ABSTRACT

I entered Norrath near the bustling city of Freeport, a hub of trade and travel on the east coast of the continent of Antonica. I was a human, an aspiring paladin, and the city was my home. I hunted giant rats in the wilderness of the East Commonlands, just beyond the city walls, slowly gaining experience and wealth. I sometimes loitered at the edge of the impromptu bazaar convened near the gate, where dozens of other players gathered to exchange goods, form hunting parties, or chat. I was a newbie, still learning the basic mechanics and more subtle etiquette of communicating with other players, so I hesitated to join the ruckus and continued to make solitary forays outside the city, skinning rats with my broadsword.