There are five Kingdoms. The setting of the world is from a time period where kings rise and fall within years. Each kingdom will have a great house which is currently on the throne. There may then be another 1 to 3 Great Houses per kingdom which will be able to play RPCSS, competing for the individual thrones or control of the whole world. Banner houses will be fictional and will not play in RPCSS.

Maps & Facets

We will be using three of the UO maps. Summer Isle, a small pretty map with a completely custom land and buildings will be home to new players, casual RP, light hunting, crafting and "safe housing". Summer Isle is rate-PG and RP required. Summer Isle exist fictional in the waters to the west of Cuiviénen. Cuiviénen is using the main UO map, is thus much larger. Cuiviénen hosts the RPCSS armies and story line and requires an approved application to visit. Cuiviénen is rated "adults-only" and is RP required. The second map is used for Underhill. Underhill exists just below Cuiviénen and is our primary high end hunting map. Underhill is rated PG and is RP Optional. The player run story line resolves around Cuiviénen. Summer Isle and Underhill may have their own seer run storylines.

Kingdoms & Capitals of Cuiviénen

	Kingdom of Emlyn (Capital Caerleon) The Kingdom of Emlyn is like cool water on jagged rocks. The capital, Caerleon, is forged of strength and honor, unyielding stone encircling what many would consider an impregnable fortress. It is both home to legend and valor, those who reside being practical in nature. Residents tend to be Human or Hoggur. Read More ... Influences Knights, King Arthur, The Virtues, Medieval Britain, Winterfell, Ulster
	Kingdom of Miðrvegr (Capital Åndalstad) The kingdom of Miðrvegr where the cold waters of distant shores collide is home to only the strong. The capital city Åndalstad, an intricate blend of stone and wood, was fashioned on the whims of great Kings and Queens of old, a testament to their glory. It is home to many humans and Hoggur. Read More ... Influences Norse/Viking, Pirates, Iron Islands, Rohan, Ironhall, Cimmerian, Nordheimer
	Kingdom of Kraestret (Capital Drökkburg) The Kingdom of Kraestret, is a land that possesses an eerie charm. The capital city Drökkburg is gothic in design, with wrought iron having been blended together with cobble stones to form an imposing city. Eccentric is one word that may be used to describe the privileged inhabitants who seek above all else power. Read More ... Influences Gothic, Dark Forest, Mirkwood, Vampires, Dark Elves, Hamelin
	Kingdom of Raeyithia (Capital Tarașinău) The Kingdom of Raeyithia is never ending springtime buffeted by soft warm breezes fragrant with heather and lavender. The capital, Tarașinău, is born of beauty and bravery, a magical fairy tale city, encircled by a hedge wall, home to many of the Aelfeyn, Muiri and lowlander Hoggur. Read More ... Influences Fairy Tale, Fae, Briar Hollow, Elves, Narnia
	Kingdom of Andus (Capital Al Shadiya) The Kingdom of Andus cuts through the veil of sand and wind, presenting a civilization refined by the knowledge and wisdom of centuries. The ancient architecture and monumental beauty of the capital city, Al Shadiya, shows all who visit a glimpse of both the sacred past and the treasured future. Read More ... Influences Arabian Nights, Roman, Egyptian, Gladiators, Desert Tribes, Zanzibar, Quartubi, Dorne

Noble Houses

Sanctuary's primary story line is designed around land-based conflict between Noble Houses. We use a custom web-based game tool called RPCSS to manage the armed conflict, allowing the primary story arcs to be completely player-driven. There are five kingdoms, five Ruling Houses and numerous other Great Houses and Banner Houses. House Applications are currently being accepted for Great Houses. Read More ...