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==First Impressions==
==First Impressions==
Once you have created a character and logged onto Achaea, you will find yourself in a world unlike any other. Achaea takes place in a fantasy environment that combines elements of classical Greece and Rome, medieval Europe, India, and ancient Persia with the elements of a wide variety of player imaginations. It is important to note that as this world is primarily medieval/mythological, you won't find any modern technologies such as computers or television. You will, however, find a host of magical and supernatural tools and abilities to utilise.
Once you have created a character and logged onto Achaea, you will find yourself in a world unlike any other. Achaea takes place in a fantasy environment that combines elements of classical Greece and Rome, medieval Europe, India, and ancient Persia with the elements of a wide variety of player imaginations.


In Achaea, there is no single goal to achieve, and not everyone seeks to achieve the same things. You could [[Newbie_Guide#Gaining_Experience|earn experience]] to ascend to the [[level]] of Greater Dragon, where you gain the ability to assume the form of a mighty [[dragon]]. Or you might choose instead to undertake the [[quests]] of the lands - many with intricate plots and detailed storylines - to earn [[honours|honourable]] and permanent recognition for your efforts. You may also choose to climb the political ladder and become a feared or respected ruler of a [[city-state]] or [[:Category:Houses|House]]. There is any number of other paths you might take - master [[bardics|bard]], [[Ivory Mark|Champion]] or [[Quisalis Mark|Assassin]], trend-setting tailor - and it is up to you to follow that path. Though the actions of others may influence your character, only your decisions will set your true path.
It is important to note that as this world is primarily medieval/mythological, you won't find any modern technologies such as computers or television. You will, however, find a host of magical and supernatural tools and abilities to utilise, often in the form of the [[skills]] associated with your [[class]] or unique objects called [[artefacts]].
 
Not all players seek to achieve the same things. Two popular ways of [[Newbie_Guide#Gaining_Experience|gaining experience]] are through [[Newbie_Guide#Hunting|hunting]] and [[Newbie_Guide#Questing|questing]]. With enough experience, you can ascend to the [[level]] of Greater Dragon, where you gain the ability to assume the form of a powerful [[dragon]].
 
Some [[quests]] of the lands - many which contain intricate plots and detailed storylines - will earn [[honours|honourable]] and permanent recognition for your efforts. You may also choose to climb the political ladder and become a feared dictator or benevolent ruler of a [[city-state]] or [[:Category:Houses|House]].
 
There is any number of other paths you might take - master [[bardics|bard]], [[Ivory Mark|Champion]] or [[Quisalis Mark|Assassin]], trend-setting [[Category:Trade_skills|tradesman]] - and it is up to you to follow that path. Though the actions of others may influence your character, only your decisions will set your true path.


==Connecting to Achaea==
==Connecting to Achaea==
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