Quick Start Guide

What are The Steppe Alliance ?

The Steppe Alliance is a faction that draws inspiration from the nomadic cultures of the Eurasian steppe and Slavic and the Romani. It includes people from all backgrounds such as traders, explorers, and warriors. Members of the Steppe Alliance seek to protect the land and honor their ancestors while utilizing skills such as archery and magic to achieve their goals.

What is the factions theme?

The theme of the Steppe Alliance faction is based on the nomadic cultures of the Eurasian steppe Slavic and the Romani. The faction's members are inspired by the traditions, skills, and values of these cultures, such as a strong sense of community, respect for the natural world, and a warrior ethos. The Steppe Alliance's theme is focused on preserving the balance of nature and protecting the land while also seeking knowledge and treasures lost to time. The faction is known for its skilled archers and use of magic, which are all elements that reflect the nomadic cultures that inspire them.

How big is the faction?

The number of people in the faction can vary depending on the specific event or campaign. However as one of the smaller factions combined with the inclusive nature of the Steppe and the family feel, it means you can hit the ground running so to speak and straight away feel like you are an important part of the faction, rather than just a number.

Are there any Special requirements

Familiarity with the event rules and the Steppe Alliance faction's background and themes.
A willingness to engage in role-playing and immerse oneself in the game world.
Appropriate costume and equipment that reflects the faction's theme.
A positive and respectful attitude towards other players, the event staff, and the game world.

What is The Steppe Alliance’s in character Motivations

Preservation of the balance: Members of the Steppe Alliance are motivated to protect the land and the natural world from those who would seek to harm it. They see themselves as stewards of the earth and seek to maintain a balance between the forces of nature.
Honor and loyalty to the Khan: The Steppe Alliance faction is motivated to protect the interests of their people and their way of life.
Acquisition of knowledge and treasures: The Steppe Alliance strive to seek out lost knowledge and treasures from the past. Many see themselves as explorers and adventurers, driven by a desire for discovery and the acquisition of rare and valuable knowledge.
Defense of the community: Members of the Steppe Alliance are motivated to protect their community and allies from external threats, including other factions or enemies of the land. They may see themselves as defenders of their people and willing to use their skills and abilities to ensure the safety of those they care about.

The specifics can vary depending on the character and their backstory within the game world.

Aims

The aims of the Steppe Alliance faction can be summarized as follows:

To protect the balance of nature
To honor their ancestors and traditions
To seek out lost knowledge and treasures
To defend their people and allies:

Location

The Steppe Alliance do not have a fixed location or base. Instead, they travel and set up temporary camps as they follow the rhythms of nature and the changing seasons.

Races

The faction does not have any specific racial requirements or restrictions. Members of the faction can be of any race or ethnicity.

Ultimately, the choice of race or ethnicity for a character in the Steppe Alliance faction is up to the individual player, and they are encouraged to create characters that are authentic to the game world while being respectful of the diverse range of cultures and peoples that inspired the faction.