I was told that the graphics for the Zorai home lands are really intense. As such, they tend to lag some systems a bit and many people simply did not like that aspect. So, a great many start out as Zorai, but then change after journeying to the mainland and getting a great deal of lag from the home areas.
I started as a Matis as the newbie guide said to play them if you believed in the nobler qualities of Homins. After reading on the Matis history, however, I will probably trek on over to the Tryker area and declare my allegiance for them. I like democracy better than monarchy and the Trykers live near the water, which is a plus.
However, keep in mind I am still on the newbie island and am quite new to the game myself. So, any and all of these impressions may change once I reach, "The World"...
Welcome to Atys!!

Michaeas Magister
Matis Magician and Long Maceman
"It's like I always say, you get more results with a kind word and a big stick than you do with just a kind word."
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Ave Atque Vale