In the world of Vasagarod, we believe the most compelling stories are those you carve out yourself. While the kings and queens occupy the grandest palaces, the soul of the game lies in the friction between your personal ambitions and the crushing weight of the "Grand Circle."
Playing Vasagarod is about leaning into a specific Playstyle Archetype. Below is a guide to choosing your path based on how you like to engage with a narrative world. We don’t just offer characters; we offer lenses through which to view the coming chaos.
If you enjoy: Grand strategy, moral ambiguity, and holding the literal fate of thousands in your hands. You like the feeling of being "The Most Powerful Person in the Room," but you also enjoy the paranoia that comes with it.
We suggest: Kalsavara II or Queen Levana.
Why: Playing as the Golden-Eyed King of Kharathuun allows you to drive the global narrative. You are the aggressor; you decide where the first spark of war lands. Conversely, as Queen Levana, you play the "long game," using the Gilded Lily to win wars before the first sword is even drawn. You aren’t just playing a character; you are playing the map itself.
If you enjoy: "Zero-to-Hero" arcs, stealth, high-stakes survival, and sticking a knife in the back of a corrupt system. You prefer starting with nothing and becoming the "Infallible Reckoning."
We suggest: Theo, Linava, or Hela.
Why: Starting as a malnutritioned miner like Theo in the Bustac Mine turns Vasagarod into a survival-horror RPG. Your "stats" are your rage and your invisibility. If you prefer a more social climb, Hela offers the path of the survivor who used her charm to escape the mud of the peasantry to lead the Dhamraval Brothel. You play for the satisfaction of watching a palace burn.
If you enjoy: Tactical combat, honor codes, leading troops, and the burden of duty. You want to be the "Shield" that prevents the world from falling apart.
We suggest: Fae, Faura, or Queen Vaela.
Why: Commanders like Fae of the Azarim Highlands offer a game of tactical excellence. You aren't just fighting; you are managing a military outpost in the harshest terrain on earth. If you like the bond between warrior and beast, Faura’s path with the War Elephants adds a layer of unpredictable, colossal power to your command. You play to prove that discipline beats chaos every time.
If you enjoy: Creative expression, non-combat solutions, cultural immersion, and challenging the status quo without a blade. You want to see the beauty in a world that is "Pure Agony."
We suggest: Ulva or Ulsad.
Why: Playing an artist during the Narethin Water Arts Festival allows you to influence the world through "Soft Power." Ulva captures the truth of the world on canvas, which can be more damaging to a King’s reputation than a peasant revolt. You play to remind the other players that there is something worth saving in Vasagarod.
If you enjoy: Defensive play, land management, spiritual themes, and protecting the "little guy." You are the quiet strength that keeps the wheels of the world turning.
We suggest: Roal, Siya, or King Bidhu.
Why: As Roal or Siya, the game is about the sanctity of the soil. You aren't interested in the "Grand Circle" until it tries to march across your wheat. You represent the Farmer class's power—the ability to starve an army just by locking a gate. You play for the satisfaction of an honest harvest and a defended home.
If the established legends of Vasagarod don't fit your vision, the world is designed to accommodate Original Characters (OCs). When creating your own path, consider three pillars:
Your Class Origin: Are you a Merchant seeking the ultimate profit in the south? An Artisan who built a flaw into the Great Bridge? Or a Prostitute who has stolen a royal seal?
Your Kingdom Ethos: Does your character share the pride of Kharathuun, the desperation of Zharruk, or the cold logic of Gurval?
Your "Chaos Trigger": What is the one event that would make your character abandon their duty? Is it a lost love? A debt of gold? Or the realization that the "Southern Invaders" might be right?