conversations.from: system
conversations.value: At the dawn of humanity, a tribe of a few dozen hunter gatherers assembles to attempt to survive a harsh winter. Though they do not know it yet, their group will be the ancestors of one of the greatest civilizations in all of history. The decisions made by each of them will have far reaching ramifications for their descendants in the centuries to follow.
  
  This is the story of the ancestors of that tribe, and the enduring history of their civilization across the ages.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Strength: Physical might. The power needed to be a legendary warrior or athlete.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Creativity: Originality and imagination. A useful trait for artists, musicians, and writers.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Brilliance: The gift of incredible intellect. Essential for inventors, scientists, and philosophers.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Charisma: The ability to persuade and inspire others. Useful for leaders and diplomats.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Insight: The gift of intuition and wisdom. Useful for spiritual leaders or anyone who would seek to inspire others to join a cause.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Warriors: A legacy of soldiers, hunters, and others who prove themselves through physical excellence.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Thinkers: A legacy of scientists, inventors, philosophers, and others who use their intellect to move society forward.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Leaders: Those who inspire others to follow them, either through their force of personality or other merits.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Believers: A legacy of those devoted to causes larger than themselves: religious, political, or otherwise.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Creators: A legacy of those who feel the drive to add to their society's culture through art, music, writing, or other forms of expression.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Freedom: You strive to create a society where everyone is allowed to live free, no matter how you define that.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Order: You long to create an orderly civilization, where everyone is safe and placed in a role suited to them.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Faith: You have deeply held beliefs, and strive to convince others to follow those beliefs.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Progress: You want to drive society towards what you consider a more advanced state, either technologically or politically.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Power: You seek to acquire power over others, either for yourself or for your descendants.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Pride: Those of your legacy believe they are infallible, that they can do no wrong.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Laziness: Your legacy never manages to work hard enough to reach their true potential.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Greed: Members of your legacy put their personal gain above the larger needs of society.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Outlandish: Members of your legacy are unwilling or unable to conform to the standards of society, earning the scorn and distrust of others.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Wrathful: Your anger towards others can make you shortsighted, leading members of your legacy to make shortsighted, rash decisions.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Abdal's Burial: Abdal was a wise and revered elder of the tribe. Some may want to mark his passing with some sort of ceremony.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Great Hunt: The tribe is hungry and food is scarce. Bringing down a great mammoth could provide a feast for all.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Mastery of Fire: The winter is cold, and the caves provide little shelter. Learning to control fire would help keep people warm and let them cook their food.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Snowy Plain: A great open plain covered in snow, bordered by hills with a number of small caves.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Caves: This is the longest the tribe has ever stayed in a single place. Perhaps something can be done to mark the caves which are providing them with shelter.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Heal the Wounded: The mammoth was slain, but several of the tribe's greatest hunters were wounded in the effort. Can they be slain?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Sunset Tribe: A tribe of strange people with unfamiliar customs have settled on the opposite side of the river. Is it possible for the two tribes to coexist?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The First Harvest: Some among the tribe have started a grand new experiment: growing food from seeds along the banks of the great river. Will it be a success?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Order from Chaos: As the tribe grows, conflicts within the group have become more common. Can the tribe find a way to keep things from getting out of hand?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Great River: A large and powerful river, the greatest known to the Abdal Tribe.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Basic Medicine: The Abdal Tribe has developed a few basic methods for treating injuries and some sicknesses.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Technology: The Abdal Tribe has mastered fire and learned to plant seeds. Could they achieve more through mastery of tools?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Shared Culture: The Abdal Tribe has developed a basic shared cultural and religious tradition.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Art of Trade: Both the Abdal Tribe and the Sunset Tribe have things the other want. Could both sides benefit from regular trade?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Birds: A flock of large flightless birds have been nibbling at the tribe's crop. This could be an opportunity to increase the food supply even further.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Abon's Fate: Abon has killed another member of the tribe. Many fear him, and fear for what will become of the group.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Expansion: The Abdal Tribe needs new lands to accommodate their growing population. Can they find a way to expand their fields without paying too high a price?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Improve the Yields: The Abdal's agricultural techniques are still fairly basic. Perhaps a new technique could produce more food from the same amount of land?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Develop the City: The Abdal Tribe lives in a few ramshackle shelters of hide and sticks. Perhaps it is time for them to develop a more sophisticated settlement.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Dawn of the Bronze Age: The Abdal Tribe's building and crafting techniques are growing more advanced. If they discover the art of metalworking, they will develop superior tools and weapons.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The First War: Conflict between the Abdal and the Abon was now inevitable. The outcome of this battle could have long lasting ramifications.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Metalworking: The Abdal have developed advanced techniques for making metal tools and weapons.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Walled City: Capital of the growing Abdal Empire, a walled city by the banks of the Great River.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Market: Farmers, hunters, and artisans have set aside a small area in which to trade and barter. Conflict is frequent, and prices are the subject of much debate.