(04-26-2014, 08:13 AM)Boo the Hamster Wrote: There is the idea of your family being from outside of the Grand Alliance territories if you wish. The continent and the islands one can't access isn't the whole world, and about one third of the continent is conquered by Garlemald. Though, that method tends to be shooting yourself in the foot once they get implemented in the game, -if- you like following the lore to the letter. Then again, people made the Red Wings FC, so I guess it isn't that big of a deal if people are willing to gamble with those odds. As long as you don't do something ridiculous like the child of a primal, you should be fine.
I would suggest tracing your lineage from Doma if you want to have a strictly IC lore or not want to bother with rewriting your bio once SE can and will implement the area, as the entire continent will be unlocked eventually. Otherwise there is the risk of the isles of Pearl and Maalgys, the Dravanian half of the northern continent, the mountains of Xelgkatol, and the territories of Garlemald, which have very little, if any lore. You'll have some -very- unwelcome guests in your RP if you choose Dravania from characters that are raised in Ishgard if you are open about that heritage though, fair warning. Garlemald and its territories will also make others nervous, as the Grand Alliance has been at war with Garlemald for several years (If the RP'ers in question care about lore, that is). There's the option of being from one of the factions of Keepers as well within the Shroud (I don't remember the exact name, and that one seems to fit)
The RP'ers I've met who choose areas outside of the Grand Alliance are usually quiet about their heritage for a reason. Â If WoW's story (if you played both sides) gave any hints about how each character is, not everyone is merry and perfect in the Grand Alliance.
I thank you for a nice alternative...giving me more ideas as we speak.
