Welcome to Graun, the Grec Empire's territory. Here are a few things you should know:

1. While the majority of Grec will get angry at any anti-royal talk, there are still some rebels and political rivals to the families. So there are some areas more dangerous than others for Royalists and Rebels alike. Neutral people on the matter who simply wish to live their lives with minimal reference to politics also exist, they are welcome anywhere and are the grand majority.
2. Village Guards should always be assumed to be in town somewhere, unless the town is specifically stated to not have any.
3. The Grec practice an automatic draft for males no longer in school, and of fighting age. Young warriors can join as young as 16, but are required to report by age 18. Females are not required to join, but also not forbidden from doing so. The term is two years minimum, but one can join the Village Guards to avoid going directly into the army or navy. It is also possible to join after being in the Village Guards. Those with health problems are exempt, subject to a health check. [Mod Note: We aren't going to force you to do this, but culturally, the Grec work like this].
4. Graun is divided into Provinces, each of which can contain one or more kingdom or a royal forest. These are further divided into Shires and then Village Territories. There are places within which there are unclaimed lands. First come, first serve.
5. Fighting is normal, so unless it disturbs business or others, it is left alone until it gets out of hand. Have fun if you are a brawler.
6. The majority of Graun has some form of forest or plain and it is a mountainous continent. This said, there are no known true deserts as it is a stormy place. Winters are heavier and the summers milder. Aside from the main landmass, there are also outlying islands and a subcontinent to the east. North of it is the Land of Ice, which is the northern landmass covered in glaciers which extends down to northern Graun during the winter.
7. The technology level is currently: Steam. Trains exist, but still do not make it out to the most remote places yet. They are mostly in the more densely populated western half of the continent, while the east still relies heavily on the trade routes, roads, paths, and teleportation relays [which are not recommended for the inexperienced in teleportation]. Factories are also steam powered. Steam powered items are considered a marvel and can even come in forms of entertainment.

Topic labeling Instructions:

Yes, you may make your own topics, but it needs to be properly described and labeled.

1. Province topics are stickies, but all shires and villages and wildernesses will be standard topics.
2. Labeling and Proper location names for the topic is important for people to have a reference point to where you are talking about.
3. If your topic is meant to be private, please state so in the first post. Same for if it is hidden.

Labeling examples:

A. Your village is in Blue Forest [Royal Forest]'s KiRong Shire and is named Blue Circle.

Blue Circle, KiRong, Blue Forest

B. Your location is a hidden training grounds within Claukai [Province]

Shinbatokin Training Grounds, Claukai [Hidden]

C. You wish to have your topic be your house.

Cloud Reed's House [Blue Circle Village]