Blaze of Glory: Quick Overview of the World |
Shape of the World
Geographically speaking, the map of the world is identical to Shadow
Earth. The lines on the map, however, bear it little resemblance.
Politics
This is not a world of empires. It is more a world of warlords and
clans. The territory Shadow Earthers call England is under the control
of Bleys. Wars, piracy, and viking-style raids are commonplace.
The Guard
Bleys's Elite Guard are his personal elite fighting force. Twenty
or so trusted men and women, they are capable fighters, able to take
care of themselves in any situation, examples to the rest of his
troops. They are used for missions both covert and over, leading the
troops into battle, and standing by his side in the thick of the
fighting. They take on every challenge with skill, wit, bravery, and
style.
Weapons
Where they can be carried easily (on ship or train, for instance)
cannons are very effective. Personal weapons are primarily swords of
one sort or another. Bows are popular, but typically not used by
swashbuckling types except in massed combat.
On Land
Land transportation is equivalent to Shadow Earth's around 1880. Elegant
steam trains are the luxurious way to travel. Horses, possibly with
carriages, go where there are no train tracks.
At Sea
This is still the golden age of sail, say 1815 Shadow Earth.
In the Air
Bi-planes are a recent invention. Their range is short; they get
perhaps an hour in the air. They are primarily used as scouts and
look-outs, though they can quickly move a person or two from point to
point. Frequently equipped for water landings, it would not be unusual
for a pirate ship to keep one around...