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Arts: As food becomes more plentiful and threats grow fewer, some have begun to devote time and effort to improving the city's culture.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Learning: The Abdal have acquired a great deal of knowledge. Some wish to develop better methods of preserving and passing on knowledge.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Minor Tribes: The remnants of several minor tribes remain in the lands surrounding the walled city. How will the Abdal deal with them?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Rival City: Another rival to the Abdal has arisen further up the Great River. Will war come to the Abdal again?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Great War: The Abdal's enemies have united against them, and now they faced what might be the greatest threat yet to their civilization.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Abonius: Once the great walled city of the Abdal people, now conquered and ruled over by their enemies.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Grand Palace: The emperor demands a glorious new palace be constructed for him to rule from. The backbreaking construction labor falls to the Abdal.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Bloodsport: Some of the elites of Abonius have proposed making the Abdal fight each other in arenas for their amusement.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Hidden Customs: Much of the old religious, cultural, and artistic practices of the Abdal are now forbidden. Can they maintain their traditions under such conditions?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Undermine the Elite: The Emperor and his so called 'noble' relatives live lives of luxury and cruelty. Their pride could be their downfall.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The Revolt: The time has come for the Abdal to rise up and regain control of their own destinies.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Abdal Nation: The large territory controlled by the Abdal people, organized around the great walled city by the river.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Rulers and Subjects: The balance of power in the new Abdal realm is fragile at best. Will they find a stable way to govern themselves?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Power of Faith: Now that the Abdal's traditional teachings have become more formalized, it is uncertain just what role the church will have in everyday life.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Unity: The Abdal lack a central leader and are spread out over a larger geographic area than ever before. Can they remain unified?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Exploration and Discovery: What mysteries lie beyond the great oceans and seas? What natural wonders and bountiful lands are yet undiscovered?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Cultural Renaissance: The Abdal are primed for a new renaissance of art, culture, and science. Will such dreams become a reality?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Church and State: The church has grown more powerful, while the nobility have grown less and less respected and trusted. How will this conflict be resolved?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Foreign Affairs: The Abdal are just one of several important powers in their land. Can they find peace with their neighbors?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Colonies: Abdal's explorers have found remarkable lands waiting for settlement. Can the Abdal become a true colonial empire?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Unrest: Factions within the Abdal have resorted to violence against one another. Will one nation split into two?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Smilodon War: The Abdal now face their greatest foe since the rivalry with the Abon people. Who will emerge victorious?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Creators: A legacy of those who feel the drive to add to their society’s culture through art, music, writing, or other forms of expression.    
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Creativity: Originality and imagination. A useful trait for artists, musicians, and writers.    
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Outlandish: Members of your legacy are unwilling or unable to conform to the standards of society, earning the scorn and distrust of others.    
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Progress: You want to drive society towards what you consider a more advanced state, either technologically or politically.    
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Faithful: A legacy of those devoted to the faith of the Black Stars.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Charisma: The ability to persuade and inspire others. Useful for leaders and diplomats.    
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Power: You seek to acquire power over others, either for yourself or for your descendants.    
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Pride: Those of your legacy believe they are infallible, that they can do no wrong.    
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Laughter: You are the nature of play and joy in the tribes. Some find you silly or outlandish, others join in and share your stories and your smiles.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Knowledge: You strive to advance learning and knowledge.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Conquest: The desire to take land, animal, gold and anything else that belongs to someone else, and own it fully and completely. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Rebels: A legacy of people who do not always follow others and create their own path.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Questioners: A legacy of explorers, investigators, truth-seekers, skeptics, and all those possessed of an inquisitive spirit.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Persistence: A child will ask "why?" until everyone around them tires of answering. So will a Cat.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Recklessness: Your lineage does not balk at risks--even when they should.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Discovery: You seek to expand your knowledge and your reach--and, by extension, humanity's.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sinners: We are the bringers of sin.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Confidence: You know your good, you deserve to be the best.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Cruel: Your just, not good at all.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Bring The Darkness: Not everyone is nice, evil had to start somewhere.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Attention to Detail: Tinkerers spend time observing the actions of nature and people around them, and often fixate on a minute detail that can be of use.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Obligation: Past mistakes must be remedied. Debts must be paid. Responsibilities must be fulfilled.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Rage: The fire that sparked life, burning out of control, until it set all about it ablaze. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Adaptation: Those who follow this bloodline know when and how to change. Contrary to popular belief you know what must happen and how to face it.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Humility: One must always remember their role in the universe. One must acknowledge their past mistakes and falsehoods so they can become better and make the world better through their acts.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Suspicious: Tinkerers think the worst of others, particularly those who do not invent. They always assume others are trying to benefit from the Tinkerer's own advancements.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Common Interests: Sky-childer have an eye for what binds people together. Just as the clouds are but the waves of the sky, as we see when the rain falls...
