NP's are used to buy nobles with the FORM command. They are also required to learn some advanced skills, and to swear characters to oath loyalty. Stack A group of characters joined such that they move and fight together. Province A location on the map. Provinces may have sub-locations within them, such as cities, bogs, caves, etc.
Provinces are either forest, swamp, mountain, desert, plains, or ocean.
Each turn is a game month, or 30 game days. Safe haven New players start in a randomly selected Safe Haven city. Combat is not permitted in safe havens. New players may acclimate themselves in safety before venturing out into the world. Significant changes have been made in Olympia since the original game G1 launch and the new game G2.