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Welcome to Bordertown!

The following information is taken from Bordertown Hype website.

"Halfway between the World of humans and the realm of Faerie lies the Border, and on it, Bordertown. Here, elf and human gangs clash by night; magic works better than technology, and runaways show up with dreams of changing themselves into someone new."


How do you get to Bordertown
Well, if you are reading this, then you have already made it here. Congragulations!

Of course you could have been born here. Bordertown has been around for quite awhile and we have plenty of Elfs that have never been to the Elflands or humans who have never been to Earth.

If you are from Earth, then you likely ended up here travelling down a highway that goes directly from Earth to Bordertown.

If you came over from the Elflands, then you most likely have traveled here on the Elfland Express, a marvelous train styled after a nineteenth-century locomotive that appears as if should be a transport for a carnival or tourists.

Careful though! Stowaways caught on the Elfland Express without a ticket are quickly tossed out to Stowaway's Hill* and left to walk the rest of the way (don't worry- the highway runs close to Stowaway's Hill so you can still find your way.)

Both the highway and the train tracks run along the Mad River*

*Please see "Bordertown Geography" post for more information on places.

Who's Who (And what)

The following information is taken from Bordertown Hype website.

If you've been here for even five minutes, then you have already realized that Border town is home to quite the number of unique characters. It's enough to feel a bit overwhelmed. Don't worry; it's not nearly as confusing as it seems.

Races

Humans- Natives of Earth, humans are quite a curisity for all of those who were born and bred in the Elflands. Humans are an incredibly varied race, in appearance and temperment. They come in many sizes, colours, and moods. They live to about 75 years.

Magic: Humans generally have very little magic about them, though it is not uncommon for a human to have slightly physic powers or be sensitive to magic. They did find there way from unmagical Earth to Bordertown, after all. However, any magic they have is very slight and even non-existent.

Elfs- Natives of the Elflands, elfs have been described in a myriad of ways, a fact that they no doubt find amusing, since every elf has pointed ears, silver hair and silver eyes. Elves do not die of old age, are immune to the effects of the Mad River. Elf women cannot become accidentally pregnant; they have to will themselves to be able to conceive.

Magic: Elfs have a few innate powers, including physic and magic-sensitive senses like humans. They also are natural healers (to a degree). However, healing a person takes a great amount of concentration and saps the elf's strength in exchange.

Halflings- Halflings, half-elves, halfies, Halfbreeds or 'Breeds, are almost all native to Bordertown (though there are a few exceptions). They are the strange product of a union between elf and humans. Oftentimes they retain some of their elvish silver colouring or pointed ears, though they are always a distinctive and strange mix of the two races. Unless they are very lucky, Halflings have perhaps the hardest life of the races, as they're heritage brands them an outcast that does not fit in with elf or human crowds. Beyond just fitting in, there is also the problem of bigot humans and elves who despise the mixing of the races and will make sure to give the halflings a clear message of their disgust.

Magic: Halflings have the powers of their parents, including the elfin healing powers.

Others- Being on the edge of the Elflands, occasionally things will cross over, but this is very rare and almost unheard of.

Gangs
In a city like Bordertown many gangs roam the streets and ferociously guard their turf. Battles rage during night and day, truces are made and broken and territories change constantly. The wise Bordertown citizen should constantly check to see which gangs currently hold which areas.

TrueBloods - Also called "Bloods" this is an all-elf gang in red leather who believe humans are inferior. And don't even get them started on halfies. As far as the Bloods are concerned, both need to leave or be made to leave. The consist of Elflands runaways, rebellious rich kids and disowned nobles. They can usually be found near Upper Soho and Dragon's Tooth Hill. Those not of pure elf blood would be wise to use extreme caution.

The Pack - The human version of the Bloods (but don't tell either party that). This gang of humans in black leather and silver studs believe that Bordertown belongs to humans only, since it was a human city before the re-emergance of of elves. Elves and the halfies should all go back to the fairy lands.

Wharf Rats- A human and halfie gang who have bonded together over their addiction of the waters of the Mad River. They're territory is the abandoned docks and buildings over the Warf as well as the River Bridge. They are always looking for new recruits, believing that there is not better life than living off the river. They defend their territory fiercely, yet are probably the most polite of the Bordertown gangs.

The Dead Warlocks - This is perhaps the strangest of all the Bordertown Gangs. Thankfully, they do not have a grudge against any particular group, though they are considered slightly insane by most of the Bordertown populace. This all-elf group rides wheel-less motorcycles through Bordertown, fueling them completely on spell-boxes for motors, completely dependent on the unreliable magic (Magic, Gas, and ElectricityCompany post) engines to keep them aloof and alive. Fearless and foolish, the ride their suicidal bikes through Bordertown. No one finds the Dead Warlocks. They find you.