Sir Ronin
Steamworks & Spirits
In a Victorian Age, technology leaps forward, causing three major world powers to emerge. The British Empire, Chinese Empire and the North American Republic are in a state of cold war, their weapons of battle at the ready. Setting The year is now 1881. Twenty seven years ago, the Crimean War did not end in peace. The British crown crushed Russia with their superior night-time combat (the advancement of a handheld crank-electric light was funded by the crown to give their army the greatest advantage). With Russia part of the British Empire, Queen Victoria set her eyes on a larger goal. She attempted to spread a British Empire to all corners of the civilized world. Technology Level The Industrial Revolution has already begun but electricity is not yet widespread. There is an emphasis on steam- or spring-propelled gadgets that are similar to, or have the same function as, modern day technology (i.e., computers, night vision, cybernetic prosthetics, airships, etc.) There are no nuclear or silicon based technologies.(i.e., stolen, bought, etc). As long as there is justification on the part of the character’s history, then almost any device can be thought up and carried by your character. Realism Level Realistic Fantasy: The Fantasy elements in the story are limited to the paranormal, a.k.a spirits, ghosts, and other immaterial beings. Other elements not having to do with the paranormal are based in modern science, but have power sources limited to steam, springs, and limited electricity (i.e., Tesla devices). (i.e., how Dr. Brown explains the time machine, and the flux capacitor, in “Back to the Future”) .Special Notes Characters should be created with a Power Level of Heroic or lower, which means they can be above average and have special abilities. (See Quick Terms and FAQ for more info on Power Levels) . "There are things in this world you cannot possibly understand, but I do."
