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 Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 1:35 pm
 A World where Alchemy thrives, and governed by the State military. Culturally and technologically similar to turn-of-the-century Europe, Amestris is quite large and diverse, both in terms of terrain and inhabitants. In the central and southern provinces the citizens seem to be of European extraction. The province of Ishbal in the East, recently annexed by Amestris, is ethnically and culturally distinct from the rest of country; it is populated by religious-minded tribes similar to the people of India, North Africa or the Middle East. A military dictatorship controls Amestris, with the head of state holding the official title of President but the political title of "Führer."
Due to Amestris's aggressive militaristic views, it has shaky relations with most of its bordering countries. The country conquered and annexed the former country of Ishbal in the East, and the military is constantly engaged in border-clashes with Creta in the West and Aerugo in the South. Drachma, Amestris' neighbor in the north, has recently signed a non-aggression pact with Amestris after having border wars between the two countries, but diplomatic relations remain shaky--Amestris's government still considers Drachma to be populated by "barbarians." However, the two countries are separated by the Briggs Mountain Range, which aids in hindering another full-scale engagement. Far to the east, beyond Ishbal and the Great Desert, lies the country of Xing. Xing is ruled by an imperial government, and its people use alchemy strictly for medical purposes. At the moment, there have been no mentions of conflict between Xing and Amestris.
This would imply that Amestris is a land-locked nation, as it seems to be bordered completely by other countries (Creta, Aerugo, Drachma, and Xing). It is currently unknown what lies beyond the nations of Creta, Aeurgo, Drachma, and Xing, whether that's all there is to the continent or if there are more countries out there. Whether there are oceans or not is also unknown, though there do appear to be rivers and such, which would imply that there are oceans somewhere. As well, it is unknown if there are seperate land-masses (continents) beyond the one that the current countries are on.
The name Amestris was believed to came from the name of the Persian Queen, who was the wife of King of Kings Xerxes I of Persia. Xerxes is the name of the country which had been destroyed in one night because of alchemy. Its ruin are in the east, in the Great Desert. What relationship it shares with the country of Amestris is still unknown.
Central
Built on the site of an ancient city that vanished centuries ago, Central is the seat of government in Amestris. The State Library, Central Headquarters, and Laboratory 5 are all located in Central.
East City
Located in a backwater region near the desert.
Ishbal
Officially conquered and annexed by Amestris several years ago, Ishbal was the focal point of the Eastern Rebellion. Almost the entire region was wiped out by war, and the passing lives of its people were harnessed for the production of a Philosopher's Stone.
Liore
The desert city of Liore is home to a unique ethnic group who, like the Ishbalans, hold religion in high regard.
Resembool
This far-flung town is the home of the Elrics, and a great deal of important events happened here. In Episode 43, The Stray Dog, hints of a forgotten past can be seen by the river said to have once brought life from central into the town.
Xenotime
Xenotime was once known as the "City of Gold", due to its rich deposits of said mineral. They sold their wares far and wide, gaining great wealth, but when the gold was exhausted, the town fell into disrepair.
Siam-Sid
Once a gleaming metropolis, the former capital of Lebis is now little more than ruins. Long ago, the king of Lebis attempted to create the perfect human being, unleashing an untold horror which destroyed the entire civilization in a single night.
The Underground City
An old city that once stood on the site of what is now Central City. Four centuries ago, Hohenheim used the city's entire population to create a Philosopher's Stone, and pulled the city itself beneath the earth to keep the deed a secret, as well as perpetuate the myth.
Xerxes
Though not much detail is known, it was a city east of Ishbal that was destroyed long ago.
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 1:49 pm
EnemiesHeartless Outlaws - Outlaws are huge muscular heartless that carrie guns and chains. They rely on overpowering the enemy.
Rough Ride - These are motercycled-shaped heartless, that attacks by simply running over the opponent.
Biker Outlaws - Basically Outlaws riding a Rough Ride. It combines the attacks of running over the opponent while swinging the chain. If caught by the chain, you'll be dragged around. If the Outlaw falls off the Rough Ride, the two are seperate Heartless.
Found in Great Desert.
Chimera - These creatures aren't heartless, but monsters of Amestris that are combined by other animals. They attack by biting or slashing and are only found in Laboratory 5 or The Underground City.
Dark Soldiers - These Heartless can take the forms of humans wearing State Officer uniforms. When revealed, their disguise falls. They still wear the uniforms and attack through guns or alchemy. The most common heartless in Amestris.BossesScar - Fighting against the heartless, he thinks the state is influenced by the heart-stealing fiends. He has no idea how partially right he is. Thinking you and the Elric brothers are one of the state, you'll have to beat him down to prove him wrong. Fought in Underwater Sewers in East City.
