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Welcome to the Young Kingdoms

"Over five thousand years ago, the armies of Taora swept forth across the land, conquering everything in their path.  Through strength of arms they built an Empire which brought civilization to the world.  But as all things, the Empire would not last forever..."

- Grendel the Wise, Keeper of the Library of Evermist
"The Great History of Taranche"

Enter a world where monsters, magic and mystery are the standard of the day.  Enter a realm where your strength, wit, and intelligence determine your fate.  Join brave adventurers as they go forth for justice, peace, and profit.  Battle for the sake of villages and kingdoms.  Enter the Young Kingdoms.

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Website Updates

8/26/2003: Updates to the website were:

  • Call the Spirit of the Air, Gwerena's Airburst, Gas Barrier, Shocking Touch were added to the Arcane Magic section.

  • An updated background for Thridwulf Oxthew was added to the Character Directory.

  • An updated character quote for Tydic was added to the Character Directory.

8/21/2003: Updates to the website were:

  • Dark Puppet was added to the Divine Magic section.

  • Rabirius, Tanicus and Valgilla was added to the Religion section.

  • A list of equipment was added to Numerius Curius Rex's character sheet.

  • The Knight, Merchant and Troubadour packages were added to the Packages house rules page.

  • History has been added to the Lore section.  More will be added to that information later.

8/19/2003: Updates to the website were:

  • The Armor, Musical Instruments, Siege Weapons, and Weaponry lists were added to the Equipment section of the House Rules.

  • The Analyze Magic entry on the Skills house rules page was amended to read as follows: Analyze: The skill Analyze Magic may only be taken by characters who possess Knowledge Skill: Spellcraft, or Knowledge Skill: Specific Magic Type.

  • Oranus was added to the Religion section.

  • Added the Arcane Spell Index to the Arcane Magic section.

  • Bolt of Lightning, The Immortality Jar and The Tormentor's Curse were added to the Arcane Magic section.

  • Added the Divine Spell Index to the Divine Magic section.

  • Artorus' Sentry, Artorus' Unsleeping Vigilance, Bless, Comprehend Languages, Create Light, Cure Disease, Detect Undead, Entangle, Focus, Hail of Arrows, Healing Spell, Holy Armor, Invisibility to Animals, Locate Animals, Protection from Evil, Remove Fear, True Strike and Word of Command were added to the Divine Magic section.

8/17/2003: Updates to the website were:

  • Restructured the link system in the Magic section.

  • The Ostrali names were added to the Directory of Names.

  • The Enchantments page was added to the Magic section.

  • The Wizard and Spellsinger packages were added to the Packages house rules page.

  • The Equipment index page, as well as the Animals, Clothing, Containers, Foodstuffs, Lab Equipment, Miscellaneous Gear, Tack and Harness, Tools, and Transportation equipment pages, were added to the House Rules section.

  • A character sheet and revised background were added for Rowena Brightheart.

8/16/2003: Updates to the website were:

  • The Jaris and Ormuz names were added to the Directory of Names.
  • Epidius and Fadus were added to the Religion section.
  • Corrected the costs of the Sorcerer Bloodline packages.
  • The Spellsong and Magic Items pages were added to the Magic section.
  • Links to Cosmology, Important NPCs and Monsters were added to the Lore pages.
  • The Assassin, Blacksmith, Bounty Hunter, Cat Burglar, Farmer, Fisherman, and Grifter packages were added to the Packages house rules page.
  • Reformatted the Sorcerer Package and the Religion pages.

The Young Kingdoms PBEMs use the Fantasy Hero rules created by Hero Games.

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The Young Kingdoms PBEM Universe and the World of Taranche are copyrighted to Jack and Rebecca Butler, and is their solely owned property.  The Young Kingdoms PBEM Universe and the World of Taranche, and all of the campaigns therein, are works of collaborative fiction.  All the characters and events portrayed here are either products of the authors' imagination or are used fictitiously.  Except where otherwise specifically noted, the Young Kingdoms PBEM Universe and the World of Taranche, all Young Kingdoms characters, and all stories included therein are Copyright 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002 by Jack and Rebecca Butler with all rights reserved under International Copyright Convention.  Submitting material (such as but not limited to character submissions, background information, and artwork) for inclusion in the Young Kingdoms PBEM Universe and the World of Taranche grants Jack and Rebecca Butler the right to use that material as they wish, in perpetuity, within the confines of the Young Kingdoms PBEM Universe and the World of Taranche. The submitter does not give up the right to use the material in ways unconnected to the Young Kingdoms PBEM Universe and the World of Taranche.  This website was designed by Jack Butler, and is maintained by Jack Butler. Unless otherwise and specifically noted and with the exception of player characters which are the creations of their respective players, all material on this site is the creation of Jack and Rebecca Butler.  No material on this site may be posted or published elsewhere without the express written permission of Jack and Rebecca Butler.  Fantasy Hero and the Hero System are registered trademarks of and are copyrighted by Hero Games, Inc.  No challenge to any trademark or copyright is made or implied by this site.