The War of Storms
For centuries, the five Kingdoms of the Shinitai Forest have been at war. No one really remembers what started it, but the reasons for it continuing are simple: they are rivals for the rich resources and trading contracts with the Guild caravans that come through there occasionally.
But something is brewing in the Eastern-most Hundred Kingdoms, where the Shinitai Kingdoms are found. Strange beasts have come rampaging from out of the wild places of the world, and hungry ghosts seek the warm blood of the living on moonless nights. Worst yet, strange storms and unseasonal, deadly weather have blown through the Shinitai for the last year.
Rumors have reached the ears of the people of the Five Kingdoms. Rumor of strange, golden heroes. Those rare few who follow the Immaculate creed say that they are the dreaded Anathema, wicked demons that have eaten the souls of good men and women, taken over their bodies and now use them to work their infernal will in Creation. Others, however, claim that these are mighty heroes, come to save the Shinitai in a time of great need.
Now, priests have been seen across the lands: strange priests from the ancient Temple of Amber Tears in the center of the Shinitai Forests. The great unknown god of that temple forbids his servants to ever leave its demesnes, and yet they have emerged from the deep parts of the forests, seeking something.
These are strange times. These are deadly times. These are times that will be spoken of for generations to follow.
Premise
The player characters are Solar Exalted, one from each of the Five Kingdoms. In addition to creating your characters, each player will also detail five traits about their home kingdom. It can be anything, from religion to how it is ruled to its major trade goods to any other odd cultural aspects. The idea here is to make the culture one's character best epitomizes: the brave warrior of the mercenary nation, the scholar-sorceress who comes from the nation of great learning, the nomadic horseman who comes from wandering horse-tribes.
Chronicle
This is an Exalted, Second Edition chronicle, for up to five players. All players will play beginning Solar Exalted characters.