Basque Gran, the Iron Blood Alchemist - The heartless took over his ambitions of completing an assignment. He uses the Dark Soldiers to do his bidding, and attacks by transmuting the iron in his blood into guns. Fought in East City.
Zolf Kimbly, the Crimson Alchemist - A wild man from the Ishbalen war, he, like Gran, is influenced by the heartless and assist in the heart stealings. Don't get close, or he'll blow you up with his hands! Fought in Liore after Alphonse is turned into the Philiosipher Stone.
Edward Elric/Envy - The homunculus, Envy, has disguised himself as Ed and starts to attack you while the real Ed battles Wrath and Sloth. Take this imposter down, but be careful of the alchemy! Fought in Outskirts of Risembool.
Fuhrer King Bradley - What?! HE'S one of the Homunculi?! And he controls the state AND the Heartless! Take him down while the Elric brothers fight the Homunculi with the help of the Flame Alchemist, Roy Mustang. He's fast with the sword, and can read your movements, so throw him out of the loop! Fought in Bradley's private home in Central.
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Kaji Motomiya Vice Captain
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Kaji Motomiya Vice Captain
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Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2006 8:00 pm
Playable AlliesEdward Elric, the Full Metal Alchemist - The child prodigy himself. When he and his brother were younger, they tried to bring back their mother from the grave, but at the cost of his brother's body. Ed was able to bring back his soul and place it into an armor, but at the cost of his own arm and leg. Aid him and his brother on their quest to search for the Philosopher Stone and take down the heartless! Alphonse Elric - Edward's loving brother whose soul was placed into a suit of armor. He will always be there when Ed is in the party to assist with the Alchemy! NPC AlliesRoy Mustang, the Flame Alchemist - You'll only fight with him on your side once when fighting King Bradley. Get him to light the wine and kill the Homunculus of Pride!
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Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 5:26 pm
Ruxsys appeared in a vast desert wasteland. He could see a city nearby and waved his arms. "Yay!" he yelled. "A place I can rest at! Something better than the stupid stuff I had to go through!"
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Kaji Motomiya Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 5:42 pm
Asttrix appeared right behind Ruxsys, accidentally bumping into him, again. "Gomenasai..." she quietly murmured her apology.
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Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 5:54 pm
"You're full of surprises!" Ruxsys laughed as he rubbed the back of his head. He looked around and sighed. "Well, looks like we have no choice but to head to that town over there."
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Kaji Motomiya Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 6:06 pm
Asttrix peered from behind Ruxsys to see a few buildings. "..Mmhmm." she agreed, her hands behind her back.
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Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 6:26 pm
"Eheh..." Ruxsys smiled as he started to walk. But when he took his first step, his body began to shake. "Wh-what's going on?!" he gasped, and there was a loud poof. After the white smoke disappeared, a doll in a white robe was standing on the sand. "What?! Aw, hell!"
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Kaji Motomiya Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 6:32 pm
[[ Wow. That, for some reason, reminded me of Fruits Basket. Except that, he doesn't turn to plushie form by getting hugged xD *shuts up*]]
Asttrix took a step back at the "poof" along with the smoke. "R-Ruxsys?" she asked, turning her attention down to the doll standing on the sand. "I thought you recovered..." she said, crouching to get closer to the doll.
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Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 6:41 pm
"Yeah...but I guess that was only temporary," the doll sighed as it walked up to Asttrix. He could notice that little section in her skirt as he crouched down to him and turned around, blushing.
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Kaji Motomiya Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 6:54 pm
Asttrix slightly tilted her head to the side. "Ruxsys? Is something wrong?" she asked, noticing him blush and turn away.
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Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 6:59 pm
"It's nothing!" the doll exclaimed, shaking his head as he waved is arms up and down in a panic. "Absolutely nothing!"
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Kaji Motomiya Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 8:06 pm
"Sure doesn't sound like nothing..." she said with a small frown, getting on her knees to watch the Ruxsys doll flail his arms up and down. "Tell me?"
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Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 8:14 pm
"I-It's just my human side acting up!" the doll stuttered as it slowly turned it's head toward Asttrix. When he noticed that she was kneeling on the sand, and he turned to her completely, partially blushing.
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Kaji Motomiya Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 8:27 pm
Asttrix giggled. "Oh really?" she asked, picking him up and holding the doll close to her chest as she stood up, careful not to drop him. "Well, let's go, I'm getting dehydrated just standing here..." she said with a small smile.
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