Talk:Game NPCs

I have to disagree with the section on "lords of the realm." These are small realms we're talking of, and historically beneath the level of "knights" and "nobles" (player characters) there were no 'lords,' only vassals. Shire reeves, sherrifs, haywards, all those folks were essentially glorified serfs, very much bonded to the land and in thrall to the actual lords. I think it also diminishes the importance of player characters nobility to assume that there are vast amounts of nobles in the realm. Thoughts? - House Olik

Just think about it, there on average what? 30-40 Player Characters in every realm. Now compare that to your realms population. Of course there are going to be many, many more people involved with the running of the realm and maintaining everything etc. The difference with Player Characters is that it can be assumed their Family heritage elevates them into their status as some of the most powerful lords and nobles of the land. If anything this all just reinforces youre importance in the realm as a player character.--Revan September 10, 2005 20:15 (CEST)