Thread: Four Suits of the Tarot

Sounds fun! Let me know if it takes off. Kingdom of Diamonds Atlantis Every corner of the Kingdom of Diamonds is bustling with activity, due to the many treasures hidden beneath the rolling hills, abundant lakes, and forests that are common in this region. The Kingdom is incredibly rich in a wide variety of minerals that are all hosted in the Greenstone Belt, the remnants of an ancient mountain chain that over thousands of years was eroded down until only the roots of the mountains remained. This chain of mineral deposits stretches across the entire length of the Kingdom, and is marked by numerous mine shafts and open pit mines. The mines are active twenty four hours a day, as are the numerous smelters that operate close to their respective mines. This constant activity has caused the inland portion of Atlantis to be a noisy, smoggy place, full of mining towns, and their fair share of miscreants. The cheap labor has resulted in an abnormally high immigrant population from the other kingdoms, hoping to escape whatever life they led before. It is also a heavily policed region, largely supplied by mercenaries from the Kingdom of Spades. The east coast has a completely different atmosphere. Where the core of the nation lies in scientific study of the ground beneath their feet and retrieving whatever resources they can find, the east coast is all about profit. There are several ports where ships are constantly shipping goods to and from the Kingdom. The streets themselves are a common tourist attraction trap for travelers, full of performers and pickpockets, inns, and restaurants. However, the constant flux of travelers makes it an unstable place for the unexpected. One resource in particular has proven to be incredibly powerful Crystal. Crystal acts as a power supply for the nation, storing energy from millenia past that can be tapped by the knowledgable hands of the Atlantians. They have used this power to operate a wide variety of technologies, from lighting, to the railways that criss-cross the nation, to powering their trade ships, and even military use although this is still in the experimental stages. The Greenstone Belt hosts the only known Crystal deposit in the land, which is a large reason for the Atlantian's great wealth. Some Characters temp names Alexia - The Chief Geologist Alexia is the head honcho for the mining and exploration activities for the Kingdom. She is driven by a need to know why the planet exists as it does now - where do these rock formations come from, and how did they get there? She has dedicated her life to answering these questions, and as a result has discovered an incredible amount about the various mineral and crystal deposits in the region. She yearns to travel the rest of the world and study other regions, but the King has put strict limitations on her travel, seeing her as a resource that can't be risked something she is only partly aware of. Howe and Sophia Atlas - King and Queen of the Kingdom of Diamonds Partners in everything they do, Howe and Sophia rule the Kingdom together, sharing in decisions when they can. They reside in one of the ports, however the king does make frequent trips inland. They agree on quite a bit, but have very different focuses when it comes to the nations priority. Howe feels that their mining and trade should continue as is, while Sophia fears that without a proper military it is only a matter of time before they lose control over their 'borrowed' militia. A view that is supported by their master of trade as well, who is a fearful little fellow indeed.