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Those who are gone: In memory of those who would have been happiest to see us succeed.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Nationalism: The Nation of Abdal is the strongest and the fiercest. No one stands against their might. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Iron Will: No shackles hold the Sky-childer. Their hearts soar with the eagles, and so also their wills, and fair or foul, they will grasp the freedom that is their birthright. Whatever the odds.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Rage: The heavy, relentless anger that drives men to madness and acts of great violence. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Hubris: Sure as the vastness of the skies can darken, the boundless ambition of the Sky-childer has its dark side. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Boundaries: Curiosity leads nose-first into a wall.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Self-Centered: While others often benefit from the decisions and machinations of the Tinkerers, their actions are always done to serve themselves first. If given the choice, they will choose their betterment over that of the tribe.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Leadership: Among the Tribe of the Spear, there will always be those who are leaders of men. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Binding: You carry something that has the strength of thousands of strands of rope. You carry the strength to live on and unify the world.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Growth: We must learn from the past, always striving to become better versions of ourselves.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Enlightenment: The goal of the faithful is eternal knowledge and everlasting life. The journey down these paths may be treacherous but could be rewarding...
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Entitlement: The blood of the Sky-childer runs blue as their namesake after the spring rains. Many a noble - and even royal - claim descent from Great Abdal himself... which can lead to division at best, strife at worst.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Of the Commons: Sharing the bonds of the struggling masses is a glorified yet obtainable example. Through will and patience you have garnered widespread support.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Adaptable: Tinkerers are adept at adjusting to the changing times and situations.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Soar with the Sharp-wings: Past generations of the Sky-childer were blinded by the pursuit of power over others. It is time for present generations to be blinded by the sun as they look to the future.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Disillusioned: The Tinkerers have become bitter over the lack of progress and invention over the years.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Failure to Compose: Like when the Foxes first broke away from the tribe, sometimes differences have found to be irreconcilable. We have come so far -- yet at times we still fail to find compromise.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Journey of Discovery: We've come so far, and yet we always have so much to learn.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Boundaries: Curiosity leads nose-first into a wall.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Preoccupied: It’s clear we’ve spent too long searching for direction. We don’t even have established leadership and yet we focus on needless in-fighting and endless frivolities.
  
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Gluttony: Your class and strata within society has grown fat with power. Now it has come to bite you back...
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  Introspection: The Catkin have a whole world to get lost in--but a few would rather turn inward and learn more about their own people.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Optimistic: While many tinkerers are frustrated by the pace of change and suspicious of those benefiting from it, they tend to be positive and hopeful about human progress.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Despondent: Lost and wayward, any that leave the main church find themselves without support or ally.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Enlightenment: A new generation of philosophers has been promoting more secular and egalitarian ideas. Could this be a new path forward for the Abdal?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Whispers of Revolution: The citizens of Abdal's colonies have grown to resent their faraway rulers. Can the empire remain united?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Alliances: Abdal has been in a near constant state of war for far too long. Can Abdal's diplomats find a new path towards peace?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Industrial Revolution: The world is entering a new era of technological progress and development. Will the Abdal be at the forefront, or lag behind?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Nationalism: A new nationalistic fervor is sweeping the Abdal. Will this help unify them after past conflicts, or merely lead to more division?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Class Struggle: With a new age of industry at hand, relations between the working class and ruling class must again be re-examined.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Keen Eyes: What good to ask questions if you will not see the answers?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Struggle For Unification: We have to come together now more than ever, even if our leadership in the past has been a struggle in and of itself. We've done it before. Can we do it again?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Inquisitive: Tinkers like to question the way things have always been done, and are willing to try a new way.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Secure Leadership: Time and again individuals have risen to lead others, but as a civilization… establishing law and government have not come easy to us.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Populists: The greatest power is that of the people working together in unified purpose.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Mass Appeal: The masses have heard what you have to say, and quite a few of them like it very much.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Impatient: You have big plans to accomplish great things for the good of all humanity. A day spent waiting is a day wasted.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Revolution: You want to overthrow the old elites, and replace them with a new order.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Age of Desperation: Lack of order in the Abdal Nations has evolved into deadly chaos. Once there, it took only a spark to set the whole thing off. Now we are left to struggle to pick up the pieces.