the anti-mage purges twenty years ago. Towards the outskirts of the city, sprawling estates quickly give way to farmland and forest.
West District
The West District is the poorest area of the city, and the only quarter in which mages can legally reside. Some mages make a living selling magical items and magitech goods, but others struggle to survive. Although there are many factories in the area, most won't employ mages. The Charity Hospital provides low-cost services from magical healers.
Outside the City
Königsberg is surrounded by the farming towns of Grunwald, Pregel and Mansfeld, and several small villages. The other major cities of the empire can be reached within a day or two by train or airship. Travel to foreign countries can take days or weeks, depending on the distance covered.
Player Created Locations
Since this game owes a lot to the "Ruritanian romance", a genre of 19th century adventure/political intrigue novels set in imaginary European monarchies, players are encouraged to create their own locations, from fantasy countries and cities to small businesses in Königsberg itself. Although the setting is roughly late 19th century, you don't have to worry much about textbook accuracy because this is all magical-historical fantasy anyway. If you want to add a minor element (such as a business), just comment here to add a description. If you want to add a major element (like a city or country), it's probably best to ask first if it wasn't included in your application.
-eisenreich is the german empire/prussia, only bigger.
-other countries are up to players, but the time period is roughly late 1900s-ish. so think victorian england, gilded age america, meiji japan, tsarist russia, qing china, etc. but historical accuracy is less important than general old-fashioned atmosphere.
-airships, boats and trains used for relatively quick international travel.
-eisenreich is pretty diverse and open to foreigners.
-the bulk of the game will be set in the capital of königsberg, but characters can go elsewhere and be from other places.
The Imperial Capital Of Königsberg
City Center
Altstadt Castle and the surrounding Old Town of Königsberg are located on an island connected to the rest of the city by several bridges. The Old Town, with narrow streets that date back to medieval times, is home to many small cafes and shops. The dark and winding alleys make pursuit difficult, so this area is popular for secret meetings between revolutionaries and other outcasts.
South District
The seat of the military government lies just across the river from the castle. Several large government buildings surround a plaza that's used for parades and public demonstrations. Eisenreich National University and the National Library are located nearby, as is the Imperial Military Academy, a training school for army officers. South City Hospital, the largest medical facility in Königsberg, is located to the southeast.
East District
The eastern quarter of the city is home to the train and airship stations, as well as the main barracks for Imperial Army soldiers stationed in the capital. Many low-ranking officers and military technical personnel reside in apartments nearby. The local shops cater to both professional and amateur inventors with many technological wonders, some imported from other worlds. Along the river, there are many large factories.
North District
Local landmarks include the Königsberg University of Engineering, the Royal Concert Hall, and the City Park. The North District is home to many of the capital's wealthy residents, including government officials, top Army officers, and what little of the old nobility survived the anti-mage purges twenty years ago. Towards the outskirts of the city, sprawling estates quickly give way to farmland and forest.
West District
The West District is the poorest area of the city, and the only quarter in which mages can legally reside. Some mages make a living selling magical items and magitech goods, but others struggle to survive. Although there are many factories in the area, most won't employ mages. The Charity Hospital provides low-cost services from magical healers.
Outside the City
Königsberg is surrounded by the farming towns of Grunwald, Pregel and Mansfeld, and several small villages. The other major cities of the empire can be reached within a day or two by train or airship. Travel to foreign countries can take days or weeks, depending on the distance covered.
Player Created Locations
Since this game owes a lot to the "Ruritanian romance", a genre of 19th century adventure/political intrigue novels set in imaginary European monarchies, players are encouraged to create their own locations, from fantasy countries and cities to small businesses in Königsberg itself. Although the setting is roughly late 19th century, you don't have to worry much about textbook accuracy because this is all magical-historical fantasy anyway. If you want to add a minor element (such as a business), just comment here to add a description. If you want to add a major element (like a city or country), it's probably best to ask first if it wasn't included in your application.