Since we have three players now, I thought I'd open things up in here for everybody to begin discussion about character creation, and some background on how your characters might know one another. If you already have an idea or concept of what kind of character/class/etc you want to be, go ahead and introduce yourself. Also, as MM I will be using all the rules available, including the companion PDF set, which includes such things as Background Talents, the possibility of becoming a Divine Agent, etc.
As for the
world in which this game takes place, the Maze Master Guide has a pre-set world called "Mythika" that I will also be using as my template for this game.
Maze Master's Guide:
Mythika is an imaginary world reminiscent of ancient mediterranean Europe. It is centered around a Middle Sea bordered by a civilized country called the Land of the Three Cities, itself reminiscent of mythic Greece. Mythika is a place of wonders and perils, heroes and monsters, quests and odysseys.
This also includes a handy-dandy colored map as well which I'll copy/paste and put up on a separate thread so each of you can check it out. You'll see that the geography is very similar to the the mediterranean area of Italy, Greece, Egypt, etc... For purposes of this game, your characters will start off in one of the "Three Cities".
Maze Master's Guide:
The Land of the Three Cities
As its name implies, this rich and civilized coastal country is divided into three independent (and rival) city-states: Thena, Heraklia and Argos.
Each of these city-states is a major political power with its own culture, economy and armed forces. In the past, the strong rivalry of the Three Cities has caused several wars but they have been in peace for more than 100 years now, thanks to the efforts of the Thenan monarchs.
With the exception of Barbarians, Centaurs and Amazons, most Mazes & Minotaurs adventurers will come from the Land of the Three Cities
I'm happy to answer more questions as they come up, especially with regards to character creation.