Factions of ArcheAge: What are you playing at launch?

[Zeli]

There are two factions in ArcheAge. Well, you can go pirate and be neither faction, I guess... Okay, at level 50, a guild can decide to be its own faction and allow anyone to join, but that's a long way away for most of us. With the rather open closed-beta weekends starting, it seems like the September launch rumor isn't too far fetched. For those that plan on playing, where will you be at launch?

Western Continent: Nuia Races: Elves & Nuians Not yet playable: Dwarves & Fairies

Eastern Continent: Haranya Races: Firrans & Harani Not yet playable: Warborn & Returned

[Zeli]

More about the races

ArcheAge is home to four major races: spiritual Nuians and secretive Elves share the western continent, while the nomadic Firran and cunning Harani inhabit lands to the east. Loose ties connect the neighboring races, but allegiances are fluid, forever complicated by the whims of pirate factions sailing, trading, and pillaging at will.

Source: www.archeagegame.com/en/

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NUIAN

Called the Conquerors of the Continent, Nuians possess a deeply spiritual culture that revolves around Nui, the Goddess of the Hereafter. They revere the beauty and harmony of their fallen kingdom and fight fearlessly to maintain the traditions that brought them to power.

SKILLS
Nuians receive extra benefits for visiting the Hereafter, doubling the time their stats are increased after being resurrected.

Nuians enjoy reduced construction time for houses and castles, a legacy of the destruction caused by their rebellions and civil wars.

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ELVES

Elves seclude themselves deep in the forest, avoiding other races as much as possible. Though envied for their beauty, their behavior is considered incomprehensible: hoping for an honorable death, they seek out danger no matter the odds.

SKILLS
Conditioning for the rigors and strains of combat has given Elves the ability to hold their breath underwater for extended periods.

Spending decades near Gweonid Lake makes most Elves talented swimmers with increased speed.

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FIRRAN

The restless, nomadic Firran roam the wilds, fueled by dreams of reclaiming their former glory. They believe every life – no matter how small – is not only valuable, but plays a critical role in the natural world. All Firran strive to find their purpose and play their part.

SKILLS
Firran can use their quick reflexes and powerful bodies to decrease fall damage.

Long, non-retractable claws allow Firran to climb trees and ladders faster.

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HARANI

Harani are survivors in the truest sense, capable of extreme and heroic acts serving the interests (and preservation) of their people. Practical, cunning, and family-minded, it is no surprise the strength of their new kingdom rivals the strength of the kingdom they lost.

SKILLS
The Harani have mastered the use of portals to travel across their far-flung empire, reducing the cast time and cooldown of their Recall ability.

Settling the jungles of Mahadevi taught the Harani to be efficient laborers, reducing the time they require for logging and gathering.

[Maric]

I have no idea. I like aspects of all factions. There are so many class combinations I can't decide on that either!

Truth be told I have been running with a guild. Everything was perfect. But for some bizarre reason this 100+ person guild that was Rockin just seemed to dissipate so
I have no clue what's going on. They may be taking a break like I am but no idea. They were Western. And because it will take a large guild to be successful in ArcheAge if they are indeed solvent I would highly recommend them to MP folk. Like minded, male and female players, hardcore but also entirely casual friendly.

I'll post here if it looks like we are going into Live in case anyone us interested.

[Zeli]

Sounds good! I would love for those of us playing ArcheAge to end up together.

I've been playing Western in beta and that would be my preference, but my first choice is to go where the majority here are going.