Welcome
This is an attempt to push back "The Nothing" as explained in the tale of The Never Ending Story. The collection of people, places, things and events that will be 'imagined' into existence here are a part of we call "Semerial".
Semerial is a setting from which tales can be told, and where adventure happens around every corner. This site will help to create the frame work of the setting, and will host the content that helps to make it up.
When creating from imagination, inspiration is drawn from somewhere. Often the inspiration comes from works already created. Books written, Movies watched, Music heard, and for many people, it comes from Games Played.
Reading a book about the adventures of some one, or watching a show about it is a great way to experience a story. One of the best ways to really get immersed in the experience of a story is by using imagination to play the part of a Hero in one of the tales.
By imagining what a character would do as the plot unfolds around them, the player is allowed to really take part in the creation of a story. That is a powerful thing!
It is hard to to get more immersed than when you are making life or death decision for a character who you have spent time with week after week. They now have a back story, there are things that motivate him... Glory, Gold, the Beautiful Girl just met, who's aging father is being held for ransom by bandits... The past adventures hopefully created a bond between you and the character that your playing.
When connection between you and the character you are playing is right, then when that army of Orc's charges the walls of the keep that you are in, and you have to make the decision as to whether to stay and fight, or attempt a daring escape through the deep dark tunnels below crawling with who know's what monstrosities then the decision, and what it might mean for the character you are playing really matters to you. Playing a game, where you are making up the adventure as you go, can be one of the most engaging ways to enjoy a story.
Semerial is a world that is meant to be alive and changing, stories that make up it's past, will give live to adventures that will make up the stories of the future.
That said, Semerial, and the adventures that happen their, will not be the only setting that you will find here. This is a site that will be used to help gamers and story tellers alike, find adventure and inspiration from other settings.
Adventures set in the Pathfinder setting are being worked on, with plans of tackling tales in the Dark Heresy, rogue trader / Warhammer 40K setting, Savage worlds setting and more.
The Settings
the Semerial Setting:
The following sections should make it easy to learn about the world of Ancient Semerial. For those playing, or running a game the information provided should enrich the gaming experience, providing vital information for the player and GM alike.
Pathfinder RPG:
The Pathfinder Roleplaying Game builds on more than 10 years of system development and the largest open playtest in the history of tabletop gaming to create an unparalleled fantasy roleplaying experience. Players need only the Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook to play, but Paizo Publishing produces a wide range of books and accessories to enhance your Pathfinder experience, from hardcover rules compendiums to complete campaigns to packets of beautiful full-color maps.