: But if you want those elements to be roleplayed out,
: don't you need to inform the keeper/GM of them ahead
: of time, so that he can work them into the story?
: Y'know, so when Archimedes opens the Codex, or talks
: to some god or something, you have him learn about his
: ancient origin and fated destiny and stuff.
Yeah you do need to inform the GM.
: Can you make it a few years afterwards? That would make
: more roles available--Crane Sentry (novice Heron
: Guard), or a Dark Race member (like a traveling Maul
: minstrel) who nevertheless isn't slain on sight.
I think that would be ok. Everyone agree with that?
: BTW, Wallace, what kind of point maxes, in GURPS terms,
: are we looking at in these first campaigns?
: Dwarf-level? Hero-level? Can't make a character
: without knowing how many points to use...
: --SiliconDream
Don't worry about actually making a character yet, just make up a background for your character. I don't want ppl being super-human heroes, just normal guys. Remember that if you want to be a Maul or Ghol or something like that, you'll need to roleplay it better. Mauls tend to be a bit stupid ya see!
Personally I'd prefer it if everyone were either human, northman, fir'Bolg or Dwarf as these would be socially accepted in towns and things!