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The Ruins of Arcanum (RoA) was created by several long-time gamers who were looking for a little bit more from their gaming experience.  All involved have played table-top, console, PC and Live-Action RPGs for many years.  What they found in existing games made them want an environment in which they could have an immersive, pseudo-realistic and fun experience.  Thus, The Ruins of Arcanum was born.

 

One of the founding principles behind the creation of the rules system was, "What makes sense...?"  We have always thought it a little ridiculous that upon creating a great character with a deep history, the skills that would have allowed him to become who he is are strikingly absent.  Also, why can't a character blast an enemy with a fireball in one moment and then chop up his foes with a greatsword the next?

 

The Ruins of Arcanum is a LARP that seeks to address these concerns with a free-form character creation and advancement system.  There are no required classes in RoA. What we do have is a deep set of skills, powers and spells that allows players to advance their character as they see fit.  They can be the fireball-blasting, greatsword-swinging character that they have always dreamed of becoming.  That's the great thing about RoA.

 

Not only this, but there is a deeply developed background to the world that we play in.  There are over 20 different playable races and cultures, each with their own traditions, styles and histories.  This is the world that you will help shape once you join in the adventure!

 

So, come and join us.  The Ruins of Arcanum await you!

 

--The RoA Staff